Chelsea Esso Express fuel prices
Esso · SW10 9UZ · Chelsea
459 Fulham Rd, London
Unleaded here is 2.7p below the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 28 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Lower Richmond Road, 1.8 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.5p below the local average at its last reported price, 17 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 25 within 3 miles. Barnes Express, 2.1 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 19 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Chelsea Esso Express
How much does it cost to fill up at Chelsea Esso Express?
- Unleaded
- £94.55
- Super Unleaded
- £102.80
- Diesel
- £109.40
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Petrol stations near SW10 9UZ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
49 Tadema Road, London, London
|
173.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+2.0p dearer
0.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Esso
Kings Rd London, London
|
171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
0.4 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 17 days ago
same
|
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Shell
106 Old Brompton Road, London, London
|
174.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+3.0p dearer
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Gulf
Chelsea Cloisters Garage, Sloane Avenue, London
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299.9poldLast reported 66 days ago
1.1 mi
· Diesel 299.9poldLast reported 66 days ago
|
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Shell
262 York Road, London, London
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175.9p
+4.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 203.9pLast reported 7 days ago
+5.0p dearer
|
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BP
11 Swandon Way, London, London, City Of
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173.9p
+2.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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Esso
222-224 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London
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171.9pLast reported 9 days ago
same
1.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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BP
171 Talgarth Road, Hammersmith, London, City Of
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172.9pLast reported 14 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 24 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Amenities
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How Chelsea Esso Express fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.5% cheaper than the 27 stations within 3 miles (-2.7p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.3p)
0.2% above the Esso national average (+0.3p)
3rd cheapest of 28 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Lower Richmond Road — 1.8 mi away, save ~28p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 171.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 9 Oct
Super Unleaded
3.5% cheaper than the 12 stations within 3 miles (-6.8p)
0.9% below the UK average (-1.7p)
3rd cheapest of 13 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Lower Richmond Road — 1.8 mi away, save ~187p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 186.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 188.9p on 9 Oct
Diesel
1.2% cheaper than the 24 stations within 3 miles (-2.5p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
0.2% below the Esso national average (-0.4p)
3rd cheapest of 25 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Barnes Express — 2.1 mi away, save ~10p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 198.9p on 15 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 15 Oct
Chelsea Esso Express price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 171.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 172.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 173.9p | 188.9p | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 188.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 174.9p +1.0 | 189.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 173.9p | 188.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 172.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 196.9p | |
| 171.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | |
One row for each day a price changed. Greyed prices did not change that day. Dates are when the price was submitted, or when we first recorded it if no submission time was supplied.
Where the money goes
About 47% of what you pay for unleaded here is tax. Fuel duty is a flat 52.95p on every litre, and 20% VAT is then charged on the fuel and the duty together. The rest covers the fuel itself, delivery and the retailer's margin.
| Per litre | Pump price | Fuel and retailer | Fuel duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded | 171.9p | 90.25p | 52.95p | 28.70p |
| Super Unleaded | 186.9p | 102.75p | 52.95p | 31.20p |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Chelsea Esso Express
How much is unleaded at Chelsea Esso Express?
Unleaded at Chelsea Esso Express is 171.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 0.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.55.
How much is diesel at Chelsea Esso Express?
Diesel at Chelsea Esso Express is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 15 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Chelsea Esso Express the cheapest place for unleaded near Chelsea?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Chelsea Esso Express is the 3rd cheapest of 28 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Lower Richmond Road, 1.8 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £0.28 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 4 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Chelsea Esso Express open 24 hours?
Yes. Chelsea Esso Express is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Chelsea Esso Express have?
Chelsea Esso Express reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Chelsea Esso Express change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.