Rontec Watford fuel prices

Esso · WD24 4AE · Watford

St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire

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Updated 1 week ago
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Unleaded here is 3.0p above the local average at its last reported price, 10 days ago. 9th cheapest of 13 within 3 miles. Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre, 0.9 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

Diesel here is 4.6p above the local average. 9th cheapest of 13 within 3 miles. Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre, 0.9 miles away, is 9.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Full comparison

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Current prices at Rontec Watford

Unleaded
169.9p
— unchanged this week
1 week ago
Super Unleaded
188.9p
— unchanged this week
1 week ago
Diesel
193.9p
▲ 4.0p this week
13 hours ago
Super Diesel
212.9p
▲ 4.0p this week
13 hours ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Rontec Watford?

Unleaded
£93.45
Super Unleaded
£103.90
Diesel
£106.65
Super Diesel
£117.10

Petrol stations near WD24 4AE

Station Unleaded
Shell
St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire
165.9p
-4.0p cheaper
0.9 mi · Diesel 184.9p -9.0p cheaper
Asda
Odhams Industrial Estate, St Albans Road, Watford
162.7p
-7.2p cheaper
0.9 mi · Diesel 181.7p -12.2p cheaper
Sainsbury's
Cow Lane, Watford
161.9p
-8.0p cheaper
1.0 mi · Diesel 181.9p -12.0p cheaper
Tesco
239-241 Lower High St, Watford
163.9p
-6.0p cheaper
1.2 mi · Diesel 182.9p -11.0p cheaper
Bp Harvest Energy
Wiggenhall Road, Watford, Buckinghamshire
Two-way temporary traffic lights on Thomas Sawyer Way (starts Tue 22 Sep, until 24 Sep)
175.9p
+6.0p dearer
1.4 mi · Diesel 198.9p +5.0p dearer
Costco
Hartspring Lane, Watford, Watford, Hertfordshire
158.9p
-11.0p cheaper
1.6 mi · Diesel 179.9p -14.0p cheaper
Esso
North Orbital Road, St Albans
170.9p
+1.0p dearer
1.6 mi · Diesel 197.9p +4.0p dearer
Shell
Watford Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
169.9p
same
2.0 mi · Diesel 191.9p -2.0p cheaper

Opening Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash 24-hour fuel Water filling

Looking for something to eat?

Feeling a bit peckish? Grab something to eat while you fill up. We've gathered local places to eat, along with their food hygiene ratings.

At this forecourt

Rontec Esso Watford
5 out of 5 inspected May 2025

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected Feb 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Aug 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Mar 2025
4 out of 5 inspected Oct 2025

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Rontec Watford fuel prices compare

Unleaded

1.8% more expensive than the 12 stations within 3 miles (+3.0p)

1.4% below the UK average (-2.4p)

2.0% below the Esso national average (-3.4p)

9th cheapest of 13 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre — 0.9 mi away, save ~176p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 40 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 161.9p on 4 Sep · Highest 169.9p on 8 Sep

Super Unleaded

1.8% more expensive than the 10 stations within 3 miles (+3.4p)

0.1% below the UK average (-0.2p)

0.8% below the Esso national average (-1.4p)

7th cheapest of 11 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre — 0.9 mi away, save ~171p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 40 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 180.9p on 4 Sep · Highest 188.9p on 8 Sep

Diesel

2.4% more expensive than the 12 stations within 3 miles (+4.6p)

1.0% below the UK average (-2.0p)

2.0% below the Esso national average (-4.0p)

9th cheapest of 13 for Diesel within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre — 0.9 mi away, save ~446p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 40 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 176.9p on 24 Aug · Highest 193.9p on 18 Sep

Super Diesel

0.4% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+0.8p)

0.7% below the UK average (-1.4p)

0.9% below the Esso national average (-1.9p)

4th cheapest of 7 for Super Diesel within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre — 0.9 mi away, save ~385p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 40 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 195.9p on 24 Aug · Highest 212.9p on 18 Sep

Rontec Watford price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.

Diesel and Super Diesel have risen 4.0p over the past week and have changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel Super Diesel
In the past week
169.9p 188.9p 193.9p +4.0 212.9p +4.0
Earlier in the last 30 days
169.9p +3.0 188.9p +3.0 189.9p +2.0 208.9p +2.0
166.9p +5.0 185.9p +5.0 187.9p +3.0 206.9p +3.0
161.9p +6.0 180.9p +6.0 184.9p +5.0 203.9p +5.0
155.9p 174.9p 179.9p +3.0 198.9p +3.0
155.9p 174.9p 176.9p +3.0 195.9p +3.0
More than 30 days ago
155.9p −1.0 174.9p −1.0 173.9p −1.0 192.9p −1.0
156.9p +2.0 175.9p +2.0 174.9p +2.0 193.9p +2.0
154.9p 173.9p 172.9p +2.0 191.9p +2.0
154.9p +1.0 173.9p +1.0 170.9p +1.0 189.9p +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 48% 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 169.9p 88.65p 52.95p 28.30p
Super Unleaded 188.9p 104.45p 52.95p 31.50p
Diesel 193.9p 108.65p 52.95p 32.30p
Super Diesel 212.9p 124.45p 52.95p 35.50p

Duty rate: GOV.UK.

Common questions about Rontec Watford

How much is unleaded at Rontec Watford?

Unleaded at Rontec Watford is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 8 September 2026. That is 2.4p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.

How much is diesel at Rontec Watford?

Diesel at Rontec Watford is 193.9p per litre, last reported on 18 September 2026. That is 2.0p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £106.65.

Is Rontec Watford the cheapest place for unleaded near Watford?

No. Going by the price it last reported, 10 days ago, Rontec Watford is the 9th cheapest of 13 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre, 0.9 miles away, charges 165.9p, which saves about £1.76 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 3 days ago, so check it before making the trip.

Is Rontec Watford open 24 hours?

Yes. Rontec Watford is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What fuel and facilities does Rontec Watford have?

Rontec Watford reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.

How often does Rontec Watford change its prices?

Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.