Rontec Watford fuel prices
Esso · WD24 4AE · Watford
St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire
Unleaded here is 1.8p below the local average at its last reported price, 11 days ago. 6th cheapest of 13 within 3 miles. Asda Watford Supercentre, 0.9 miles away, is 1.2p cheaper (price reported 20 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 3.8p below the local average at its last reported price, 11 days ago. 5th cheapest of 13 within 3 miles. Asda Watford Supercentre, 0.9 miles away, is 1.2p cheaper (price reported 20 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Rontec Watford
How much does it cost to fill up at Rontec Watford?
- Unleaded
- £92.90
- Super Unleaded
- £103.35
- Diesel
- £103.90
- Super Diesel
- £114.35
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Roadworks near this station
Worth knowing before you set off. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time or check the nearby stations below.
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Petrol stations near WD24 4AE
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire
Road closure on Bushey Mill Crescent (was due to start Mon 2 Nov, until 20 Nov)
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169.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.9 mi
· Diesel 189.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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Asda
Odhams Industrial Estate, St Albans Road, Watford
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167.7pLast reported 20 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 187.7pLast reported 20 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
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Sainsbury's
Cow Lane, Watford
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167.9pLast reported 21 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 187.9p -1.0p cheaper
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Tesco
239-241 Lower High St, Watford
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167.9p
-1.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 187.9p -1.0p cheaper
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BP
Wiggenhall Road, Watford, Buckinghamshire
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 26 days ago
+9.0p dearer
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Costco
Hartspring Lane, Watford, Watford, Hertfordshire
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164.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 184.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
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Esso
North Orbital Road, St Albans
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171.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.6 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+7.0p dearer
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Shell
Watford Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
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174.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+6.0p dearer
2.0 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+7.0p dearer
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How Rontec Watford fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.1% cheaper than the 12 stations within 3 miles (-1.8p)
1.4% below the UK average (-2.4p)
1.4% below the Esso national average (-2.4p)
6th cheapest of 13 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Watford Supercentre — 0.9 mi away, save ~25p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 168.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 169.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
0.3% more expensive than the 9 stations within 3 miles (+0.6p)
0.2% below the UK average (-0.4p)
0.9% below the Esso national average (-1.6p)
6th cheapest of 10 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Dome Roundabout — 1.0 mi away, save ~394p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 187.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 188.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
2.0% cheaper than the 12 stations within 3 miles (-3.8p)
4.8% below the UK average (-9.4p)
5.2% below the Esso national average (-10.3p)
5th cheapest of 13 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Watford Supercentre — 0.9 mi away, save ~24p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 188.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 189.9p on 13 Oct
Super Diesel
4.1% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-8.8p)
4.2% below the UK average (-9.2p)
2nd cheapest of 6 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 207.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 208.9p on 13 Oct
Rontec Watford price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 168.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 188.9p −1.0 | 207.9p −1.0 | |
| 169.9p | 188.9p | 189.9p −2.0 | 208.9p −2.0 | |
| 169.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 191.9p | 210.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 168.9p +3.0 | 187.9p +3.0 | 191.9p −2.0 | 210.9p −2.0 | |
| 165.9p −4.0 | 184.9p −4.0 | 193.9p | 212.9p | |
| 169.9p | 188.9p | 193.9p +4.0 | 212.9p +4.0 | |
| 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 | |
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 | 168.9p | 87.75p | 52.95p | 28.20p |
| Super Unleaded | 187.9p | 103.65p | 52.95p | 31.30p |
| Diesel | 188.9p | 104.45p | 52.95p | 31.50p |
| Super Diesel | 207.9p | 120.25p | 52.95p | 34.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Rontec Watford
How much is unleaded at Rontec Watford?
Unleaded at Rontec Watford is 168.9p per litre, last reported on 22 October 2026. That is 2.4p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.90.
How much is diesel at Rontec Watford?
Diesel at Rontec Watford is 188.9p per litre, last reported on 22 October 2026. That is 9.4p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £103.90.
Is Rontec Watford the cheapest place for unleaded near Watford?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 11 days ago, Rontec Watford is the 6th cheapest of 13 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Asda Watford Supercentre, 0.9 miles away, charges 167.7p, which saves about £0.25 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 20 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 2 times in the last 30 days.