MFG Primrose fuel prices
Esso · WD4 8HR · Hemel Hempstead
Primrose Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Unleaded here is 1.1p below the local average. 4th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Apsley Mill, 1.8 miles away, is 7.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.6p above the local average at its last reported price, 16 days ago. 8th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Apsley Mill, 1.8 miles away, is 6.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at MFG Primrose
How much does it cost to fill up at MFG Primrose?
- Unleaded
- £92.35
- Super Unleaded
- £107.75
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £120.95
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Petrol stations near WD4 8HR
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Valero
124 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Hetfordshire
|
169.9pLast reported 7 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 7 days ago
same
|
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Sainsbury's
London Road, Hemel Hempstead
|
160.9p
-7.0p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 193.9p -6.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
Watford Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
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174.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+7.0p dearer
1.9 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
14 London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
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162.9p
-5.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
North Orbital Road, St Albans
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171.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+4.0p dearer
2.4 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Tesco
Jarman Way, Hemel Hempstead
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166.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 193.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
|
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Texaco
Forest Service Station, 489, London Road, Hemel Hempstead
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164.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
2.8 mi
· Diesel 194.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
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Harvest
1 Old Watford Road, Bricket Wood, St Albans
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+6.0p dearer
2.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 12 days ago
same
|
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Amenities
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How MFG Primrose fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.7% cheaper than the 10 stations within 3 miles (-1.1p)
2.2% below the UK average (-3.7p)
2.1% below the Esso national average (-3.7p)
4th cheapest of 11 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Apsley Mill — 1.8 mi away, save ~310p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 167.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 7 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
1.3% more expensive than the 10 stations within 3 miles (+2.6p)
0.8% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.3% above the Esso national average (+0.6p)
8th cheapest of 11 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Apsley Mill — 1.8 mi away, save ~247p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 202.9p on 7 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
MFG Primrose price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 167.9p −1.0 | 195.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 168.9p −1.0 | 195.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 169.9p −3.0 | 195.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 195.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 173.9p | 195.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 219.9p | |
| 173.9p | 195.9p | 201.9p −1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 195.9p | 202.9p −1.0 | 219.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 174.9p +1.0 | 195.9p | 203.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 173.9p | 195.9p | 202.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 173.9p | 195.9p +6.0 | 201.9p +2.0 | 219.9p +4.0 | |
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 | 167.9p | 86.95p | 52.95p | 28.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 195.9p | 110.25p | 52.95p | 32.70p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Super Diesel | 219.9p | 130.25p | 52.95p | 36.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about MFG Primrose
How much is unleaded at MFG Primrose?
Unleaded at MFG Primrose is 167.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 3.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.35.
How much is diesel at MFG Primrose?
Diesel at MFG Primrose is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 16 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is MFG Primrose the cheapest place for unleaded near Hemel Hempstead?
No. Right now MFG Primrose is the 4th cheapest of 11 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Apsley Mill, 1.8 miles away, charges 160.9p, which saves about £3.10 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of MFG Primrose?
MFG Primrose is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does MFG Primrose have?
MFG Primrose reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash and Toilets.
How often does MFG Primrose change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
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