Hempstead Service Station fuel prices
Gulf · HP1 2RQ · Hemel Hempstead
London Road
Unleaded here is 1.7p above the local average at its last reported price, 4 days ago. 7th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Asda Dacorum Express Petrol, 1.2 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.2p below the local average at its last reported price, 27 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Hempstead Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Hempstead Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £92.90
- Diesel
- £107.20
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Petrol stations near HP1 2RQ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
A41 Service Area, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
|
169.9p
+1.0p dearer
0.8 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 13 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Texaco
Forest Service Station, 489, London Road, Hemel Hempstead
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164.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
1.1 mi
· Diesel 194.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
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Esso
Warners End Road, Hemel Hempstead
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166.9p
-2.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 194.9p same
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Esso
London Road, Berkhamsted
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164.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 194.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
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Esso
14 London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
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162.9p
-6.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Shell
Shell Service Station, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5HD, Hemel Hempstead
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167.9p
-1.0p cheaper
2.2 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+4.0p dearer
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Sainsbury's
London Road, Hemel Hempstead
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160.9p
-8.0p cheaper
2.3 mi
· Diesel 193.9p -1.0p cheaper
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Tesco
Jarman Way, Hemel Hempstead
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166.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
2.4 mi
· Diesel 193.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
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How Hempstead Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.0% more expensive than the 10 stations within 3 miles (+1.7p)
1.6% below the UK average (-2.8p)
1.5% below the Gulf national average (-2.6p)
7th cheapest of 11 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Dacorum Express Petrol — 1.2 mi away, save ~56p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 168.9p on 28 Oct · Highest 172.9p on 5 Oct
Diesel
1.1% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-2.2p)
1.8% below the UK average (-3.5p)
2.2% below the Gulf national average (-4.3p)
3rd cheapest of 10 for Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 194.9p on 6 Oct · Highest 196.9p on 5 Oct
Hempstead Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||
| 168.9p −3.0 | 194.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||
| 171.9p −1.0 | 194.9p | |
| 172.9p | 194.9p −2.0 | |
| 172.9p −2.0 | 196.9p −3.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||
| 174.9p | 199.9p +5.0 | |
| 174.9p +2.0 | 194.9p +2.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 192.9p −1.0 | |
| 171.9p | 193.9p | |
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 |
| Diesel | 194.9p | 109.45p | 52.95p | 32.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Hempstead Service Station
How much is unleaded at Hempstead Service Station?
Unleaded at Hempstead Service Station is 168.9p per litre, last reported on 28 October 2026. That is 2.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.90.
How much is diesel at Hempstead Service Station?
Diesel at Hempstead Service Station is 194.9p per litre, last reported on 6 October 2026. That is 3.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.20.
Is Hempstead Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Hemel Hempstead?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 4 days ago, Hempstead Service Station is the 7th cheapest of 11 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Asda Dacorum Express Petrol, 1.2 miles away, charges 166.9p, which saves about £0.56 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Hempstead Service Station open 24 hours?
Yes. Hempstead Service Station is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Hempstead Service Station have?
Hempstead Service Station reports prices for Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Hempstead Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.