Basildon Service Station fuel prices
JET · RG8 9NL · Wallingford
Basildon Service Station, Reading Road, Lower Basildon, Reading
Unleaded here is 3.3p above the UK average at its last reported price, 5 days ago. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel.
Diesel here is 1.5p above the UK average at its last reported price, 25 days ago. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel.
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Current prices at Basildon Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Basildon Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £96.20
- Diesel
- £109.95
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Petrol stations near RG8 9NL
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
Asda Express
329 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading
|
174.9pLast reported 6 days ago
same
2.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 17 days ago
same
|
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Amenities
How Basildon Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.9% above the UK average (+3.3p)
3.0% above the JET national average (+5.1p)
Lowest 174.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 27 Oct
Diesel
0.8% above the UK average (+1.5p)
1.2% above the JET national average (+2.4p)
Lowest 199.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 8 Oct
Basildon Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time 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 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||
| 174.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||
| 175.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||
| 175.9p +1.0 | 201.9p +2.0 | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 172.9p | 198.9p +6.0 | |
| 172.9p +4.0 | 192.9p +3.0 | |
| 168.9p +2.0 | 189.9p +1.0 | |
| 166.9p +2.0 | 188.9p +2.0 | |
| 164.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +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 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 | 174.9p | 92.75p | 52.95p | 29.20p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Basildon Service Station
How much is unleaded at Basildon Service Station?
Unleaded at Basildon Service Station is 174.9p per litre, last reported on 27 October 2026. That is 3.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £96.20.
How much is diesel at Basildon Service Station?
Diesel at Basildon Service Station is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 8 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
What are the opening hours of Basildon Service Station?
Basildon Service Station is open Monday to Saturday 06:00–21:00, Sunday 07:00–21:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Basildon Service Station have?
Basildon Service Station reports prices for Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash and Car wash.
How often does Basildon Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.