Watson's Centra & Maxol Portaferry fuel prices
Maxol · BT221QU · Downpatrick
91 High St, Portaferry, Newtownards
Unleaded here is 9.0p below the UK average at its last reported price, 16 days ago. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel.
Diesel here is 6.0p below the UK average at its last reported price, 10 days ago. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel.
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Current prices at Watson's Centra & Maxol Portaferry
How much does it cost to fill up at Watson's Centra & Maxol Portaferry?
- Unleaded
- £90.70
- Diesel
- £106.10
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How Watson's Centra & Maxol Portaferry fuel prices compare
Unleaded
5.2% below the UK average (-9.0p)
1.7% below the Maxol national average (-2.9p)
Lowest 158.9p on 4 Sep · Highest 164.9p on 9 Sep
Diesel
3.0% below the UK average (-6.0p)
1.0% below the Maxol national average (-2.0p)
Lowest 177.9p on 28 Aug · Highest 192.9p on 15 Sep
Watson's Centra & Maxol Portaferry price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in 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 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||
| 164.9p | 192.9p +8.0 | |
| 164.9p +6.0 | 184.9p +7.0 | |
| 158.9p +3.0 | 177.9p | |
| 155.9p | 177.9p +2.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||
| 155.9p +2.0 | 175.9p +6.0 | |
| 153.9p +6.0 | 169.9p +10.0 | |
| 147.9p +2.0 | 159.9p +4.0 | |
| 145.9p −2.0 | 155.9p −2.0 | |
| 147.9p | 157.9p | |
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 49% 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 | 164.9p | 84.45p | 52.95p | 27.50p |
| Diesel | 192.9p | 107.75p | 52.95p | 32.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK.
Common questions about Watson's Centra & Maxol Portaferry
How much is unleaded at Watson's Centra & Maxol Portaferry?
Unleaded at Watson's Centra & Maxol Portaferry is 164.9p per litre, last reported on 9 September 2026. That is 9.0p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £90.70.
How much is diesel at Watson's Centra & Maxol Portaferry?
Diesel at Watson's Centra & Maxol Portaferry is 192.9p per litre, last reported on 15 September 2026. That is 6.0p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £106.10.
What are the opening hours of Watson's Centra & Maxol Portaferry?
Watson's Centra & Maxol Portaferry is open Monday to Saturday 06:00–22:00, Sunday 08:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Watson's Centra & Maxol Portaferry have?
Watson's Centra & Maxol Portaferry reports prices for Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets and Water filling.
How often does Watson's Centra & Maxol Portaferry change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.