Esso - Saltney Service Station fuel prices

Saltney Service Station · CH4 8SJ · Chester

High Street, Saltney

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Updated 2 days ago

Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles. 5.3p below the average of the 8 other stations nearby. Full comparison

Diesel here is the same as the local average at its last reported price, 13 days ago. 4th cheapest of 8 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Saltney, 0.5 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 18 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Esso - Saltney Service Station

Unleaded
167.9p
▼ 7.0p this week
2 days ago
Super Unleaded
190.9p
— unchanged this week
1 week ago
Diesel
199.9p
— unchanged this week
1 week ago
Super Diesel
215.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Esso - Saltney Service Station?

Unleaded
£92.35
Super Unleaded
£105.00
Diesel
£109.95
Super Diesel
£118.75

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Petrol stations near CH4 8SJ

Station Unleaded
Morrisons
High Street, Saltney, Chester
167.9p
same
0.5 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 18 days ago -2.0p cheaper
BP
Wrexham Road, Chester
175.9poldLast reported 44 days ago
1.3 mi · Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
Asda Express
Queen's Park Road, Handbridge, Chester
171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+4.0p dearer
1.5 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 24 days ago same
Texaco
Cottage Filling Station, Sealand Road, Sealand, Chester
178.9pLast reported 13 days ago
+11.0p dearer
1.9 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 24 days ago same
Esso
Parkgate Road, Chester
176.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
1.9 mi · Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
Tesco
1 Broughton Shopping Park, Chester Road, Broughton, Chester
169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
2.2 mi · Diesel 198.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
Shell
Hoole Road, Chester, Cheshire
177.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+10.0p dearer
2.3 mi · Diesel 201.9pLast reported 6 days ago +2.0p dearer
Morrisons
Liverpool Road, Chester, Cheshire
169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
2.4 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 15 days ago -2.0p cheaper

Opening Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Bank Holidays Open 24 hours

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash 24-hour fuel Water filling

Looking for something to eat?

Feeling a bit peckish? Grab something to eat while you fill up. We've gathered local places to eat, along with their food hygiene ratings.

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected Aug 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Dec 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Sep 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Feb 2026

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Esso - Saltney Service Station fuel prices compare

Unleaded

3.1% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-5.3p)

2.2% below the UK average (-3.8p)

1st cheapest of 9 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles

Lowest 167.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 19 Oct

Super Unleaded

4.2% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+7.7p)

1.2% above the UK average (+2.2p)

4th cheapest of 4 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Asda Handbridge Express Petrol — 1.5 mi away, save ~91p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 190.9p on 19 Oct · Highest 190.9p on 19 Oct

Diesel

0.0% the same as the 7 stations within 3 miles (0.0p)

0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)

4th cheapest of 8 for Diesel within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Saltney — 0.5 mi away, save ~84p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 198.9p on 9 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 19 Oct

Super Diesel

Last reported 41 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Esso - Saltney Service Station price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded has fallen 7.0p over the past week and has changed price 8 times in the last 30 days.

Super Unleaded has not changed 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 2 times in the last 30 days.

Super Diesel has held the same price for the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel Super Diesel
In the past week
167.9p −1.0 190.9p 199.9p 215.9p
168.9p −1.0 190.9p 199.9p 215.9p
169.9p −5.0 190.9p 199.9p 215.9p
Earlier in the last 30 days
174.9p +1.0 190.9p +2.0 199.9p +1.0 215.9p
173.9p +2.0 188.9p 198.9p 215.9p
171.9p −1.0 188.9p 198.9p −1.0 215.9p
172.9p −3.0 188.9p 199.9p 215.9p
More than 30 days ago
175.9p +4.0 188.9p 199.9p 215.9p
171.9p 188.9p 199.9p −3.0 215.9p
171.9p 188.9p 202.9p +7.0 215.9p +8.0

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 190.9p 106.15p 52.95p 31.80p
Diesel 199.9p 113.65p 52.95p 33.30p
Super Diesel 215.9p 126.95p 52.95p 36.00p

Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Esso - Saltney Service Station

How much is unleaded at Esso - Saltney Service Station?

Unleaded at Esso - Saltney Service Station is 167.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 3.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.35.

How much is diesel at Esso - Saltney Service Station?

Diesel at Esso - Saltney Service Station is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 19 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.

Is Esso - Saltney Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Chester?

Right now Esso - Saltney Service Station has the cheapest unleaded of the 9 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.

Is Esso - Saltney Service Station open 24 hours?

Yes. Esso - Saltney Service Station is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What fuel and facilities does Esso - Saltney Service Station have?

Esso - Saltney Service Station 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 Esso - Saltney Service Station change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 7.0p over the past week and has changed price 8 times in the last 30 days.