Welcome Break Birchanger fuel prices
Shell · CM23 5QZ · Bishop's Stortford
Motorway Services, Old Dumnow Road, Bishops Stortford, Birchanger Green, Essex
Unleaded here is 13.8p above the local average at its last reported price, 10 days ago. 7th cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. MFG Start Hill, 0.4 miles away, is 15.0p cheaper (price reported 5 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 16.0p above the local average at its last reported price, 10 days ago. 8th cheapest of 8 within 3 miles. MFG Start Hill, 0.4 miles away, is 14.0p cheaper (price reported 12 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Welcome Break Birchanger
How much does it cost to fill up at Welcome Break Birchanger?
- Unleaded
- £106.10
- Super Unleaded
- £118.20
- Diesel
- £120.40
- Super Diesel
- £127.00
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Petrol stations near CM23 5QZ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
Start Hill, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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177.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-15.0p cheaper
0.4 mi
· Diesel 204.9pLast reported 12 days ago
-14.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
1 Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
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182.9pLast reported 28 days ago
-10.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 204.9pLast reported 23 days ago
-14.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
London Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
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182.9pLast reported 28 days ago
-10.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 204.9pLast reported 23 days ago
-14.0p cheaper
|
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Sainsbury's
1 Thorley Neighborhood Centre, Bishop's Stortford
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175.9p
-17.0p cheaper
2.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-19.0p cheaper
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BP
Southgate, Stansted, Essex
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178.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-14.0p cheaper
2.3 mi
· Diesel 205.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-13.0p cheaper
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Esso
Cambridge Road, Stansted, Essex
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177.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
2.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 26 days ago
-19.0p cheaper
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Tesco
Bishops Park Centre, Lancaster Way, Bishop's Stortford
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176.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
2.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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JET
82 Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex
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175.9p
-17.0p cheaper
2.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 25 days ago
-19.0p cheaper
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How Welcome Break Birchanger fuel prices compare
Unleaded
7.7% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+13.8p)
12.3% above the UK average (+21.2p)
2.9% above the Shell motorway services average (+5.5p)
10.5% above the average of all Shell stations (+18.4p)
7th cheapest of 7 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Start Hill — 0.4 mi away, save ~807p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 192.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 192.9p on 22 Oct
Super Unleaded
7.9% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+15.7p)
13.9% above the UK average (+26.2p)
5.3% above the Shell motorway services average (+10.8p)
9.9% above the average of all Shell stations (+19.4p)
5th cheapest of 5 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Shell Oaklands Park — 1.3 mi away, save ~203p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 213.9p on 15 Oct · Highest 214.9p on 22 Oct
Diesel
7.9% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+16.0p)
10.3% above the UK average (+20.5p)
2.8% above the Shell motorway services average (+6.0p)
9.1% above the average of all Shell stations (+18.3p)
8th cheapest of 8 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Start Hill — 0.4 mi away, save ~751p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 217.9p on 15 Oct · Highest 218.9p on 22 Oct
Super Diesel
3.6% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+8.0p)
6.2% above the UK average (+13.5p)
3.6% above the average of all Shell stations (+8.1p)
3rd cheapest of 3 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Stansted Sf Connect — 2.3 mi away, save ~93p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 229.9p on 15 Oct · Highest 230.9p on 22 Oct
Welcome Break Birchanger price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 192.9p +1.0 | 214.9p +1.0 | 218.9p +1.0 | 230.9p +1.0 | |
| 191.9p | 213.9p +3.0 | 217.9p +4.0 | 229.9p +9.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 191.9p | 210.9p | 213.9p +4.0 | 220.9p | |
| 191.9p +2.0 | 210.9p +1.0 | 209.9p | 220.9p | |
| 189.9p +3.0 | 209.9p +4.0 | 209.9p +4.0 | 220.9p | |
| 186.9p | 205.9p | 205.9p | — | |
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 44% 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 | 192.9p | 107.75p | 52.95p | 32.20p |
| Super Unleaded | 214.9p | 126.15p | 52.95p | 35.80p |
| Diesel | 218.9p | 129.45p | 52.95p | 36.50p |
| Super Diesel | 230.9p | 139.45p | 52.95p | 38.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Welcome Break Birchanger
How much is unleaded at Welcome Break Birchanger?
Unleaded at Welcome Break Birchanger is 192.9p per litre, last reported on 22 October 2026. That is 21.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £106.10.
How much is diesel at Welcome Break Birchanger?
Diesel at Welcome Break Birchanger is 218.9p per litre, last reported on 22 October 2026. That is 20.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £120.40.
Is Welcome Break Birchanger the cheapest place for unleaded near Bishop's Stortford?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 10 days ago, Welcome Break Birchanger is the 7th cheapest of 7 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Start Hill, 0.4 miles away, charges 177.9p, which saves about £8.07 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 5 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Welcome Break Birchanger open 24 hours?
Yes. Welcome Break Birchanger is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Welcome Break Birchanger have?
Welcome Break Birchanger reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel, Water filling and LPG pumps.
How often does Welcome Break Birchanger change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
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