EG Fosseway fuel prices
Shell · LE4 7SP · Leicester
500 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire
Unleaded here is 2.6p below the local average at its last reported price, 13 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 20 within 3 miles. Costco Leicester, 1.2 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 18 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.9p below the local average at its last reported price, 13 days ago. 5th cheapest of 19 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Leicester North, 0.1 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 19 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at EG Fosseway
How much does it cost to fill up at EG Fosseway?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £104.45
- Diesel
- £107.75
- Super Diesel
- £118.75
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Petrol stations near LE4 7SP
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Sainsbury's
Melton Road, Leicester
|
169.9pLast reported 17 days ago
same
0.1 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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BP
270 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire
Road closure on Lancashire Street (starts Wed 4 Nov, until 6 Nov)
|
174.9p
+5.0p dearer
0.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
|
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BP
400 Loughborough Road, Birstall, Leicestershire
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.0 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+6.0p dearer
|
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Asda
Barkby Thorpe Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire
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169.9pLast reported 19 days ago
same
1.2 mi
· Diesel 194.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
|
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Costco
3 Westmoreland Avenue, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Westmoreland Avenue (was due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 8 Nov)
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166.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 191.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
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Esso
301 Thurmaston Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire
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172.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 26 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Shell
A46/A6 A46/A6 Trunk Road, Birstall, Leicestershire
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179.9pLast reported 26 days ago
+10.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 204.9pLast reported 23 days ago
+9.0p dearer
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Asda
1 Exploration Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire
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169.7pLast reported 3 days ago
-0.2p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
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Amenities
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How EG Fosseway fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.5% cheaper than the 19 stations within 3 miles (-2.6p)
1.1% below the UK average (-1.8p)
2.5% below the Shell national average (-4.3p)
3rd cheapest of 20 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Costco Leicester — 1.2 mi away, save ~111p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 19 Oct · Highest 172.9p on 14 Oct
Super Unleaded
0.5% more expensive than the 11 stations within 3 miles (+0.9p)
0.6% above the UK average (+1.2p)
2.8% below the Shell national average (-5.5p)
6th cheapest of 12 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Leicester North — 0.1 mi away, save ~435p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 189.9p on 19 Oct · Highest 192.9p on 14 Oct
Diesel
1.0% cheaper than the 18 stations within 3 miles (-1.9p)
1.3% below the UK average (-2.5p)
2.2% below the Shell national average (-4.3p)
5th cheapest of 19 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Leicester North — 0.1 mi away, save ~50p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 195.9p on 19 Oct · Highest 196.9p on 14 Oct
Super Diesel
2.4% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-5.3p)
0.7% below the UK average (-1.5p)
3.1% below the Shell national average (-6.9p)
1st cheapest of 7 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheapest super diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 215.9p on 19 Oct · Highest 216.9p on 14 Oct
EG Fosseway price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded, 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 | ||||
| 169.9p −3.0 | 189.9p −3.0 | 195.9p −1.0 | 215.9p −1.0 | |
| 172.9p −5.0 | 192.9p −5.0 | 196.9p −5.0 | 216.9p −5.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 177.9p +1.0 | 197.9p −4.0 | 201.9p +2.0 | 221.9p +1.0 | |
| 176.9p | 201.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 220.9p +1.0 | |
| 176.9p | 201.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 176.9p +2.0 | 201.9p +2.0 | 197.9p +3.0 | 219.9p | |
| 174.9p +2.0 | 199.9p +2.0 | 194.9p | 219.9p | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +1.0 | 194.9p +1.0 | 219.9p +1.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 196.9p +2.0 | 193.9p +2.0 | 218.9p +2.0 | |
| 169.9p | 194.9p | 191.9p +2.0 | 216.9p +2.0 | |
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 | 169.9p | 88.65p | 52.95p | 28.30p |
| Super Unleaded | 189.9p | 105.25p | 52.95p | 31.70p |
| Diesel | 195.9p | 110.25p | 52.95p | 32.70p |
| Super Diesel | 215.9p | 126.95p | 52.95p | 36.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about EG Fosseway
How much is unleaded at EG Fosseway?
Unleaded at EG Fosseway is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 19 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at EG Fosseway?
Diesel at EG Fosseway is 195.9p per litre, last reported on 19 October 2026. That is 2.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.75.
Is EG Fosseway the cheapest place for unleaded near Leicester?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 13 days ago, EG Fosseway is the 3rd cheapest of 20 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Costco Leicester, 1.2 miles away, charges 166.9p, which saves about £1.11 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 18 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of EG Fosseway?
EG Fosseway is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does EG Fosseway have?
EG Fosseway reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash and Car wash.
How often does EG Fosseway change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.