Hovefield Service Station fuel prices
Shell Service Station · SS12 9HZ · Basildon
A127 Services Ltd, Arterial Road, Wickford, SS12 9HZ, Wickford
Unleaded here is 0.3p below the local average at its last reported price, 6 days ago. 7th cheapest of 13 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's East Mayne, 0.8 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 20 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Hovefield Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Hovefield Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £102.25
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £117.10
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Petrol stations near SS12 9HZ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
Cranfield Park Road, Wickford, Essex
|
171.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+2.0p dearer
0.7 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 9 days ago
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Sainsbury's
Cricketers Retail Park, Cricketers Way, Basildon
Road closure on Southend Arterial Road Slip Road From A132 To A127 Eastbound (starts Wed 4 Nov, until 6 Nov)
|
168.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.8 mi
· Diesel 193.9pLast reported 11 days ago
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BP
East Mayne, Basildon, Essex
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172.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.0 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 11 days ago
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Texaco
Threeways Service Station, 22-26 Runwell Road, Wickford
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168.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 18 days ago
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EG On The Move
Summerhill Service Station, Basildon, Essex
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168.7pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 193.7pLast reported 5 days ago
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Tesco
Mayflower Retail Park, Gardiners Link, Basildon
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169.9pLast reported 18 days ago
same
1.9 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 9 days ago
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Tesco
Off High Road, Basildon
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169.9pLast reported 18 days ago
same
2.1 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 9 days ago
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Valero
Whitmore Way, Basildon, Essex
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168.9p
-1.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 19 days ago
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How Hovefield Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.2% cheaper than the 12 stations within 3 miles (-0.3p)
1.0% below the UK average (-1.7p)
2.5% below the Shell national average (-4.3p)
7th cheapest of 13 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's East Mayne — 0.8 mi away, save ~20p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 13 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.0% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-1.8p)
1.4% below the UK average (-2.7p)
4.8% below the Shell national average (-9.4p)
4th cheapest of 10 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's East Mayne — 0.8 mi away, save ~237p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 185.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 185.9p on 27 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 31 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Diesel
Last reported 31 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Hovefield Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has fallen 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 169.9p −4.0 | 185.9p −4.0 | 199.9p | 212.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 173.9p +1.0 | 189.9p | 199.9p | 212.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 172.9p +3.0 | 189.9p +2.0 | 199.9p +2.0 | 212.9p +3.0 | |
| 169.9p −2.0 | 187.9p −2.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | 209.9p | |
| 171.9p | 189.9p | 198.9p +2.0 | 209.9p | |
| 171.9p +4.0 | 189.9p +3.0 | 196.9p +2.0 | 209.9p | |
| 167.9p +2.0 | 186.9p +2.0 | 194.9p +5.0 | 209.9p +4.0 | |
| 165.9p +6.0 | 184.9p | 189.9p +6.0 | 205.9p | |
| 159.9p | — | 183.9p | — | |
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 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 | 185.9p | 101.95p | 52.95p | 31.00p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Super Diesel | 212.9p | 124.45p | 52.95p | 35.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Hovefield Service Station
How much is unleaded at Hovefield Service Station?
Unleaded at Hovefield Service Station is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 27 October 2026. That is 1.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
Is Hovefield Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Basildon?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 6 days ago, Hovefield Service Station is the 7th cheapest of 13 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's East Mayne, 0.8 miles away, charges 168.9p, which saves about £0.20 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 20 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Hovefield Service Station open 24 hours?
Yes. Hovefield Service Station is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Hovefield Service Station have?
Hovefield Service Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, LPG pumps, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Hovefield Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.