Watford Extra fuel prices
Tesco · WD17 2BD · Watford
239-241 Lower High St, Watford
Unleaded here is 1.8p below the local average at its last reported price, 18 days ago. 4th cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. Costco Watford, 1.4 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 19 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 3.9p below the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 4th cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. Costco Watford, 1.4 miles away, is 4.0p 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 Watford Extra
How much does it cost to fill up at Watford Extra?
- Unleaded
- £92.90
- Super Unleaded
- £98.95
- Diesel
- £103.90
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Petrol stations near WD17 2BD
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
Wiggenhall Road, Watford, Buckinghamshire
|
169.9p
+1.0p dearer
0.4 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 25 days ago
+9.0p dearer
|
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Esso
St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire
Road closure on Victoria Road (was due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 2 Nov)
|
168.9pLast reported 10 days ago
same
1.2 mi
· Diesel 188.9pLast reported 10 days ago
same
|
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Costco
Hartspring Lane, Watford, Watford, Hertfordshire
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164.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 184.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Prestwick Rd, Watford
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169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 192.9p +4.0p dearer
|
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Esso
Sandy Lodge, Northwood
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169.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
1.8 mi
· Diesel 194.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
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Asda
Odhams Industrial Estate, St Albans Road, Watford
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167.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 187.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
|
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Shell
St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire
Road closure on Bushey Mill Crescent (was due to start Mon 2 Nov, until 20 Nov)
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169.9pLast reported 8 days ago
+1.0p dearer
2.1 mi
· Diesel 189.9pLast reported 8 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Shell
185-187 Watford Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
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174.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+6.0p dearer
2.1 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+10.0p dearer
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How Watford Extra fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.1% cheaper than the 11 stations within 3 miles (-1.8p)
1.6% below the UK average (-2.8p)
1.0% below the Tesco national average (-1.8p)
4th cheapest of 12 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Costco Watford — 1.4 mi away, save ~161p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 168.9p on 14 Oct · Highest 168.9p on 14 Oct
Super Unleaded
3.7% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-6.9p)
4.7% below the UK average (-8.8p)
0.8% below the Tesco national average (-1.4p)
2nd cheapest of 9 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Costco Watford — 1.4 mi away, save ~212p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 179.9p on 14 Oct · Highest 179.9p on 14 Oct
Diesel
2.0% cheaper than the 11 stations within 3 miles (-3.9p)
4.8% below the UK average (-9.5p)
3.4% below the Tesco national average (-6.6p)
4th cheapest of 12 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Costco Watford — 1.4 mi away, save ~159p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 188.9p on 14 Oct · Highest 189.9p on 23 Oct
Watford Extra price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 168.9p | 179.9p | 188.9p −1.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 168.9p | 179.9p | 189.9p +1.0 | |
| 168.9p −1.0 | 179.9p −1.0 | 188.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 169.9p +1.0 | 180.9p +1.0 | 189.9p +2.0 | |
| 168.9p +2.0 | 179.9p +2.0 | 187.9p | |
| 166.9p +1.0 | 177.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +2.0 | |
| 165.9p +1.0 | 176.9p +1.0 | 185.9p | |
| 164.9p | 175.9p | 185.9p +2.0 | |
| 164.9p +1.0 | 175.9p +1.0 | 183.9p +1.0 | |
| 163.9p +5.0 | 174.9p +5.0 | 182.9p +5.0 | |
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 | 168.9p | 87.75p | 52.95p | 28.20p |
| Super Unleaded | 179.9p | 96.95p | 52.95p | 30.00p |
| Diesel | 188.9p | 104.45p | 52.95p | 31.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Watford Extra
How much is unleaded at Watford Extra?
Unleaded at Watford Extra is 168.9p per litre, last reported on 14 October 2026. That is 2.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.90.
How much is diesel at Watford Extra?
Diesel at Watford Extra is 188.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 9.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £103.90.
Is Watford Extra the cheapest place for unleaded near Watford?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 18 days ago, Watford Extra is the 4th cheapest of 12 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Costco Watford, 1.4 miles away, charges 164.9p, which saves about £1.61 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 19 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Watford Extra open 24 hours?
Yes. Watford Extra is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Watford Extra have?
Watford Extra reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel, Water filling and Wheelchair accessible.
How often does Watford Extra change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.