St Albans Service Station fuel prices
Texaco · AL3 6BZ · St Albans
St. Albans Service Station, 150, Harpenden Road, St. Albans
Unleaded here is 1.6p below the local average at its last reported price, 16 days ago. 4th cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. MFG King William, 0.7 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at St Albans Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at St Albans Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £95.65
- Super Unleaded
- £104.45
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £118.75
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Petrol stations near AL3 6BZ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
2 Beech Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
|
171.9p
-2.0p cheaper
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 18 days ago
|
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BP
Verulam Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
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178.9pLast reported 24 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 33 days ago
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Sainsbury's
185 Marshalswick Lane, St Albans
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171.9p
-2.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 15 days ago
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Esso
London Road, St Albans
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177.9pLast reported 25 days ago
+4.0p dearer
1.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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Morrisons
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
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171.9p
-2.0p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 19 days ago
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Sainsbury's
Everard Close, St. Albans
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173.9p
same
2.1 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 19 days ago
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Shell
Redbourne Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
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178.9p
+5.0p dearer
2.7 mi
· Diesel 200.9p
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BP
113 Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Lane closure on Watling Street
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178.9p
+5.0p dearer
3.0 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 28 days ago
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Amenities
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How St Albans Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.9% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-1.6p)
1.3% above the UK average (+2.2p)
2.3% above the Texaco national average (+4.0p)
4th cheapest of 9 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG King William — 0.7 mi away, save ~77p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 173.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 15 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.7% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-3.2p)
0.6% above the UK average (+1.2p)
2.0% above the Texaco national average (+3.7p)
3rd cheapest of 6 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Marshalswick — 1.4 mi away, save ~261p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 189.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 190.9p on 15 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 38 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Diesel
Last reported 38 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
St Albans Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 2 times 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 173.9p −1.0 | 189.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 215.9p | |
| 174.9p −2.0 | 190.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | 215.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 192.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 215.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 191.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +2.0 | 215.9p +2.0 | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 190.9p +1.0 | 197.9p | 213.9p | |
| 173.9p | 189.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | 213.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p | 189.9p | 196.9p +1.0 | 212.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p +2.0 | 189.9p +2.0 | 195.9p +1.0 | 211.9p +1.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 187.9p +2.0 | 194.9p +2.0 | 210.9p +2.0 | |
| 169.9p +2.0 | 185.9p +2.0 | 192.9p +2.0 | 208.9p +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 47% 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 | 173.9p | 91.95p | 52.95p | 29.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 189.9p | 105.25p | 52.95p | 31.70p |
| 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.
Common questions about St Albans Service Station
How much is unleaded at St Albans Service Station?
Unleaded at St Albans Service Station is 173.9p per litre, last reported on 16 October 2026. That is 2.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.65.
Is St Albans Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near St Albans?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 16 days ago, St Albans Service Station is the 4th cheapest of 9 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG King William, 0.7 miles away, charges 171.9p, which saves about £0.77 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of St Albans Service Station?
St Albans Service Station is open Monday to Friday 06:00–22:00, Saturday to Sunday 07:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does St Albans Service Station have?
St Albans Service Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and Water filling.
How often does St Albans Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.