Watcombe Service Station fuel prices
Texaco · TQ1 4SW · Torquay
354, Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4SW, Torquay
Unleaded here is 1.3p above the local average. 6th cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. Teignmouth Rd Esso Express, 0.6 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 6 days ago). Full comparison
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Current prices at Watcombe Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Watcombe Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Diesel
- £109.95
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Petrol stations near TQ1 4SW
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
192 Teignmouth Rd, Torquay
|
168.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 13 days ago
|
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Esso
Esso, Hele Cross Service Station, Hele Road, Torquay, TQ2 7QG, Torquay
|
169.9pLast reported 13 days ago
same
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 25 days ago
|
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Shell
119 Newton Road, Torquay, Devon
|
167.9p
-2.0p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 20 days ago
|
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Phillips 66 - Jet
Glendower Garage Ltd, Upton Road, Torquay, TQ1 4AH, Torquay
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165.9poldLast reported 52 days ago
1.2 mi
· Diesel 196.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
|
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Sainsbury's
Nicholson Road, Torquay
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167.9pLast reported 10 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 15 days ago
|
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Esso
Avenue Road, Torquay, Devon
Two-way temporary traffic lights on Avenue Road (starts Mon 2 Nov, until 6 Nov)
|
168.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 44 days ago
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Esso
Esso, Torquay Road, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot
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167.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
2.2 mi
· Diesel 198.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
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JET
Aller Vale Garage, 32, Newton Road, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5AG, Newton Abbot
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165.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
2.5 mi
· Diesel 196.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
|
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How Watcombe Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.8% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+1.3p)
1.1% below the UK average (-1.8p)
0.0% at the Texaco national average (0.0p)
6th cheapest of 7 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Teignmouth Rd Esso Express — 0.6 mi away, save ~30p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 169.9p on 30 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 30 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Watcombe Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel has held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||
| 169.9p −5.0 | 199.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||
| 174.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | |
| 174.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | |
| 174.9p +5.0 | 196.9p +5.0 | |
| 169.9p +2.0 | 191.9p +4.0 | |
| 167.9p +8.0 | 187.9p +6.0 | |
| 159.9p +2.0 | 181.9p +5.0 | |
| 157.9p −2.0 | 176.9p −3.0 | |
| 159.9p | 179.9p | |
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 |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Watcombe Service Station
How much is unleaded at Watcombe Service Station?
Unleaded at Watcombe Service Station is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
Is Watcombe Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Torquay?
No. Right now Watcombe Service Station is the 6th cheapest of 7 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Teignmouth Rd Esso Express, 0.6 miles away, charges 168.9p, which saves about £0.30 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 6 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Watcombe Service Station?
Watcombe Service Station is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–21:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Watcombe Service Station have?
Watcombe Service Station reports prices for Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and Air pump / screenwash.
How often does Watcombe Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.