Esso, Taw Garages Service Station, Barbican Road, Barnstaple
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Esso on Taw Garages Service Station, Barbican Road, Barnstaple is charging unleaded at 167.9p a litre and diesel at 197.9p today. That unleaded price is 2.8p below the UK average of 170.7p. Of the 18 stations within 10 miles it's the 4th cheapest for unleaded, with the lowest nearby at 165.9p at Texaco.
Across the 9 other stations within 5 miles, unleaded averages 167.9p, so this station is about level with its local average.
Across the 9 other stations within 5 miles, diesel averages 194.8p, so this station is 3.1p above its local average, £1.24 on a 40-litre fill.
A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £67.16 and diesel £79.16 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 165.9p at Texaco, On-A-Hill Garage, Lynton Cross, Ilfracombe, 9.3 miles away: £0.80 less on a 40-litre fill, but the 18.7 extra miles there and back use up the saving. The cheapest diesel within 10 miles is 191.7p at Asda, Anchorwood Retail Park, Taw Wharf, Barnstaple, 2.7 miles away: £2.48 less on a 40-litre fill, about £1.29 after the drive there and back.
This station has no super diesel price, so it probably doesn't sell it. The nearest super diesel is 216.9p at Eg On The Move, Roundswell Roundabout, Barnstaple, 2.6 miles away.
Station details
Opening hours
| Monday to Saturday | 07:00 to 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 08:00 to 20:00 |
| Bank holidays | 07:00 to 21:00 |
Phone
01271 324806Fuels
Facilities
The operator lists 24-hour fuel, car wash, air and screenwash, water and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list toilets, AdBlue pump or LPG. Facilities come from the operator's Fuel Finder record, so check before relying on one.
Price history
Unleaded (E10), last 30 days
- Change
- −5.0p
- Low
- 167.9p
- High
- 172.9p
Super unleaded (E5), last 30 days
- Change
- −2.0p
- Low
- 187.9p
- High
- 189.9p
Diesel (B7), last 30 days
- Change
- −2.0p
- Low
- 197.9p
- High
- 199.9p
Daily prices
| Date | E10 | E5 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov | 167.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 3 Nov | 167.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 2 Nov | 167.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 1 Nov | 168.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 31 Oct | 169.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 30 Oct | 169.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 29 Oct | 169.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 28 Oct | 169.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 27 Oct | 169.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 26 Oct | 169.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 25 Oct | 169.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 24 Oct | 169.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 23 Oct | 169.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 22 Oct | 169.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 21 Oct | 169.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 20 Oct | 169.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 19 Oct | 169.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 18 Oct | 170.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 17 Oct | 170.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 16 Oct | 170.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 15 Oct | 170.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 14 Oct | 170.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 13 Oct | 170.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p |
| 12 Oct | 170.9p | 189.9p | 199.9p |
| 11 Oct | 170.9p | 189.9p | 199.9p |
| 10 Oct | 170.9p | 189.9p | 199.9p |
| 9 Oct | 172.9p | 189.9p | 199.9p |
| 8 Oct | 172.9p | 189.9p | 199.9p |
| 7 Oct | 172.9p | 189.9p | 199.9p |
| 6 Oct | 172.9p | 189.9p | 199.9p |
Price changes in the last 30 days
Unleaded (E10): 167.9p now, down 2.0p on 7 days ago and down 5.0p on 30 days ago. 4 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 2 November 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 165.9p (12 September 2026); highest 172.9p (30 September 2026).
Diesel (B7): 197.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and down 2.0p on 30 days ago. 1 price change recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 13 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 187.9p (12 September 2026); highest 199.9p (27 September 2026).
Super unleaded (E5): 187.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and down 2.0p on 30 days ago. 1 price change recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 13 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 185.9p (12 September 2026); highest 189.9p (25 September 2026).
| Date seen | Fuel | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 November 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 167.9p | -1.0p |
| 1 November 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 168.9p | -1.0p |
| 19 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 169.9p | -1.0p |
| 13 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 197.9p | -2.0p |
| 13 October 2026 | Super unleaded (E5) | 187.9p | -2.0p |
| 10 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 170.9p | -2.0p |
Each row is the day our capture first saw the new price. Prices are recorded once a day from the government's Fuel Finder data, so a change can show a day or two after the totem moved.
Esso, Taw Garages Service Station, Barbican Road, Barnstaple: quick answers
How much is unleaded at Esso Taw Garages Service Station, Barbican Road, Barnstaple today?
Unleaded (E10) is 167.9p a litre at Esso Taw Garages Service Station, Barbican Road, Barnstaple, reported on 2 November 2026. That's 2.8p below the UK average of 170.7p. It's level with the 167.9p average of the 9 other stations within 5 miles.
How much is diesel at Esso Taw Garages Service Station, Barbican Road, Barnstaple today?
Diesel (B7) is 197.9p a litre at Esso Taw Garages Service Station, Barbican Road, Barnstaple, reported on 13 October 2026. That's about level with the UK average of 198.2p. The 9 other stations within 5 miles average 194.8p, so it's 3.1p dearer than its neighbours.
Has the unleaded price at Esso Taw Garages Service Station, Barbican Road, Barnstaple changed recently?
The unleaded price at Esso Taw Garages Service Station, Barbican Road, Barnstaple changed 4 times in the last 30 days, most recently on 2 November 2026 (down 1.0p to 167.9p). It's down 2.0p on a week ago. Since 12 September 2026 it has ranged from 165.9p to 172.9p.
What does a 40-litre fill cost at Esso Taw Garages Service Station, Barbican Road, Barnstaple?
A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £67.16 and diesel £79.16 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 165.9p at Texaco, On-A-Hill Garage, Lynton Cross, Ilfracombe, 9.3 miles away: £0.80 less on a 40-litre fill, but the 18.7 extra miles there and back use up the saving.
Is Esso Taw Garages Service Station, Barbican Road, Barnstaple the cheapest petrol station nearby?
Not quite. 3 of the 18 stations within 10 miles are cheaper for unleaded, the lowest being 165.9p at Texaco, On-A-Hill Garage, Lynton Cross, Ilfracombe, 9.3 miles away. Esso Taw Garages Service Station, Barbican Road, Barnstaple charges 167.9p.
When is Esso Taw Garages Service Station, Barbican Road, Barnstaple open and what facilities does it have?
Hours: 07:00 to 21:00 Monday to Saturday and 08:00 to 20:00 on Sunday. The operator lists 24-hour fuel, car wash, air and screenwash, water and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list toilets, AdBlue pump or LPG. Facilities come from the operator's Fuel Finder record, so check before relying on one.
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