Esso, Prestwick Rd, Watford
WD19 6EG · prices updated 1 day ago · more stations near Watford
Esso on Prestwick Rd, Watford is charging unleaded at 169.9p a litre and diesel at 191.9p today. That unleaded price is 0.8p below the UK average of 170.7p. Of the 156 stations within 10 miles it's the 44th cheapest for unleaded, with the lowest nearby at 160.9p at Sainsbury's.
Across the 38 other stations within 5 miles, unleaded averages 170.5p, so this station is 0.6p below its local average, 24p on a 40-litre fill.
Across the 35 other stations within 5 miles, diesel averages 197.0p, so this station is 5.1p below its local average, £2.04 on a 40-litre fill.
A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £67.96 and diesel £76.76 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 160.9p at Sainsbury's, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, 8.1 miles away: £3.60 less on a 40-litre fill, about £0.62 after the drive there and back. The cheapest diesel within 10 miles is 184.9p at Costco, Hartspring Lane, Watford, 2.6 miles away: £2.80 less on a 40-litre fill, about £1.69 after the drive there and back.
Station details
Opening hours
| Every day | 06:00 to 23:00 |
|---|
Phone
0333 345 0958Fuels
Facilities
The operator lists air and screenwash, water and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list 24-hour fuel, toilets, car wash, 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
- −1.0p
- Low
- 169.9p
- High
- 170.9p
Super unleaded (E5), last 30 days
- Change
- −1.0p
- Low
- 184.9p
- High
- 185.9p
Diesel (B7), last 30 days
- Change
- −2.0p
- Low
- 191.9p
- High
- 193.9p
Super diesel, last 30 days
- Change
- −2.0p
- Low
- 205.9p
- High
- 207.9p
Daily prices
| Date | E10 | E5 | B7 | SDV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov | 169.9p | 184.9p | 191.9p | 205.9p |
| 3 Nov | 169.9p | 184.9p | 191.9p | 205.9p |
| 2 Nov | 169.9p | 184.9p | 192.9p | 206.9p |
| 1 Nov | 169.9p | 184.9p | 192.9p | 206.9p |
| 31 Oct | 169.9p | 184.9p | 192.9p | 206.9p |
| 30 Oct | 169.9p | 184.9p | 192.9p | 206.9p |
| 29 Oct | 169.9p | 184.9p | 193.9p | 207.9p |
| 28 Oct | 169.9p | 184.9p | 191.9p | 205.9p |
| 27 Oct | 169.9p | 184.9p | 192.9p | 206.9p |
| 26 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 191.9p | 205.9p |
| 25 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 191.9p | 205.9p |
| 24 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 191.9p | 205.9p |
| 23 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 191.9p | 205.9p |
| 22 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 192.9p | 206.9p |
| 21 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 192.9p | 206.9p |
| 20 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 192.9p | 206.9p |
| 19 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 192.9p | 206.9p |
| 18 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 192.9p | 206.9p |
| 17 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 192.9p | 206.9p |
| 16 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 192.9p | 206.9p |
| 15 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 192.9p | 206.9p |
| 14 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 192.9p | 206.9p |
| 13 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 193.9p | 207.9p |
| 12 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 193.9p | 207.9p |
| 11 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 193.9p | 207.9p |
| 10 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 193.9p | 207.9p |
| 9 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 193.9p | 207.9p |
| 8 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 193.9p | 207.9p |
| 7 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 193.9p | 207.9p |
| 6 Oct | 170.9p | 185.9p | 193.9p | 207.9p |
Price changes in the last 30 days
Unleaded (E10): 169.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and down 1.0p on 30 days ago. 1 price change recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 27 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 167.9p (12 September 2026); highest 170.9p (30 September 2026).
Diesel (B7): 191.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and down 2.0p on 30 days ago. 7 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 3 November 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 189.9p (12 September 2026); highest 194.9p (25 September 2026).
Super unleaded (E5): 184.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and down 1.0p on 30 days ago. 1 price change recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 27 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 182.9p (12 September 2026); highest 185.9p (30 September 2026).
Super diesel: 205.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and down 2.0p on 30 days ago. 7 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 3 November 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 203.9p (12 September 2026); highest 208.9p (25 September 2026).
| Date seen | Fuel | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 November 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 191.9p | -1.0p |
| 3 November 2026 | Super diesel | 205.9p | -1.0p |
| 30 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 192.9p | -1.0p |
| 30 October 2026 | Super diesel | 206.9p | -1.0p |
| 29 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 193.9p | +2.0p |
| 29 October 2026 | Super diesel | 207.9p | +2.0p |
| 28 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 191.9p | -1.0p |
| 28 October 2026 | Super diesel | 205.9p | -1.0p |
| 27 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 169.9p | -1.0p |
| 27 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 192.9p | +1.0p |
| 27 October 2026 | Super unleaded (E5) | 184.9p | -1.0p |
| 27 October 2026 | Super diesel | 206.9p | +1.0p |
| 23 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 191.9p | -1.0p |
| 23 October 2026 | Super diesel | 205.9p | -1.0p |
| 14 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 192.9p | -1.0p |
| 14 October 2026 | Super diesel | 206.9p | -1.0p |
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, Prestwick Rd, Watford: quick answers
How much is unleaded at Esso Prestwick Rd, Watford today?
Unleaded (E10) is 169.9p a litre at Esso Prestwick Rd, Watford, reported on 27 October 2026. That's 0.8p below the UK average of 170.7p. The 38 other stations within 5 miles average 170.5p, so it's 0.6p cheaper than its neighbours.
How much is diesel at Esso Prestwick Rd, Watford today?
Diesel (B7) is 191.9p a litre at Esso Prestwick Rd, Watford, reported on 3 November 2026. That's 6.3p below the UK average of 198.2p. The 35 other stations within 5 miles average 197.0p, so it's 5.1p cheaper than its neighbours.
Has the unleaded price at Esso Prestwick Rd, Watford changed recently?
The unleaded price at Esso Prestwick Rd, Watford changed 1 time in the last 30 days, most recently on 27 October 2026 (down 1.0p to 169.9p). It's unchanged on a week ago. Since 12 September 2026 it has ranged from 167.9p to 170.9p.
What does a 40-litre fill cost at Esso Prestwick Rd, Watford?
A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £67.96 and diesel £76.76 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 160.9p at Sainsbury's, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, 8.1 miles away: £3.60 less on a 40-litre fill, about £0.62 after the drive there and back.
Is Esso Prestwick Rd, Watford the cheapest petrol station nearby?
Not quite. 43 of the 156 stations within 10 miles are cheaper for unleaded, the lowest being 160.9p at Sainsbury's, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, 8.1 miles away. Esso Prestwick Rd, Watford charges 169.9p.
When is Esso Prestwick Rd, Watford open and what facilities does it have?
It's open 06:00 to 23:00 every day. The operator lists air and screenwash, water and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list 24-hour fuel, toilets, car wash, AdBlue pump or LPG. Facilities come from the operator's Fuel Finder record, so check before relying on one.
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