Esso, 542 Romford Rd, London
E7 8AF · prices updated 12 days ago · more stations near Romford
Esso on 542 Romford Rd, London is charging unleaded at 172.9p a litre and diesel at 196.9p today. That unleaded price is 2.2p above the UK average of 170.7p. Of the 236 stations within 10 miles it's the 185th cheapest for unleaded, with the lowest nearby at 162.9p at Jet.
Across the 71 other stations within 5 miles, unleaded averages 168.9p, so this station is 4.0p above its local average, £1.60 on a 40-litre fill.
Across the 64 other stations within 5 miles, diesel averages 197.6p, so this station is 0.7p below its local average, 28p on a 40-litre fill.
A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £69.16 and diesel £78.76 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 162.9p at Jet, Green Man Service Station, 13-18 Hollybush Hill, London, 2.0 miles away: £4.00 less on a 40-litre fill, about £3.24 after the drive there and back. The cheapest diesel within 10 miles is 189.7p at Asda, Tollgate Road, Beckton, 2.5 miles away: £2.88 less on a 40-litre fill, about £1.82 after the drive there and back.
Station details
Opening hours
| Every day | 06:00 to midnight |
|---|
Phone
0333 345 0745Fuels
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
- 172.9p
- High
- 173.9p
Super unleaded (E5), last 30 days
- Change
- −1.0p
- Low
- 187.9p
- High
- 188.9p
Diesel (B7), last 30 days
- Change
- −1.0p
- Low
- 196.9p
- High
- 197.9p
Super diesel, last 30 days
- Change
- −1.0p
- Low
- 210.9p
- High
- 211.9p
Daily prices
| Date | E10 | E5 | B7 | SDV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov | 172.9p | 187.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 3 Nov | 172.9p | 187.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 2 Nov | 172.9p | 187.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 1 Nov | 172.9p | 187.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 31 Oct | 172.9p | 187.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 30 Oct | 172.9p | 187.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 29 Oct | 172.9p | 187.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 28 Oct | 172.9p | 187.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 27 Oct | 172.9p | 187.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 26 Oct | 172.9p | 187.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 25 Oct | 172.9p | 187.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 24 Oct | 172.9p | 187.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 23 Oct | 172.9p | 187.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 22 Oct | 173.9p | 188.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 21 Oct | 173.9p | 188.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 20 Oct | 173.9p | 188.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 19 Oct | 173.9p | 188.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 18 Oct | 173.9p | 188.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 17 Oct | 173.9p | 188.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 16 Oct | 173.9p | 188.9p | 196.9p | 210.9p |
| 15 Oct | 173.9p | 188.9p | 197.9p | 211.9p |
| 14 Oct | 173.9p | 188.9p | 197.9p | 211.9p |
| 13 Oct | 172.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p | 211.9p |
| 12 Oct | 172.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p | 211.9p |
| 11 Oct | 172.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p | 211.9p |
| 10 Oct | 172.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p | 211.9p |
| 9 Oct | 172.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p | 211.9p |
| 8 Oct | 172.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p | 211.9p |
| 7 Oct | 172.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p | 211.9p |
| 6 Oct | 173.9p | 188.9p | 197.9p | 211.9p |
Price changes in the last 30 days
Unleaded (E10): 172.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and down 1.0p on 30 days ago. 3 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 23 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 166.9p (12 September 2026); highest 173.9p (5 October 2026).
Diesel (B7): 196.9p 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 16 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 189.9p (12 September 2026); highest 197.9p (5 October 2026).
Super unleaded (E5): 187.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and down 1.0p on 30 days ago. 3 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 23 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 181.9p (12 September 2026); highest 188.9p (5 October 2026).
Super diesel: 210.9p 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 16 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 203.9p (12 September 2026); highest 211.9p (5 October 2026).
| Date seen | Fuel | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 172.9p | -1.0p |
| 23 October 2026 | Super unleaded (E5) | 187.9p | -1.0p |
| 16 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 196.9p | -1.0p |
| 16 October 2026 | Super diesel | 210.9p | -1.0p |
| 14 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 173.9p | +1.0p |
| 14 October 2026 | Super unleaded (E5) | 188.9p | +1.0p |
| 7 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 172.9p | -1.0p |
| 7 October 2026 | Super unleaded (E5) | 187.9p | -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, 542 Romford Rd, London: quick answers
How much is unleaded at Esso 542 Romford Rd, London today?
Unleaded (E10) is 172.9p a litre at Esso 542 Romford Rd, London, reported on 23 October 2026. That's 2.2p above the UK average of 170.7p. The 71 other stations within 5 miles average 168.9p, so it's 4.0p dearer than its neighbours.
How much is diesel at Esso 542 Romford Rd, London today?
Diesel (B7) is 196.9p a litre at Esso 542 Romford Rd, London, reported on 16 October 2026. That's 1.3p below the UK average of 198.2p. The 64 other stations within 5 miles average 197.6p, so it's 0.7p cheaper than its neighbours.
Has the unleaded price at Esso 542 Romford Rd, London changed recently?
The unleaded price at Esso 542 Romford Rd, London changed 3 times in the last 30 days, most recently on 23 October 2026 (down 1.0p to 172.9p). It's unchanged on a week ago. Since 12 September 2026 it has ranged from 166.9p to 173.9p.
What does a 40-litre fill cost at Esso 542 Romford Rd, London?
A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £69.16 and diesel £78.76 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 162.9p at Jet, Green Man Service Station, 13-18 Hollybush Hill, London, 2.0 miles away: £4.00 less on a 40-litre fill, about £3.24 after the drive there and back.
Is Esso 542 Romford Rd, London the cheapest petrol station nearby?
Not quite. 184 of the 236 stations within 10 miles are cheaper for unleaded, the lowest being 162.9p at Jet, Green Man Service Station, 13-18 Hollybush Hill, London, 2.0 miles away. Esso 542 Romford Rd, London charges 172.9p.
When is Esso 542 Romford Rd, London open and what facilities does it have?
It's open 06:00 to midnight 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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