Esso, St Albans Road, Watford

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Unleaded (E10)

168.9p

Diesel (B7)

188.9p

Super unleaded (E5)

187.9p

Super diesel (SDV)

207.9p

Esso on St Albans Road, Watford is charging unleaded at 168.9p a litre and diesel at 188.9p today. That unleaded price is 1.8p below the UK average of 170.7p. Of the 131 stations within 10 miles it's the 31st cheapest for unleaded, with the lowest nearby at 160.9p at Sainsbury's.

Across the 25 other stations within 5 miles, unleaded averages 172.3p, so this station is 3.4p below its local average, £1.36 on a 40-litre fill.

Across the 22 other stations within 5 miles, diesel averages 196.0p, so this station is 7.1p below its local average, £2.84 on a 40-litre fill.

A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £67.56 and diesel £75.56 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 160.9p at Sainsbury's, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, 5.5 miles away: £3.20 less on a 40-litre fill, about £1.20 after the drive there and back. The cheapest diesel within 10 miles is 184.9p at Costco, Hartspring Lane, Watford, 1.6 miles away: £1.60 less on a 40-litre fill, about £0.94 after the drive there and back.

Station details

Opening hours

Every day	Open 24 hours

Phone

01923 223502

Fuels

Unleaded (E10)
Super unleaded (E5)
Diesel (B7)
Super diesel

Facilities

24-hour fuel
Air and screenwash
Water
AdBlue (bottled)

The operator lists 24-hour fuel, air and screenwash, water and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list 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: No change
Low: 168.9p
High: 169.9p

Super unleaded (E5), last 30 days

Change: No change
Low: 187.9p
High: 188.9p

Diesel (B7), last 30 days

Change: −3.0p
Low: 188.9p
High: 191.9p

Super diesel, last 30 days

Change: −3.0p
Low: 207.9p
High: 210.9p

Daily prices

Date	E10	E5	B7	SDV
4 Nov	168.9p	187.9p	188.9p	207.9p
3 Nov	168.9p	187.9p	188.9p	207.9p
2 Nov	168.9p	187.9p	188.9p	207.9p
1 Nov	168.9p	187.9p	188.9p	207.9p
31 Oct	168.9p	187.9p	188.9p	207.9p
30 Oct	168.9p	187.9p	188.9p	207.9p
29 Oct	168.9p	187.9p	188.9p	207.9p
28 Oct	168.9p	187.9p	188.9p	207.9p
27 Oct	168.9p	187.9p	188.9p	207.9p
26 Oct	168.9p	187.9p	188.9p	207.9p
25 Oct	168.9p	187.9p	188.9p	207.9p
24 Oct	168.9p	187.9p	188.9p	207.9p
23 Oct	168.9p	187.9p	188.9p	207.9p
22 Oct	168.9p	187.9p	188.9p	207.9p
21 Oct	169.9p	188.9p	189.9p	208.9p
20 Oct	169.9p	188.9p	189.9p	208.9p
19 Oct	169.9p	188.9p	189.9p	208.9p
18 Oct	169.9p	188.9p	189.9p	208.9p
17 Oct	169.9p	188.9p	189.9p	208.9p
16 Oct	169.9p	188.9p	189.9p	208.9p
15 Oct	169.9p	188.9p	189.9p	208.9p
14 Oct	169.9p	188.9p	189.9p	208.9p
13 Oct	169.9p	188.9p	189.9p	208.9p
12 Oct	169.9p	188.9p	191.9p	210.9p
11 Oct	169.9p	188.9p	191.9p	210.9p
10 Oct	169.9p	188.9p	191.9p	210.9p
9 Oct	169.9p	188.9p	191.9p	210.9p
8 Oct	169.9p	188.9p	191.9p	210.9p
7 Oct	168.9p	187.9p	191.9p	210.9p
6 Oct	168.9p	187.9p	191.9p	210.9p

Price changes in the last 30 days

Unleaded (E10): 168.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and unchanged on 30 days ago. 2 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 22 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 165.9p (25 September 2026); highest 169.9p (12 September 2026).

Diesel (B7): 188.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and down 3.0p on 30 days ago. 2 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 22 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 188.9p (22 October 2026); highest 193.9p (25 September 2026).

Super unleaded (E5): 187.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and unchanged on 30 days ago. 2 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 22 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 184.9p (25 September 2026); highest 188.9p (12 September 2026).

Super diesel: 207.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and down 3.0p on 30 days ago. 2 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 22 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 207.9p (22 October 2026); highest 212.9p (25 September 2026).

Date seen	Fuel	Price	Change
22 October 2026	Unleaded (E10)	168.9p	-1.0p
22 October 2026	Diesel (B7)	188.9p	-1.0p
22 October 2026	Super unleaded (E5)	187.9p	-1.0p
22 October 2026	Super diesel	207.9p	-1.0p
13 October 2026	Diesel (B7)	189.9p	-2.0p
13 October 2026	Super diesel	208.9p	-2.0p
8 October 2026	Unleaded (E10)	169.9p	+1.0p
8 October 2026	Super unleaded (E5)	188.9p	+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, St Albans Road, Watford: quick answers

How much is unleaded at Esso St Albans Road, Watford today?

Unleaded (E10) is 168.9p a litre at Esso St Albans Road, Watford, reported on 22 October 2026. That's 1.8p below the UK average of 170.7p. The 25 other stations within 5 miles average 172.3p, so it's 3.4p cheaper than its neighbours.

How much is diesel at Esso St Albans Road, Watford today?

Diesel (B7) is 188.9p a litre at Esso St Albans Road, Watford, reported on 22 October 2026. That's 9.3p below the UK average of 198.2p. The 22 other stations within 5 miles average 196.0p, so it's 7.1p cheaper than its neighbours.

Has the unleaded price at Esso St Albans Road, Watford changed recently?

The unleaded price at Esso St Albans Road, Watford changed 2 times in the last 30 days, most recently on 22 October 2026 (down 1.0p to 168.9p). It's unchanged on a week ago. Since 12 September 2026 it has ranged from 165.9p to 169.9p.

What does a 40-litre fill cost at Esso St Albans Road, Watford?

Is Esso St Albans Road, Watford the cheapest petrol station nearby?

Not quite. 30 of the 131 stations within 10 miles are cheaper for unleaded, the lowest being 160.9p at Sainsbury's, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, 5.5 miles away. Esso St Albans Road, Watford charges 168.9p.

When is Esso St Albans Road, Watford open and what facilities does it have?

It's open 24 hours a day. The operator lists 24-hour fuel, air and screenwash, water and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list toilets, car wash, AdBlue pump or LPG. Facilities come from the operator's Fuel Finder record, so check before relying on one.