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Esso fuel prices and stations

Compare Esso unleaded and diesel averages versus peer and UK benchmarks, see freshness coverage, and spot where this brand is currently cheapest.

1370 stations across the UK.

About Esso

Brand type
Oil Company
Stations tracked
1370 stations
Rewards
No rewards listed
Current price data
Updated 21 Mar 2026
Official website
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Esso is ExxonMobil's UK retail fuel brand, found on a large network of petrol stations across the country.

ExxonMobil says Esso has around 1,100 UK stations serving about 800,000 customers per day, with a mix of locations from local forecourts to larger roadside sites.

Many Esso sites are operated by independent dealers, so the on-site shop brand, services and any promotions can vary; a convenience fascia at an Esso station is a retail partner rather than a separate fuel brand.

At a glance

  • Large dealer-led UK network with broad geographic coverage.
  • Loyalty can differ by site context, especially where Tesco Express is co-located.
  • Retail fascia at Esso sites is frequently partner-run rather than Esso-operated.

Fuel and energy options

  • Standard fuels are common, with premium Synergy options available at selected stations.
  • EV and specialist energy options are less uniform and should be checked per site.
  • Fuel-grade availability can vary even across nearby Esso-branded forecourts.

Loyalty and payment

  • Esso links strongly with Nectar at participating stations, and the Esso app supports payment and points-linked journeys.
  • At Esso sites with Tesco Express, Clubcard earning mechanics can apply instead of standard Nectar logic.
  • Use the app/station finder to confirm participation so you do not miss expected reward credit.

Who this brand suits

  • Drivers prioritising broad network availability and predictable brand presence.
  • Commuters and long-distance drivers who value app/loyalty integrations.
  • Users balancing pump price with convenience services at the same stop.

Before you go checks

  • Confirm whether the site uses Nectar or Tesco Clubcard-linked mechanics before fuelling.
  • Check the specific fuel grade you need is listed as available at that station.
  • If using app-pay or pay-at-pump workflows, verify support at the exact location.

Known variation note

Esso canopy consistency is high, but dealer operation and retail partnerships can alter loyalty and in-store experience.

Sources

Sources last reviewed 26 Feb 2026.

All-grade averages

Across E10/E5 for unleaded and B7/Diesel for diesel.

Unleaded146.9p/L
Diesel169.3p/L

Last updated 21 Mar 2026.

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Current Esso fuel prices

Average prices by fuel type with UK comparisons.

Last updated: 21 Mar 2026
Premium Unleaded (E5)
165.4p
1281 stations
2.1p (1.3%) above
UK average: 163.3p
Low 141.9pHigh 193.9p
Unleaded (E10)
146.9p
1367 stations
0.8p (0.5%) above
UK average: 146.1p
Low 126.9pHigh 174.9p
Diesel (B7)
169.4p
1362 stations
0.6p (0.4%) above
UK average: 168.8p
Low 137.9pHigh 189.9p
Premium Diesel (SDV)
188.4p
1094 stations
0.2p (0.1%) below
UK average: 188.6p
Low 124.9pHigh 208.9p

All-grade averages use recorded E10/E5 and B7/Diesel prices. Fuel cards compare each grade against UK averages; availability varies by brand.

Quick summary

Fast read of how Esso is performing right now.

Price position

Above UK average on tracked fuels.

Unleaded is 6.6p above UK average. Diesel is 10.5p above UK average.

Key insight

Esso prices are typically 6.6p above the national average.

Use the comparison and distribution sections below for local context.

Most competitive areas

Best average unleaded value appears in North Ayrshire and Bridgend.

Regional averages are directional and can change as fresh prices arrive.

Freshness coverage

57% of tracked stations have fresh prices.

Based on 1367 stations with recorded unleaded prices.

Coverage snapshot

Strongest county coverage is Greater London.

147 stations in that county; 1370 stations tracked overall.

Price comparison

Compare Esso averages to oil company average and the national benchmark.

Unleaded

Brand vs oil company average and national average.

BrandEsso avg146.9p/L
Peer avgOil company average147.6p/L
National avgNational average140.3p/L
Diesel

Brand vs oil company average and national average.

BrandEsso avg169.3p/L
Peer avgOil company average170.6p/L
National avgNational average158.8p/L

Price distribution

Unleaded
126.9p174.9p
P25 144.9pMedian 145.9pP75 148.9p
Min
126.9p
P25
144.9p
Median
145.9p
P75
148.9p
Max
174.9p
Diesel
124.9p189.9p
P25 167.9pMedian 169.9pP75 170.9p
Min
124.9p
P25
167.9p
Median
169.9p
P75
170.9p
Max
189.9p

Averages use the latest unleaded price available (E10, then E5, then unleaded).

Brand snapshot

A quick read on price freshness, coverage, and facilities for Esso.

Data freshness

Based on 1367 stations with recorded unleaded prices.

Fresh 57% Aging 41% Stale 2% Unverified 1%
Coverage snapshot

Top counties by station count.

Greater London147 stations
West Midlands65 stations
West Yorkshire53 stations
Kent49 stations
Most competitive areas

Lowest average unleaded prices for this brand.

Bridgend142.4p/L
Swansea142.9p/L
Facilities highlights

Based on 1370 stations with reported facilities.

Pay at pump0%
EV charging0%
Open 24 hours0%

How to use this brand guide

Use this guide to see how Esso prices compare across the UK. The averages show whether prices run above or below the national level, and the distribution highlights how much local prices vary. Use the freshness labels to prioritise recent data when comparing value, and jump to station details for opening hours and facilities.

Planning a longer trip? Pair the journey cost calculator with the route planner to compare pump price savings against detour time. For regional context, jump to county pages or the UK price map to see where this brand is most competitive, or explore the fuel calculators for cost comparisons.

Stations

Sorted A–Z
1370 stations
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Esso

Stannington Service Station

NE61 6DR

Open 24 hours
148.9p/L
Changed this week
Updated 20 Mar 2026
  • Open 24 hours
  • LPG
  • Toilets
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Esso

Tebay Services Northbound

Penrith CA10 3SB

Open 24 hours
170.9p/L
Changed recently
Updated 20 Mar 2026
  • Open 24 hours
  • Toilets
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Esso

Tebay Services Southbound

Penrith CA10 3SB

Open 24 hours
170.9p/L
Changed recently
Updated 20 Mar 2026
  • Open 24 hours
  • Toilets

Brand FAQs

We use the latest recorded prices across Esso stations, prioritising E10, then E5, then unleaded (and the latest diesel when available).

Some stations may not have recent or verified prices yet, so averages and comparisons update as new data arrives.

Use postcode search to compare nearby stations and sort by lowest price.

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