Cheapest fuel in Romford
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Romford is 169.9p a litre at Tesco, Rainham, and the cheapest diesel is 195.9p at the same station. Across 12 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 172.7p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £93.44 — £1.54 less than filling at the Romford average, and £3.30 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 169.9pTesco
- Cheapest diesel
- 195.9pTesco
- Romford average
- 172.7p−0.6p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 12within 4 miles
Fuel prices in Romford
Unleaded in Romford averages 172.7p, which is 0.6p below the national average of 173.3p — cheaper than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £9 less than a typical UK driver pays.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Romford area is 6.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £3.30 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Romford right now
Cheapest petrol in Romford
12 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 172.7p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 2 | BP | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 3 | Texaco | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 4 | BP | 171.9p | £94.55 |
| 5 | Esso | 171.9p | £94.55 |
| 6 | Shell | 172.9p | £95.09 |
| 7 | Esso | 172.9p | £95.09 |
| 8 | Esso | 172.9p | £95.09 |
| 9 | BP | 174.9p | £96.19 |
| 10 | Esso | 174.9p | £96.19 |
Cheapest super unleaded petrol in Romford
12 forecourts in the area publish a super unleaded price, averaging 189.8p a litre.
| # | Station | Super unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 179.9p | £98.94 |
| 2 | BP | 181.9p | £100.05 |
| 3 | Texaco | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 4 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 5 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 6 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 7 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 8 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 9 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 10 | BP | 192.9p | £106.09 |
Cheapest diesel in Romford
12 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 198.6p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 2 | BP | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 3 | BP | 197.9p | £108.84 |
| 4 | Shell | 197.9p | £108.84 |
| 5 | Esso | 197.9p | £108.84 |
| 6 | Esso | 197.9p | £108.84 |
| 7 | BP | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 8 | Texaco | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 9 | Esso | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 10 | Esso | 199.9p | £109.94 |
About fuel in Romford
Romford sits on the eastern edge of Greater London where forecourt density is higher and prices are typically well below those in inner London boroughs.
Forecourts in the Romford area are operated by Esso (6), BP (3), Tesco (1), Shell (1), Texaco (1).
Romford sits in Greater London, in the London region. This page covers forecourts within about 4 miles of the town centre, which is the realistic detour range for a fill-up.
Fuel prices in nearby towns
Forecourts compete across town boundaries, so a neighbouring town is often worth a look — especially if you are passing through anyway.
Questions
Fuel prices in Romford — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Romford?
Tesco, Rainham is currently the cheapest at 169.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Tesco Rainham (169.9p), BP 758, Eastern Avenue, Ilford (169.9p), Texaco Ripple Road, Barking, Ig11 0tt, Barking (169.9p), BP 709 Eastern Avenue, Ilford (171.9p), Esso 23 New Road, Rainham (171.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Romford?
Unleaded averages 172.7p a litre (£1.73) across 12 forecourts in the Romford area, ranging from 169.9p to 175.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £94.98.
How much is diesel in Romford?
Diesel averages 198.6p a litre across 12 forecourts in the Romford area. The cheapest is 195.9p at Tesco, Rainham, and the most expensive nearby is 199.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Romford than the rest of the UK?
Romford averages 172.7p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — −0.6p the national figure. See how much petrol costs across the UK for the full regional picture.
How do I get alerts when fuel gets cheaper in Romford?
Save your regular forecourts as favourites in the free CheapestFuel iOS app and turn on price-drop notifications. You will get a push alert when one of them cuts its price.
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Prices are aggregated from retailers' published fuel price feeds under the UK government's open fuel price scheme, which covers Great Britain only. Last updated 18 September 2026. Figures are indicative and can change without notice — always check the price displayed at the pump before filling up. See our privacy policy for how we handle data.