Fuel prices in Potters Bar today
Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded in and around Potters Bar is 168.9p at Shell, MFG New Barnet, 65 East Barnet Road, Barnet (3.3 mi from the town centre). The cheapest diesel is 194.9p at Morrisons (4.7 mi). Across 12 forecourts within 5 miles, unleaded averages 170.4p – 3.2p below the UK average.
Cheapest unleaded near Potters Bar
Within 5 miles of the town centre, cheapest first.
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Shell 3.3 miMFG New Barnet, 65 East Barnet Road, Barnet, EN4 8RN
- Unleaded
- 168.9p
- Super
- 199.9p
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Esso 0.5 miMFG Potters Bar, 46 Barnet Road, Potters Bar, EN6 2QU
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
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TEXACO 3.1 mi347 Cockfosters Road, Barnet, London, EN4 0JY
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Super
- 190.9p
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Esso 3.2 miMFG Wood Street, 93-101 Wood Street, Barnet, EN5 4BX
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
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ESSO 3.6 miEAST BARNET ROAD, EAST BARNET, EN4 8RD
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Super
- 184.9p
Cheapest diesel near Potters Bar
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Morrisons 4.7 miMFG Morrisons Borehamwood, Stirling Way, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 2BT
- Diesel
- 194.9p
- Premium diesel
- 205.9p
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Asda 4.9 mi98 Town Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0JP
- Diesel
- 196.7p
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TEXACO 3.1 mi347 Cockfosters Road, Barnet, London, EN4 0JY
- Diesel
- 197.9p
- Premium diesel
- 218.9p
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ESSO 3.6 miEAST BARNET ROAD, EAST BARNET, EN4 8RD
- Diesel
- 197.9p
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ESSO 4.1 miBRAMLEY ROAD, SOUTHGATE, LONDON, N14 4XA
- Diesel
- 197.9p
- Premium diesel
- 211.9p
Nearest forecourts to Potters Bar centre
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Esso 0.5 miMFG Potters Bar, 46 Barnet Road, Potters Bar, EN6 2QU
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 199.9p
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ESSO 2.5 miMFG Bell Bar, Great North Road, Hatfield, AL9 6DB
- Unleaded
- 172.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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TEXACO 3.1 mi347 Cockfosters Road, Barnet, London, EN4 0JY
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Diesel
- 197.9p
- Super
- 190.9p
- Premium diesel
- 218.9p
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Esso 3.2 miMFG Wood Street, 93-101 Wood Street, Barnet, EN5 4BX
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
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Shell 3.3 miMFG New Barnet, 65 East Barnet Road, Barnet, EN4 8RN
- Unleaded
- 168.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 199.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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ESSO 3.6 miEAST BARNET ROAD, EAST BARNET, EN4 8RD
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Diesel
- 197.9p
- Super
- 184.9p
Cheapest fuel across Hertfordshire →
Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 11 min ago
EV charging near Potters Bar
12 public charging locations within 3 miles:
- 3 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
- 2 Rapid (25–99 kW)
- 6 Fast (7–22 kW)
- 1 Slow (under 7 kW)
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Tesco Superstore-Potters Bar0.3 miMutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2PBPOD Point (UK) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: Free
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Tesco Superstore-Potters Bar (75KW)0.3 miMutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2PBPOD Point (UK) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £0.69/kWh
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Salisbury Close Car Park0.4 miSalisbury Close, Potters Bar, EN6 5AXPOD Point (UK) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £0.32/kWh. Parking fees apply.
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M25, South Mimms Services, Welcome Break1.7 miM25, South Mimms Services, Welcome Break, Hertsmere, EN6 3QQApplegreen Fast Charge · Public - Pay At LocationCost: £0.49/kWh
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Welcome Break South Mimms Services1.7 miM25 Motorway, Jct 23, Bignell Corner, South Mimms, Potters Bar, EN6 3QQGridServe · Public - Pay At LocationCost: DC (contactless): £0.85/kWh, DC (GRIDSERVE app): £0.79/kWh, AC: £0.49/kWh
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AppleGreen South Mimms1.7 miBignells Corner, South Mimms and Ridge, Potters Bar, EN6 3NGApplegreen Fast Charge · Public - Pay At LocationCost: £0.79/kWh
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South Mimms Supercharger1.7 miBignell's Corner, Potters Bar, EN6 3QQTesla (Tesla-only charging) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £0.24/kWh;other tariffs for older cars
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West Lodge Hotel2.2 miWest Lodge Hotel, Barnet, EN4 0PYGo Zero (GB) · Public - Membership Required
Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 3 hr ago
Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.
Car parks near Potters Bar
No public car parks found within 5 miles of Potters Bar.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly
Driving conditions
✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Hertsmere right now.
Source: Met Office · updated 11 min ago
Vehicle crime near Potters Bar
In August 2026, police recorded 7 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Potters Bar, down from 24 in July.
- Jun 8
- Jul 24
- Aug 7
Reported most often on or near: Mimms Hall Road (1), The Byway (1), Cedar Close (1).
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference. Locations are approximate to protect privacy.
Source: police.uk (Open Government Licence) · latest published month: August 2026
Quick answers about Potters Bar
Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Potters Bar today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Potters Bar is 168.9p a litre at Shell, MFG New Barnet, 65 East Barnet Road, Barnet, EN4 8RN, 3.3 mi away – 4.7p below the UK average.
Where is the cheapest diesel near Potters Bar today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Potters Bar is 194.9p a litre at Morrisons, MFG Morrisons Borehamwood, Stirling Way, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 2BT, 4.7 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 12 forecourts within 5 miles.
How many EV charging points are there near Potters Bar?
There are 12 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Potters Bar, including 5 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Tesco Superstore-Potters Bar, 0.3 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.
How much vehicle crime is there in Potters Bar?
Police recorded 7 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Potters Bar in August 2026, compared with 24 in July 2026. Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference (police.uk).
Are there any weather warnings for driving in Potters Bar?
No – on 25 Oct there are no Met Office weather warnings in force for Hertsmere.
Motoring news
- Record funding, record results: 7,000 miles of smoother journeys as government tackles potholes DfT · 21 Oct
- Drivers to save up to £300 when installing EV chargers at home, as government slashes unnecessary red tape DfT · 21 Oct
- Publication of the DVLA business plan 2026 to 2027 DVLA · 20 Oct
- Crackdown on illegal number plates with new government funded roads policing team DVLA · 5 Sept
- Drivers can save up to 10 days by notifying DVLA of a medical condition online DVLA · 17 Aug
Source: GOV.UK – DVLA, DVSA, OZEV, National Highways and Department for Transport (Open Government Licence)
Postcode areas in Potters Bar
Towns near Potters Bar
- Borehamwood 4.6 mi
- Hatfield 4.8 mi
- London Colney 5.1 mi
- Radlett 5.8 mi
- Enfield 5.9 mi
- Cheshunt 6.0 mi
- Barnet 6.2 mi
- Waltham Cross 6.8 mi