Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Ballater: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Ballater area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 at 12:55
3
Local Stations
31
Brands (AB Area)
10.0p
Max Price Gap
#91
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 136.9p at Riverside Garage
  • Potential savings: Up to £5.50 per tank
  • 75 stations tracked across 31 brands

Motorists in Ballater are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in AB have Increased 2.1p (1.6%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Ballater could save you up to 10.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £5.50 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Ballater has 75 active fuel stations across 31 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.41 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 5.7p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Ballater, Ballater:
136.9p at Riverside Garage, RIVERSIDE GARAGE, BALLATER, AB35 5SH, BALLATER, Scotland

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Ballater, Ballater:
149.9p at Riverside Garage, RIVERSIDE GARAGE, BALLATER, AB35 5SH, BALLATER, Scotland

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (Riverside Garage) has beaten the supermarkets to the top spot today.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
69 / 75 Stations (92%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
50 / 75 Stations (66.7%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
73 / 75 Stations (97.3%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
28 / 75 Stations (37.3%)

Top 2 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Ballater today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Riverside Garage
RIVERSIDE GARAGE, BALLATER, AB35 5SH, BALLATER, Scotland , AB35 5SH
136.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Braemar Filling Station
Ballater Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire , AB35 5YQ
146.9p
+10.0p

Top 2 cheapest diesel stations (B7)

For diesel drivers, the price variance can often be even higher. The following stations are currently offering the best value for B7 Diesel in the Ballater area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Riverside Garage
RIVERSIDE GARAGE, BALLATER, AB35 5SH, BALLATER, Scotland , AB35 5SH
149.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Braemar Filling Station
Ballater Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire , AB35 5YQ
156.9p
+7.0p

How to save on fuel in Ballater

While choosing the cheapest station is the easiest way to save, changing your driving habits can also make a significant difference to your monthly spend.

Drive Smoothly

Aggressive acceleration and heavy braking can increase fuel consumption by up to 40% in stop-and-go traffic around Ballater.

Reduce Weight

Carrying an extra 50kg in your boot increases fuel consumption by 1-2%. Clear out unnecessary items.

Market Analyst Commentary
CFP Research Team

"Ballater benefits from strong market competition with 31 brands operating across 75 stations. Prices have climbed 2.1p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while however, prices rank in the bottom 23% nationally, suggesting room for improvement."

For more detailed savings, explore our Interactive Fuel Map to scan the entire region visually.

Frequently Asked Questions

As of March 3, 2026, the cheapest station is Riverside Garage at 136.9p per litre.

There is currently a 10.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Ballater. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £5.50 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Riverside Garage) is actually cheaper than the local supermarkets today.

Our Analysis Methodology

Data Collection
  • Direct feed from UK Government CMA API
  • Updated every 30 minutes via automated polling
  • Zero user-submitted prices (prevents manipulation)
  • Last sync: 13:01, 03 Mar 2026
Quality Assurance
  • Automated anomaly detection for pricing errors
  • Cross-referenced against regional averages
  • Outliers flagged for manual review
  • Historical data tracked for trend validation
Verified Data Source: All prices displayed on this page are sourced directly from the Competition and Markets Authority's official fuel price transparency scheme. We do not accept payments from retailers to alter rankings or display preferential pricing.
Data Accuracy & Methodology

Source: We retrieve real-time pricing data directly from the UK Government CMA Open Data Scheme.

Frequency: Data for Ballater was last synchronized at 12:55 today. We update our database every 4 hours to ensure accuracy.

Disclaimer: While we strive for 100% accuracy, forecourt prices can change instantly. The prices listed above were correct at the time of our last server sync.

Editorial Policy

CheckFuelPrices is independent. We do not accept payment from fuel brands to alter rankings. Read our full policy.

📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 2.1p
Was: 133.7p → Now: 135.8p
Diesel (B7) 2.7p
Was: 144.1p → Now: 146.8p

Visualise the Savings

View 4 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Ballater
Riverside Garage Braemar Filling Station