Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.5% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 188.4p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 208.3p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.5% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 188.4p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 208.3p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury, Markyate, Porters Wood, Redbourn, Sandridge: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury, Markyate, Porters Wood, Redbourn, Sandridge 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 Sunday, 3rd May 2026 at 18:15
6
Local Stations
14
Brands (AL Area)
18.0p
Max Price Gap
#86
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 141.9p at Esso
  • Potential savings: Up to £9.90 per tank
  • 29 stations tracked across 14 brands

Motorists in St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury, Markyate, Porters Wood, Redbourn, Sandridge are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in AL have Remained stable

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury, Markyate, Porters Wood, Redbourn, Sandridge could save you up to 18.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £9.90 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury, Markyate, Porters Wood, Redbourn, Sandridge has 29 active fuel stations across 14 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.48 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 16.4p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in St. Albans, St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury, Markyate, Porters Wood, Redbourn, Sandridge:
141.9p at Esso, FLAMSTEAD FILLING STATION, LONDON ROAD, FLAMSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in St. Albans, St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury, Markyate, Porters Wood, Redbourn, Sandridge:
166.9p at Esso, FLAMSTEAD FILLING STATION, LONDON ROAD, FLAMSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, England

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
28 / 29 Stations (96.6%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
25 / 29 Stations (86.2%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
28 / 29 Stations (96.6%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
17 / 29 Stations (58.6%)

Top 6 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury, Markyate, Porters Wood, Redbourn, Sandridge today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Esso
FLAMSTEAD FILLING STATION, LONDON ROAD, FLAMSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, England , AL3 8HS
141.9p
BEST PRICE
2
EG On The Move
FLAMSTEAD FILLING STATION, LONDON ROAD, FLAMSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, AL3 8HS, ST. ALBANS, England , AL3 8HS
147.7p
+5.8p
3
BP
VERULAM ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , AL3 4DP
158.9p
+17.0p
4
ESSO
2 BEECH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , AL3 5AS
158.9p
+17.0p
5
TEXACO
ST. ALBANS SERVICE STATION, 150, HARPENDEN ROAD, ST. ALBANS, England , AL3 6BZ
158.9p
+17.0p
6
SHELL
REDBOURNE ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , AL3 7AD
159.9p
+18.0p

Top 5 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 St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury, Markyate, Porters Wood, Redbourn, Sandridge area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Esso
FLAMSTEAD FILLING STATION, LONDON ROAD, FLAMSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, England , AL3 8HS
166.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
2 BEECH ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , AL3 5AS
189.9p
+23.0p
3
TEXACO
ST. ALBANS SERVICE STATION, 150, HARPENDEN ROAD, ST. ALBANS, England , AL3 6BZ
190.9p
+24.0p
4
BP
VERULAM ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , AL3 4DP
191.9p
+25.0p
5
SHELL
REDBOURNE ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , AL3 7AD
192.9p
+26.0p

How to save on fuel in St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury, Markyate, Porters Wood, Redbourn, Sandridge

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 St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury, Markyate, Porters Wood, Redbourn, Sandridge.

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

"St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury, Markyate, Porters Wood, Redbourn, Sandridge benefits from strong market competition with 14 brands operating across 29 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while with a 16.4p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £9.02 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of May 3, 2026, the cheapest station is Esso at 141.9p per litre.

There is currently a 18.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury, Markyate, Porters Wood, Redbourn, Sandridge. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £9.90 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Esso) 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: 18:38, 03 May 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 St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury, Markyate, Porters Wood, Redbourn, Sandridge was last synchronized at 18:15 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.

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) Stable
Was: 158.3p → Now: 158.3p
Diesel (B7) 0.9p
Was: 190.2p → Now: 189.3p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in St Albans, Childwickbury, Flamstead, Gorhambury, Markyate, Porters Wood, Redbourn, Sandridge
Esso EG On The Move BP ESSO TEXACO