Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.4p 1.3% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 166.3p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.9% (+1.6p) 7d avg: 184.4p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.4p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 190.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.8% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.4p 1.3% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 166.3p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.9% (+1.6p) 7d avg: 184.4p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.4p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 190.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.8% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in St Albans, Colney Heath, London Colney, Jersey Farm, Marshalswick, Oaklands, Sandridge, Smallford, Tyttenhanger, Wheathampstead: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the St Albans, Colney Heath, London Colney, Jersey Farm, Marshalswick, Oaklands, Sandridge, Smallford, Tyttenhanger, Wheathampstead 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 Thursday, 17th September 2026 at 17:15
2
Local Stations
13
Brands (AL Area)
1.0p
Max Price Gap
#21
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 162.9p at SHELL
  • Potential savings: Up to £0.55 per tank
  • 29 stations tracked across 13 brands
  • Prices have decreased 3.3p this week

Motorists in St Albans, Colney Heath, London Colney, Jersey Farm, Marshalswick, Oaklands, Sandridge, Smallford, Tyttenhanger, Wheathampstead are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 18% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in AL have Decreased 3.3p (1.9%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in St Albans, Colney Heath, London Colney, Jersey Farm, Marshalswick, Oaklands, Sandridge, Smallford, Tyttenhanger, Wheathampstead could save you up to 1.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £0.55 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

St Albans, Colney Heath, London Colney, Jersey Farm, Marshalswick, Oaklands, Sandridge, Smallford, Tyttenhanger, Wheathampstead has 29 active fuel stations across 13 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.45 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 23.7p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in St. Albans, St Albans, Colney Heath, London Colney, Jersey Farm, Marshalswick, Oaklands, Sandridge, Smallford, Tyttenhanger, Wheathampstead:
162.9p at SHELL, 608 HATFIELD ROAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM

Cheapest B7 Diesel in St. Albans, St Albans, Colney Heath, London Colney, Jersey Farm, Marshalswick, Oaklands, Sandridge, Smallford, Tyttenhanger, Wheathampstead:
189.9p at SHELL, 608 HATFIELD ROAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (SHELL) 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
26 / 29 Stations (89.7%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
29 / 29 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
18 / 29 Stations (62.1%)

Top 2 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in St Albans, Colney Heath, London Colney, Jersey Farm, Marshalswick, Oaklands, Sandridge, Smallford, Tyttenhanger, Wheathampstead today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
608 HATFIELD ROAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , AL4 0HP
162.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SHELL
NORTH ORBITAL ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , AL4 0NG
163.9p
+1.0p

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 St Albans, Colney Heath, London Colney, Jersey Farm, Marshalswick, Oaklands, Sandridge, Smallford, Tyttenhanger, Wheathampstead area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
608 HATFIELD ROAD, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , AL4 0HP
189.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SHELL
NORTH ORBITAL ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , AL4 0NG
191.9p
+2.0p

How to save on fuel in St Albans, Colney Heath, London Colney, Jersey Farm, Marshalswick, Oaklands, Sandridge, Smallford, Tyttenhanger, Wheathampstead

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, Colney Heath, London Colney, Jersey Farm, Marshalswick, Oaklands, Sandridge, Smallford, Tyttenhanger, Wheathampstead.

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, Colney Heath, London Colney, Jersey Farm, Marshalswick, Oaklands, Sandridge, Smallford, Tyttenhanger, Wheathampstead benefits from strong market competition with 13 brands operating across 29 stations. The recent 3.3p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while ranking in the top 18% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of September 17, 2026, the cheapest station is SHELL at 162.9p per litre.

There is currently a 1.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in St Albans, Colney Heath, London Colney, Jersey Farm, Marshalswick, Oaklands, Sandridge, Smallford, Tyttenhanger, Wheathampstead. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £0.55 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SHELL) 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: 17:44, 17 Sep 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, Colney Heath, London Colney, Jersey Farm, Marshalswick, Oaklands, Sandridge, Smallford, Tyttenhanger, Wheathampstead was last synchronized at 17:15 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) 3.3p
Was: 168.9p → Now: 165.6p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 189.9p → Now: 190.2p

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Popular Brands in St Albans, Colney Heath, London Colney, Jersey Farm, Marshalswick, Oaklands, Sandridge, Smallford, Tyttenhanger, Wheathampstead
SHELL