Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 153.4p 2.5% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 151.3p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 170.4p 2.5% (+4.1p) 7d avg: 168.4p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 183.9p 4% (+7p) 7d avg: 180.2p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 201.4p 2.5% (+5p) 7d avg: 198.8p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 153.4p 2.5% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 151.3p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 170.4p 2.5% (+4.1p) 7d avg: 168.4p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 183.9p 4% (+7p) 7d avg: 180.2p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 201.4p 2.5% (+5p) 7d avg: 198.8p Hold off if you can |

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

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

Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Wednesday, 1st April 2026 at 16:15
7
Local Stations
54
Brands (B Area)
12.0p
Max Price Gap
#44
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 143.9p at Sandwell Service Station
  • Potential savings: Up to £6.60 per tank
  • 197 stations tracked across 54 brands

Motorists in Oldbury are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in B have Increased 4.2p (2.8%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Oldbury could save you up to 12.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £6.60 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Oldbury has 197 active fuel stations across 54 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.27 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 25.4p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Oldbury, Oldbury:
143.9p at Sandwell Service Station, SANDWELL SERVICE STATION, 200, DUDLEY ROAD EAST, OLDBURY, B69 3DS, OLDBURY, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Oldbury, Oldbury:
165.9p at Sandwell Service Station, SANDWELL SERVICE STATION, 200, DUDLEY ROAD EAST, OLDBURY, B69 3DS, OLDBURY, England

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
190 / 197 Stations (96.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
155 / 197 Stations (78.7%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
190 / 197 Stations (96.4%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
119 / 197 Stations (60.4%)

Top 6 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Sandwell Service Station
SANDWELL SERVICE STATION, 200, DUDLEY ROAD EAST, OLDBURY, B69 3DS, OLDBURY, England , B69 3DS
143.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURY'S
FREETH STREET, OLDBURY, ENGLAND , B69 3DB
149.9p
+6.0p
3
SHELL
CHURCHBRIDGE, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM , B69 2BD
151.9p
+8.0p
4
ASDA
WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, OLDBURY, WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND , B69 4PU
152.7p
+8.8p
5
ESSO
WARLEY, OLDBURY, WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND , B69 2BH
152.9p
+9.0p
6
BP HARVEST ENERGY
59-61 NEW BIRMINGHAM ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND , B69 2JS
155.9p
+12.0p

Top 7 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 Oldbury area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Sandwell Service Station
SANDWELL SERVICE STATION, 200, DUDLEY ROAD EAST, OLDBURY, B69 3DS, OLDBURY, England , B69 3DS
165.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURY'S
FREETH STREET, OLDBURY, ENGLAND , B69 3DB
179.9p
+14.0p
3
ASDA
WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, OLDBURY, WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND , B69 4PU
182.7p
+16.8p
4
SHELL
CHURCHBRIDGE, SANDWELL, WEST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM , B69 2BD
185.9p
+20.0p
5
ESSO
WARLEY, OLDBURY, WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND , B69 2BH
186.9p
+21.0p
6
BP HARVEST ENERGY
59-61 NEW BIRMINGHAM ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND , B69 2JS
187.9p
+22.0p
7
NEWBURY TRAVEL LTD
NEWBURY TRAVEL LTD, NEWBURY LANE, OLDBURY, B69 1HF, OLDBURY, England , B69 1HF
187.9p
+22.0p

How to save on fuel in Oldbury

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 Oldbury.

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

"Oldbury benefits from strong market competition with 54 brands operating across 197 stations. Prices have climbed 4.2p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while with a 25.4p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £13.97 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of April 1, 2026, the cheapest station is Sandwell Service Station at 143.9p per litre.

There is currently a 12.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Oldbury. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £6.60 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Sandwell Service Station) 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: 16:43, 01 Apr 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 Oldbury was last synchronized at 16:15 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) 4.2p
Was: 148.9p → Now: 153.1p
Diesel (B7) 7.4p
Was: 175.8p → Now: 183.2p