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 Nechells: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Nechells 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 22:15
32
Local Stations
48
Brands (B Area)
44.0p
Max Price Gap
#60
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 152.9p at SAINSBURYS
  • Potential savings: Up to £24.20 per tank
  • 207 stations tracked across 48 brands

Motorists in Nechells are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in B have Remained stable

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Nechells could save you up to 44.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £24.20 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Nechells has 207 active fuel stations across 48 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.23 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 27.7p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Birmingham, Nechells:
152.9p at SAINSBURYS, BITTERSCOTE DRIVE, BONEHILL, TAMWORTH, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Birmingham, Nechells:
174.9p at SAINSBURYS, BITTERSCOTE DRIVE, BONEHILL, TAMWORTH, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
200 / 207 Stations (96.6%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
161 / 207 Stations (77.8%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
200 / 207 Stations (96.6%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
123 / 207 Stations (59.4%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURYS
BITTERSCOTE DRIVE, BONEHILL, TAMWORTH, ENGLAND , B78 3HD
152.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
TESCO EXPRESS, 247-249 WALSALL ROAD, WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND , B71 3HS
153.9p
+1.0p
3
TESCO
46 NEW SQUARE, WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND , B70 7PR
153.9p
+1.0p
4
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, 11 PRINCESS ALICE DRIVE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, ENGLAND , B73 6RB
154.9p
+2.0p
5
BP
11 PENNS LANE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND , B72 1AY
159.9p
+7.0p
6
SHELL
LICHFIELD ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM , B74 2XH
161.9p
+9.0p
7
COSTCO WHOLESALE
100 WATSON ROAD, NECHELLS, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND , B7 5SA
161.9p
+9.0p
8
SHELL
DUDLEY STREET, WEST BROMWICH, WEST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM , B70 9LS
162.9p
+10.0p
9
SHELL
CHESTER ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM , B74 2HN
163.9p
+11.0p
10
ESSO
WATLING STREET, DORDON, TAMWORTH, ENGLAND , B78 1SS
164.9p
+12.0p

Top 10 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 Nechells area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURYS
BITTERSCOTE DRIVE, BONEHILL, TAMWORTH, ENGLAND , B78 3HD
174.9p
BEST PRICE
2
COSTCO WHOLESALE
100 WATSON ROAD, NECHELLS, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND , B7 5SA
184.9p
+10.0p
3
TESCO
TESCO EXPRESS, 247-249 WALSALL ROAD, WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND , B71 3HS
186.9p
+12.0p
4
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, 11 PRINCESS ALICE DRIVE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, ENGLAND , B73 6RB
186.9p
+12.0p
5
TESCO
46 NEW SQUARE, WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND , B70 7PR
187.9p
+13.0p
6
ESSO
WATLING STREET, DORDON, TAMWORTH, ENGLAND , B78 1SS
189.9p
+15.0p
7
SHELL
LICHFIELD ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM , B74 2XH
189.9p
+15.0p
8
BP
11 PENNS LANE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND , B72 1AY
191.9p
+17.0p
9
VALERO
WATLING STREET, DORDON,, NR TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , B78 1SU
191.9p
+17.0p
10
ASDA
WALMLEY ASH ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD, ENGLAND , B76 1XL
192.7p
+17.8p

How to save on fuel in Nechells

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 Nechells.

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

"Nechells benefits from strong market competition with 48 brands operating across 207 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while with a 27.7p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £15.24 per tank."

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 SAINSBURYS at 152.9p per litre.

There is currently a 44.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Nechells. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £24.20 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SAINSBURYS) 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: 22:49, 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 Nechells was last synchronized at 22:15 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.

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) Stable
Was: 167.9p → Now: 167.6p
Diesel (B7) 2.9p
Was: 189.5p → Now: 192.4p

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Popular Brands in Nechells
SAINSBURYS TESCO BP SHELL COSTCO WHOLESALE