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 Orpington, Farnborough, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Chelsfield, Well Hill: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Orpington, Farnborough, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Chelsfield, Well Hill 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 21:15
7
Local Stations
11
Brands (BR Area)
17.0p
Max Price Gap
#57
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 156.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £9.35 per tank
  • 31 stations tracked across 11 brands
  • Prices have decreased 3.2p this week

Motorists in Orpington, Farnborough, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Chelsfield, Well Hill are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in BR have Decreased 3.2p (1.9%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Orpington, Farnborough, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Chelsfield, Well Hill could save you up to 17.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £9.35 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Orpington, Farnborough, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Chelsfield, Well Hill has 31 active fuel stations across 11 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.35 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 12.5p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Orpington, Orpington, Farnborough, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Chelsfield, Well Hill:
156.9p at BP, 391 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Orpington, Orpington, Farnborough, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Chelsfield, Well Hill:
185.9p at BP, 391 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
31 / 31 Stations (100%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
28 / 31 Stations (90.3%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
31 / 31 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Widely available
27 / 31 Stations (87.1%)

Top 7 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Orpington, Farnborough, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Chelsfield, Well Hill today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
391 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, ENGLAND , BR6 8NL
156.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
318 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, ENGLAND , BR6 9DA
159.9p
+3.0p
3
ESSO
SEVENOAKS ROAD, PRATTS BOTTOM, KENT, ENGLAND , BR6 7SE
159.9p
+3.0p
4
SHELL
77 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM , BR6 6BJ
162.9p
+6.0p
5
Texaco
ORPINGTON POND SERVICE STATION, 2-4, HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, BR6 0JG, ORPINGTON, ENGLAND , BR6 0JG
169.9p
+13.0p
6
VALERO
FARNBOROUGH WAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, ENGLAND , BR6 7ET
171.9p
+15.0p
7
VALERO
85-87 SEVENOAKS RD, ORPINGTON, KENT, ENGLAND , BR6 9JW
173.9p
+17.0p

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 Orpington, Farnborough, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Chelsfield, Well Hill area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
391 CROFTON ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, ENGLAND , BR6 8NL
185.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SHELL
77 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM , BR6 6BJ
189.9p
+4.0p
3
BP
318 COURT ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, ENGLAND , BR6 9DA
191.9p
+6.0p
4
ESSO
SEVENOAKS ROAD, PRATTS BOTTOM, KENT, ENGLAND , BR6 7SE
191.9p
+6.0p
5
VALERO
85-87 SEVENOAKS RD, ORPINGTON, KENT, ENGLAND , BR6 9JW
195.9p
+10.0p
6
VALERO
FARNBOROUGH WAY, ORPINGTON, KENT, ENGLAND , BR6 7ET
195.9p
+10.0p
7
Texaco
ORPINGTON POND SERVICE STATION, 2-4, HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, BR6 0JG, ORPINGTON, ENGLAND , BR6 0JG
195.9p
+10.0p

How to save on fuel in Orpington, Farnborough, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Chelsfield, Well Hill

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 Orpington, Farnborough, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Chelsfield, Well Hill.

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

"Orpington, Farnborough, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Chelsfield, Well Hill benefits from strong market competition with 11 brands operating across 31 stations. The recent 3.2p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while with a 12.5p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £6.88 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 BP at 156.9p per litre.

There is currently a 17.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Orpington, Farnborough, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Chelsfield, Well Hill. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £9.35 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (BP) 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: 21:49, 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 Orpington, Farnborough, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Chelsfield, Well Hill was last synchronized at 21:15 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) 3.2p
Was: 170.6p → Now: 167.4p
Diesel (B7) 0.5p
Was: 193.3p → Now: 193.8p

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Popular Brands in Orpington, Farnborough, Downe, Pratt's Bottom, Chelsfield, Well Hill
BP ESSO SHELL Texaco VALERO