Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158.8p 0.8% (+1.2p) 7d avg: 158.4p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 176.8p 0.5% (+0.9p) 7d avg: 176.4p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 181p 1.1% (+1.9p) 7d avg: 180.4p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 199.7p 0.7% (+1.4p) 7d avg: 199.3p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158.8p 0.8% (+1.2p) 7d avg: 158.4p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 176.8p 0.5% (+0.9p) 7d avg: 176.4p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 181p 1.1% (+1.9p) 7d avg: 180.4p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 199.7p 0.7% (+1.4p) 7d avg: 199.3p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Alveston, Rudgeway, Thornbury: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Alveston, Rudgeway, Thornbury 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 Monday, 3rd August 2026 at 06:55
4
Local Stations
38
Brands (BS Area)
84.0p
Max Price Gap
#65
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 155.9p at TESCO
  • Potential savings: Up to £46.20 per tank
  • 117 stations tracked across 38 brands

Motorists in Alveston, Rudgeway, Thornbury are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in BS have Increased 1.5p (0.9%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Alveston, Rudgeway, Thornbury could save you up to 84.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £46.20 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Alveston, Rudgeway, Thornbury has 117 active fuel stations across 38 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.32 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 29.5p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Bristol, Alveston, Rudgeway, Thornbury:
155.9p at TESCO, TESCO STORES LTD, MIDLAND WAY, THORNBURY, BRISTOL, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Bristol, Alveston, Rudgeway, Thornbury:
178.9p at Murco, THORNBURY MOTORS LTD, GROVESEND ROAD, THORNBURY, BRISTOL, England

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
114 / 117 Stations (97.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
95 / 117 Stations (81.2%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
113 / 117 Stations (96.6%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
58 / 117 Stations (49.6%)

Top 4 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Alveston, Rudgeway, Thornbury today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, MIDLAND WAY, THORNBURY, BRISTOL, ENGLAND , BS35 2BS
155.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Murco
THORNBURY MOTORS LTD, GROVESEND ROAD, THORNBURY, BRISTOL, England , BS35 2EF
159.9p
+4.0p
3
BP
SEVERN VIEW SERVICE AREA, M48 J1, BRISTOL, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , BS35 4BH
185.9p
+30.0p
4
No Brand Dispayed
PILNING GARAGE, CROSS HANDS ROAD, PILNING, BRISTOL, BS35 4JB, BRISTOL, ENGLAND , BS35 4JB
239.9p
+84.0p

Top 4 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 Alveston, Rudgeway, Thornbury area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Murco
THORNBURY MOTORS LTD, GROVESEND ROAD, THORNBURY, BRISTOL, England , BS35 2EF
178.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, MIDLAND WAY, THORNBURY, BRISTOL, ENGLAND , BS35 2BS
186.9p
+8.0p
3
BP
SEVERN VIEW SERVICE AREA, M48 J1, BRISTOL, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , BS35 4BH
205.9p
+27.0p
4
No Brand Dispayed
PILNING GARAGE, CROSS HANDS ROAD, PILNING, BRISTOL, BS35 4JB, BRISTOL, ENGLAND , BS35 4JB
229.9p
+51.0p

How to save on fuel in Alveston, Rudgeway, Thornbury

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 Alveston, Rudgeway, Thornbury.

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

"Alveston, Rudgeway, Thornbury benefits from strong market competition with 38 brands operating across 117 stations. With a 29.5p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £16.23 per tank, while interestingly, TESCO is beating supermarkets on price today."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of August 3, 2026, the cheapest station is TESCO at 155.9p per litre.

There is currently a 84.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Alveston, Rudgeway, Thornbury. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £46.20 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (TESCO) 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: 07:15, 03 Aug 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 Alveston, Rudgeway, Thornbury was last synchronized at 06:55 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) 1.5p
Was: 157.9p → Now: 159.4p
Diesel (B7) 4.9p
Was: 175.6p → Now: 180.5p

Visualise the Savings

View 8 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Alveston, Rudgeway, Thornbury
TESCO Murco BP No Brand Dispayed