Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Backwell, Nailsea: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Backwell, Nailsea 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 Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 at 04:55
2
Local Stations
27
Brands (BS Area)
2.2p
Max Price Gap
#67
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 127.7p at GULF
  • Potential savings: Up to £1.21 per tank
  • 100 stations tracked across 27 brands

Motorists in Backwell, Nailsea are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in BS have Increased 1.5p (1.1%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Backwell, Nailsea could save you up to 2.2p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £1.21 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Backwell, Nailsea has 100 active fuel stations across 27 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.27 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 10.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Bristol, Backwell, Nailsea:
127.7p at GULF, BRIDGWATER ROAD, BARROW GURNEY, BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Bristol, Backwell, Nailsea:
137.7p at GULF, BRIDGWATER ROAD, BARROW GURNEY, BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
97 / 100 Stations (97%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
83 / 100 Stations (83%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
97 / 100 Stations (97%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
52 / 100 Stations (52%)

Top 2 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
GULF
BRIDGWATER ROAD, BARROW GURNEY, BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET, ENGLAND , BS48 3SW
127.7p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
STOCK WAY NORTH, NAILSEA, BRISTOL, ENGLAND , BS48 1AQ
129.9p
+2.2p

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 Backwell, Nailsea area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
GULF
BRIDGWATER ROAD, BARROW GURNEY, BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET, ENGLAND , BS48 3SW
137.7p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
STOCK WAY NORTH, NAILSEA, BRISTOL, ENGLAND , BS48 1AQ
139.9p
+2.2p

How to save on fuel in Backwell, Nailsea

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 Backwell, Nailsea.

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

"Backwell, Nailsea benefits from strong market competition with 27 brands operating across 100 stations. With a 10.6p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £5.83 per tank, while interestingly, GULF 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 March 3, 2026, the cheapest station is GULF at 127.7p per litre.

There is currently a 2.2p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Backwell, Nailsea. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £1.21 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (GULF) 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: 04:59, 03 Mar 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 Backwell, Nailsea was last synchronized at 04:55 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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CheckFuelPrices is independent. We do not accept payment from fuel brands to alter rankings. Read our full policy.

📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 1.5p
Was: 133p → Now: 134.5p
Diesel (B7) 1.3p
Was: 142.7p → Now: 144p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Backwell, Nailsea
GULF TESCO