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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Belfast 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, 10th February 2026 at 08:10
10
Local Stations
55
Brands (BT Area)
7.0p
Max Price Gap
#1
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 120.9p at TESCO
  • Potential savings: Up to £3.85 per tank
  • 145 stations tracked across 55 brands

Motorists in Belfast are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 1% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in BT have Increased 1.4p (1.1%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Belfast could save you up to 7.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £3.85 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Competitive

Competition Level: High

Belfast has 145 active fuel stations across 55 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.38 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 3.8p, showing moderate price variation across the market.

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Belfast, Belfast:
120.9p at TESCO, 100-150 York St Belfast

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Belfast, Belfast:
127.9p at TESCO, 100-150 York St Belfast

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
134 / 145 Stations (92.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
57 / 145 Stations (39.3%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
136 / 145 Stations (93.8%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Limited availability
23 / 145 Stations (15.9%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
100-150 York St Belfast , BT15 1WA
120.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Sainsbury's
Unit 28, Kennedy Centre, Falls Road , BT11 9AE
121.9p
+1.0p
3
Sainsbury's
10 Balloo Link , BT19 7HJ
123.9p
+3.0p
4
TESCO
Tesco Garage Unit 19 Springhill Retail Park Bangor , BT19 1ND
123.9p
+3.0p
5
Emo
45, KENNEDY WAY, BELFAST, BT11 9AP, BELFAST, Northern Ireland , BT11 9AP
123.9p
+3.0p
6
Emo
Embankment service station, 287 Shore road, Belfast , BT15 3PW
124.9p
+4.0p
7
CIRCLE K
COOLEYS LTD, 200, ANDERSONSTOWN ROAD, BELFAST, BT11 9EB, BELFAST, Northern Ireland , BT11 9EB
124.9p
+4.0p
8
TESCO
Unit 1 Bloomfield Shopping Centre South Circular Road Bangor , BT19 7HB
125.9p
+5.0p
9
Maxol
298 Crumlin Road, Belfast , BT14 7EE
125.9p
+5.0p
10
Maxol
CRAWFORDSBURN SERVICE STATION, 90, BALLYROBERT ROAD, CRAWFORDSBURN, BANGOR, BT19 1JS, BANGOR, Northern Ireland , BT19 1JS
127.9p
+7.0p

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 Belfast area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
100-150 York St Belfast , BT15 1WA
127.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Sainsbury's
Unit 28, Kennedy Centre, Falls Road , BT11 9AE
128.9p
+1.0p
3
Sainsbury's
10 Balloo Link , BT19 7HJ
129.9p
+2.0p
4
TESCO
Tesco Garage Unit 19 Springhill Retail Park Bangor , BT19 1ND
129.9p
+2.0p
5
TESCO
Unit 1 Bloomfield Shopping Centre South Circular Road Bangor , BT19 7HB
129.9p
+2.0p
6
Maxol
298 Crumlin Road, Belfast , BT14 7EE
129.9p
+2.0p
7
CIRCLE K
COOLEYS LTD, 200, ANDERSONSTOWN ROAD, BELFAST, BT11 9EB, BELFAST, Northern Ireland , BT11 9EB
133.9p
+6.0p
8
Emo
45, KENNEDY WAY, BELFAST, BT11 9AP, BELFAST, Northern Ireland , BT11 9AP
135.9p
+8.0p
9
Emo
Embankment service station, 287 Shore road, Belfast , BT15 3PW
135.9p
+8.0p
10
Maxol
CRAWFORDSBURN SERVICE STATION, 90, BALLYROBERT ROAD, CRAWFORDSBURN, BANGOR, BT19 1JS, BANGOR, Northern Ireland , BT19 1JS
135.9p
+8.0p

How to save on fuel in Belfast

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 Belfast.

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

"Belfast benefits from strong market competition with 55 brands operating across 145 stations. Ranking in the top 1% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, 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 February 10, 2026, the cheapest station is TESCO at 120.9p per litre.

There is currently a 7.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Belfast. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £3.85 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: 08:19, 10 Feb 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 Belfast was last synchronized at 08:10 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) 1.4p
Was: 123.3p → Now: 124.7p
Diesel (B7) 1.9p
Was: 130.7p → Now: 132.6p

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Popular Brands in Belfast
TESCO Sainsbury's Emo CIRCLE K Maxol