Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157.1p 0.3% (+0.4p) 7d avg: 156.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.2p 0.1% (+0.2p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 188.1p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 208.1p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157.1p 0.3% (+0.4p) 7d avg: 156.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.2p 0.1% (+0.2p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 188.1p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 208.1p Prices stable |

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 Wednesday, 6th May 2026 at 04:15
64
Local Stations
203
Brands (BT Area)
15.0p
Max Price Gap
#1
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 144.9p at Texaco
  • Potential savings: Up to £8.25 per tank
  • 454 stations tracked across 203 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 1.6p (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 15.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £8.25 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Belfast has 454 active fuel stations across 203 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.45 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 28.2p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Belfast, Belfast:
144.9p at Texaco, BALLINDERRY SERVICE STATION, 1A, GLENAVY ROAD, BALLINDERRY UPPER, LISBURN, Northern Ireland

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Belfast, Belfast:
173.9p at MAXOL, 16 BANBRIDGE RD, DROMORE, NORTHERN IRELAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
412 / 454 Stations (90.7%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
192 / 454 Stations (42.3%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
442 / 454 Stations (97.4%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Limited availability
109 / 454 Stations (24%)

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
Texaco
BALLINDERRY SERVICE STATION, 1A, GLENAVY ROAD, BALLINDERRY UPPER, LISBURN, Northern Ireland , BT28 2EU
144.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Spar Temple Filling Station
82 Carryduff Road, Lisburn , BT27 6UA
147.9p
+3.0p
3
MAXOL
16 BANBRIDGE RD, DROMORE, NORTHERN IRELAND , BT25 1NB
147.9p
+3.0p
4
Texaco
BROSS MORRISONS LTD, 69-77, BELFAST ROAD, BALLYNAHINCH, Northern Ireland , BT24 8EB
148.9p
+4.0p
5
ASDA
ARDS SHOPPING CENTRE - CIRCULAR ROAD, NEWTOWNARDS, NORTHERN IRELAND , BT23 4EU
149.7p
+4.8p
6
SAINSBURY'S
5 SPRUCEFIELD PARK, LISBURN, NORTHERN IRELAND , BT27 5UQ
149.9p
+5.0p
7
TESCO
TESCO, 1 CASTLEBAWN DRIVE, NEWTOWNARDS, NORTHERN IRELAND , BT23 4XE
149.9p
+5.0p
8
TESCO
BENTRIM RD, LISBURN, NORTHERN IRELAND , BT28 2GB
149.9p
+5.0p
9
Texaco
Eurospar Moat Street, 104 Moat Street, Donaghadee , BT21 0ED
149.9p
+5.0p
10
BP
ROSEVALE SERVICE STATION, 37, BANGOR ROAD, NEWTOWNARDS, Northern Ireland , BT23 7BZ
149.9p
+5.0p

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
MAXOL
16 BANBRIDGE RD, DROMORE, NORTHERN IRELAND , BT25 1NB
173.9p
BEST PRICE
2
CIRCLE K
97 KNOCKMORE RD, LISBURN, NORTHERN IRELAND , BT28 2TA
173.9p
+0.0p
3
SAINSBURY'S
5 SPRUCEFIELD PARK, LISBURN, NORTHERN IRELAND , BT27 5UQ
174.9p
+1.0p
4
Texaco
Eurospar Moat Street, 104 Moat Street, Donaghadee , BT21 0ED
174.9p
+1.0p
5
BP
ROSEVALE SERVICE STATION, 37, BANGOR ROAD, NEWTOWNARDS, Northern Ireland , BT23 7BZ
174.9p
+1.0p
6
Spar Temple Filling Station
82 Carryduff Road, Lisburn , BT27 6UA
174.9p
+1.0p
7
BP
LAGAN VALLEY SERVICE STATION, 77, HILLSBOROUGH ROAD, LISBURN, Northern Ireland , BT28 1JN
174.9p
+1.0p
8
Maxol
POST OFFICE, 71, MAIN STREET, GLENAVY, CRUMLIN, Northern Ireland , BT29 4LP
174.9p
+1.0p
9
Maxol
POST OFFICE, 26, MOSS ROAD, MILLISLE, NEWTOWNARDS, Northern Ireland , BT22 2DS
174.9p
+1.0p
10
BP
Eurospar Gransha, 80-81 Gransha Road, Bangor , BT20 4TL
174.9p
+1.0p

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 203 brands operating across 454 stations. Ranking in the top 1% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while with a 28.2p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £15.51 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of May 6, 2026, the cheapest station is Texaco at 144.9p per litre.

There is currently a 15.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Belfast. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £8.25 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Texaco) 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: 04:45, 06 May 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 04:15 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) 1.6p
Was: 150.5p → Now: 152.1p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 177.5p → Now: 177.5p

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Popular Brands in Belfast
Texaco Spar Temple Filling Station MAXOL ASDA SAINSBURY'S