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
16
Local Stations
55
Brands (BT Area)
5.0p
Max Price Gap
#1
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 121.9p at Sainsbury's
  • Potential savings: Up to £2.75 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 5.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £2.75 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:
121.9p at Sainsbury's, 5 Sprucefield Park

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Belfast, Belfast:
128.9p at Sainsbury's, 5 Sprucefield Park

As expected, the supermarket chains are leading the price war in Belfast, aggressively undercutting the major oil brands.

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
Sainsbury's
5 Sprucefield Park , BT27 5UQ
121.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
Bentrim Rd Lisburn , BT28 2GB
121.9p
+0.0p
3
Solo
SCRABO SERVICE STATION, 181, MILL STREET, NEWTOWNARDS, BT23 4LN, NEWTOWNARDS, Northern Ireland , BT23 4LN
122.9p
+1.0p
4
Texaco
BROSS MORRISONS LTD, 69-77, BELFAST ROAD, BALLYNAHINCH, BT24 8EB, BALLYNAHINCH, Northern Ireland , BT24 8EB
122.9p
+1.0p
5
Asda
89-105 Main St, Bangor , BT20 4SD
123.7p
+1.8p
6
CIRCLE K AIRPORT ROAD SERVICE STATION
11 Tully Road, Nutts Corner, Nutts Corner, Crumlin , BT29 4SW
123.9p
+2.0p
7
Asda
Ards Shopping Centre - Circular Road, Newtownards , BT23 4EU
124.7p
+2.8p
8
TESCO
Tesco 1 Castlebawn Drive Newtownards , BT23 4XE
124.9p
+3.0p
9
MAXOL
FRANCES STREET SERVICE STATION, 107-117, FRANCES STREET, NEWTOWNARDS, BT23 7DX, NEWTOWNARDS, Northern Ireland , BT23 7DX
124.9p
+3.0p
10
Texaco
POST OFFICE, 2, SAINTFIELD ROAD, BALLYGOWAN, NEWTOWNARDS, BT23 6HB, NEWTOWNARDS, Northern Ireland , BT23 6HB
124.9p
+3.0p

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
Sainsbury's
5 Sprucefield Park , BT27 5UQ
128.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Asda
89-105 Main St, Bangor , BT20 4SD
129.7p
+0.8p
3
TESCO
Bentrim Rd Lisburn , BT28 2GB
129.9p
+1.0p
4
Asda
Ards Shopping Centre - Circular Road, Newtownards , BT23 4EU
132.7p
+3.8p
5
TESCO
Tesco 1 Castlebawn Drive Newtownards , BT23 4XE
132.9p
+4.0p
6
Solo
SCRABO SERVICE STATION, 181, MILL STREET, NEWTOWNARDS, BT23 4LN, NEWTOWNARDS, Northern Ireland , BT23 4LN
132.9p
+4.0p
7
Finlay Fuels Limited
FINLAY FUELS, JAYMAR HOUSE, 170, MONEYREA ROAD, MONEYREA, NEWTOWNARDS, BT23 6BH, NEWTOWNARDS, Northern Ireland , BT23 6BH
132.9p
+4.0p
8
BP
Spar Belfast Road, 139 Belfast Road, Bangor , BT20 3PP
132.9p
+4.0p
9
Texaco
BROSS MORRISONS LTD, 69-77, BELFAST ROAD, BALLYNAHINCH, BT24 8EB, BALLYNAHINCH, Northern Ireland , BT24 8EB
132.9p
+4.0p
10
Texaco
POST OFFICE, 2, SAINTFIELD ROAD, BALLYGOWAN, NEWTOWNARDS, BT23 6HB, NEWTOWNARDS, Northern Ireland , BT23 6HB
132.9p
+4.0p

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 supermarkets like Sainsbury's continue to undercut traditional forecourts."

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 Sainsbury's at 121.9p per litre.

There is currently a 5.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Belfast. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £2.75 per tank.

Yes, currently supermarkets (Sainsbury's) are offering the lowest prices in the area.

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: 08:18, 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

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Belfast
Sainsbury's TESCO Solo Texaco Asda