Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 7, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158p 0.3% (+0.5p) 7d avg: 157.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.8p 0.1% (+0.2p) 7d avg: 174.8p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 191.1p 0.3% (+0.6p) 7d avg: 190.9p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 209.8p 0.1% (+0.3p) 7d avg: 209.7p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 7, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158p 0.3% (+0.5p) 7d avg: 157.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.8p 0.1% (+0.2p) 7d avg: 174.8p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 191.1p 0.3% (+0.6p) 7d avg: 190.9p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 209.8p 0.1% (+0.3p) 7d avg: 209.7p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford 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, 14th April 2026 at 22:55
4
Local Stations
27
Brands (CH Area)
23.0p
Max Price Gap
#113
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 148.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE
  • Potential savings: Up to £12.65 per tank
  • 81 stations tracked across 27 brands

Motorists in Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in CH have Increased 1.2p (0.7%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford could save you up to 23.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £12.65 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford has 81 active fuel stations across 27 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.33 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 29.8p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Chester, Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford:
148.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE, DUNKIRK TRADING ESTATE, CHESTER GATES, CHESTER, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Chester, Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford:
178.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE, DUNKIRK TRADING ESTATE, CHESTER GATES, CHESTER, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
80 / 81 Stations (98.8%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
63 / 81 Stations (77.8%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
80 / 81 Stations (98.8%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
48 / 81 Stations (59.3%)

Top 4 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
COSTCO WHOLESALE
DUNKIRK TRADING ESTATE, CHESTER GATES, CHESTER, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND , CH1 6LT
148.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
PARKGATE ROAD, CHESTER, ENGLAND , CH1 4BE
157.9p
+9.0p
3
Texaco
COTTAGE FILLING STATION, SEALAND ROAD, SEALAND, CHESTER, CH1 6BS, CHESTER, Wales , CH1 6BS
164p
+15.1p
4
BP
PARKGATE ROAD, CHESTER, ENGLAND , CH1 6JS
171.9p
+23.0p

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 Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
COSTCO WHOLESALE
DUNKIRK TRADING ESTATE, CHESTER GATES, CHESTER, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND , CH1 6LT
178.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
PARKGATE ROAD, CHESTER, ENGLAND , CH1 4BE
193.9p
+15.0p
3
BP
PARKGATE ROAD, CHESTER, ENGLAND , CH1 6JS
197.9p
+19.0p
4
Texaco
COTTAGE FILLING STATION, SEALAND ROAD, SEALAND, CHESTER, CH1 6BS, CHESTER, Wales , CH1 6BS
199p
+20.1p

How to save on fuel in Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford

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 Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford.

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

"Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford benefits from strong market competition with 27 brands operating across 81 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 4% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 29.8p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £16.39 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of April 14, 2026, the cheapest station is COSTCO WHOLESALE at 148.9p per litre.

There is currently a 23.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £12.65 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (COSTCO WHOLESALE) 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: 23:01, 14 Apr 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 Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford was last synchronized at 22:55 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) 1.2p
Was: 159.5p → Now: 160.7p
Diesel (B7) 1.2p
Was: 191.7p → Now: 192.9p

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Popular Brands in Blacon, Chester, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford
COSTCO WHOLESALE ESSO Texaco BP