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 Arbroath, Friockheim: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Arbroath, Friockheim 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 05:55
4
Local Stations
16
Brands (DD Area)
2.3p
Max Price Gap
#57
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 154.6p at ESSO GOLDEN LION
  • Potential savings: Up to £1.27 per tank
  • 32 stations tracked across 16 brands

Motorists in Arbroath, Friockheim are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in DD have Increased 0.7p (0.5%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Arbroath, Friockheim could save you up to 2.3p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £1.27 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Arbroath, Friockheim has 32 active fuel stations across 16 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.50 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 21.5p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Arbroath, Arbroath, Friockheim:
154.6p at ESSO GOLDEN LION, COSTCUTTER SUPERMARKET, GOLDEN LION SERVICE STATION, MONTROSE ROAD, ARBROATH, Scotland

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Arbroath, Arbroath, Friockheim:
185.6p at ESSO GOLDEN LION, COSTCUTTER SUPERMARKET, GOLDEN LION SERVICE STATION, MONTROSE ROAD, ARBROATH, Scotland

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
30 / 32 Stations (93.8%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
25 / 32 Stations (78.1%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
30 / 32 Stations (93.8%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
12 / 32 Stations (37.5%)

Top 4 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO GOLDEN LION
COSTCUTTER SUPERMARKET, GOLDEN LION SERVICE STATION, MONTROSE ROAD, ARBROATH, Scotland , DD11 5JP
154.6p
BEST PRICE
2
MORRISONS
HUME STREET, ARBROATH, DUNDEE, SCOTLAND , DD11 1UH
154.9p
+0.3p
3
ASDA
WESTWAY RETAIL PARK, DUNDEE ROAD, ARBROATH, SCOTLAND , DD11 2NQ
155.7p
+1.1p
4
BP
CAIRNIE ROAD, ARBROATH, ANGUS, SCOTLAND , DD11 3DZ
156.9p
+2.3p

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 Arbroath, Friockheim area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO GOLDEN LION
COSTCUTTER SUPERMARKET, GOLDEN LION SERVICE STATION, MONTROSE ROAD, ARBROATH, Scotland , DD11 5JP
185.6p
BEST PRICE
2
MORRISONS
HUME STREET, ARBROATH, DUNDEE, SCOTLAND , DD11 1UH
185.9p
+0.3p
3
ASDA
WESTWAY RETAIL PARK, DUNDEE ROAD, ARBROATH, SCOTLAND , DD11 2NQ
186.7p
+1.1p
4
BP
CAIRNIE ROAD, ARBROATH, ANGUS, SCOTLAND , DD11 3DZ
187.9p
+2.3p

How to save on fuel in Arbroath, Friockheim

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 Arbroath, Friockheim.

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

"Arbroath, Friockheim benefits from strong market competition with 16 brands operating across 32 stations. With a 21.5p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £11.83 per tank, while interestingly, ESSO GOLDEN LION 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 May 6, 2026, the cheapest station is ESSO GOLDEN LION at 154.6p per litre.

There is currently a 2.3p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Arbroath, Friockheim. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £1.27 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (ESSO GOLDEN LION) 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: 06:07, 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 Arbroath, Friockheim was last synchronized at 05:55 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) 0.7p
Was: 156.7p → Now: 157.4p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 188.3p → Now: 188.2p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Arbroath, Friockheim
ESSO GOLDEN LION MORRISONS ASDA BP