Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Forest Gate, Stratford: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Forest Gate, Stratford 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 Friday, 6th February 2026 at 02:50
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Local Stations
20
Brands (E Area)
0.0p
Max Price Gap
#51
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 131.9p at ESSO
  • Potential savings: Up to £0.00 per tank
  • 39 stations tracked across 20 brands

Motorists in Forest Gate, Stratford are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in E have Remained stable

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Forest Gate, Stratford could save you up to 0.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £0.00 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Highly competitive

Competition Level: High

Forest Gate, Stratford has 39 active fuel stations across 20 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.51 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 2.5p, indicating intense price competition keeping costs low.

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in London, Forest Gate, Stratford:
131.9p at ESSO, Romford Road, LONDON

Cheapest B7 Diesel in London, Forest Gate, Stratford:
140.9p at ESSO, Romford Road, LONDON

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
35 / 39 Stations (89.7%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
24 / 39 Stations (61.5%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
34 / 39 Stations (87.2%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
18 / 39 Stations (46.2%)

Top 1 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Forest Gate, Stratford today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
Romford Road, LONDON , E7 8AF
131.9p
BEST PRICE

Top 1 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 Forest Gate, Stratford area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
Romford Road, LONDON , E7 8AF
140.9p
BEST PRICE

How to save on fuel in Forest Gate, Stratford

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 Forest Gate, Stratford.

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

"Forest Gate, Stratford benefits from strong market competition with 20 brands operating across 39 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while interestingly, ESSO 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 6, 2026, the cheapest station is ESSO at 131.9p per litre.

There is currently a 0.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Forest Gate, Stratford. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £0.00 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (ESSO) 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: 03:08, 06 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 Forest Gate, Stratford was last synchronized at 02:50 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) Stable
Was: 132p → Now: 132.2p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 140.7p → Now: 141p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Forest Gate, Stratford
ESSO