Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.4p 1.3% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 166.3p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.9% (+1.6p) 7d avg: 184.4p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.4p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 190.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.8% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.4p 1.3% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 166.3p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.9% (+1.6p) 7d avg: 184.4p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.4p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 190.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.8% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Waltham Abbey: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Waltham Abbey 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 Thursday, 17th September 2026 at 20:15
2
Local Stations
14
Brands (EN Area)
21.0p
Max Price Gap
#4
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 153.9p at TESCO
  • Potential savings: Up to £11.55 per tank
  • 42 stations tracked across 14 brands
  • Prices have decreased 3.6p this week

Motorists in Waltham Abbey are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 3% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in EN have Decreased 3.6p (2.1%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Waltham Abbey could save you up to 21.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £11.55 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Waltham Abbey has 42 active fuel stations across 14 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.33 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 20.9p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Waltham Abbey, Waltham Abbey:
153.9p at TESCO, SEWARDSTONE RD, WALTHAM ABBEY, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Waltham Abbey, Waltham Abbey:
186.9p at TESCO, SEWARDSTONE RD, WALTHAM ABBEY, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
40 / 42 Stations (95.2%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
37 / 42 Stations (88.1%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
39 / 42 Stations (92.9%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
21 / 42 Stations (50%)

Top 2 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Waltham Abbey today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
SEWARDSTONE RD, WALTHAM ABBEY, ENGLAND , EN9 1JH
153.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
ABBEY FILLING STATION, FARM HILL ROAD, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 1NN, WALTHAM ABBEY, ENGLAND , EN9 1NN
174.9p
+21.0p

Top 2 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 Waltham Abbey area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
SEWARDSTONE RD, WALTHAM ABBEY, ENGLAND , EN9 1JH
186.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
ABBEY FILLING STATION, FARM HILL ROAD, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 1NN, WALTHAM ABBEY, ENGLAND , EN9 1NN
195.9p
+9.0p

How to save on fuel in Waltham Abbey

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 Waltham Abbey.

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

"Waltham Abbey benefits from strong market competition with 14 brands operating across 42 stations. The recent 3.6p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while ranking in the top 3% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of September 17, 2026, the cheapest station is TESCO at 153.9p per litre.

There is currently a 21.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Waltham Abbey. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £11.55 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (TESCO) 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: 20:50, 17 Sep 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 Waltham Abbey was last synchronized at 20:15 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) 3.6p
Was: 167.4p → Now: 163.8p
Diesel (B7) 2.2p
Was: 189p → Now: 191.2p

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Popular Brands in Waltham Abbey
TESCO BP