Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158.8p 0.8% (+1.2p) 7d avg: 158.4p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 176.8p 0.5% (+0.9p) 7d avg: 176.4p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 180.9p 1% (+1.8p) 7d avg: 180.4p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 199.7p 0.7% (+1.4p) 7d avg: 199.3p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158.8p 0.8% (+1.2p) 7d avg: 158.4p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 176.8p 0.5% (+0.9p) 7d avg: 176.4p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 180.9p 1% (+1.8p) 7d avg: 180.4p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 199.7p 0.7% (+1.4p) 7d avg: 199.3p Prices stable |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Exeter area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Monday, 3rd August 2026 at 05:15
38
Local Stations
38
Brands (EX Area)
40.0p
Max Price Gap
#31
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 127.9p at Esso
  • Potential savings: Up to £22.00 per tank
  • 111 stations tracked across 38 brands

Motorists in Exeter are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in EX have Increased 0.6p (0.4%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Exeter could save you up to 40.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £22.00 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Exeter has 111 active fuel stations across 38 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.34 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 30.0p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Exeter, Exeter:
127.9p at Esso, SticklePath Hill

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Exeter, Exeter:
131.9p at Esso, SticklePath Hill

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
106 / 111 Stations (95.5%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
84 / 111 Stations (75.7%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
110 / 111 Stations (99.1%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
41 / 111 Stations (36.9%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Esso
SticklePath Hill , EX31 2BU
127.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Harvest Energy
Bury Road , EX31 4BN
130.9p
+3.0p
3
Murco
CHIVENOR FILLING STATION, CHIVENOR, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 4BN, BARNSTAPLE, England , EX31 4BN
132.9p
+5.0p
4
Murco
Chivenor Cross, Chivenor, Braunton , EX31 4BN
134.9p
+7.0p
5
Texaco
Sticklepath hill ,Devon, , EX31 2BU
136.9p
+9.0p
6
Esso
Exeter Road, Braunton E , EX33 2BJ
136.9p
+9.0p
7
Total Energies
HELE BAY GARAGE, WATERMOUTH ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 9QY, ILFRACOMBE, England , EX34 9QY
136.9p
+9.0p
8
ASDA
ANCHORWOOD RETAIL PARK, TAW WHARF, BARNSTAPLE, ENGLAND , EX31 2BN
148.7p
+20.8p
9
SAINSBURY'S
GRATTON WAY, ROUNDSWELL BUISNESS PARK, BARNSTAPLE, ENGLAND , EX31 3NH
150.9p
+23.0p
10
TESCO
ROSE LANE, BARNSTAPLE, ENGLAND , EX32 8PG
152.9p
+25.0p

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 Exeter area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Esso
SticklePath Hill , EX31 2BU
131.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Harvest Energy
Bury Road , EX31 4BN
137.9p
+6.0p
3
GULF
KNOWLE GARAGE, KNOWLE, BRAUNTON, DEVON , EX33 2NA
138.9p
+7.0p
4
Murco
Chivenor Cross, Chivenor, Braunton , EX31 4BN
139.9p
+8.0p
5
Murco
CHIVENOR FILLING STATION, CHIVENOR, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 4BN, BARNSTAPLE, England , EX31 4BN
149.9p
+18.0p
6
Texaco
Sticklepath hill ,Devon, , EX31 2BU
156.9p
+25.0p
7
Esso
Exeter Road, Braunton E , EX33 2BJ
156.9p
+25.0p
8
Total Energies
HELE BAY GARAGE, WATERMOUTH ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 9QY, ILFRACOMBE, England , EX34 9QY
157.9p
+26.0p
9
ASDA
ANCHORWOOD RETAIL PARK, TAW WHARF, BARNSTAPLE, ENGLAND , EX31 2BN
166.7p
+34.8p
10
ASDA
CLOVELLY ROAD, BIDEFORD, ENGLAND , EX39 3QU
168.7p
+36.8p

How to save on fuel in Exeter

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 Exeter.

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

"Exeter benefits from strong market competition with 38 brands operating across 111 stations. With a 30.0p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £16.50 per tank, 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 August 3, 2026, the cheapest station is Esso at 127.9p per litre.

There is currently a 40.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Exeter. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £22.00 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: 05:19, 03 Aug 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 Exeter was last synchronized at 05:15 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) 0.6p
Was: 157.3p → Now: 157.9p
Diesel (B7) 4.8p
Was: 174.5p → Now: 179.3p