Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.1p 3.1% (+4.6p) 7d avg: 152.8p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 172.6p 2.6% (+4.4p) 7d avg: 170.1p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 186.4p 4.2% (+7.5p) 7d avg: 182.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 203.9p 2.9% (+5.7p) 7d avg: 200.8p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.1p 3.1% (+4.6p) 7d avg: 152.8p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 172.6p 2.6% (+4.4p) 7d avg: 170.1p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 186.4p 4.2% (+7.5p) 7d avg: 182.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 203.9p 2.9% (+5.7p) 7d avg: 200.8p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Ilfracombe, Woolacombe: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Ilfracombe, Woolacombe 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, 3rd April 2026 at 22:15
5
Local Stations
42
Brands (EX Area)
19.0p
Max Price Gap
#20
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 136.9p at Hele Bay Service Station
  • Potential savings: Up to £10.45 per tank
  • 102 stations tracked across 42 brands

Motorists in Ilfracombe, Woolacombe are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 17% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in EX have Increased 3.8p (2.5%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Ilfracombe, Woolacombe could save you up to 19.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £10.45 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Ilfracombe, Woolacombe has 102 active fuel stations across 42 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.41 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 26.1p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Woolacombe:
136.9p at Hele Bay Service Station, HELE BAY GARAGE, WATERMOUTH ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 9QY, ILFRACOMBE, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Woolacombe:
157.9p at Hele Bay Service Station, HELE BAY GARAGE, WATERMOUTH ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 9QY, ILFRACOMBE, England

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (Hele Bay Service Station) has beaten the supermarkets to the top spot today.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
100 / 102 Stations (98%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
78 / 102 Stations (76.5%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
101 / 102 Stations (99%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
37 / 102 Stations (36.3%)

Top 5 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Hele Bay Service Station
HELE BAY GARAGE, WATERMOUTH ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 9QY, ILFRACOMBE, England , EX34 9QY
136.9p
BEST PRICE
2
murco
ILFRACOMBE SERVICE STATION, HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 9NH, ILFRACOMBE, England , EX34 9NH
148.9p
+12.0p
3
Golden Coast Service Station
Simpsons Excavating Contractors, Station Road, Woolacombe , EX34 7HH
151.9p
+15.0p
4
Texaco
ON-A-HILL GARAGE, LYNTON CROSS, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 9RQ, ILFRACOMBE, England , EX34 9RQ
153.9p
+17.0p
5
Central Convenience
COMBE MARTIN SERVICES, EVOCO GARAGE, VICTORIA STREET, COMBE MARTIN, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 0LZ, ILFRACOMBE, England , EX34 0LZ
155.9p
+19.0p

Top 5 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 Ilfracombe, Woolacombe area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Hele Bay Service Station
HELE BAY GARAGE, WATERMOUTH ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 9QY, ILFRACOMBE, England , EX34 9QY
157.9p
BEST PRICE
2
murco
ILFRACOMBE SERVICE STATION, HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 9NH, ILFRACOMBE, England , EX34 9NH
182.9p
+25.0p
3
Golden Coast Service Station
Simpsons Excavating Contractors, Station Road, Woolacombe , EX34 7HH
186.9p
+29.0p
4
Texaco
ON-A-HILL GARAGE, LYNTON CROSS, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 9RQ, ILFRACOMBE, England , EX34 9RQ
187.9p
+30.0p
5
Central Convenience
COMBE MARTIN SERVICES, EVOCO GARAGE, VICTORIA STREET, COMBE MARTIN, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 0LZ, ILFRACOMBE, England , EX34 0LZ
187.9p
+30.0p

How to save on fuel in Ilfracombe, Woolacombe

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 Ilfracombe, Woolacombe.

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

"Ilfracombe, Woolacombe benefits from strong market competition with 42 brands operating across 102 stations. Prices have climbed 3.8p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while ranking in the top 17% 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 April 3, 2026, the cheapest station is Hele Bay Service Station at 136.9p per litre.

There is currently a 19.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Ilfracombe, Woolacombe. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £10.45 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Hele Bay Service Station) 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: 22:21, 03 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 Ilfracombe, Woolacombe was last synchronized at 22:15 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.

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 3.8p
Was: 150.2p → Now: 154p
Diesel (B7) 6.9p
Was: 177.2p → Now: 184.1p

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Popular Brands in Ilfracombe, Woolacombe
Hele Bay Service Station murco Golden Coast Service Station Texaco Central Convenience