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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Gorbals 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 Tuesday, 10th February 2026 at 05:10
12
Local Stations
42
Brands (G Area)
7.0p
Max Price Gap
#59
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 126.9p at Sainsbury's
  • Potential savings: Up to £3.85 per tank
  • 116 stations tracked across 42 brands

Motorists in Gorbals are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in G have Increased 1.1p (0.8%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Gorbals could save you up to 7.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £3.85 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Gorbals has 116 active fuel stations across 42 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.36 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 8.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Glasgow, Gorbals:
126.9p at Sainsbury's, 110 Kings Inch Drive

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Glasgow, Gorbals:
135.7p at Asda, 500 Helen Street, Glasgow

As expected, the supermarket chains are leading the price war in Gorbals, aggressively undercutting the major oil brands.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
111 / 116 Stations (95.7%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
81 / 116 Stations (69.8%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
100 / 116 Stations (86.2%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
51 / 116 Stations (44%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Sainsbury's
110 Kings Inch Drive , G51 4BT
126.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Asda
500 Helen Street, Glasgow , G51 3HR
127.1p
+0.2p
3
TESCO
751 Barrhead Road Glasgow , G53 6AG
127.9p
+1.0p
4
Sainsbury's
10 Darnley Mains Road , G53 7RH
129.9p
+3.0p
5
ESSO
2199 PAISLEY ROAD WEST, GLASGOW , G52 3QA
130.9p
+4.0p
6
UNIVERSE SERVICE STATION
BP PETROL STATION, SERVICE STATION, 2165, PAISLEY ROAD WEST, GLASGOW, G52 3PF, GLASGOW, Scotland , G52 3PF
130.9p
+4.0p
7
Shell
2 Polmadie Rd, Glasgow , G5 0DZ
131.9p
+5.0p
8
BP
MFG Shieldhall, 31 Shieldhall Road, Glasgow , G51 4XB
131.9p
+5.0p
9
Esso
MFG Ibrox, Broomloan Road, Glasgow , G51 2XW
131.9p
+5.0p
10
SHELL
HILLINGTON ROAD , G52 4BL
133.9p
+7.0p

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 Gorbals area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Asda
500 Helen Street, Glasgow , G51 3HR
135.7p
BEST PRICE
2
Sainsbury's
110 Kings Inch Drive , G51 4BT
136.9p
+1.2p
3
TESCO
751 Barrhead Road Glasgow , G53 6AG
138.9p
+3.2p
4
Sainsbury's
10 Darnley Mains Road , G53 7RH
140.9p
+5.2p
5
ESSO
2199 PAISLEY ROAD WEST, GLASGOW , G52 3QA
140.9p
+5.2p
6
UNIVERSE SERVICE STATION
BP PETROL STATION, SERVICE STATION, 2165, PAISLEY ROAD WEST, GLASGOW, G52 3PF, GLASGOW, Scotland , G52 3PF
140.9p
+5.2p
7
GULF HILLINGTON SERVICE STATION
GULF HILLINGTON SERVICE STATION, 2, CARNEGIE ROAD, GLASGOW, G52 4NY, GLASGOW, CITY OF GLASGOW, S , G52 4NY
141.9p
+6.2p
8
BP
MFG Shieldhall, 31 Shieldhall Road, Glasgow , G51 4XB
142.9p
+7.2p
9
Esso
MFG Ibrox, Broomloan Road, Glasgow , G51 2XW
142.9p
+7.2p
10
SHELL
HILLINGTON ROAD , G52 4BL
142.9p
+7.2p

How to save on fuel in Gorbals

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 Gorbals.

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

"Gorbals benefits from strong market competition with 42 brands operating across 116 stations. With a 8.6p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £4.73 per tank, while supermarkets like Sainsbury's continue to undercut traditional forecourts."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of February 10, 2026, the cheapest station is Sainsbury's at 126.9p per litre.

There is currently a 7.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Gorbals. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £3.85 per tank.

Yes, currently supermarkets (Sainsbury's) are offering the lowest prices in the area.

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: 05:15, 10 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 Gorbals was last synchronized at 05:10 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) 1.1p
Was: 131.4p → Now: 132.5p
Diesel (B7) 0.6p
Was: 141.3p → Now: 141.9p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Gorbals
Sainsbury's Asda TESCO ESSO UNIVERSE SERVICE STATION