Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.4p 0.6% (-1p) 7d avg: 156p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 173p 0.9% (-1.6p) 7d avg: 173.8p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.1p 1.3% (-2.3p) 7d avg: 179.4p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 197.7p 1.4% (-2.8p) 7d avg: 199.2p Good time to fill up |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.4p 0.6% (-1p) 7d avg: 156p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 173p 0.9% (-1.6p) 7d avg: 173.8p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.1p 1.3% (-2.3p) 7d avg: 179.4p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 197.7p 1.4% (-2.8p) 7d avg: 199.2p Good time to fill up |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Gloucester 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, 18th June 2026 at 23:15
21
Local Stations
33
Brands (GL Area)
11.0p
Max Price Gap
#30
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 147.9p at SAINSBURY'S
  • Potential savings: Up to £6.05 per tank
  • 116 stations tracked across 33 brands
  • Prices have decreased 1.3p this week

Motorists in Gloucester are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 25% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in GL have Decreased 1.3p (0.8%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Gloucester could save you up to 11.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £6.05 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Gloucester has 116 active fuel stations across 33 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.28 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 23.9p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Gloucester, Gloucester:
147.9p at SAINSBURY'S, ST. ANN WAY, GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Gloucester, Gloucester:
165.9p at ESSO, MFG Sparrows Wharf, 364 Bristol Road (A430), Gloucester

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
113 / 116 Stations (97.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
96 / 116 Stations (82.8%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
112 / 116 Stations (96.6%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
66 / 116 Stations (56.9%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURY'S
ST. ANN WAY, GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND , GL2 5SA
147.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Shell
121 Bristol Road, Quedgeley, Gloucestershire , GL2 4ND
148.9p
+1.0p
3
SHELL
121 BRISTOL ROAD, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL2 4NB
148.9p
+1.0p
4
ESSO
131 CHELTENHAM ROAD, LONGLEVENS, GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND , GL2 0JH
149.9p
+2.0p
5
ESSO
MFG Sparrows Wharf, 364 Bristol Road (A430), Gloucester , GL2 5DD
149.9p
+2.0p
6
TESCO
BRISTOL ROAD, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND , GL2 4PF
149.9p
+2.0p
7
VALERO
A40 NORTHERN BYPASS, LONGFORD, LONGFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL2 9DJ
149.9p
+2.0p
8
ESSO
364 BRISTOL ROAD (A430), GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL2 5DH
149.9p
+2.0p
9
VALERO
TEWKSBURY ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL2 9PG
149.9p
+2.0p
10
ASDA
NAAS LANE LINK ROAD, KINGSWAY, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL2 2SN
150.7p
+2.8p

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 Gloucester area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
MFG Sparrows Wharf, 364 Bristol Road (A430), Gloucester , GL2 5DD
165.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
364 BRISTOL ROAD (A430), GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL2 5DH
165.9p
+0.0p
3
Shell
121 Bristol Road, Quedgeley, Gloucestershire , GL2 4ND
166.9p
+1.0p
4
SHELL
121 BRISTOL ROAD, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL2 4NB
166.9p
+1.0p
5
ESSO
131 CHELTENHAM ROAD, LONGLEVENS, GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND , GL2 0JH
167.9p
+2.0p
6
SAINSBURY'S
ST. ANN WAY, GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND , GL2 5SA
167.9p
+2.0p
7
VALERO
A40 NORTHERN BYPASS, LONGFORD, LONGFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL2 9DJ
167.9p
+2.0p
8
VALERO
TEWKSBURY ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL2 9PG
167.9p
+2.0p
9
MORRISONS
ASHCHURCH ROAD, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL20 5QZ
171.9p
+6.0p
10
TEXACO
FROMEBRIDGE SERVICE STATION, WHITMINSTER, GLOUCESTER, GL2 7PG, GLOUCESTER, STROUD, E , GL2 7PG
173.3p
+7.4p

How to save on fuel in Gloucester

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 Gloucester.

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

"Gloucester benefits from strong market competition with 33 brands operating across 116 stations. Ranking in the top 25% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while with a 23.9p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £13.15 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of June 18, 2026, the cheapest station is SAINSBURY'S at 147.9p per litre.

There is currently a 11.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Gloucester. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £6.05 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SAINSBURY'S) 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: 23:35, 18 Jun 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 Gloucester was last synchronized at 23:15 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) 1.3p
Was: 155.9p → Now: 154.6p
Diesel (B7) 0.8p
Was: 179.2p → Now: 178.4p

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Popular Brands in Gloucester
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