Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.7p 0.3% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 167.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.9p 0.2% (-0.4p) 7d avg: 187.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 195.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 195.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 216.5p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.7p 0.3% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 167.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.9p 0.2% (-0.4p) 7d avg: 187.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 195.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 195.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 216.5p Prices stable |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Stroud 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 Monday, 2nd November 2026 at 06:55
31
Local Stations
37
Brands (GL Area)
38.0p
Max Price Gap
#35
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 138.9p at SHELL
  • Potential savings: Up to £20.90 per tank
  • 117 stations tracked across 37 brands
  • Prices have decreased 4.7p this week

Motorists in Stroud are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in GL have Decreased 4.7p (2.8%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Stroud could save you up to 38.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £20.90 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Stroud has 117 active fuel stations across 37 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.32 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 36.2p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Stroud, Stroud:
138.9p at SHELL, HONEYBOURNE WAY, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Stroud, Stroud:
160.9p at SHELL, HONEYBOURNE WAY, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
114 / 117 Stations (97.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
97 / 117 Stations (82.9%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
112 / 117 Stations (95.7%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
66 / 117 Stations (56.4%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
HONEYBOURNE WAY, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , GL50 3QW
138.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURYS
GALLAGHER RETAIL PARK, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL51 9RR
150.9p
+12.0p
3
SAINSBURYS
PRIORS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL52 5AQ
152.9p
+14.0p
4
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, STRATFORD ROAD, STROUD, ENGLAND , GL5 4AG
152.9p
+14.0p
5
TESCO
COLLETTS DR, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL51 8JQ
152.9p
+14.0p
6
BP
STATION ROAD, STOW-ON-THE-WOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL54 1JU
156.9p
+18.0p
7
SHELL
352-356 GLOUCESTER ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , GL51 7AY
156.9p
+18.0p
8
BP
LONDON ROAD, STROUD, GLOUCS, ENGLAND , GL5 2AX
157.9p
+19.0p
9
BP
80-86 PRESTBURY ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL52 2DJ
158.9p
+20.0p
10
ASDA CHELTENHAM
HATHERLEY LANE, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL51 6PN
168.7p
+29.8p

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 Stroud area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
HONEYBOURNE WAY, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , GL50 3QW
160.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURYS
GALLAGHER RETAIL PARK, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL51 9RR
171.9p
+11.0p
3
SAINSBURYS
PRIORS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL52 5AQ
173.9p
+13.0p
4
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, STRATFORD ROAD, STROUD, ENGLAND , GL5 4AG
184.9p
+24.0p
5
TESCO
COLLETTS DR, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL51 8JQ
185.9p
+25.0p
6
SHELL
352-356 GLOUCESTER ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , GL51 7AY
188.9p
+28.0p
7
BP
80-86 PRESTBURY ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL52 2DJ
189.9p
+29.0p
8
BP
STATION ROAD, STOW-ON-THE-WOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL54 1JU
189.9p
+29.0p
9
BP
LONDON ROAD, STROUD, GLOUCS, ENGLAND , GL5 2AX
189.9p
+29.0p
10
ESSO
CHELTENHAM ROAD, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL52 4SA
191.9p
+31.0p

How to save on fuel in Stroud

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 Stroud.

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

"Stroud benefits from strong market competition with 37 brands operating across 117 stations. The recent 4.7p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while with a 36.2p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £19.91 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of November 2, 2026, the cheapest station is SHELL at 138.9p per litre.

There is currently a 38.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Stroud. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £20.90 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SHELL) 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: 07:00, 02 Nov 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 Stroud was last synchronized at 06:55 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) 4.7p
Was: 171.6p → Now: 166.9p
Diesel (B7) 3.2p
Was: 197.6p → Now: 194.4p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Stroud
SHELL SAINSBURYS TESCO BP ASDA CHELTENHAM