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) 181p 1.1% (+1.9p) 7d avg: 180.4p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 199.8p 0.8% (+1.5p) 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) 181p 1.1% (+1.9p) 7d avg: 180.4p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 199.8p 0.8% (+1.5p) 7d avg: 199.3p 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, 3rd August 2026 at 09:55
30
Local Stations
35
Brands (GL Area)
26.0p
Max Price Gap
#33
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 138.9p at SHELL
  • Potential savings: Up to £14.30 per tank
  • 116 stations tracked across 35 brands

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 Increased 1.9p (1.2%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Stroud could save you up to 26.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £14.30 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Stroud has 116 active fuel stations across 35 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.30 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 27.4p, 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
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 Stroud today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
HONEYBOURNE WAY, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , GL50 3QW
138.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ASDA
HATHERLEY LANE, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL51 6PN
149.7p
+10.8p
3
SAINSBURY'S
GALLAGHER RETAIL PARK, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL51 9RR
150.9p
+12.0p
4
Red Apple Sevice Station
RED APPLE, 394, GLOUCESTER ROAD, CHELTENHAM, England , GL51 7AT
151.9p
+13.0p
5
SAINSBURY'S
PRIORS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL52 5AQ
152.9p
+14.0p
6
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, STRATFORD ROAD, STROUD, ENGLAND , GL5 4AG
152.9p
+14.0p
7
TESCO
COLLETTS DR, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL51 8JQ
152.9p
+14.0p
8
Texaco
TEXACO, LANSDOWN ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GL50 2JA, CHELTENHAM, England , GL50 2JA
152.9p
+14.0p
9
Esso
Cheltenham Road, Cheltenham , GL52 4SA
155.9p
+17.0p
10
Troopers Lodge Filling Station
TROOPERS LODGE SERVICE STATION, BOURTON ON THE HILL, MORETON-IN-MARSH, GL56 9TE, MORETON-IN-MARSH, England , GL56 9TE
155.9p
+17.0p

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 Stroud area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
HONEYBOURNE WAY, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , GL50 3QW
160.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ASDA
HATHERLEY LANE, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL51 6PN
164.7p
+3.8p
3
SAINSBURY'S
GALLAGHER RETAIL PARK, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL51 9RR
171.9p
+11.0p
4
Red Apple Sevice Station
RED APPLE, 394, GLOUCESTER ROAD, CHELTENHAM, England , GL51 7AT
171.9p
+11.0p
5
Texaco
TEXACO, LANSDOWN ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GL50 2JA, CHELTENHAM, England , GL50 2JA
172.9p
+12.0p
6
Esso
Cheltenham Road, Cheltenham , GL52 4SA
173.9p
+13.0p
7
SAINSBURY'S
PRIORS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL52 5AQ
173.9p
+13.0p
8
MORRISONS
CAERNARVON ROAD, UP HATHERLEY, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL51 3BW
174.9p
+14.0p
9
MURCO
BOUNCERS LANE, PRESTBURY, CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND , GL52 5JF
175.9p
+15.0p
10
EG ON THE MOVE
TEWKESBURY ROAD, SWINDON VILLAGE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , GL51 9SG
177.9p
+17.0p

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 35 brands operating across 116 stations. With a 27.4p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £15.07 per tank, while interestingly, SHELL 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 SHELL at 138.9p per litre.

There is currently a 26.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Stroud. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £14.30 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: 09:56, 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 Stroud was last synchronized at 09:55 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) 1.9p
Was: 156.2p → Now: 158.1p
Diesel (B7) 5.8p
Was: 175.2p → Now: 181p

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Popular Brands in Stroud
SHELL ASDA SAINSBURY'S Red Apple Sevice Station TESCO