Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157p 1.7% (+2.7p) 7d avg: 155.8p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 174p 1.2% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 173.2p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 189.8p 2.4% (+4.5p) 7d avg: 187.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.8p 2.8% (+5.6p) 7d avg: 205.8p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157p 1.7% (+2.7p) 7d avg: 155.8p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 174p 1.2% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 173.2p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 189.8p 2.4% (+4.5p) 7d avg: 187.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.8p 2.8% (+5.6p) 7d avg: 205.8p Hold off if you can |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Cheltenham area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Wednesday, 8th April 2026 at 08:55
5
Local Stations
35
Brands (GL Area)
3.2p
Max Price Gap
#30
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 154.7p at GULF
  • Potential savings: Up to £1.76 per tank
  • 112 stations tracked across 35 brands

Motorists in Cheltenham 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 Increased 3.5p (2.3%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Cheltenham could save you up to 3.2p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £1.76 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Cheltenham has 112 active fuel stations across 35 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.31 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 25.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Cheltenham, Cheltenham:
154.7p at GULF, BROADWAY ROAD, WINCHCOMBE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Cheltenham, Cheltenham:
185.7p at GULF, BROADWAY ROAD, WINCHCOMBE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
109 / 112 Stations (97.3%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
94 / 112 Stations (83.9%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
108 / 112 Stations (96.4%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
66 / 112 Stations (58.9%)

Top 5 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
GULF
BROADWAY ROAD, WINCHCOMBE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL54 5NT
154.7p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
STATION ROAD, STOW-ON-THE-WOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL54 1JU
155.9p
+1.2p
3
VALERO
STATION ROAD, BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL54 2EP
155.9p
+1.2p
4
TEXACO
LOWER SLAUGHTER, BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL54 2EY
156.9p
+2.2p
5
BP
SHIPTON OLIFFE, A40 ANDOVERSFORD / CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL54 4HS
157.9p
+3.2p

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 Cheltenham area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
GULF
BROADWAY ROAD, WINCHCOMBE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL54 5NT
185.7p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
STATION ROAD, STOW-ON-THE-WOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL54 1JU
189.9p
+4.2p
3
TEXACO
LOWER SLAUGHTER, BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL54 2EY
189.9p
+4.2p
4
VALERO
STATION ROAD, BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL54 2EP
189.9p
+4.2p
5
BP
SHIPTON OLIFFE, A40 ANDOVERSFORD / CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , GL54 4HS
193.9p
+8.2p

How to save on fuel in Cheltenham

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 Cheltenham.

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

"Cheltenham benefits from strong market competition with 35 brands operating across 112 stations. Prices have climbed 3.5p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while ranking in the top 25% 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 8, 2026, the cheapest station is GULF at 154.7p per litre.

There is currently a 3.2p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Cheltenham. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £1.76 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (GULF) 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: 09:03, 08 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 Cheltenham was last synchronized at 08:55 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.

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 3.5p
Was: 152.8p → Now: 156.3p
Diesel (B7) 5.2p
Was: 183.6p → Now: 188.8p
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