Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.4p 1.3% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 166.3p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.9% (+1.6p) 7d avg: 184.4p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.4p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 190.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.8% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.4p 1.3% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 166.3p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.9% (+1.6p) 7d avg: 184.4p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.4p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 190.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.8% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in High Wycombe, Downley: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the High Wycombe, Downley 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, 17th September 2026 at 19:16
4
Local Stations
24
Brands (HP Area)
3.0p
Max Price Gap
#6
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 168.9p at ESSO
  • Potential savings: Up to £1.65 per tank
  • 66 stations tracked across 24 brands
  • Prices have decreased 1.9p this week

Motorists in High Wycombe, Downley are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 5% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in HP have Decreased 1.9p (1.2%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in High Wycombe, Downley could save you up to 3.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £1.65 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

High Wycombe, Downley has 66 active fuel stations across 24 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.36 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 28.1p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in High Wycombe, High Wycombe, Downley:
168.9p at ESSO, Amersham Road, HIGH WYCOMBE

Cheapest B7 Diesel in High Wycombe, High Wycombe, Downley:
191.9p at MORRISONS, PARKER KNOLL WAY, TEMPLE END, HIGH WYCOMBE, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
64 / 66 Stations (97%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
56 / 66 Stations (84.8%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
64 / 66 Stations (97%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
41 / 66 Stations (62.1%)

Top 4 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in High Wycombe, Downley today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
Amersham Road, HIGH WYCOMBE , HP13 5AP
168.9p
BEST PRICE
2
MORRISONS
PARKER KNOLL WAY, TEMPLE END, HIGH WYCOMBE, ENGLAND , HP13 5HG
168.9p
+0.0p
3
ESSO
AMERSHAM RD, HIGH WYCOMBE, ENGLAND , HP13 5AF
168.9p
+0.0p
4
JET
MICKLEFIELD ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, ENGLAND , HP13 7EX
171.9p
+3.0p

Top 4 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 High Wycombe, Downley area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
MORRISONS
PARKER KNOLL WAY, TEMPLE END, HIGH WYCOMBE, ENGLAND , HP13 5HG
191.9p
BEST PRICE
2
JET
MICKLEFIELD ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, ENGLAND , HP13 7EX
194.9p
+3.0p
3
ESSO
AMERSHAM RD, HIGH WYCOMBE, ENGLAND , HP13 5AF
195.9p
+4.0p
4
ESSO
Amersham Road, HIGH WYCOMBE , HP13 5AP
196.9p
+5.0p

How to save on fuel in High Wycombe, Downley

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 High Wycombe, Downley.

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

"High Wycombe, Downley benefits from strong market competition with 24 brands operating across 66 stations. Ranking in the top 5% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while with a 28.1p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £15.46 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of September 17, 2026, the cheapest station is ESSO at 168.9p per litre.

There is currently a 3.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in High Wycombe, Downley. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £1.65 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (ESSO) 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: 19:47, 17 Sep 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 High Wycombe, Downley was last synchronized at 19:16 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: 165.8p → Now: 163.9p
Diesel (B7) 1.2p
Was: 188.6p → Now: 189.8p

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