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) 199.7p 0.7% (+1.4p) 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) 199.7p 0.7% (+1.4p) 7d avg: 199.3p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Hereford city centre: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Hereford city centre 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 08:15
4
Local Stations
22
Brands (HR Area)
1.0p
Max Price Gap
#44
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 159.9p at ESSO
  • Potential savings: Up to £0.55 per tank
  • 37 stations tracked across 22 brands

Motorists in Hereford city centre are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in HR have Increased 2.1p (1.3%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Hereford city centre could save you up to 1.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £0.55 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Hereford city centre has 37 active fuel stations across 22 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.59 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 23.7p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Hereford, Hereford city centre:
159.9p at ESSO, 35 LEDBURY ROAD, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Hereford, Hereford city centre:
179.9p at MURCO, SAFFRONS CROSS, BODENHAM, HEREFORD, WEST MIDLANDS, 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
34 / 37 Stations (91.9%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
27 / 37 Stations (73%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
34 / 37 Stations (91.9%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
18 / 37 Stations (48.6%)

Top 4 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
35 LEDBURY ROAD, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , HR1 2SZ
159.9p
BEST PRICE
2
MURCO
SAFFRONS CROSS, BODENHAM, HEREFORD, WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND , HR1 3LE
159.9p
+0.0p
3
TEXACO City
N T S CITY SERVICE STATION, COMMERCIAL ROAD, HEREFORD, HR1 2BG, HEREFORD, England , HR1 2BG
159.9p
+0.0p
4
ESSO
142 LEDBURY RD, HEREFORD, ENGLAND , HR1 2TB
160.9p
+1.0p

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 Hereford city centre area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
MURCO
SAFFRONS CROSS, BODENHAM, HEREFORD, WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND , HR1 3LE
179.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TEXACO City
N T S CITY SERVICE STATION, COMMERCIAL ROAD, HEREFORD, HR1 2BG, HEREFORD, England , HR1 2BG
179.9p
+0.0p
3
ESSO
142 LEDBURY RD, HEREFORD, ENGLAND , HR1 2TB
181.9p
+2.0p
4
ESSO
35 LEDBURY ROAD, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , HR1 2SZ
182.9p
+3.0p

How to save on fuel in Hereford city centre

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 Hereford city centre.

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

"Hereford city centre benefits from strong market competition with 22 brands operating across 37 stations. Prices have climbed 2.1p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while with a 23.7p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £13.04 per tank."

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 ESSO at 159.9p per litre.

There is currently a 1.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Hereford city centre. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £0.55 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: 08:51, 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 Hereford city centre was last synchronized at 08:15 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) 2.1p
Was: 156.4p → Now: 158.5p
Diesel (B7) 5.2p
Was: 176.3p → Now: 181.5p

Visualise the Savings

View 8 local stations on our interactive map.

Open Live Map
Popular Brands in Hereford city centre
ESSO MURCO TEXACO City