Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.5% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 188.4p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 208.3p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.5% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 188.4p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 208.3p Prices stable |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Ilford 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 Sunday, 3rd May 2026 at 15:15
12
Local Stations
10
Brands (IG Area)
27.0p
Max Price Gap
#93
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 152.9p at TESCO
  • Potential savings: Up to £14.85 per tank
  • 28 stations tracked across 10 brands

Motorists in Ilford are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in IG have Remained stable

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Ilford could save you up to 27.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £14.85 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Ilford has 28 active fuel stations across 10 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.36 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 5.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Ilford, Ilford:
152.9p at TESCO, TESCO STORES LTD, HIGHBRIDGE ROAD, BARKING, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Ilford, Ilford:
183.9p at TESCO, TESCO STORES LTD, HIGHBRIDGE ROAD, BARKING, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
27 / 28 Stations (96.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
27 / 28 Stations (96.4%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
26 / 28 Stations (92.9%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
20 / 28 Stations (71.4%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, HIGHBRIDGE ROAD, BARKING, ENGLAND , IG11 7BS
152.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
433 ILFORD LANE, ILFORD, ESSEX, ENGLAND , IG1 2PG
155.9p
+3.0p
3
ESSO
RIPPLE ROAD, BARKING , IG11 9BG
156.9p
+4.0p
4
ESSO
229 GREEN LN, ILFORD, ENGLAND , IG1 1XR
156.9p
+4.0p
5
ESSO
296-306 LEY STREET, ILFORD, ESSEX, ENGLAND , IG1 4BS
156.9p
+4.0p
6
SHELL
LONDON ROAD, BARKING, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , IG11 8BU
156.9p
+4.0p
7
SHELL
514 RIPPLE ROAD, BARKING, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , IG11 9PG
156.9p
+4.0p
8
ESSO
RIPPLE RD, BARKING, ENGLAND , IG11 9PG
156.9p
+4.0p
9
BP
ALFREDS WAY, ILFORD, ESSEX, ENGLAND , IG11 0AT
157.9p
+5.0p
10
BP
THE BROADWAY, LOUGHTON, ESSEX, ENGLAND , IG10 3ST
159.9p
+7.0p

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 Ilford area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, HIGHBRIDGE ROAD, BARKING, ENGLAND , IG11 7BS
183.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
THE BROADWAY, LOUGHTON, ESSEX, ENGLAND , IG10 3ST
184.9p
+1.0p
3
ESSO
RIPPLE ROAD, BARKING , IG11 9BG
187.9p
+4.0p
4
ESSO
229 GREEN LN, ILFORD, ENGLAND , IG1 1XR
187.9p
+4.0p
5
ESSO
433 ILFORD LANE, ILFORD, ESSEX, ENGLAND , IG1 2PG
187.9p
+4.0p
6
SHELL
LONDON ROAD, BARKING, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , IG11 8BU
187.9p
+4.0p
7
SHELL
514 RIPPLE ROAD, BARKING, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , IG11 9PG
187.9p
+4.0p
8
ESSO
296-306 LEY STREET, ILFORD, ESSEX, ENGLAND , IG1 4BS
189.9p
+6.0p
9
ESSO
CHURCH HILL, LOUGHTON, ESSEX, ENGLAND , IG10 1QR
189.9p
+6.0p
10
BP
ALFREDS WAY, ILFORD, ESSEX, ENGLAND , IG11 0AT
189.9p
+6.0p

How to save on fuel in Ilford

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 Ilford.

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

"Ilford benefits from strong market competition with 10 brands operating across 28 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while however, prices rank in the bottom 21% nationally, suggesting room for improvement."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of May 3, 2026, the cheapest station is TESCO at 152.9p per litre.

There is currently a 27.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Ilford. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £14.85 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (TESCO) 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: 15:52, 03 May 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 Ilford was last synchronized at 15:15 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) Stable
Was: 158.7p → Now: 158.5p
Diesel (B7) 1.3p
Was: 190.5p → Now: 189.2p

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Popular Brands in Ilford
TESCO ESSO SHELL BP