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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Barking 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 Friday, 6th February 2026 at 02:50
8
Local Stations
9
Brands (IG Area)
26.0p
Max Price Gap
#92
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 129.9p at TESCO
  • Potential savings: Up to £14.30 per tank
  • 25 stations tracked across 9 brands

Motorists in Barking are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in IG have Increased 0.9p (0.7%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Barking 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: Competitive

Competition Level: Moderate

Barking has 25 active fuel stations across 9 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.36 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 4.2p, showing moderate price variation across the market.

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Barking, Barking:
129.9p at TESCO, Tesco Stores Ltd Highbridge Road Barking

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Barking, Barking:
138.9p at TESCO, Tesco Stores Ltd Highbridge Road Barking

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
24 / 25 Stations (96%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
19 / 25 Stations (76%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
21 / 25 Stations (84%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
12 / 25 Stations (48%)

Top 7 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd Highbridge Road Barking , IG11 7BS
129.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
RIPPLE ROAD, BARKING , IG11 9BG
132.9p
+3.0p
3
SHELL
514 RIPPLE ROAD , IG11 9PG
132.9p
+3.0p
4
ESSO
RIPPLE RD, BARKING, ENGLAND , IG11 9PG
132.9p
+3.0p
5
BP
ALFREDS WAY, ESSEX, ESSEX, IG11 0AT , IG11 0AT
133.9p
+4.0p
6
SHELL
London Road , IG11 8BU
133.9p
+4.0p
7
TEXACO SERVICE STATION BARKING
TEXACO STAR SERVICE STATION, RIPPLE ROAD, BARKING, IG11 0TT, BARKING, England , IG11 0TT
155.9p
+26.0p

Top 6 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 Barking area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd Highbridge Road Barking , IG11 7BS
138.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
RIPPLE ROAD, BARKING , IG11 9BG
141.9p
+3.0p
3
SHELL
514 RIPPLE ROAD , IG11 9PG
141.9p
+3.0p
4
ESSO
RIPPLE RD, BARKING, ENGLAND , IG11 9PG
141.9p
+3.0p
5
BP
ALFREDS WAY, ESSEX, ESSEX, IG11 0AT , IG11 0AT
142.9p
+4.0p
6
SHELL
London Road , IG11 8BU
142.9p
+4.0p

How to save on fuel in Barking

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 Barking.

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

"Barking's fuel market shows moderate competition among 9 brands. However, prices rank in the bottom 22% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while interestingly, TESCO 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 February 6, 2026, the cheapest station is TESCO at 129.9p per litre.

There is currently a 26.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Barking. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £14.30 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: 03:07, 06 Feb 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 Barking was last synchronized at 02:50 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) 0.9p
Was: 133.2p → Now: 134.1p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 141.8p → Now: 142p

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Popular Brands in Barking
TESCO ESSO SHELL BP TEXACO SERVICE STATION BARKING