Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.4p 0.6% (-1p) 7d avg: 156p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 173p 0.9% (-1.6p) 7d avg: 173.8p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.2p 1.2% (-2.2p) 7d avg: 179.4p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 197.7p 1.4% (-2.8p) 7d avg: 199.2p Good time to fill up |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.4p 0.6% (-1p) 7d avg: 156p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 173p 0.9% (-1.6p) 7d avg: 173.8p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.2p 1.2% (-2.2p) 7d avg: 179.4p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 197.7p 1.4% (-2.8p) 7d avg: 199.2p Good time to fill up |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in North West Ipswich, Akenham: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the North West Ipswich, Akenham 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, 18th June 2026 at 22:15
33
Local Stations
32
Brands (IP Area)
39.0p
Max Price Gap
#18
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 138.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £21.45 per tank
  • 101 stations tracked across 32 brands
  • Prices have decreased 1p this week

Motorists in North West Ipswich, Akenham are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in IP have Decreased 1p (0.6%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in North West Ipswich, Akenham could save you up to 39.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £21.45 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

North West Ipswich, Akenham has 101 active fuel stations across 32 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.32 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 17.8p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Ipswich, North West Ipswich, Akenham:
138.9p at BP, A140 Norwich Road Stowmartket 

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Ipswich, North West Ipswich, Akenham:
155.9p at BP, Norwich Road Whitton Ipswich

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
96 / 101 Stations (95%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
78 / 101 Stations (77.2%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
94 / 101 Stations (93.1%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
53 / 101 Stations (52.5%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in North West Ipswich, Akenham today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
A140 Norwich Road Stowmartket  , IP14 5PF
138.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
Norwich Road Whitton Ipswich , IP1 6JR
138.9p
+0.0p
3
MORRISONS
SPROUGHTON ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND , IP1 5BN
146.9p
+8.0p
4
BP
Norwich Road Whitton Ipswich, IP1 6JR, Ipswich , IP1 6JR
148.9p
+10.0p
5
MORRISONS
GRANGE FARM AVENUE, FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND , IP11 2XD
149.9p
+11.0p
6
Jet
A W & D HAMMOND LTD, NORWICH ROAD, HALESWORTH, IP19 8BU, HALESWORTH, England , IP19 8BU
149.9p
+11.0p
7
ASDA
WHITEHOUSE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, GODDARD ROAD, IPSWICH, ENGLAND , IP1 5PD
150.9p
+12.0p
8
Gulf
JOHN GROSE, MELTON ROAD, MELTON, WOODBRIDGE, England , IP12 1NT
150.9p
+12.0p
9
EAST OF ENGLAND CO-OP
7 HIGH ROAD WEST, FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND , IP11 9JB
150.9p
+12.0p
10
SHELL
665 NORWICH ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM , IP1 6JZ
151.9p
+13.0p

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 North West Ipswich, Akenham area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
Norwich Road Whitton Ipswich , IP1 6JR
155.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
A140 Norwich Road Stowmartket  , IP14 5PF
162.9p
+7.0p
3
MORRISONS
SPROUGHTON ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND , IP1 5BN
164.9p
+9.0p
4
BP
Norwich Road Whitton Ipswich, IP1 6JR, Ipswich , IP1 6JR
166.9p
+11.0p
5
Jet
A W & D HAMMOND LTD, NORWICH ROAD, HALESWORTH, IP19 8BU, HALESWORTH, England , IP19 8BU
166.9p
+11.0p
6
MORRISONS
GRANGE FARM AVENUE, FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND , IP11 2XD
167.9p
+12.0p
7
EAST OF ENGLAND CO-OP
7 HIGH ROAD WEST, FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND , IP11 9JB
168.9p
+13.0p
8
Darsham Service Station
SMITH & WESBY (SAXMUNDHAM) LTD, DARSHAM SERVICE STATION, MAIN ROAD, DARSHAM, SAXMUNDHAM, England , IP17 3PW
169.9p
+14.0p
9
ESSO
L B SHOTTER & SONS, WATERLOO AVENUE SERVICE STATION, 47, WATERLOO AVENUE, LEISTON, ENGLAND , IP16 4HN
169.9p
+14.0p
10
Gulf
JOHN GROSE, MELTON ROAD, MELTON, WOODBRIDGE, England , IP12 1NT
170.9p
+15.0p

How to save on fuel in North West Ipswich, Akenham

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 North West Ipswich, Akenham.

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

"North West Ipswich, Akenham benefits from strong market competition with 32 brands operating across 101 stations. Ranking in the top 15% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while with a 17.8p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £9.79 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of June 18, 2026, the cheapest station is BP at 138.9p per litre.

There is currently a 39.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in North West Ipswich, Akenham. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £21.45 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (BP) 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: 22:28, 18 Jun 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 North West Ipswich, Akenham was last synchronized at 22:15 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) 1p
Was: 154.7p → Now: 153.7p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 176.3p → Now: 176.2p

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Popular Brands in North West Ipswich, Akenham
BP MORRISONS Jet ASDA Gulf