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 Tuesday, 10th February 2026 at 00:10
23
Local Stations
31
Brands (IP Area)
21.0p
Max Price Gap
#33
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 125.9p at Asda
  • Potential savings: Up to £11.55 per tank
  • 74 stations tracked across 31 brands

Motorists in North West Ipswich, Akenham are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in IP have Increased 1p (0.7%)

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 21.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £11.55 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

North West Ipswich, Akenham has 74 active fuel stations across 31 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.42 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 7.5p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Ipswich, North West Ipswich, Akenham:
125.9p at Asda, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Ipswich

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Ipswich, North West Ipswich, Akenham:
135.9p at Asda, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Ipswich

As expected, the supermarket chains are leading the price war in North West Ipswich, Akenham, aggressively undercutting the major oil brands.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
64 / 74 Stations (86.5%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
44 / 74 Stations (59.5%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
63 / 74 Stations (85.1%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
25 / 74 Stations (33.8%)

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
Asda
Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Ipswich , IP1 5PD
125.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Ipswich, Sproughton Road, IPSWICH , IP1 5BN
125.9p
+0.0p
3
Karan Meredith Service Station
Meredith Service Station Norwich Road, Whitton, Ipswich , IP1 6JR
126.9p
+1.0p
4
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Felixstowe, Grange Farm Avenue, FELIXSTOWE , IP11 2XD
126.9p
+1.0p
5
BP
Norwich Road Whitton Ipswich , IP1 6JR
126.9p
+1.0p
6
SHELL
665 NORWICH ROAD , IP1 6JZ
127.9p
+2.0p
7
SHELL
Stratford, Main Road, Saxmundham. , IP17 1LF
128.7p
+2.8p
8
Darsham Service Station
SMITH & WESBY (SAXMUNDHAM) LTD, DARSHAM SERVICE STATION, MAIN ROAD, DARSHAM, SAXMUNDHAM, IP17 3PW, SAXMUNDHAM, England , IP17 3PW
128.9p
+3.0p
9
Shell
Sproughton Road, Ipswich , IP1 5BL
129.9p
+4.0p
10
Karan Brockford Service Station
Brockford Service Station A140 Norwich Road, Stowmartket, Ipswich , IP14 5PF
129.9p
+4.0p

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
Asda
Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Ipswich , IP1 5PD
135.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Ipswich, Sproughton Road, IPSWICH , IP1 5BN
135.9p
+0.0p
3
Karan Meredith Service Station
Meredith Service Station Norwich Road, Whitton, Ipswich , IP1 6JR
137.9p
+2.0p
4
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Felixstowe, Grange Farm Avenue, FELIXSTOWE , IP11 2XD
137.9p
+2.0p
5
BP
Norwich Road Whitton Ipswich , IP1 6JR
137.9p
+2.0p
6
SHELL
Stratford, Main Road, Saxmundham. , IP17 1LF
138.7p
+2.8p
7
Darsham Service Station
SMITH & WESBY (SAXMUNDHAM) LTD, DARSHAM SERVICE STATION, MAIN ROAD, DARSHAM, SAXMUNDHAM, IP17 3PW, SAXMUNDHAM, England , IP17 3PW
138.9p
+3.0p
8
Shell
Sproughton Road, Ipswich , IP1 5BL
139.9p
+4.0p
9
SHELL
Orwell Bridge Road , IP10 0JN
139.9p
+4.0p
10
SHELL
665 NORWICH ROAD , IP1 6JZ
139.9p
+4.0p

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 31 brands operating across 74 stations. With a 7.5p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £4.13 per tank, while supermarkets like Asda continue to undercut traditional forecourts."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of February 10, 2026, the cheapest station is Asda at 125.9p per litre.

There is currently a 21.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in North West Ipswich, Akenham. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £11.55 per tank.

Yes, currently supermarkets (Asda) are offering the lowest prices in the area.

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: 00:43, 10 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 North West Ipswich, Akenham was last synchronized at 00:10 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: 130.4p → Now: 131.4p
Diesel (B7) 0.7p
Was: 140.7p → Now: 141.4p

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Popular Brands in North West Ipswich, Akenham
Asda Morrisons Karan Meredith Service Station BP SHELL