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 South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park 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
35
Local Stations
32
Brands (IP Area)
25.2p
Max Price Gap
#18
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 140.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £13.86 per tank
  • 101 stations tracked across 32 brands
  • Prices have decreased 1p this week

Motorists in South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park 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 South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park could save you up to 25.2p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £13.86 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park 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, South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park:
140.9p at BP, 2 Kingsway, Newtown, IP24 3DY, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Ipswich, South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park:
149.9p at bulldog service station, BULLDOG SERVICE STATION, MAIN STREET, HOCKWOLD, THETFORD, IP26 4LN, THETFORD, England

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 South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
2 Kingsway, Newtown, IP24 3DY, England , IP24 3ED
140.9p
BEST PRICE
2
bulldog service station
BULLDOG SERVICE STATION, MAIN STREET, HOCKWOLD, THETFORD, IP26 4LN, THETFORD, England , IP26 4LN
142.9p
+2.0p
3
Bournebridge service station
Jet Ultra , 551 Wherstead Road , Ip2 8lr
146.9p
+6.0p
4
EG ON THE MOVE
A137 WHEARSTEAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM , IP2 8NW
146.9p
+6.0p
5
SAINSBURY'S
40 HADLEIGH ROAD, IPSWICH, ENGLAND , IP2 0BX
147.9p
+7.0p
6
ASDA
STOKE PARK DRIVE, IPSWICH, ENGLAND , IP2 9EG
148.9p
+8.0p
7
BP
ELLENBROOK ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND , IP2 9RP
152.9p
+12.0p
8
SHELL
LONDON ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM , IP2 0DX
152.9p
+12.0p
9
JET
NORTH TERRRACE SERVICE STATION, 5 NORTH TERRACE, MILDEHALL, UNITED KINGDOM , IP28 7AA
154.9p
+14.0p
10
ESSO
FIELD ROAD, MILDENHALL, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND , IP28 7AL
155.9p
+15.0p

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 South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
bulldog service station
BULLDOG SERVICE STATION, MAIN STREET, HOCKWOLD, THETFORD, IP26 4LN, THETFORD, England , IP26 4LN
149.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
2 Kingsway, Newtown, IP24 3DY, England , IP24 3ED
158.9p
+9.0p
3
Bournebridge service station
Jet Ultra , 551 Wherstead Road , Ip2 8lr
164.9p
+15.0p
4
SAINSBURY'S
40 HADLEIGH ROAD, IPSWICH, ENGLAND , IP2 0BX
167.9p
+18.0p
5
EG ON THE MOVE
A137 WHEARSTEAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM , IP2 8NW
170.9p
+21.0p
6
MORRISONS
VICTORIA ROAD, DISS, NORFOLK, ENGLAND , IP22 4AS
173.9p
+24.0p
7
JET
NORTH TERRRACE SERVICE STATION, 5 NORTH TERRACE, MILDEHALL, UNITED KINGDOM , IP28 7AA
173.9p
+24.0p
8
Shell Harleston Service Station
LAWRENCES PETROL STATION, 50, LONDON ROAD, HARLESTON, England , IP20 9BP
173.9p
+24.0p
9
ESSO
FIELD ROAD, MILDENHALL, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND , IP28 7AL
174.9p
+25.0p
10
Shell
WATTON SERVICE CENTRE, BRANDON ROAD, WATTON, THETFORD, England , IP25 6AL
174.9p
+25.0p

How to save on fuel in South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park

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 South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park.

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

"South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park 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 140.9p per litre.

There is currently a 25.2p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £13.86 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: 22:30, 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 South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park 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.

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📈 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 South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park
BP bulldog service station Bournebridge service station EG ON THE MOVE SAINSBURY'S