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 Bury Saint Edmunds: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Bury Saint Edmunds 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 20:55
3
Local Stations
32
Brands (IP Area)
6.0p
Max Price Gap
#18
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 149.9p at ESSO
  • Potential savings: Up to £3.30 per tank
  • 101 stations tracked across 32 brands
  • Prices have decreased 1p this week

Motorists in Bury Saint Edmunds 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 Bury Saint Edmunds could save you up to 6.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £3.30 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Bury Saint Edmunds 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 Bury St. Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds:
149.9p at ESSO, FORNHAM ROAD, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Bury St. Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds:
167.9p at ESSO, FORNHAM ROAD, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (ESSO) 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 3 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
FORNHAM ROAD, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND , IP32 6AX
149.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURY'S
BEDINGFELD WAY, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, ENGLAND , IP32 7EJ
149.9p
+0.0p
3
TESCO
ST SAVIOURS INTERCHANGE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, ENGLAND , IP32 7JS
155.9p
+6.0p

Top 3 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 Bury Saint Edmunds area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
FORNHAM ROAD, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND , IP32 6AX
167.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURY'S
BEDINGFELD WAY, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, ENGLAND , IP32 7EJ
168.9p
+1.0p
3
TESCO
ST SAVIOURS INTERCHANGE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, ENGLAND , IP32 7JS
189.9p
+22.0p

How to save on fuel in Bury Saint Edmunds

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 Bury Saint Edmunds.

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

"Bury Saint Edmunds 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 ESSO at 149.9p per litre.

There is currently a 6.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Bury Saint Edmunds. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £3.30 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (ESSO) 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: 21:07, 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 Bury Saint Edmunds was last synchronized at 20:55 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

Visualise the Savings

View 6 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Bury Saint Edmunds
ESSO SAINSBURY'S TESCO