Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 153.8p 2.6% (+3.9p) 7d avg: 152p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 171.5p 2.8% (+4.6p) 7d avg: 169.3p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 184.3p 3.7% (+6.6p) 7d avg: 181.3p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 201.9p 2.4% (+4.8p) 7d avg: 199.6p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 153.8p 2.6% (+3.9p) 7d avg: 152p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 171.5p 2.8% (+4.6p) 7d avg: 169.3p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 184.3p 3.7% (+6.6p) 7d avg: 181.3p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 201.9p 2.4% (+4.8p) 7d avg: 199.6p Hold off if you can |

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, 2nd April 2026 at 06:55
3
Local Stations
39
Brands (IP Area)
4.0p
Max Price Gap
#11
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 151.9p at TESCO
  • Potential savings: Up to £2.20 per tank
  • 94 stations tracked across 39 brands

Motorists in Bury Saint Edmunds are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 9% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in IP have Increased 4.3p (2.9%)

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 4.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £2.20 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Bury Saint Edmunds has 94 active fuel stations across 39 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.41 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 16.3p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Bury St. Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds:
151.9p at TESCO, ST SAVIOURS INTERCHANGE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Bury St. Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds:
183.9p at TESCO, ST SAVIOURS INTERCHANGE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
88 / 94 Stations (93.6%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
73 / 94 Stations (77.7%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
88 / 94 Stations (93.6%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
53 / 94 Stations (56.4%)

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
TESCO
ST SAVIOURS INTERCHANGE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, ENGLAND , IP32 7JS
151.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURY'S
BEDINGFELD WAY, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, ENGLAND , IP32 7EJ
152.9p
+1.0p
3
ESSO
FORNHAM ROAD, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND , IP32 6AX
155.9p
+4.0p

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
TESCO
ST SAVIOURS INTERCHANGE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, ENGLAND , IP32 7JS
183.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURY'S
BEDINGFELD WAY, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, ENGLAND , IP32 7EJ
184.9p
+1.0p
3
ESSO
FORNHAM ROAD, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, ENGLAND , IP32 6AX
186.9p
+3.0p

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 39 brands operating across 94 stations. Prices have climbed 4.3p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while ranking in the top 9% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of April 2, 2026, the cheapest station is TESCO at 151.9p per litre.

There is currently a 4.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Bury Saint Edmunds. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £2.20 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: 06:57, 02 Apr 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 06:55 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) 4.3p
Was: 147.9p → Now: 152.2p
Diesel (B7) 7.3p
Was: 174.8p → Now: 182.1p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Bury Saint Edmunds
TESCO SAINSBURY'S ESSO