Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157.1p 0.3% (+0.4p) 7d avg: 156.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.2p 0.1% (+0.2p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 188.1p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 208.1p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157.1p 0.3% (+0.4p) 7d avg: 156.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.2p 0.1% (+0.2p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 188.1p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 208.1p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Inverness east, Culloden, Balloch, Ardersier: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Inverness east, Culloden, Balloch, Ardersier 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 Wednesday, 6th May 2026 at 05:55
19
Local Stations
44
Brands (IV Area)
13.0p
Max Price Gap
#115
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 154p at Lochinver Stores
  • Potential savings: Up to £7.15 per tank
  • 61 stations tracked across 44 brands

Motorists in Inverness east, Culloden, Balloch, Ardersier are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in IV have Increased 0.5p (0.3%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Inverness east, Culloden, Balloch, Ardersier could save you up to 13.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £7.15 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Inverness east, Culloden, Balloch, Ardersier has 61 active fuel stations across 44 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.72 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 20.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Inverness, Inverness east, Culloden, Balloch, Ardersier:
154p at Lochinver Stores, POST OFFICE, 10, LOCHINVER, LAIRG, Scotland

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Inverness, Inverness east, Culloden, Balloch, Ardersier:
177.9p at Highland Fuels , PITTENTRAIL GARAGE, ROGART, IV28 3TU, ROGART, Scotland

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
60 / 61 Stations (98.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
35 / 61 Stations (57.4%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
60 / 61 Stations (98.4%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Limited availability
11 / 61 Stations (18%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Inverness east, Culloden, Balloch, Ardersier today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Lochinver Stores
POST OFFICE, 10, LOCHINVER, LAIRG, Scotland , IV27 4JY
154p
BEST PRICE
2
MORRISONS
MILLBURN ROAD, INVERNES-SHIRE, INVERNESS, SCOTLAND , IV2 3PX
155.9p
+1.9p
3
TESCO
1A EASTFIELD WAY, INVERNESS BUSINESS & RETAIL PARK, INVERNESS, SCOTLAND , IV2 7GD
155.9p
+1.9p
4
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, INSHES RETAIL PARK, INVERNESS, SCOTLAND , IV2 3TW
155.9p
+1.9p
5
TESCO
DORES RD, INVERNESS, SCOTLAND , IV2 4XT
155.9p
+1.9p
6
ASDA
IVANHOE AVENUE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS, SCOTLAND , IV2 6BZ
156.7p
+2.7p
7
JET
GARVE ROAD, ULLAPOOL , IV262SX
157.8p
+3.8p
8
Highland Fuels
PITTENTRAIL GARAGE, ROGART, IV28 3TU, ROGART, Scotland , IV28 3TU
159.5p
+5.5p
9
SHELL
36 OLD PERTH ROAD, INVERNESS, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, SCOTLAND , IV2 3RH
159.9p
+5.9p
10
Tongue Filling Station
Burrs Stores, Tongue, Lairg , IV27 4XL
161.8p
+7.8p

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 Inverness east, Culloden, Balloch, Ardersier area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Highland Fuels
PITTENTRAIL GARAGE, ROGART, IV28 3TU, ROGART, Scotland , IV28 3TU
177.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Lochinver Stores
POST OFFICE, 10, LOCHINVER, LAIRG, Scotland , IV27 4JY
180p
+2.1p
3
POST OFFICE, LAIDE, ACHNASHEEN, IV22 2NB, ACHNASHEEN, HIGHLAND, S , IV22 2NB
182p
+4.1p
4
JET
GARVE ROAD, ULLAPOOL , IV262SX
185.9p
+8.0p
5
Gulf
GAIRLOCH FILLING STATION, GAIRLOCH, IV21 2BH, GAIRLOCH, Scotland , IV21 2BH
186.9p
+9.0p
6
MORRISONS
MILLBURN ROAD, INVERNES-SHIRE, INVERNESS, SCOTLAND , IV2 3PX
188.9p
+11.0p
7
ASDA
IVANHOE AVENUE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS, SCOTLAND , IV2 6BZ
189.7p
+11.8p
8
TESCO
1A EASTFIELD WAY, INVERNESS BUSINESS & RETAIL PARK, INVERNESS, SCOTLAND , IV2 7GD
189.9p
+12.0p
9
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, INSHES RETAIL PARK, INVERNESS, SCOTLAND , IV2 3TW
189.9p
+12.0p
10
TESCO
DORES RD, INVERNESS, SCOTLAND , IV2 4XT
189.9p
+12.0p

How to save on fuel in Inverness east, Culloden, Balloch, Ardersier

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 Inverness east, Culloden, Balloch, Ardersier.

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

"Inverness east, Culloden, Balloch, Ardersier benefits from strong market competition with 44 brands operating across 61 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 3% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 20.6p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £11.33 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of May 6, 2026, the cheapest station is Lochinver Stores at 154p per litre.

There is currently a 13.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Inverness east, Culloden, Balloch, Ardersier. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £7.15 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Lochinver Stores) 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: 05:57, 06 May 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 Inverness east, Culloden, Balloch, Ardersier was last synchronized at 05:55 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.

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 0.5p
Was: 160p → Now: 160.5p
Diesel (B7) 1p
Was: 191p → Now: 190p

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Popular Brands in Inverness east, Culloden, Balloch, Ardersier
Lochinver Stores MORRISONS TESCO ASDA JET