Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.3p 2.6% (+4p) 7d avg: 153.5p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 172.6p 2.5% (+4.2p) 7d avg: 170.8p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 186.5p 3.6% (+6.5p) 7d avg: 183.8p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 204p 2.7% (+5.4p) 7d avg: 201.6p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.3p 2.6% (+4p) 7d avg: 153.5p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 172.6p 2.5% (+4.2p) 7d avg: 170.8p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 186.5p 3.6% (+6.5p) 7d avg: 183.8p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 204p 2.7% (+5.4p) 7d avg: 201.6p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Elgin: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Elgin area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Saturday, 4th April 2026 at 06:55
7
Local Stations
44
Brands (IV Area)
4.2p
Max Price Gap
#116
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 153.7p at ASDA
  • Potential savings: Up to £2.31 per tank
  • 61 stations tracked across 44 brands

Motorists in Elgin are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in IV have Increased 3.2p (2.1%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Elgin could save you up to 4.2p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £2.31 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Elgin 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 17.7p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Elgin, Elgin:
153.7p at ASDA, EDGAR ROAD, ELGIN, SCOTLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Elgin, Elgin:
183.7p at ASDA, EDGAR ROAD, ELGIN, SCOTLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
59 / 61 Stations (96.7%)
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 7 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ASDA
EDGAR ROAD, ELGIN, SCOTLAND , IV30 6YQ
153.7p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO BISHOPMILL ELGIN
BUCCANEER GARAGE, LOSSIEMOUTH ROAD, ELGIN, IV30 4LF, ELGIN, Scotland , IV30 4LF
156.6p
+2.9p
3
ESSO NEW ELGIN
PREMIER NEW ELGIN, 66, MAIN STREET, NEW ELGIN, ELGIN, IV30 6BG, ELGIN, Scotland , IV30 6BG
156.6p
+2.9p
4
SHELL
COXTON PARK, ELGIN, SCOTLAND , IV30 8AZ
156.9p
+3.2p
5
ESSO
WEST ROAD, ELGIN, MORAYSHIRE, SCOTLAND , IV30 1SA
156.9p
+3.2p
6
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, BLACKFRIARS ROAD, ELGIN, SCOTLAND , IV30 1TY
156.9p
+3.2p
7
ESSO
EAST ROAD, ELGIN, MORAYSHIRE, SCOTLAND , IV30 1XU
157.9p
+4.2p

Top 7 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 Elgin area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ASDA
EDGAR ROAD, ELGIN, SCOTLAND , IV30 6YQ
183.7p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO BISHOPMILL ELGIN
BUCCANEER GARAGE, LOSSIEMOUTH ROAD, ELGIN, IV30 4LF, ELGIN, Scotland , IV30 4LF
186.6p
+2.9p
3
ESSO NEW ELGIN
PREMIER NEW ELGIN, 66, MAIN STREET, NEW ELGIN, ELGIN, IV30 6BG, ELGIN, Scotland , IV30 6BG
186.6p
+2.9p
4
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, BLACKFRIARS ROAD, ELGIN, SCOTLAND , IV30 1TY
186.9p
+3.2p
5
SHELL
COXTON PARK, ELGIN, SCOTLAND , IV30 8AZ
187.9p
+4.2p
6
ESSO
WEST ROAD, ELGIN, MORAYSHIRE, SCOTLAND , IV30 1SA
189.9p
+6.2p
7
ESSO
EAST ROAD, ELGIN, MORAYSHIRE, SCOTLAND , IV30 1XU
189.9p
+6.2p

How to save on fuel in Elgin

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 Elgin.

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

"Elgin benefits from strong market competition with 44 brands operating across 61 stations. Prices have climbed 3.2p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while however, prices rank in the bottom 2% nationally, suggesting room for improvement."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of April 4, 2026, the cheapest station is ASDA at 153.7p per litre.

There is currently a 4.2p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Elgin. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £2.31 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (ASDA) 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: 07:07, 04 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 Elgin 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.

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 3.2p
Was: 154.4p → Now: 157.6p
Diesel (B7) 6.5p
Was: 183.2p → Now: 189.7p