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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Saltcoats 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 Tuesday, 10th February 2026 at 06:50
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Local Stations
16
Brands (KA Area)
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Max Price Gap
#11
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 131.9p at Mayfield Service Station
  • Potential savings: Up to £0.00 per tank
  • 34 stations tracked across 16 brands

Motorists in Saltcoats 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 KA have Increased 0.9p (0.7%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Saltcoats could save you up to 0.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £0.00 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Saltcoats has 34 active fuel stations across 16 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.47 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 7.2p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Saltcoats, Saltcoats:
131.9p at Mayfield Service Station, MAYFIELD FILLING STATION, HIGH ROAD, SALTCOATS, KA21 5RE, SALTCOATS, Scotland

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Saltcoats, Saltcoats:
141.9p at Mayfield Service Station, MAYFIELD FILLING STATION, HIGH ROAD, SALTCOATS, KA21 5RE, SALTCOATS, Scotland

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
34 / 34 Stations (100%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
23 / 34 Stations (67.6%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
33 / 34 Stations (97.1%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
11 / 34 Stations (32.4%)

Top 1 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
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Mayfield Service Station
MAYFIELD FILLING STATION, HIGH ROAD, SALTCOATS, KA21 5RE, SALTCOATS, Scotland , KA21 5RE
131.9p
BEST PRICE

Top 1 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 Saltcoats area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
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Mayfield Service Station
MAYFIELD FILLING STATION, HIGH ROAD, SALTCOATS, KA21 5RE, SALTCOATS, Scotland , KA21 5RE
141.9p
BEST PRICE

How to save on fuel in Saltcoats

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 Saltcoats.

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

"Saltcoats benefits from strong market competition with 16 brands operating across 34 stations. Ranking in the top 9% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while with a 7.2p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £3.96 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of February 10, 2026, the cheapest station is Mayfield Service Station at 131.9p per litre.

There is currently a 0.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Saltcoats. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £0.00 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Mayfield Service Station) 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: 06:52, 10 Feb 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 Saltcoats was last synchronized at 06:50 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) 0.9p
Was: 129.2p → Now: 130.1p
Diesel (B7) 0.9p
Was: 137.8p → Now: 138.7p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Saltcoats
Mayfield Service Station