Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.9p 0.7% (+1.2p) 7d avg: 167.5p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.7p 0.5% (+1p) 7d avg: 185.4p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 193.4p 1.1% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 192.7p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 214p 1.4% (+2.9p) 7d avg: 213.3p Slight rise |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.9p 0.7% (+1.2p) 7d avg: 167.5p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.7p 0.5% (+1p) 7d avg: 185.4p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 193.4p 1.1% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 192.7p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 214p 1.4% (+2.9p) 7d avg: 213.3p Slight rise |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Kirkwall 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 Monday, 21st September 2026 at 04:16
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Local Stations
24
Brands (KW Area)
0.0p
Max Price Gap
#117
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 176.9p at Highland Fuels ltd
  • Potential savings: Up to £0.00 per tank
  • 28 stations tracked across 24 brands

Motorists in Kirkwall are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in KW have Increased 1.2p (0.7%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Kirkwall 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

Kirkwall has 28 active fuel stations across 24 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.86 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 33.9p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Kirkwall, Kirkwall:
176.9p at Highland Fuels ltd, HIGHLAND FUELS LTD, MILLS FILLING STATION, AYRE ROAD, KIRKWALL, Scotland

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Kirkwall, Kirkwall:
199.7p at W R Tullock & Sons Limited, W R TULLOCK & SON LTD, CASTLE STREET, KIRKWALL, KW15 1HD, KIRKWALL, Scotland

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Moderate availability
20 / 28 Stations (71.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
14 / 28 Stations (50%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
27 / 28 Stations (96.4%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Not available
0 / 28 Stations (0%)

Top 1 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Highland Fuels ltd
HIGHLAND FUELS LTD, MILLS FILLING STATION, AYRE ROAD, KIRKWALL, Scotland , KW15 1QZ
176.9p
BEST PRICE

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 Kirkwall area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
W R Tullock & Sons Limited
W R TULLOCK & SON LTD, CASTLE STREET, KIRKWALL, KW15 1HD, KIRKWALL, Scotland , KW15 1HD
199.7p
BEST PRICE
2
Ticketyboo
JOHN G SHEARER & SONS, AYRE SERVICE STATION, BURNMOUTH ROAD, KIRKWALL, Scotland , KW15 1QY
199.9p
+0.2p
3
Highland Fuels ltd
HIGHLAND FUELS LTD, MILLS FILLING STATION, AYRE ROAD, KIRKWALL, Scotland , KW15 1QZ
199.9p
+0.2p

How to save on fuel in Kirkwall

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 Kirkwall.

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

"Kirkwall benefits from strong market competition with 24 brands operating across 28 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 1% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 33.9p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £18.65 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of September 21, 2026, the cheapest station is Highland Fuels ltd at 176.9p per litre.

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

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Highland Fuels ltd) 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: 04:18, 21 Sep 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 Kirkwall was last synchronized at 04:16 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) 1.2p
Was: 171.6p → Now: 172.8p
Diesel (B7) 3.7p
Was: 190.6p → Now: 194.3p

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Popular Brands in Kirkwall
Highland Fuels ltd