Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 159.4p 0.4% (+0.7p) 7d avg: 159.2p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 177.1p 0.3% (+0.5p) 7d avg: 177p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 182p 0.6% (+1.1p) 7d avg: 181.6p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 200.5p 0.5% (+0.9p) 7d avg: 200.4p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 159.4p 0.4% (+0.7p) 7d avg: 159.2p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 177.1p 0.3% (+0.5p) 7d avg: 177p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 182p 0.6% (+1.1p) 7d avg: 181.6p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 200.5p 0.5% (+0.9p) 7d avg: 200.4p Prices stable |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Kirkcaldy 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 Friday, 7th August 2026 at 01:55
26
Local Stations
17
Brands (KY Area)
41.0p
Max Price Gap
#47
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 133.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £22.55 per tank
  • 41 stations tracked across 17 brands
  • Prices have decreased 0.7p this week

Motorists in Kirkcaldy are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in KY have Decreased 0.7p (0.4%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Kirkcaldy could save you up to 41.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £22.55 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Kirkcaldy has 41 active fuel stations across 17 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.41 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 25.5p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Kirkcaldy, Kirkcaldy:
133.9p at BP, Bridgend Services (BP) A92 Ladybank Road, Freuchie, Cupar

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Kirkcaldy, Kirkcaldy:
145.9p at BP, Bridgend Services (BP) A92 Ladybank Road, Freuchie, Cupar

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
40 / 41 Stations (97.6%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
34 / 41 Stations (82.9%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
40 / 41 Stations (97.6%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
22 / 41 Stations (53.7%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
Bridgend Services (BP) A92 Ladybank Road, Freuchie, Cupar , KY15 7HY
133.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
A92 Ladybank Road,Freuchie,Cupar , KY15 7HY
136.9p
+3.0p
3
Jet
EASTPORT GARAGE, CUPAR ROAD, NEWBURGH, CUPAR, Scotland , KY14 6HA
140.9p
+7.0p
4
TESCO
SOUTH ROAD, CUPAR, SCOTLAND , KY15 5JE
151.9p
+18.0p
5
Shell
FOSSOWAY GARAGE, DRUM, KINROSS, KY13 0PR, KINROSS, Scotland , KY13 0PR
152.9p
+19.0p
6
ASDA
HALBEATH ROAD RETAIL PARK, FIFE, SCOTLAND , KY11 4LP
154.7p
+20.8p
7
Gulf
Dairsie Autopoint, Main Street, Dairsie, Fife. , KY15 4SR
154.7p
+20.8p
8
ASDA
CARBERRY ROAD, KIRKCALDY, SCOTLAND , KY1 3NU
156.7p
+22.8p
9
TESCO
TURNSTONE ROAD, DUNFERMLINE, SCOTLAND , KY11 8EG
157.9p
+24.0p
10
TESCO
WINTERTHUR LANE, DUNFERMLINE, SCOTLAND , KY12 7BD
157.9p
+24.0p

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 Kirkcaldy area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
Bridgend Services (BP) A92 Ladybank Road, Freuchie, Cupar , KY15 7HY
145.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
A92 Ladybank Road,Freuchie,Cupar , KY15 7HY
156.9p
+11.0p
3
Jet
EASTPORT GARAGE, CUPAR ROAD, NEWBURGH, CUPAR, Scotland , KY14 6HA
159.9p
+14.0p
4
ASDA
CARBERRY ROAD, KIRKCALDY, SCOTLAND , KY1 3NU
169.7p
+23.8p
5
ASDA
HALBEATH ROAD RETAIL PARK, FIFE, SCOTLAND , KY11 4LP
171.7p
+25.8p
6
Gulf
Dairsie Autopoint, Main Street, Dairsie, Fife. , KY15 4SR
176.7p
+30.8p
7
BP
Kinross Service Area, Turfhills Tourist Centre, Kinross, Perthshire, KY13 7NQ , KY13 7NQ
180.9p
+35.0p
8
MORRISONS
ESPLANADE, KIRKCALDY, FIFE, SCOTLAND , KY1 1SL
180.9p
+35.0p
9
Shell
FOSSOWAY GARAGE, DRUM, KINROSS, KY13 0PR, KINROSS, Scotland , KY13 0PR
180.9p
+35.0p
10
BP
KINROSS SERVICE AREA, M90 J6, KINROSS, PERTHSHIRE, SCOTLAND , KY13 0NQ
180.9p
+35.0p

How to save on fuel in Kirkcaldy

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 Kirkcaldy.

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

"Kirkcaldy benefits from strong market competition with 17 brands operating across 41 stations. With a 25.5p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £14.03 per tank, while interestingly, BP is beating supermarkets on price today."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of August 7, 2026, the cheapest station is BP at 133.9p per litre.

There is currently a 41.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Kirkcaldy. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £22.55 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (BP) 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: 01:59, 07 Aug 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 Kirkcaldy was last synchronized at 01:55 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) 0.7p
Was: 160.1p → Now: 159.4p
Diesel (B7) 1.4p
Was: 178.8p → Now: 180.2p

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Popular Brands in Kirkcaldy
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