Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 166.9p 0.5% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 167.4p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.3p 0.4% (-0.7p) 7d avg: 186.7p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 194.9p 0.2% (-0.3p) 7d avg: 195.1p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 216.4p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 166.9p 0.5% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 167.4p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.3p 0.4% (-0.7p) 7d avg: 186.7p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 194.9p 0.2% (-0.3p) 7d avg: 195.1p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 216.4p 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 Thursday, 5th November 2026 at 12:16
26
Local Stations
20
Brands (KY Area)
61.0p
Max Price Gap
#58
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 133.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £33.55 per tank
  • 42 stations tracked across 20 brands
  • Prices have decreased 4.2p 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 4.2p (2.5%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Kirkcaldy could save you up to 61.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £33.55 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Kirkcaldy has 42 active fuel stations across 20 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.48 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 33.0p, 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
41 / 42 Stations (97.6%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
35 / 42 Stations (83.3%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
41 / 42 Stations (97.6%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
22 / 42 Stations (52.4%)

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
TESCO
TURNSTONE ROAD, DUNFERMLINE, SCOTLAND , KY11 8EG
157.9p
+24.0p
6
TESCO
WINTERTHUR LANE, DUNFERMLINE, SCOTLAND , KY12 7BD
157.9p
+24.0p
7
BP
HARBOUR DRIVE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, SCOTLAND , KY11 9NA
158.9p
+25.0p
8
SHELL
ADMIRALTY ROAD, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, UNITED KINGDOM , KY11 2BN
161.9p
+28.0p
9
Stewart and Smart
STEWART & SMART, 8-16, STIRLING ROAD, MILNATHORT, KINROSS, KY13 9XG, KINROSS, SCOTLAND , KY13 9XG
164.9p
+31.0p
10
Shell
FOSSOWAY GARAGE, DRUM, KINROSS, KY13 0PR, KINROSS, Scotland , KY13 0PR
165.9p
+32.0p

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
TESCO
SOUTH ROAD, CUPAR, SCOTLAND , KY15 5JE
182.9p
+37.0p
5
BP
HARBOUR DRIVE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, SCOTLAND , KY11 9NA
189.9p
+44.0p
6
SHELL
ADMIRALTY ROAD, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, UNITED KINGDOM , KY11 2BN
190.9p
+45.0p
7
TESCO
TURNSTONE ROAD, DUNFERMLINE, SCOTLAND , KY11 8EG
190.9p
+45.0p
8
TESCO
WINTERTHUR LANE, DUNFERMLINE, SCOTLAND , KY12 7BD
190.9p
+45.0p
9
Gulf
Dairsie Autopoint, Main Street, Dairsie, Fife. , KY15 4SR
194.7p
+48.8p
10
GULF
JAMES STREET, PITTENWEEM, ANSTRUTHER, FIFE, SCOTLAND , KY10 2QN
197.7p
+51.8p

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 20 brands operating across 42 stations. The recent 4.2p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while with a 33.0p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £18.15 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of November 5, 2026, the cheapest station is BP at 133.9p per litre.

There is currently a 61.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Kirkcaldy. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £33.55 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: 12:27, 05 Nov 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 12:16 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) 4.2p
Was: 171.1p → Now: 166.9p
Diesel (B7) 2.8p
Was: 197.1p → Now: 194.3p

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Popular Brands in Kirkcaldy
BP Jet TESCO SHELL Stewart and Smart