Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.7p 0.3% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 167.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.9p 0.2% (-0.4p) 7d avg: 187.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 195.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 195.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 216.5p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.7p 0.3% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 167.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.9p 0.2% (-0.4p) 7d avg: 187.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 195.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 195.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 216.5p Prices stable |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Leicester 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, 2nd November 2026 at 00:15
67
Local Stations
46
Brands (LE Area)
55.1p
Max Price Gap
#72
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 130.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £30.31 per tank
  • 138 stations tracked across 46 brands
  • Prices have decreased 4.7p this week

Motorists in Leicester are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in LE have Decreased 4.7p (2.7%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Leicester could save you up to 55.1p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £30.31 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Leicester has 138 active fuel stations across 46 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.33 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 37.3p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Leicester, Leicester:
130.9p at BP, 2, ST. THOMAS ROAD, WIGSTON, LE18 4TA, WIGSTON, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Leicester, Leicester:
170.9p at SAINSBURYS, GREENCLOSE LANE, LOUGHBOROUGH, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
129 / 138 Stations (93.5%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
98 / 138 Stations (71%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
131 / 138 Stations (94.9%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
69 / 138 Stations (50%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
2, ST. THOMAS ROAD, WIGSTON, LE18 4TA, WIGSTON, England , LE18 4TA
130.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURYS
GREENCLOSE LANE, LOUGHBOROUGH, ENGLAND , LE11 5AS
147.9p
+17.0p
3
SAINSBURYS
ST. MARY'S PLACE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, ENGLAND , LE16 7DR
149.9p
+19.0p
4
TESCO
ROCKINGHAM RD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, ENGLAND , LE16 7QD
151.9p
+21.0p
5
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, THORPE ROAD, MELTON MOWBRAY, ENGLAND , LE13 1SQ
152.9p
+22.0p
6
TESCO
PARK ROAD, LOUGHBOROUGH, ENGLAND , LE11 2EX
153.9p
+23.0p
7
BP
MELTON ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE16 7TH
154.9p
+24.0p
8
SAINSBURYS
GROVE FARM TRIANGLE, ENDERBY, LEICESTER, ENGLAND , LE19 1WT
154.9p
+24.0p
9
BP
WATLING STREET - A5, HINCKLEY, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE10 3ED
155.9p
+25.0p
10
ESSO
WATLING STREET, HINCKLEY, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE10 2JQ
155.9p
+25.0p

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 Leicester area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURYS
GREENCLOSE LANE, LOUGHBOROUGH, ENGLAND , LE11 5AS
170.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURYS
ST. MARY'S PLACE, MARKET HARBOROUGH, ENGLAND , LE16 7DR
171.9p
+1.0p
3
SAINSBURYS
GROVE FARM TRIANGLE, ENDERBY, LEICESTER, ENGLAND , LE19 1WT
174.9p
+4.0p
4
TESCO
ROCKINGHAM RD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, ENGLAND , LE16 7QD
181.9p
+11.0p
5
BP
MELTON ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE16 7TH
183.9p
+13.0p
6
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, THORPE ROAD, MELTON MOWBRAY, ENGLAND , LE13 1SQ
183.9p
+13.0p
7
BP
LEICESTER ROAD, MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE13 0DA
186.9p
+16.0p
8
TESCO
TESCO, BLABY ROAD, WIGSTON, ENGLAND , LE18 4SE
186.9p
+16.0p
9
SHELL
53 BELTON ROAD, LOUGHBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , LE11 1LW
187.9p
+17.0p
10
TESCO
PARK ROAD, LOUGHBOROUGH, ENGLAND , LE11 2EX
187.9p
+17.0p

How to save on fuel in Leicester

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 Leicester.

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

"Leicester benefits from strong market competition with 46 brands operating across 138 stations. The recent 4.7p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while with a 37.3p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £20.52 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of November 2, 2026, the cheapest station is BP at 130.9p per litre.

There is currently a 55.1p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Leicester. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £30.31 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: 00:46, 02 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 Leicester was last synchronized at 00:15 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) 4.7p
Was: 172.9p → Now: 168.2p
Diesel (B7) 2.9p
Was: 197.2p → Now: 194.3p

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Popular Brands in Leicester
BP SAINSBURYS TESCO ESSO