Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 3, 2026 Petrol (E10) 134.2p 0.7% (+0.9p) 7d avg: 133.1p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 151.5p 0.4% (+0.6p) 7d avg: 150.8p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 144.6p 0.8% (+1.2p) 7d avg: 143.1p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 164.1p 0.2% (+0.4p) 7d avg: 162.9p Slight rise |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 3, 2026 Petrol (E10) 134.2p 0.7% (+0.9p) 7d avg: 133.1p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 151.5p 0.4% (+0.6p) 7d avg: 150.8p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 144.6p 0.8% (+1.2p) 7d avg: 143.1p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 164.1p 0.2% (+0.4p) 7d avg: 162.9p Slight rise |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Loughborough, Charnwood: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Loughborough, Charnwood area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 at 14:15
6
Local Stations
38
Brands (LE Area)
7.0p
Max Price Gap
#76
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 129.9p at SAINSBURY'S
  • Potential savings: Up to £3.85 per tank
  • 122 stations tracked across 38 brands

Motorists in Loughborough, Charnwood are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in LE have Increased 1.4p (1%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Loughborough, Charnwood could save you up to 7.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £3.85 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Loughborough, Charnwood has 122 active fuel stations across 38 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.31 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 8.3p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Loughborough, Loughborough, Charnwood:
129.9p at SAINSBURY'S, GREENCLOSE LANE, LOUGHBOROUGH, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Loughborough, Loughborough, Charnwood:
138.9p at SAINSBURY'S, GREENCLOSE LANE, LOUGHBOROUGH, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
115 / 122 Stations (94.3%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
88 / 122 Stations (72.1%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
115 / 122 Stations (94.3%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
64 / 122 Stations (52.5%)

Top 6 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURY'S
GREENCLOSE LANE, LOUGHBOROUGH, ENGLAND , LE11 5AS
129.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
PARK ROAD, LOUGHBOROUGH, ENGLAND , LE11 2EX
130.9p
+1.0p
3
MORRISONS
GORSE COVERT CENTRE, MAXWELL DRIVE, LOUGHBOROUGH, ENGLAND , LE11 4RZ
131.9p
+2.0p
4
SHELL
53 BELTON ROAD, LOUGHBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , LE11 1LW
134.9p
+5.0p
5
BP HARVEST ENERGY
164 LEICESTER ROAD, LOUGHBOURGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE11 2AQ
134.9p
+5.0p
6
BP
ASHBY ROAD, LOUGHBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE11 3QU
136.9p
+7.0p

Top 6 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 Loughborough, Charnwood area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURY'S
GREENCLOSE LANE, LOUGHBOROUGH, ENGLAND , LE11 5AS
138.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
PARK ROAD, LOUGHBOROUGH, ENGLAND , LE11 2EX
139.9p
+1.0p
3
MORRISONS
GORSE COVERT CENTRE, MAXWELL DRIVE, LOUGHBOROUGH, ENGLAND , LE11 4RZ
141.9p
+3.0p
4
SHELL
53 BELTON ROAD, LOUGHBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , LE11 1LW
144.9p
+6.0p
5
BP HARVEST ENERGY
164 LEICESTER ROAD, LOUGHBOURGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE11 2AQ
144.9p
+6.0p
6
BP
ASHBY ROAD, LOUGHBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE11 3QU
146.9p
+8.0p

How to save on fuel in Loughborough, Charnwood

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 Loughborough, Charnwood.

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

"Loughborough, Charnwood benefits from strong market competition with 38 brands operating across 122 stations. With a 8.3p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £4.57 per tank, while interestingly, SAINSBURY'S 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 March 3, 2026, the cheapest station is SAINSBURY'S at 129.9p per litre.

There is currently a 7.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Loughborough, Charnwood. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £3.85 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SAINSBURY'S) 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: 14:47, 03 Mar 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 Loughborough, Charnwood was last synchronized at 14:15 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.

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 1.4p
Was: 133.8p → Now: 135.2p
Diesel (B7) 2p
Was: 143.1p → Now: 145.1p
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