Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 153.4p 2.5% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 151.3p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 170.5p 2.5% (+4.2p) 7d avg: 168.4p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 184p 4% (+7.1p) 7d avg: 180.3p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 201.7p 2.7% (+5.3p) 7d avg: 198.8p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 153.4p 2.5% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 151.3p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 170.5p 2.5% (+4.2p) 7d avg: 168.4p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 184p 4% (+7.1p) 7d avg: 180.3p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 201.7p 2.7% (+5.3p) 7d avg: 198.8p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston 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 Wednesday, 1st April 2026 at 22:15
12
Local Stations
44
Brands (LE Area)
12.0p
Max Price Gap
#69
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 147.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE
  • Potential savings: Up to £6.60 per tank
  • 132 stations tracked across 44 brands

Motorists in Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in LE have Increased 3.8p (2.5%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston could save you up to 12.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £6.60 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston has 132 active fuel stations across 44 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.33 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 23.0p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Leicester, Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston:
147.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE, 3 WESTMORELAND AVENUE, THURMASTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Leicester, Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston:
179.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE, 3 WESTMORELAND AVENUE, THURMASTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
125 / 132 Stations (94.7%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
95 / 132 Stations (72%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
125 / 132 Stations (94.7%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
69 / 132 Stations (52.3%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
COSTCO WHOLESALE
3 WESTMORELAND AVENUE, THURMASTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE4 8PH
147.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURY'S
MELTON ROAD, LEICESTER, ENGLAND , LE4 7PD
151.9p
+4.0p
3
ASDA
1 EXPLORATION DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE4 5NU
153.7p
+5.8p
4
TEXACO
Parker Drive, 126 Parker Drive, Leicester. , LE4 0JF
153.9p
+6.0p
5
VALERO
126 PARKER DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE4 0JF
153.9p
+6.0p
6
ASDA
BARKBY THORPE LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE4 8GN
154.9p
+7.0p
7
ESSO
301 THURMASTON LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE4 9UX
154.9p
+7.0p
8
TESCO
1 BRADGATE MALL, BEAUMONT SHOPPING CENTRE BEAUMONT LEYS, LEICESTER, ENGLAND , LE4 1DE
154.9p
+7.0p
9
BP
400 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE4 4BH
155.9p
+8.0p
10
SHELL HARVEST ENERGY
500 MELTON ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE4 7SP
155.9p
+8.0p

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 Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
COSTCO WHOLESALE
3 WESTMORELAND AVENUE, THURMASTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE4 8PH
179.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURY'S
MELTON ROAD, LEICESTER, ENGLAND , LE4 7PD
180.9p
+1.0p
3
TESCO
1 BRADGATE MALL, BEAUMONT SHOPPING CENTRE BEAUMONT LEYS, LEICESTER, ENGLAND , LE4 1DE
182.9p
+3.0p
4
ASDA
BARKBY THORPE LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE4 8GN
183.7p
+3.8p
5
ASDA
1 EXPLORATION DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE4 5NU
183.9p
+4.0p
6
TEXACO
Parker Drive, 126 Parker Drive, Leicester. , LE4 0JF
185.9p
+6.0p
7
VALERO
126 PARKER DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE4 0JF
185.9p
+6.0p
8
BP
400 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE4 4BH
187.9p
+8.0p
9
ESSO
301 THURMASTON LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE4 9UX
188.9p
+9.0p
10
SHELL
A46/A6 A46/A6 TRUNK ROAD, BIRSTALL, LEICESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , LE4 3BT
189.9p
+10.0p

How to save on fuel in Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston

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 Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston.

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

"Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston benefits from strong market competition with 44 brands operating across 132 stations. Prices have climbed 3.8p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while with a 23.0p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £12.65 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of April 1, 2026, the cheapest station is COSTCO WHOLESALE at 147.9p per litre.

There is currently a 12.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £6.60 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (COSTCO WHOLESALE) 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: 22:35, 01 Apr 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 Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston was last synchronized at 22:15 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) 3.8p
Was: 150.1p → Now: 153.9p
Diesel (B7) 8p
Was: 175.5p → Now: 183.5p

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Popular Brands in Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston
COSTCO WHOLESALE SAINSBURY'S ASDA TEXACO VALERO