Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 188.3p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.2% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 208.2p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 188.3p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.2% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 208.2p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston 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, 4th May 2026 at 05:15
7
Local Stations
46
Brands (LE Area)
25.0p
Max Price Gap
#71
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 139.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £13.75 per tank
  • 135 stations tracked across 46 brands
  • Prices have decreased 0.6p this week

Motorists in Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in LE have Decreased 0.6p (0.4%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston could save you up to 25.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £13.75 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston has 135 active fuel stations across 46 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.34 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 26.8p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Leicester, Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston:
139.9p at BP, Ashby Road,Stapleton ,Leicestershire

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Leicester, Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston:
156.9p at BP, Ashby Road,Stapleton ,Leicestershire

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
128 / 135 Stations (94.8%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
96 / 135 Stations (71.1%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
128 / 135 Stations (94.8%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
69 / 135 Stations (51.1%)

Top 7 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
Ashby Road,Stapleton ,Leicestershire , LE9 8JE
139.9p
BEST PRICE
2
GULF
MAIN STREET, BROUGHTON ASTLEY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE9 6RD
154.7p
+14.8p
3
East Wood Service Station
EASTWOODS SERVICE STATION, ASHBY ROAD, STAPLETON, LEICESTER, England , LE9 8JE
155.9p
+16.0p
4
SHELL
COVENTRY ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , LE9 6QD
156.9p
+17.0p
5
BP
CROFT HILL FILLING STATION, COVENTRY ROAD, CROFT, LEICESTER, England , LE9 3GP
156.9p
+17.0p
6
ESSO
HINCKLEY ROAD, DESFORD CROSS ROADS, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE9 9JE
159.9p
+20.0p
7
CEDAR MOTORS LTD
CEDAR MOTORS, 163, SHILTON ROAD, BARWELL, LEICESTER, England , LE9 8BQ
164.9p
+25.0p

Top 7 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 Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
Ashby Road,Stapleton ,Leicestershire , LE9 8JE
156.9p
BEST PRICE
2
GULF
MAIN STREET, BROUGHTON ASTLEY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE9 6RD
184.7p
+27.8p
3
SHELL
COVENTRY ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , LE9 6QD
186.9p
+30.0p
4
East Wood Service Station
EASTWOODS SERVICE STATION, ASHBY ROAD, STAPLETON, LEICESTER, England , LE9 8JE
187.9p
+31.0p
5
ESSO
HINCKLEY ROAD, DESFORD CROSS ROADS, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND , LE9 9JE
187.9p
+31.0p
6
BP
CROFT HILL FILLING STATION, COVENTRY ROAD, CROFT, LEICESTER, England , LE9 3GP
188.9p
+32.0p
7
CEDAR MOTORS LTD
CEDAR MOTORS, 163, SHILTON ROAD, BARWELL, LEICESTER, England , LE9 8BQ
189.9p
+33.0p

How to save on fuel in Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston

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 Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston.

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

"Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston benefits from strong market competition with 46 brands operating across 135 stations. With a 26.8p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £14.74 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 May 4, 2026, the cheapest station is BP at 139.9p per litre.

There is currently a 25.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £13.75 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: 05:22, 04 May 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 Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston was last synchronized at 05:15 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) 0.6p
Was: 158.3p → Now: 157.7p
Diesel (B7) 0.8p
Was: 189.5p → Now: 188.7p

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Popular Brands in Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston
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