Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.7p 2.5% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 154.2p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 173.1p 2.5% (+4.2p) 7d avg: 171.5p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 187.4p 3.4% (+6.1p) 7d avg: 185p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 204.8p 2.7% (+5.4p) 7d avg: 202.6p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.7p 2.5% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 154.2p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 173.1p 2.5% (+4.2p) 7d avg: 171.5p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 187.4p 3.4% (+6.1p) 7d avg: 185p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 204.8p 2.7% (+5.4p) 7d avg: 202.6p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Lincoln city centre, Stow: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Lincoln city centre, Stow 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 Sunday, 5th April 2026 at 12:15
21
Local Stations
37
Brands (LN Area)
20.0p
Max Price Gap
#96
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 148.9p at GULF PETROL STATION
  • Potential savings: Up to £11.00 per tank
  • 50 stations tracked across 37 brands

Motorists in Lincoln city centre, Stow are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in LN have Increased 3.1p (2%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Lincoln city centre, Stow could save you up to 20.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £11.00 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Lincoln city centre, Stow has 50 active fuel stations across 37 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.74 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 9.3p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Lincoln, Lincoln city centre, Stow:
148.9p at GULF PETROL STATION, KRISH MOTOR SERVICES LTD, ALFORD ROAD, MABLETHORPE, LN12 1PX, MABLETHORPE, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Lincoln, Lincoln city centre, Stow:
181.9p at TESCO, PETER CHAMBERS WAY, MABLETHORPE, LINCOLNSHIRE, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
47 / 50 Stations (94%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
33 / 50 Stations (66%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
48 / 50 Stations (96%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
15 / 50 Stations (30%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Lincoln city centre, Stow today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
GULF PETROL STATION
KRISH MOTOR SERVICES LTD, ALFORD ROAD, MABLETHORPE, LN12 1PX, MABLETHORPE, England , LN12 1PX
148.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
PETER CHAMBERS WAY, MABLETHORPE, LINCOLNSHIRE, ENGLAND , LN12 1FN
149.9p
+1.0p
3
Total Energies
SPAR STORES, ALFORD ROAD, BILSBY, ALFORD, LN13 9PY, ALFORD, England , LN13 9PY
149.9p
+1.0p
4
Total Energies
GILL MARSH FORECOURTS LTD, ULCEBY CROSS SERVICE STATION, ULCEBY CROSS, ULCEBY, ALFORD, LN13 0EY, ALFORD, England , LN13 0EY
149.9p
+1.0p
5
Huttoftservicestation
HUTTOFT SERVICE STATION, MUMBY ROAD, HUTTOFT, ALFORD, LN13 9RF, ALFORD, England , LN13 9RF
149.9p
+1.0p
6
Whites of Willoughby
WHITES, HANBY LANE, WILLOUGHBY, ALFORD, LN13 9NJ, ALFORD, England , LN13 9NJ
151.9p
+3.0p
7
East End Garage
EAST END GARAGE, EAST STREET, ALFORD, LN13 9EH, ALFORD, England , LN13 9EH
151.9p
+3.0p
8
windmill garage
WINDMILL GARAGE, MAIN ROAD, SALTFLEET, LOUTH, LN11 7SB, LOUTH, England , LN11 7SB
155.9p
+7.0p
9
John Darke Ltd
JOHN DARKE LTD, A16 GARAGE, GRIMSBY ROAD, LOUTH, LN11 0EA, LOUTH, England , LN11 0EA
155.9p
+7.0p
10
ESSO
65 NEWMARKET, LOUTH, ENGLAND , LN11 9EG
156.9p
+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 Lincoln city centre, Stow area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
PETER CHAMBERS WAY, MABLETHORPE, LINCOLNSHIRE, ENGLAND , LN12 1FN
181.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Steve Wood Motors Ltd
STEVE WOOD MOTORS, HIGH STREET, SUTTON-ON-SEA, MABLETHORPE, LN12 2HE, MABLETHORPE, England , LN12 2HE
181.9p
+0.0p
3
GULF PETROL STATION
KRISH MOTOR SERVICES LTD, ALFORD ROAD, MABLETHORPE, LN12 1PX, MABLETHORPE, England , LN12 1PX
181.9p
+0.0p
4
Total Energies
SPAR STORES, ALFORD ROAD, BILSBY, ALFORD, LN13 9PY, ALFORD, England , LN13 9PY
182.9p
+1.0p
5
Total Energies
GILL MARSH FORECOURTS LTD, ULCEBY CROSS SERVICE STATION, ULCEBY CROSS, ULCEBY, ALFORD, LN13 0EY, ALFORD, England , LN13 0EY
182.9p
+1.0p
6
Huttoftservicestation
HUTTOFT SERVICE STATION, MUMBY ROAD, HUTTOFT, ALFORD, LN13 9RF, ALFORD, England , LN13 9RF
184.9p
+3.0p
7
windmill garage
WINDMILL GARAGE, MAIN ROAD, SALTFLEET, LOUTH, LN11 7SB, LOUTH, England , LN11 7SB
185.9p
+4.0p
8
John Darke Ltd
JOHN DARKE LTD, A16 GARAGE, GRIMSBY ROAD, LOUTH, LN11 0EA, LOUTH, England , LN11 0EA
185.9p
+4.0p
9
Spar
SPAR, BOLINGBROKE ROAD, LOUTH, LN11 0WA, LOUTH, England , LN11 0WA
186.9p
+5.0p
10
ESSO
65 NEWMARKET, LOUTH, ENGLAND , LN11 9EG
189.9p
+8.0p

How to save on fuel in Lincoln city centre, Stow

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 Lincoln city centre, Stow.

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

"Lincoln city centre, Stow benefits from strong market competition with 37 brands operating across 50 stations. Prices have climbed 3.1p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while however, prices rank in the bottom 19% nationally, suggesting room for improvement."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of April 5, 2026, the cheapest station is GULF PETROL STATION at 148.9p per litre.

There is currently a 20.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Lincoln city centre, Stow. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £11.00 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (GULF PETROL STATION) 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: 12:50, 05 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 Lincoln city centre, Stow was last synchronized at 12:15 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) 3.1p
Was: 154.1p → Now: 157.2p
Diesel (B7) 6.9p
Was: 181.6p → Now: 188.5p

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Popular Brands in Lincoln city centre, Stow
GULF PETROL STATION TESCO Total Energies Huttoftservicestation Whites of Willoughby