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 Friday, 6th February 2026 at 05:50
8
Local Stations
23
Brands (LN Area)
16.0p
Max Price Gap
#85
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 123.9p at Esso
  • Potential savings: Up to £8.80 per tank
  • 31 stations tracked across 23 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 Remained stable

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 16.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £8.80 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Lincoln city centre, Stow has 31 active fuel stations across 23 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.74 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 10.8p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Lincoln, Lincoln city centre, Stow:
123.9p at Esso, 65 Newmarket, Louth

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Lincoln, Lincoln city centre, Stow:
133.9p at Esso, 65 Newmarket, Louth

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
24 / 31 Stations (77.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
17 / 31 Stations (54.8%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
25 / 31 Stations (80.6%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Limited availability
7 / 31 Stations (22.6%)

Top 6 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
Esso
65 Newmarket, Louth , LN11 9EG
123.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
Peter Chambers Way Mablethorpe Lincolnshire , LN12 1FN
124.9p
+1.0p
3
windmill garage
WINDMILL GARAGE, MAIN ROAD, SALTFLEET, LOUTH, LN11 7SB, LOUTH, England , LN11 7SB
128.9p
+5.0p
4
Moorland Service Station
MOORLAND SERVICE STATION, HORNCASTLE ROAD, ROUGHTON MOOR, WOODHALL SPA, LN10 6UX, WOODHALL SPA, England , LN10 6UX
131.9p
+8.0p
5
Gulf
J JS FUEL STATION, 198, WITHAM ROAD, WOODHALL SPA, LN10 6QX, WOODHALL SPA, England , LN10 6QX
132.9p
+9.0p
6
SHELL
BURTON ROAD , LN1 3ND
139.9p
+16.0p

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 Lincoln city centre, Stow area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Esso
65 Newmarket, Louth , LN11 9EG
133.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Steve Wood Motors Ltd
STEVE WOOD MOTORS, HIGH STREET, SUTTON-ON-SEA, MABLETHORPE, LN12 2HE, MABLETHORPE, England , LN12 2HE
135.9p
+2.0p
3
TESCO
Peter Chambers Way Mablethorpe Lincolnshire , LN12 1FN
137.9p
+4.0p
4
windmill garage
WINDMILL GARAGE, MAIN ROAD, SALTFLEET, LOUTH, LN11 7SB, LOUTH, England , LN11 7SB
139.9p
+6.0p
5
Moorland Service Station
MOORLAND SERVICE STATION, HORNCASTLE ROAD, ROUGHTON MOOR, WOODHALL SPA, LN10 6UX, WOODHALL SPA, England , LN10 6UX
141.9p
+8.0p
6
Gulf
J JS FUEL STATION, 198, WITHAM ROAD, WOODHALL SPA, LN10 6QX, WOODHALL SPA, England , LN10 6QX
142.9p
+9.0p
7
SHELL
BURTON ROAD , LN1 3ND
146.9p
+13.0p

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 23 brands operating across 31 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while with a 10.8p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £5.94 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of February 6, 2026, the cheapest station is Esso at 123.9p per litre.

There is currently a 16.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Lincoln city centre, Stow. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £8.80 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Esso) 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: 06:06, 06 Feb 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 05:50 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) Stable
Was: 133.7p → Now: 133.7p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 142.8p → Now: 143p

Visualise the Savings

View 13 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Lincoln city centre, Stow
Esso TESCO windmill garage Moorland Service Station Gulf