Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Louth: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Louth 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 Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 at 06:55
4
Local Stations
33
Brands (LN Area)
10.0p
Max Price Gap
#83
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 128.9p at John Darke Ltd
  • Potential savings: Up to £5.50 per tank
  • 45 stations tracked across 33 brands

Motorists in Louth are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in LN have Increased 1.1p (0.8%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Louth could save you up to 10.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £5.50 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Louth has 45 active fuel stations across 33 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.73 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 10.2p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Louth, Louth:
128.9p at John Darke Ltd, JOHN DARKE LTD, A16 GARAGE, GRIMSBY ROAD, LOUTH, LN11 0EA, LOUTH, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Louth, Louth:
138.9p at John Darke Ltd, JOHN DARKE LTD, A16 GARAGE, GRIMSBY ROAD, LOUTH, LN11 0EA, LOUTH, England

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
41 / 45 Stations (91.1%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
30 / 45 Stations (66.7%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
42 / 45 Stations (93.3%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
13 / 45 Stations (28.9%)

Top 4 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
John Darke Ltd
JOHN DARKE LTD, A16 GARAGE, GRIMSBY ROAD, LOUTH, LN11 0EA, LOUTH, England , LN11 0EA
128.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
65 NEWMARKET, LOUTH, ENGLAND , LN11 9EG
131.9p
+3.0p
3
windmill garage
WINDMILL GARAGE, MAIN ROAD, SALTFLEET, LOUTH, LN11 7SB, LOUTH, England , LN11 7SB
132.9p
+4.0p
4
Spar
SPAR, BOLINGBROKE ROAD, LOUTH, LN11 0WA, LOUTH, England , LN11 0WA
138.9p
+10.0p

Top 4 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 Louth area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
John Darke Ltd
JOHN DARKE LTD, A16 GARAGE, GRIMSBY ROAD, LOUTH, LN11 0EA, LOUTH, England , LN11 0EA
138.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Spar
SPAR, BOLINGBROKE ROAD, LOUTH, LN11 0WA, LOUTH, England , LN11 0WA
139.9p
+1.0p
3
ESSO
65 NEWMARKET, LOUTH, ENGLAND , LN11 9EG
142.9p
+4.0p
4
windmill garage
WINDMILL GARAGE, MAIN ROAD, SALTFLEET, LOUTH, LN11 7SB, LOUTH, England , LN11 7SB
143.9p
+5.0p

How to save on fuel in Louth

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 Louth.

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

"Louth benefits from strong market competition with 33 brands operating across 45 stations. With a 10.2p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £5.61 per tank, while interestingly, John Darke Ltd 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 John Darke Ltd at 128.9p per litre.

There is currently a 10.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Louth. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £5.50 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (John Darke Ltd) 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: 06:57, 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 Louth was last synchronized at 06:55 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.

Editorial Policy

CheckFuelPrices is independent. We do not accept payment from fuel brands to alter rankings. Read our full policy.

📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 1.1p
Was: 134p → Now: 135.1p
Diesel (B7) 1.4p
Was: 142.9p → Now: 144.3p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Louth
John Darke Ltd ESSO windmill garage Spar