Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.4p 1.3% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 166.3p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.9% (+1.6p) 7d avg: 184.4p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.4p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 190.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.8% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.4p 1.3% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 166.3p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.9% (+1.6p) 7d avg: 184.4p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.4p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 190.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.8% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Austhorpe, Barwick-in-Elmet, Colton, Cross Gates, Halton, Halton Moor, Scholes, Whitkirk: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Austhorpe, Barwick-in-Elmet, Colton, Cross Gates, Halton, Halton Moor, Scholes, Whitkirk 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 Thursday, 17th September 2026 at 20:16
2
Local Stations
25
Brands (LS Area)
22.0p
Max Price Gap
#42
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 149.9p at SAINSBURYS
  • Potential savings: Up to £12.10 per tank
  • 101 stations tracked across 25 brands

Motorists in Austhorpe, Barwick-in-Elmet, Colton, Cross Gates, Halton, Halton Moor, Scholes, Whitkirk are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in LS have Increased 0.8p (0.5%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Austhorpe, Barwick-in-Elmet, Colton, Cross Gates, Halton, Halton Moor, Scholes, Whitkirk could save you up to 22.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £12.10 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Austhorpe, Barwick-in-Elmet, Colton, Cross Gates, Halton, Halton Moor, Scholes, Whitkirk has 101 active fuel stations across 25 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.25 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 17.9p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Leeds, Austhorpe, Barwick-in-Elmet, Colton, Cross Gates, Halton, Halton Moor, Scholes, Whitkirk:
149.9p at SAINSBURYS, 1 STILE HILL WAY, COLTON RETAIL PARK, COLTON, LEEDS, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Leeds, Austhorpe, Barwick-in-Elmet, Colton, Cross Gates, Halton, Halton Moor, Scholes, Whitkirk:
172.9p at SAINSBURYS, 1 STILE HILL WAY, COLTON RETAIL PARK, COLTON, LEEDS, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
87 / 101 Stations (86.1%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
84 / 101 Stations (83.2%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
92 / 101 Stations (91.1%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
69 / 101 Stations (68.3%)

Top 2 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Austhorpe, Barwick-in-Elmet, Colton, Cross Gates, Halton, Halton Moor, Scholes, Whitkirk today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURYS
1 STILE HILL WAY, COLTON RETAIL PARK, COLTON, LEEDS, ENGLAND , LS15 9JA
149.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
SELBY ROAD, AUSTHORPE LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , LS15 8QN
171.9p
+22.0p

Top 2 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 Austhorpe, Barwick-in-Elmet, Colton, Cross Gates, Halton, Halton Moor, Scholes, Whitkirk area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURYS
1 STILE HILL WAY, COLTON RETAIL PARK, COLTON, LEEDS, ENGLAND , LS15 9JA
172.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
SELBY ROAD, AUSTHORPE LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , LS15 8QN
193.9p
+21.0p

How to save on fuel in Austhorpe, Barwick-in-Elmet, Colton, Cross Gates, Halton, Halton Moor, Scholes, Whitkirk

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 Austhorpe, Barwick-in-Elmet, Colton, Cross Gates, Halton, Halton Moor, Scholes, Whitkirk.

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

"Austhorpe, Barwick-in-Elmet, Colton, Cross Gates, Halton, Halton Moor, Scholes, Whitkirk benefits from strong market competition with 25 brands operating across 101 stations. With a 17.9p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £9.85 per tank, while interestingly, SAINSBURYS 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 September 17, 2026, the cheapest station is SAINSBURYS at 149.9p per litre.

There is currently a 22.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Austhorpe, Barwick-in-Elmet, Colton, Cross Gates, Halton, Halton Moor, Scholes, Whitkirk. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £12.10 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SAINSBURYS) 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: 20:54, 17 Sep 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 Austhorpe, Barwick-in-Elmet, Colton, Cross Gates, Halton, Halton Moor, Scholes, Whitkirk was last synchronized at 20:16 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) 0.8p
Was: 166p → Now: 166.8p
Diesel (B7) 3.7p
Was: 187.5p → Now: 191.2p

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Popular Brands in Austhorpe, Barwick-in-Elmet, Colton, Cross Gates, Halton, Halton Moor, Scholes, Whitkirk
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