Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158.9p 0.8% (+1.3p) 7d avg: 158.4p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 176.9p 0.6% (+1p) 7d avg: 176.5p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 181.2p 1.2% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 180.4p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 200.1p 0.9% (+1.8p) 7d avg: 199.3p Slight rise |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158.9p 0.8% (+1.3p) 7d avg: 158.4p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 176.9p 0.6% (+1p) 7d avg: 176.5p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 181.2p 1.2% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 180.4p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 200.1p 0.9% (+1.8p) 7d avg: 199.3p Slight rise |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Dunstable (West), Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Holywell, Kensworth, Northall, Sewell, Studham, Totternhoe, Whipsnade: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Dunstable (West), Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Holywell, Kensworth, Northall, Sewell, Studham, Totternhoe, Whipsnade 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, 3rd August 2026 at 11:15
6
Local Stations
14
Brands (LU Area)
8.2p
Max Price Gap
#88
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 148.7p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £4.51 per tank
  • 37 stations tracked across 14 brands

Motorists in Dunstable (West), Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Holywell, Kensworth, Northall, Sewell, Studham, Totternhoe, Whipsnade are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in LU have Increased 1.9p (1.2%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Dunstable (West), Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Holywell, Kensworth, Northall, Sewell, Studham, Totternhoe, Whipsnade could save you up to 8.2p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £4.51 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Dunstable (West), Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Holywell, Kensworth, Northall, Sewell, Studham, Totternhoe, Whipsnade has 37 active fuel stations across 14 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.38 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 23.9p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Dunstable, Dunstable (West), Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Holywell, Kensworth, Northall, Sewell, Studham, Totternhoe, Whipsnade:
148.7p at BP, Chalk Hill, Watling Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire.

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Dunstable, Dunstable (West), Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Holywell, Kensworth, Northall, Sewell, Studham, Totternhoe, Whipsnade:
174.9p at TEXACO, PACKHORSE SERVICE STATION, WATLING STREET, KENSWORTH, DUNSTABLE, England

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
37 / 37 Stations (100%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
33 / 37 Stations (89.2%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
37 / 37 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
24 / 37 Stations (64.9%)

Top 6 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Dunstable (West), Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Holywell, Kensworth, Northall, Sewell, Studham, Totternhoe, Whipsnade today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
Chalk Hill, Watling Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire. , LU6 1RS
148.7p
BEST PRICE
2
TEXACO
PACKHORSE SERVICE STATION, WATLING STREET, KENSWORTH, DUNSTABLE, England , LU6 3QU
153.9p
+5.2p
3
JET
WATLING STREET, DUNSTABLE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , LU6 1RS
154.7p
+6.0p
4
ESSO
HIGH ST NORTH, DUNSTABLE, ENGLAND , LU6 1LW
156.9p
+8.2p
5
BP
PRIORY SERVICE STATION, 142, HIGH STREET SOUTH, DUNSTABLE, England , LU6 3HJ
156.9p
+8.2p
6
BP
3 TRING ROAD, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORSHIRE, ENGLAND , LU6 2PX
156.9p
+8.2p

Top 6 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 Dunstable (West), Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Holywell, Kensworth, Northall, Sewell, Studham, Totternhoe, Whipsnade area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TEXACO
PACKHORSE SERVICE STATION, WATLING STREET, KENSWORTH, DUNSTABLE, England , LU6 3QU
174.9p
BEST PRICE
2
JET
WATLING STREET, DUNSTABLE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , LU6 1RS
176.7p
+1.8p
3
BP
PRIORY SERVICE STATION, 142, HIGH STREET SOUTH, DUNSTABLE, England , LU6 3HJ
179.9p
+5.0p
4
BP
3 TRING ROAD, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORSHIRE, ENGLAND , LU6 2PX
179.9p
+5.0p
5
ESSO
HIGH ST NORTH, DUNSTABLE, ENGLAND , LU6 1LW
182.9p
+8.0p
6
BP
Chalk Hill, Watling Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire. , LU6 1RS
185.7p
+10.8p

How to save on fuel in Dunstable (West), Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Holywell, Kensworth, Northall, Sewell, Studham, Totternhoe, Whipsnade

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 Dunstable (West), Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Holywell, Kensworth, Northall, Sewell, Studham, Totternhoe, Whipsnade.

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

"Dunstable (West), Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Holywell, Kensworth, Northall, Sewell, Studham, Totternhoe, Whipsnade benefits from strong market competition with 14 brands operating across 37 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 25% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 23.9p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £13.15 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of August 3, 2026, the cheapest station is BP at 148.7p per litre.

There is currently a 8.2p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Dunstable (West), Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Holywell, Kensworth, Northall, Sewell, Studham, Totternhoe, Whipsnade. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £4.51 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: 11:37, 03 Aug 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 Dunstable (West), Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Holywell, Kensworth, Northall, Sewell, Studham, Totternhoe, Whipsnade was last synchronized at 11:15 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) 1.9p
Was: 158.7p → Now: 160.6p
Diesel (B7) 5.6p
Was: 177.7p → Now: 183.3p

Visualise the Savings

View 12 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Dunstable (West), Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Holywell, Kensworth, Northall, Sewell, Studham, Totternhoe, Whipsnade
BP TEXACO JET ESSO