Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams 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 02:50
8
Local Stations
14
Brands (MK Area)
10.0p
Max Price Gap
#110
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 132.9p at Morrisons
  • Potential savings: Up to £5.50 per tank
  • 47 stations tracked across 14 brands

Motorists in Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in MK have Increased 1.9p (1.4%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams 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

Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams has 47 active fuel stations across 14 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.30 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 7.3p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Bedford, Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams:
132.9p at Morrisons, MFG Morrisons Bedford, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Bedford, Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams:
139.9p at Morrisons, MFG Morrisons Bedford, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD

As expected, the supermarket chains are leading the price war in Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams, aggressively undercutting the major oil brands.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
41 / 47 Stations (87.2%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
31 / 47 Stations (66%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Moderate availability
34 / 47 Stations (72.3%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Limited availability
11 / 47 Stations (23.4%)

Top 5 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Bedford, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD , MK42 9JP
132.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Sainsbury's
Saxon Centre, 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston , MK42 8AY
132.9p
+0.0p
3
TESCO
Cardington Road Bedford , MK42 0BG
132.9p
+0.0p
4
Esso
London Road, Bedford , MK42 0NX
133.9p
+1.0p
5
BP
Elstow Interchange , MK42 9BF
142.9p
+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 Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Bedford, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD , MK42 9JP
139.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Sainsbury's
Saxon Centre, 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston , MK42 8AY
139.9p
+0.0p
3
TESCO
Cardington Road Bedford , MK42 0BG
139.9p
+0.0p
4
Esso
London Road, Bedford , MK42 0NX
140.9p
+1.0p

How to save on fuel in Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams

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 Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams.

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

"Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams benefits from strong market competition with 14 brands operating across 47 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 7% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 7.3p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £4.02 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 Morrisons at 132.9p per litre.

There is currently a 10.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £5.50 per tank.

Yes, currently supermarkets (Morrisons) are offering the lowest prices in the area.

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: 03:09, 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 Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams was last synchronized at 02:50 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) 1.9p
Was: 134.1p → Now: 136p
Diesel (B7) 0.6p
Was: 143.1p → Now: 143.7p

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Popular Brands in Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams
Morrisons Sainsbury's TESCO Esso BP