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) 200p 0.9% (+1.7p) 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) 200p 0.9% (+1.7p) 7d avg: 199.3p Slight rise |

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 Monday, 3rd August 2026 at 10:15
8
Local Stations
21
Brands (MK Area)
9.0p
Max Price Gap
#90
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 154.9p at SAINSBURY'S
  • Potential savings: Up to £4.95 per tank
  • 63 stations tracked across 21 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 0.6p (0.4%)

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 9.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £4.95 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams has 63 active fuel stations across 21 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.33 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 33.8p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Bedford, Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams:
154.9p at SAINSBURY'S, SAXON CENTRE, 252-274 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Bedford, Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams:
173.9p at SAINSBURY'S, SAXON CENTRE, 252-274 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
62 / 63 Stations (98.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
57 / 63 Stations (90.5%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
62 / 63 Stations (98.4%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
40 / 63 Stations (63.5%)

Top 8 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
SAINSBURY'S
SAXON CENTRE, 252-274 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, ENGLAND , MK42 8AY
154.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
CARDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, ENGLAND , MK42 0BG
156.9p
+2.0p
3
BP
ELSTOW INTERCHANGE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , MK42 9BF
161.9p
+7.0p
4
BP
KEMPSTON SERVICE STATION, 47, HIGH STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, England , MK42 7BT
162p
+7.1p
5
ESSO
73 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, ENGLAND , MK42 0NT
162.9p
+8.0p
6
SHELL HARVEST ENERGY
WOBURN ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , MK42 7QA
162.9p
+8.0p
7
BP
3 ELSTOW ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORSHIRE, ENGLAND , MK42 9NU
162.9p
+8.0p
8
MORRISONS
AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , MK42 9JP
163.9p
+9.0p

Top 8 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
SAINSBURY'S
SAXON CENTRE, 252-274 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, ENGLAND , MK42 8AY
173.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
73 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, ENGLAND , MK42 0NT
181.9p
+8.0p
3
MORRISONS
AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , MK42 9JP
181.9p
+8.0p
4
BP
3 ELSTOW ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORSHIRE, ENGLAND , MK42 9NU
181.9p
+8.0p
5
BP
KEMPSTON SERVICE STATION, 47, HIGH STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, England , MK42 7BT
187p
+13.1p
6
TESCO
CARDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, ENGLAND , MK42 0BG
187.9p
+14.0p
7
SHELL HARVEST ENERGY
WOBURN ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , MK42 7QA
187.9p
+14.0p
8
BP
ELSTOW INTERCHANGE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , MK42 9BF
192.9p
+19.0p

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 21 brands operating across 63 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 24% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 33.8p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £18.59 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 SAINSBURY'S at 154.9p per litre.

There is currently a 9.0p 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 £4.95 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SAINSBURY'S) 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: 10:40, 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 Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams was last synchronized at 10:15 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) 0.6p
Was: 160.1p → Now: 160.7p
Diesel (B7) 7.4p
Was: 177.4p → Now: 184.8p

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Popular Brands in Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams
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