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) 213.2p 1.8% (+3.7p) 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) 213.2p 1.8% (+3.7p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Northampton 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 15:16
51
Local Stations
32
Brands (NN Area)
39.0p
Max Price Gap
#74
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 138.9p at Shell
  • Potential savings: Up to £21.45 per tank
  • 95 stations tracked across 32 brands
  • Prices have decreased 3p this week

Motorists in Northampton are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in NN have Decreased 3p (1.8%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Northampton could save you up to 39.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £21.45 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Northampton has 95 active fuel stations across 32 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.34 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 29.1p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Northampton, Northampton:
138.9p at Shell, SHELL SERVICE STATION, OAKLEY ROAD, CORBY, NN18 8AR, CORBY, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Northampton, Northampton:
163.9p at Shell, SHELL SERVICE STATION, OAKLEY ROAD, CORBY, NN18 8AR, CORBY, England

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
93 / 95 Stations (97.9%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
77 / 95 Stations (81.1%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
93 / 95 Stations (97.9%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
59 / 95 Stations (62.1%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Shell
SHELL SERVICE STATION, OAKLEY ROAD, CORBY, NN18 8AR, CORBY, England , NN18 8AR
138.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURYS
1-3 ROCKINGHAM ROAD, KETTERING, ENGLAND , NN16 8JY
146.9p
+8.0p
3
SHELL
CROWN PARK, RUSHDEN, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , NN10 6AR
146.9p
+8.0p
4
TESCO
CARINA RD, KETTERING BUSINESS PARK, KETTERING, ENGLAND , NN15 6XB
150.9p
+12.0p
5
TESCO
ST. JAMES ROAD, ST. JAMES INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CORBY, ENGLAND , NN18 8AL
152.9p
+14.0p
6
SAINSBURYS
NORTHAMPTON ROAD, BRACKLEY, ENGLAND , NN13 7DL
154.9p
+16.0p
7
BP
COTTINGHAM ROAD, CORBY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, ENGLAND , NN18 0TW
156.9p
+18.0p
8
BP
A45 RUSHDEN - EASTBOUND, NR. WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTHANTS, ENGLAND , NN10 6AP
156.9p
+18.0p
9
SHELL
151 BARTON ROAD, KETTERING, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , NN15 6RT
157.9p
+19.0p
10
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, OXFORD ROAD, BRACKLEY, ENGLAND , NN13 7EF
157.9p
+19.0p

Top 10 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 Northampton area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Shell
SHELL SERVICE STATION, OAKLEY ROAD, CORBY, NN18 8AR, CORBY, England , NN18 8AR
163.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SHELL
CROWN PARK, RUSHDEN, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , NN10 6AR
166.9p
+3.0p
3
SAINSBURYS
1-3 ROCKINGHAM ROAD, KETTERING, ENGLAND , NN16 8JY
168.9p
+5.0p
4
SAINSBURYS
NORTHAMPTON ROAD, BRACKLEY, ENGLAND , NN13 7DL
174.9p
+11.0p
5
ASDA
CUNLIFFE DRIVE, NORTHFIELD AVENUE, KETTERING, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, ENGLAND , NN16 9HU
182.7p
+18.8p
6
Byfield Fiveways Service Station
BYFIELD FIVEWAYS, 1A, HIGH STREET, BYFIELD, DAVENTRY, England , NN11 6XQ
183.9p
+20.0p
7
TESCO
CARINA RD, KETTERING BUSINESS PARK, KETTERING, ENGLAND , NN15 6XB
184.9p
+21.0p
8
TESCO
ST. JAMES ROAD, ST. JAMES INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CORBY, ENGLAND , NN18 8AL
185.9p
+22.0p
9
BP
COTTINGHAM ROAD, CORBY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, ENGLAND , NN18 0TW
186.9p
+23.0p
10
SHELL
151 BARTON ROAD, KETTERING, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , NN15 6RT
188.9p
+25.0p

How to save on fuel in Northampton

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 Northampton.

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

"Northampton benefits from strong market competition with 32 brands operating across 95 stations. The recent 3p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while with a 29.1p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £16.01 per tank."

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 Shell at 138.9p per litre.

There is currently a 39.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Northampton. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £21.45 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Shell) 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: 15:30, 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 Northampton was last synchronized at 15:16 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.

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) 3p
Was: 171p → Now: 168p
Diesel (B7) 0.8p
Was: 192.1p → Now: 192.9p

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Popular Brands in Northampton
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