Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158.8p 0.8% (+1.2p) 7d avg: 158.4p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 176.8p 0.5% (+0.9p) 7d avg: 176.4p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 181p 1.1% (+1.9p) 7d avg: 180.4p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 199.8p 0.8% (+1.5p) 7d avg: 199.3p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158.8p 0.8% (+1.2p) 7d avg: 158.4p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 176.8p 0.5% (+0.9p) 7d avg: 176.4p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 181p 1.1% (+1.9p) 7d avg: 180.4p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 199.8p 0.8% (+1.5p) 7d avg: 199.3p Prices stable |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Kingsthorpe 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 09:15
2
Local Stations
30
Brands (NN Area)
3.0p
Max Price Gap
#93
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 156.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £1.65 per tank
  • 94 stations tracked across 30 brands

Motorists in Kingsthorpe are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in NN have Increased 1.3p (0.8%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Kingsthorpe could save you up to 3.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £1.65 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Kingsthorpe has 94 active fuel stations across 30 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.32 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 21.8p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Northampton, Kingsthorpe:
156.9p at BP, HARBOROUGH ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Northampton, Kingsthorpe:
175.9p at TEXACO, KINGSTHORPE MOTOR CO, 10, WELFORD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, E

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
92 / 94 Stations (97.9%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
76 / 94 Stations (80.9%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
92 / 94 Stations (97.9%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
58 / 94 Stations (61.7%)

Top 2 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
HARBOROUGH ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, ENGLAND , NN2 8DW
156.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TEXACO
KINGSTHORPE MOTOR CO, 10, WELFORD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, E , NN2 8AG
159.9p
+3.0p

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 Kingsthorpe area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TEXACO
KINGSTHORPE MOTOR CO, 10, WELFORD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, E , NN2 8AG
175.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
HARBOROUGH ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, ENGLAND , NN2 8DW
189.9p
+14.0p

How to save on fuel in Kingsthorpe

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 Kingsthorpe.

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

"Kingsthorpe benefits from strong market competition with 30 brands operating across 94 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 21% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 21.8p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £11.99 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 156.9p per litre.

There is currently a 3.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Kingsthorpe. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £1.65 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: 09:37, 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 Kingsthorpe was last synchronized at 09:15 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.

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) 1.3p
Was: 159.4p → Now: 160.7p
Diesel (B7) 6.7p
Was: 176.8p → Now: 183.5p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Kingsthorpe
BP TEXACO