Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156p 2.1% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 154.7p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 173.4p 2.2% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 172.1p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 187.8p 2.6% (+4.8p) 7d avg: 185.9p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 205.8p 2.7% (+5.5p) 7d avg: 203.6p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156p 2.1% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 154.7p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 173.4p 2.2% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 172.1p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 187.8p 2.6% (+4.8p) 7d avg: 185.9p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 205.8p 2.7% (+5.5p) 7d avg: 203.6p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich city centre: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich city centre 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, 6th April 2026 at 12:55
31
Local Stations
39
Brands (NR Area)
18.4p
Max Price Gap
#82
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 148.9p at SHELL
  • Potential savings: Up to £10.12 per tank
  • 97 stations tracked across 39 brands

Motorists in Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich city centre are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in NR have Increased 4.5p (3%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich city centre could save you up to 18.4p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £10.12 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich city centre has 97 active fuel stations across 39 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.40 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 11.0p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Norwich, Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich city centre:
148.9p at SHELL, A11 BYPASS, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Norwich, Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich city centre:
159.9p at SHELL, A11 BYPASS, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM

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 / 97 Stations (95.9%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
77 / 97 Stations (79.4%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
95 / 97 Stations (97.9%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
43 / 97 Stations (44.3%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich city centre today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
A11 BYPASS, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM , NR17 2PU
148.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
BURGH ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, ENGLAND , NR11 6AR
151.9p
+3.0p
3
SHELL
NORWICH ROAD, WYMONDHAM, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM , NR18 0SH
152.9p
+4.0p
4
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, OLD MARKET ROAD, STALHAM, NORWICH, ENGLAND , NR12 9AE
152.9p
+4.0p
5
FAIRVIEW GARAGE
FAIRVIEW GARAGE, WAYFORD ROAD, SMALLBURGH, NORWICH, NR12 9LW, NORWICH, England , NR12 9LW
152.9p
+4.0p
6
Jet
Castle Service Station , No.02,Rose Lane , Norwich , NR1 1PN
152.9p
+4.0p
7
Shell
POST OFFICE, MARTIN SERVICE STATION, CROMER ROAD, ERPINGHAM, NORWICH, NR11 7QE, NORWICH, England , NR11 7QE
152.9p
+4.0p
8
Gulf
STALHAM ENGINEERING CO LTD, YARMOUTH ROAD, THE GREEN, STALHAM, NORWICH, NR12 9QG, NORWICH, England , NR12 9QG
153.9p
+5.0p
9
BROOKE GARAGE LTD, 9, NORWICH ROAD, BROOKE, NORWICH, NR15 1AB, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, E , NR15 1AB
153.9p
+5.0p
10
MORRISONS
ALBION WAY, NORWICH, NORFOLK, ENGLAND , NR1 1WU
155.9p
+7.0p

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 Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich city centre area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
A11 BYPASS, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM , NR17 2PU
159.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SHELL
NORWICH ROAD, WYMONDHAM, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM , NR18 0SH
169.9p
+10.0p
3
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, OLD MARKET ROAD, STALHAM, NORWICH, ENGLAND , NR12 9AE
183.9p
+24.0p
4
Jet
Castle Service Station , No.02,Rose Lane , Norwich , NR1 1PN
184.9p
+25.0p
5
Shell
POST OFFICE, MARTIN SERVICE STATION, CROMER ROAD, ERPINGHAM, NORWICH, NR11 7QE, NORWICH, England , NR11 7QE
184.9p
+25.0p
6
Gulf
STALHAM ENGINEERING CO LTD, YARMOUTH ROAD, THE GREEN, STALHAM, NORWICH, NR12 9QG, NORWICH, England , NR12 9QG
185.9p
+26.0p
7
SAINSBURY'S
1 BRAZEN GATE, NORWICH, ENGLAND , NR1 3RX
186.9p
+27.0p
8
BROOKE GARAGE LTD, 9, NORWICH ROAD, BROOKE, NORWICH, NR15 1AB, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, E , NR15 1AB
186.9p
+27.0p
9
MORRISONS
ALBION WAY, NORWICH, NORFOLK, ENGLAND , NR1 1WU
187.9p
+28.0p
10
ESSO
ESSO, 8, HIGH STREET, COLTISHALL, NORWICH, NR12 7DH, NORWICH, England , NR12 7DH
187.9p
+28.0p

How to save on fuel in Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich city centre

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 Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich city centre.

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

"Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich city centre benefits from strong market competition with 39 brands operating across 97 stations. Prices have climbed 4.5p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while with a 11.0p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £6.05 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of April 6, 2026, the cheapest station is SHELL at 148.9p per litre.

There is currently a 18.4p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich city centre. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £10.12 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: 12:56, 06 Apr 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 Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich city centre was last synchronized at 12:55 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) 4.5p
Was: 152.4p → Now: 156.9p
Diesel (B7) 7.1p
Was: 181.1p → Now: 188.2p

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Popular Brands in Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich city centre
SHELL BP TESCO FAIRVIEW GARAGE Jet