Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 154.4p 2.6% (+3.9p) 7d avg: 152.7p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 172p 2.3% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 170p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 185.5p 3.7% (+6.6p) 7d avg: 182.6p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 203.3p 2.6% (+5.1p) 7d avg: 200.7p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 154.4p 2.6% (+3.9p) 7d avg: 152.7p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 172p 2.3% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 170p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 185.5p 3.7% (+6.6p) 7d avg: 182.6p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 203.3p 2.6% (+5.1p) 7d avg: 200.7p Hold off if you can |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Downham Market 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, 3rd April 2026 at 09:55
2
Local Stations
62
Brands (PE Area)
5.2p
Max Price Gap
#76
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 152.7p at JET
  • Potential savings: Up to £2.86 per tank
  • 154 stations tracked across 62 brands

Motorists in Downham Market are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in PE have Increased 3.8p (2.5%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Downham Market could save you up to 5.2p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £2.86 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Downham Market has 154 active fuel stations across 62 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.40 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 27.2p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Downham Market, Downham Market:
152.7p at JET, BROOMHILL SERVICE STATION, 222-224, BROOMHILL, DOWNHAM MARKET, PE38 9QY, DOWNHAM MARKET, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Downham Market, Downham Market:
185.7p at JET, BROOMHILL SERVICE STATION, 222-224, BROOMHILL, DOWNHAM MARKET, PE38 9QY, DOWNHAM MARKET, England

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
147 / 154 Stations (95.5%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
115 / 154 Stations (74.7%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
148 / 154 Stations (96.1%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
78 / 154 Stations (50.6%)

Top 2 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
JET
BROOMHILL SERVICE STATION, 222-224, BROOMHILL, DOWNHAM MARKET, PE38 9QY, DOWNHAM MARKET, England , PE38 9QY
152.7p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
A10 BEXWELL, DOWNHAM MARKET, NORFOLK, ENGLAND , PE38 0AD
157.9p
+5.2p

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 Downham Market area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
JET
BROOMHILL SERVICE STATION, 222-224, BROOMHILL, DOWNHAM MARKET, PE38 9QY, DOWNHAM MARKET, England , PE38 9QY
185.7p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
A10 BEXWELL, DOWNHAM MARKET, NORFOLK, ENGLAND , PE38 0AD
189.9p
+4.2p

How to save on fuel in Downham Market

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 Downham Market.

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

"Downham Market benefits from strong market competition with 62 brands operating across 154 stations. Prices have climbed 3.8p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while with a 27.2p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £14.96 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of April 3, 2026, the cheapest station is JET at 152.7p per litre.

There is currently a 5.2p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Downham Market. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £2.86 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (JET) 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: 10:06, 03 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 Downham Market was last synchronized at 09:55 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.

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) 3.8p
Was: 151.3p → Now: 155.1p
Diesel (B7) 6.5p
Was: 177.2p → Now: 183.7p

Visualise the Savings

View 4 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Downham Market
JET ESSO