Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in South Stevenage, Walkern, Ardeley: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the South Stevenage, Walkern, Ardeley 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, 6th February 2026 at 02:50
3
Local Stations
22
Brands (SG Area)
1.0p
Max Price Gap
#88
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 127.9p at Esso
  • Potential savings: Up to £0.55 per tank
  • 51 stations tracked across 22 brands

Motorists in South Stevenage, Walkern, Ardeley are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in SG have Increased 0.7p (0.5%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in South Stevenage, Walkern, Ardeley could save you up to 1.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £0.55 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

South Stevenage, Walkern, Ardeley has 51 active fuel stations across 22 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.43 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 9.9p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Stevenage, South Stevenage, Walkern, Ardeley:
127.9p at Esso, Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Stevenage, South Stevenage, Walkern, Ardeley:
135.9p at Esso, Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
43 / 51 Stations (84.3%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
36 / 51 Stations (70.6%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
42 / 51 Stations (82.4%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
20 / 51 Stations (39.2%)

Top 3 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in South Stevenage, Walkern, Ardeley today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Esso
Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage , SG2 8EH
127.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
London Road Stevenage , SG2 8DT
127.9p
+0.0p
3
Sainsbury's
Magpie Crescent , SG2 7DU
128.9p
+1.0p

Top 3 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 South Stevenage, Walkern, Ardeley area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Esso
Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage , SG2 8EH
135.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
London Road Stevenage , SG2 8DT
135.9p
+0.0p
3
Sainsbury's
Magpie Crescent , SG2 7DU
136.9p
+1.0p

How to save on fuel in South Stevenage, Walkern, Ardeley

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 South Stevenage, Walkern, Ardeley.

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

"South Stevenage, Walkern, Ardeley benefits from strong market competition with 22 brands operating across 51 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 25% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 9.9p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £5.45 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of February 6, 2026, the cheapest station is Esso at 127.9p per litre.

There is currently a 1.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in South Stevenage, Walkern, Ardeley. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £0.55 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Esso) 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: 03:09, 06 Feb 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 South Stevenage, Walkern, Ardeley was last synchronized at 02:50 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

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 0.7p
Was: 133.1p → Now: 133.8p
Diesel (B7) 1.5p
Was: 141.4p → Now: 142.9p

Visualise the Savings

View 6 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in South Stevenage, Walkern, Ardeley
Esso TESCO Sainsbury's