Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.7p 0.3% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 167.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.9p 0.2% (-0.4p) 7d avg: 187.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 195.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 195.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 216.5p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.7p 0.3% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 167.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.9p 0.2% (-0.4p) 7d avg: 187.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 195.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 195.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 216.5p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton 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, 2nd November 2026 at 01:16
7
Local Stations
25
Brands (SG Area)
17.0p
Max Price Gap
#91
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 167.9p at SHELL
  • Potential savings: Up to £9.35 per tank
  • 59 stations tracked across 25 brands
  • Prices have decreased 6p this week

Motorists in Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in SG have Decreased 6p (3.4%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton could save you up to 17.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £9.35 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton has 59 active fuel stations across 25 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.42 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 16.3p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Hitchin, Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton:
167.9p at SHELL, BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Hitchin, Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton:
196.9p at SHELL, BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, 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
57 / 59 Stations (96.6%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
46 / 59 Stations (78%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
55 / 59 Stations (93.2%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
29 / 59 Stations (49.2%)

Top 6 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , SG5 2TY
167.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
ARLESEY ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , SG5 4HB
171.9p
+4.0p
3
MURCO
28 Astwick Rd, Stotfold , SG5 4AT
177.9p
+10.0p
4
ESSO
NIGHTINGALE ROAD, HITCHIN, ENGLAND , SG5 1RQ
179.9p
+12.0p
5
BP
WESTMILL FILLING STATION, SERVICE STATION, BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, England , SG5 2UG
182.9p
+15.0p
6
BP
HIGHWAY STOPS, ASTWICK SERVICE STATION, GREAT NORTH ROAD, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, E , SG5 4BL
184.9p
+17.0p

Top 6 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 Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , SG5 2TY
196.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
NIGHTINGALE ROAD, HITCHIN, ENGLAND , SG5 1RQ
198.9p
+2.0p
3
ESSO
ARLESEY ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , SG5 4HB
199.9p
+3.0p
4
Bowles Garage
BOWLES GARAGE, 84, HIGH ROAD, SHILLINGTON, HITCHIN, England , SG5 3LP
199.9p
+3.0p
5
BP
WESTMILL FILLING STATION, SERVICE STATION, BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, England , SG5 2UG
203.9p
+7.0p
6
BP
HIGHWAY STOPS, ASTWICK SERVICE STATION, GREAT NORTH ROAD, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, E , SG5 4BL
214.9p
+18.0p

How to save on fuel in Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton

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 Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton.

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

"Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton benefits from strong market competition with 25 brands operating across 59 stations. The recent 6p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while however, prices rank in the bottom 23% nationally, suggesting room for improvement."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of November 2, 2026, the cheapest station is SHELL at 167.9p per litre.

There is currently a 17.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £9.35 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: 01:47, 02 Nov 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 Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton was last synchronized at 01:16 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.

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 6p
Was: 175.2p → Now: 169.2p
Diesel (B7) 3.9p
Was: 198.8p → Now: 194.9p

Visualise the Savings

View 12 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton
SHELL ESSO MURCO BP