Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155p 3% (+4.5p) 7d avg: 152.8p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 172.5p 2.6% (+4.3p) 7d avg: 170.1p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 186.3p 4.1% (+7.4p) 7d avg: 182.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 203.8p 2.8% (+5.6p) 7d avg: 200.8p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155p 3% (+4.5p) 7d avg: 152.8p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 172.5p 2.6% (+4.3p) 7d avg: 170.1p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 186.3p 4.1% (+7.4p) 7d avg: 182.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 203.8p 2.8% (+5.6p) 7d avg: 200.8p Hold off if you can |

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 Friday, 3rd April 2026 at 13:15
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Local Stations
26
Brands (SG Area)
10.0p
Max Price Gap
#95
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 153.9p at SAUNDERS GARAGE LTD
  • Potential savings: Up to £5.50 per tank
  • 56 stations tracked across 26 brands

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 Increased 5.5p (3.6%)

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 10.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £5.50 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton has 56 active fuel stations across 26 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.46 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 9.6p, 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:
153.9p at SAUNDERS GARAGE LTD, 28 Astwick Rd, Stotfold, Hitchin

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Hitchin, Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton:
171.9p at Bowles Garage, BOWLES GARAGE, 84, HIGH ROAD, SHILLINGTON, HITCHIN, SG5 3LP, HITCHIN, England

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
54 / 56 Stations (96.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
46 / 56 Stations (82.1%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
53 / 56 Stations (94.6%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
29 / 56 Stations (51.8%)

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
SAUNDERS GARAGE LTD
28 Astwick Rd, Stotfold, Hitchin , SG5 4AT
153.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
ARLESEY ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , SG5 4HB
156.9p
+3.0p
3
HIGHWAY STOPS, ASTWICK SERVICE STATION, GREAT NORTH ROAD, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, SG5 4BL, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, E , SG5 4BL
159.9p
+6.0p
4
SHELL
BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , SG5 2TY
161.9p
+8.0p
5
westmill service station
WESTMILL FILLING STATION, SERVICE STATION, BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, SG5 2UG, HITCHIN, England , SG5 2UG
161.9p
+8.0p
6
ESSO
NIGHTINGALE ROAD, HITCHIN, ENGLAND , SG5 1RQ
163.9p
+10.0p

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
Bowles Garage
BOWLES GARAGE, 84, HIGH ROAD, SHILLINGTON, HITCHIN, SG5 3LP, HITCHIN, England , SG5 3LP
171.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
ARLESEY ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , SG5 4HB
187.9p
+16.0p
3
HIGHWAY STOPS, ASTWICK SERVICE STATION, GREAT NORTH ROAD, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, SG5 4BL, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, E , SG5 4BL
189.9p
+18.0p
4
ESSO
NIGHTINGALE ROAD, HITCHIN, ENGLAND , SG5 1RQ
191.9p
+20.0p
5
SHELL
BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , SG5 2TY
191.9p
+20.0p
6
westmill service station
WESTMILL FILLING STATION, SERVICE STATION, BEDFORD ROAD, HITCHIN, SG5 2UG, HITCHIN, England , SG5 2UG
191.9p
+20.0p

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 26 brands operating across 56 stations. Prices have climbed 5.5p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while however, prices rank in the bottom 19% 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 April 3, 2026, the cheapest station is SAUNDERS GARAGE LTD at 153.9p per litre.

There is currently a 10.0p 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 £5.50 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SAUNDERS GARAGE LTD) 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: 13:36, 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 Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton was last synchronized at 13:15 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.

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 5.5p
Was: 151p → Now: 156.5p
Diesel (B7) 8.3p
Was: 178.5p → Now: 186.8p

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Popular Brands in Apsley End, Higham Gobion, Offley, Little Offley, Pegsdon, Stotfold, Shillington, Pirton
SAUNDERS GARAGE LTD ESSO SHELL westmill service station