Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.4p 0.6% (-1p) 7d avg: 156p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 173p 0.9% (-1.6p) 7d avg: 173.8p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.2p 1.2% (-2.2p) 7d avg: 179.4p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 197.7p 1.4% (-2.8p) 7d avg: 199.2p Good time to fill up |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.4p 0.6% (-1p) 7d avg: 156p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 173p 0.9% (-1.6p) 7d avg: 173.8p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.2p 1.2% (-2.2p) 7d avg: 179.4p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 197.7p 1.4% (-2.8p) 7d avg: 199.2p Good time to fill up |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Baldock area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Thursday, 18th June 2026 at 22:15
5
Local Stations
25
Brands (SG Area)
18.1p
Max Price Gap
#106
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 153.8p at APPLEGREEN
  • Potential savings: Up to £9.96 per tank
  • 58 stations tracked across 25 brands
  • Prices have decreased 0.8p this week

Motorists in Baldock are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in SG have Decreased 0.8p (0.5%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Baldock could save you up to 18.1p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £9.96 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Baldock has 58 active fuel stations across 25 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.43 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 7.4p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Baldock, Baldock:
153.8p at APPLEGREEN, A1, HINXWORTH, BALDOCK, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Baldock, Baldock:
174.8p at APPLEGREEN, A1, HINXWORTH, BALDOCK, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
56 / 58 Stations (96.6%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
46 / 58 Stations (79.3%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
55 / 58 Stations (94.8%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
29 / 58 Stations (50%)

Top 5 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
APPLEGREEN
A1, HINXWORTH, BALDOCK, ENGLAND , SG7 5EX
153.8p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
58 HIGH ST, BALDOCK, ENGLAND , SG7 6BN
156.9p
+3.1p
3
odsey service station
A505 Baldock Road, Baldock, Odsey, Baldock , SG76SB
156.9p
+3.1p
4
Murco
ASHWELL GARAGE LTD, 33, STATION ROAD, ASHWELL, BALDOCK, England , SG7 5LG
159.9p
+6.1p
5
SHELL
A1 JCT 10, BALDOCK ROAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , SG7 5TR
171.9p
+18.1p

Top 5 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 Baldock area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
APPLEGREEN
A1, HINXWORTH, BALDOCK, ENGLAND , SG7 5EX
174.8p
BEST PRICE
2
odsey service station
A505 Baldock Road, Baldock, Odsey, Baldock , SG76SB
181.9p
+7.1p
3
TESCO
58 HIGH ST, BALDOCK, ENGLAND , SG7 6BN
187.9p
+13.1p
4
Murco
ASHWELL GARAGE LTD, 33, STATION ROAD, ASHWELL, BALDOCK, England , SG7 5LG
194.9p
+20.1p
5
SHELL
A1 JCT 10, BALDOCK ROAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , SG7 5TR
197.9p
+23.1p

How to save on fuel in Baldock

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 Baldock.

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

"Baldock benefits from strong market competition with 25 brands operating across 58 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 10% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 7.4p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £4.07 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of June 18, 2026, the cheapest station is APPLEGREEN at 153.8p per litre.

There is currently a 18.1p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Baldock. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £9.96 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (APPLEGREEN) 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: 22:39, 18 Jun 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 Baldock was last synchronized at 22:15 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.

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) 0.8p
Was: 159.1p → Now: 158.3p
Diesel (B7) 0.8p
Was: 181.1p → Now: 181.9p