Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.4p 1.3% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 166.3p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.9% (+1.6p) 7d avg: 184.4p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.4p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 190.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.8% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.4p 1.3% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 166.3p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.9% (+1.6p) 7d avg: 184.4p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.4p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 190.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.8% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Royston 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 Thursday, 17th September 2026 at 17:16
7
Local Stations
25
Brands (SG Area)
22.0p
Max Price Gap
#84
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 153.9p at TESCO
  • Potential savings: Up to £12.10 per tank
  • 59 stations tracked across 25 brands
  • Prices have decreased 0.9p this week

Motorists in Royston are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in SG have Decreased 0.9p (0.5%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Royston could save you up to 22.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £12.10 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Royston 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 15.4p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Royston, Royston:
153.9p at TESCO, TESCO STORES LTD, OLD NORTH ROAD, ROYSTON, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Royston, Royston:
189p at Melbourn garage, MELBOURN GARAGE, 118-120, HIGH STREET, MELBOURN, ROYSTON, England

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (TESCO) 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 Royston today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, OLD NORTH ROAD, ROYSTON, ENGLAND , SG8 5UA
153.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
NEW MARKET ROAD, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , SG8 7PN
154.9p
+1.0p
3
Esso
MANTLES USED CAR, OLD NORTH ROAD, ROYSTON, SG8 5DQ, ROYSTON, England , SG8 5DQ
171.9p
+18.0p
4
Bp
GREENFIELD SERVICE STATION, BALDOCK ROAD, ROYSTON, SG8 9NN, ROYSTON, England , SG8 9NN
171.9p
+18.0p
5
BP
15 ERMINE WAY, ARRINGTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , SG8 0AD
175.9p
+22.0p
6
Pace
BARKWAY SERVICE STATION, LONDON ROAD, BARKWAY, ROYSTON, SG8 8EY, ROYSTON, ENGLAND , SG8 8EY
175.9p
+22.0p

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 Royston area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Melbourn garage
MELBOURN GARAGE, 118-120, HIGH STREET, MELBOURN, ROYSTON, England , SG8 6AL
189p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
NEW MARKET ROAD, ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , SG8 7PN
189.9p
+0.9p
3
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, OLD NORTH ROAD, ROYSTON, ENGLAND , SG8 5UA
189.9p
+0.9p
4
Bp
GREENFIELD SERVICE STATION, BALDOCK ROAD, ROYSTON, SG8 9NN, ROYSTON, England , SG8 9NN
196.9p
+7.9p
5
BP
15 ERMINE WAY, ARRINGTON, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , SG8 0AD
199.9p
+10.9p
6
Esso
MANTLES USED CAR, OLD NORTH ROAD, ROYSTON, SG8 5DQ, ROYSTON, England , SG8 5DQ
199.9p
+10.9p

How to save on fuel in Royston

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 Royston.

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

"Royston benefits from strong market competition with 25 brands operating across 59 stations. With a 15.4p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £8.47 per tank, while interestingly, TESCO is beating supermarkets on price today."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of September 17, 2026, the cheapest station is TESCO at 153.9p per litre.

There is currently a 22.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Royston. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £12.10 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (TESCO) 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: 17:41, 17 Sep 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 Royston was last synchronized at 17:16 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.

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) 0.9p
Was: 169.2p → Now: 168.3p
Diesel (B7) 2.1p
Was: 190.2p → Now: 192.3p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Royston
TESCO ESSO Esso Bp BP