Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158.5p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 158.5p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 176p 0.1% (+0.1p) 7d avg: 176p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 184.7p 0.4% (-0.8p) 7d avg: 185.2p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 203.9p 0.8% (-1.7p) 7d avg: 205.1p Prices dipping |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158.5p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 158.5p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 176p 0.1% (+0.1p) 7d avg: 176p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 184.7p 0.4% (-0.8p) 7d avg: 185.2p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 203.9p 0.8% (-1.7p) 7d avg: 205.1p Prices dipping |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Stafford 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 Friday, 29th May 2026 at 17:15
7
Local Stations
32
Brands (ST Area)
10.0p
Max Price Gap
#45
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 154.9p at TESCO
  • Potential savings: Up to £5.50 per tank
  • 94 stations tracked across 32 brands

Motorists in Stafford are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in ST have Remained stable

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Stafford 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

Stafford has 94 active fuel stations across 32 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.34 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 25.4p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Stafford, Stafford:
154.9p at TESCO, TESCO LTD, NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Stafford, Stafford:
181.9p at Texaco, STAFFORD SERVICE STATION, 51-53, GAOL ROAD, STAFFORD, 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
88 / 94 Stations (93.6%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
82 / 94 Stations (87.2%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
92 / 94 Stations (97.9%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
55 / 94 Stations (58.5%)

Top 7 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
TESCO LTD, NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, ENGLAND , ST16 2HF
154.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ASDA
QUEENSWAY, STAFFORD, ENGLAND , ST16 3TA
155.7p
+0.8p
3
ESSO
FOREGATE STREET, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , ST16 2PD
159.9p
+5.0p
4
SHELL HARVEST ENERGY
90-11 SANDON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND , ST16 3HY
159.9p
+5.0p
5
Texaco
STAFFORD SERVICE STATION, 51-53, GAOL ROAD, STAFFORD, England , ST16 3AR
160.9p
+6.0p
6
TEXACO LAMASCOTE
LAMMASCOTE ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , ST16 3TA
163.9p
+9.0p
7
SHELL
59 ECCLESHALL ROAD, STAFFORD, ENGLAND , ST16 2SL
164.9p
+10.0p

Top 7 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 Stafford area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Texaco
STAFFORD SERVICE STATION, 51-53, GAOL ROAD, STAFFORD, England , ST16 3AR
181.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TEXACO LAMASCOTE
LAMMASCOTE ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , ST16 3TA
181.9p
+0.0p
3
ASDA
QUEENSWAY, STAFFORD, ENGLAND , ST16 3TA
183.7p
+1.8p
4
ESSO
FOREGATE STREET, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , ST16 2PD
183.9p
+2.0p
5
SHELL HARVEST ENERGY
90-11 SANDON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND , ST16 3HY
183.9p
+2.0p
6
TESCO
TESCO LTD, NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, ENGLAND , ST16 2HF
187.9p
+6.0p
7
SHELL
59 ECCLESHALL ROAD, STAFFORD, ENGLAND , ST16 2SL
191.9p
+10.0p

How to save on fuel in Stafford

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 Stafford.

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

"Stafford benefits from strong market competition with 32 brands operating across 94 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while with a 25.4p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £13.97 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of May 29, 2026, the cheapest station is TESCO at 154.9p per litre.

There is currently a 10.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Stafford. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £5.50 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: 17:27, 29 May 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 Stafford was last synchronized at 17:15 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) Stable
Was: 158.5p → Now: 158.3p
Diesel (B7) 1p
Was: 193.2p → Now: 192.2p