Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 153.4p 2.5% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 151.3p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 170.1p 2.3% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 168.3p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 183.9p 4% (+7p) 7d avg: 180.2p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 200.7p 2.2% (+4.3p) 7d avg: 198.7p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 153.4p 2.5% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 151.3p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 170.1p 2.3% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 168.3p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 183.9p 4% (+7p) 7d avg: 180.2p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 200.7p 2.2% (+4.3p) 7d avg: 198.7p Hold off if you can |

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 Wednesday, 1st April 2026 at 13:15
7
Local Stations
35
Brands (ST Area)
8.2p
Max Price Gap
#88
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 150.7p at ASDA
  • Potential savings: Up to £4.51 per tank
  • 89 stations tracked across 35 brands

Motorists in Stafford are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in ST have Increased 3.9p (2.6%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Stafford could save you up to 8.2p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £4.51 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Stafford has 89 active fuel stations across 35 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.39 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 21.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Stafford, Stafford:
150.7p at ASDA, QUEENSWAY, STAFFORD, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Stafford, Stafford:
182.7p at ASDA, QUEENSWAY, STAFFORD, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
83 / 89 Stations (93.3%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
77 / 89 Stations (86.5%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
87 / 89 Stations (97.8%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
49 / 89 Stations (55.1%)

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
ASDA
QUEENSWAY, STAFFORD, ENGLAND , ST16 3TA
150.7p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
TESCO LTD, NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, ENGLAND , ST16 2HF
150.9p
+0.2p
3
Texaco
STAFFORD SERVICE STATION, 51-53, GAOL ROAD, STAFFORD, ST16 3AR, STAFFORD, England , ST16 3AR
151.9p
+1.2p
4
TEXACO LAMASCOTE
LAMMASCOTE ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , ST16 3TA
153.9p
+3.2p
5
ESSO
FOREGATE STREET, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , ST16 2PD
155.9p
+5.2p
6
SHELL HARVEST ENERGY
90-11 SANDON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND , ST16 3HY
155.9p
+5.2p
7
SHELL
59 ECCLESHALL ROAD, STAFFORD, ENGLAND , ST16 2SL
158.9p
+8.2p

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
ASDA
QUEENSWAY, STAFFORD, ENGLAND , ST16 3TA
182.7p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
TESCO LTD, NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, ENGLAND , ST16 2HF
182.9p
+0.2p
3
Texaco
STAFFORD SERVICE STATION, 51-53, GAOL ROAD, STAFFORD, ST16 3AR, STAFFORD, England , ST16 3AR
186.9p
+4.2p
4
ESSO
FOREGATE STREET, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , ST16 2PD
189.9p
+7.2p
5
TEXACO LAMASCOTE
LAMMASCOTE ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , ST16 3TA
189.9p
+7.2p
6
SHELL HARVEST ENERGY
90-11 SANDON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND , ST16 3HY
192.9p
+10.2p
7
SHELL
59 ECCLESHALL ROAD, STAFFORD, ENGLAND , ST16 2SL
193.9p
+11.2p

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 35 brands operating across 89 stations. Prices have climbed 3.9p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while however, prices rank in the bottom 25% 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 1, 2026, the cheapest station is ASDA at 150.7p per litre.

There is currently a 8.2p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Stafford. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £4.51 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (ASDA) 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: 13:37, 01 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 Stafford 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) 3.9p
Was: 150.6p → Now: 154.5p
Diesel (B7) 6.5p
Was: 185.4p → Now: 191.9p