Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.4% (-0.7p) 7d avg: 188.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.2% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 208.2p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.4% (-0.7p) 7d avg: 188.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.2% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 208.2p Prices stable |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Bishops Castle 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 Monday, 4th May 2026 at 00:55
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Local Stations
42
Brands (SY Area)
0.0p
Max Price Gap
#57
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 156.9p at Spar
  • Potential savings: Up to £0.00 per tank
  • 75 stations tracked across 42 brands

Motorists in Bishops Castle are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in SY have Increased 0.7p (0.5%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Bishops Castle could save you up to 0.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £0.00 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Bishops Castle has 75 active fuel stations across 42 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.56 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 24.3p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Bishops Castle, Bishops Castle:
156.9p at Spar, SPAR STORES, CHURCH STREET, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5AA, BISHOPS CASTLE, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Bishops Castle, Bishops Castle:
185.9p at Spar, SPAR STORES, CHURCH STREET, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5AA, BISHOPS CASTLE, England

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
69 / 75 Stations (92%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
51 / 75 Stations (68%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
69 / 75 Stations (92%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
30 / 75 Stations (40%)

Top 1 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
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Spar
SPAR STORES, CHURCH STREET, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5AA, BISHOPS CASTLE, England , SY9 5AA
156.9p
BEST PRICE

Top 1 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 Bishops Castle area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Spar
SPAR STORES, CHURCH STREET, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5AA, BISHOPS CASTLE, England , SY9 5AA
185.9p
BEST PRICE

How to save on fuel in Bishops Castle

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 Bishops Castle.

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

"Bishops Castle benefits from strong market competition with 42 brands operating across 75 stations. With a 24.3p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £13.37 per tank, while interestingly, Spar 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 May 4, 2026, the cheapest station is Spar at 156.9p per litre.

There is currently a 0.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Bishops Castle. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £0.00 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Spar) 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: 00:58, 04 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 Bishops Castle was last synchronized at 00:55 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) 0.7p
Was: 156.5p → Now: 157.2p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 187.3p → Now: 187.4p

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Popular Brands in Bishops Castle
Spar