Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.1p 1.6% (+2.5p) 7d avg: 155.2p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 173.5p 1.3% (+2.2p) 7d avg: 172.7p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 188.1p 2.1% (+3.9p) 7d avg: 186.7p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 206.1p 2.1% (+4.2p) 7d avg: 204.5p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.1p 1.6% (+2.5p) 7d avg: 155.2p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 173.5p 1.3% (+2.2p) 7d avg: 172.7p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 188.1p 2.1% (+3.9p) 7d avg: 186.7p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 206.1p 2.1% (+4.2p) 7d avg: 204.5p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Watford, Leavesden, Bushey: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Watford, Leavesden, Bushey 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 Tuesday, 7th April 2026 at 09:15
7
Local Stations
11
Brands (WD Area)
11.0p
Max Price Gap
#26
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 145.9p at ESSO
  • Potential savings: Up to £6.05 per tank
  • 24 stations tracked across 11 brands

Motorists in Watford, Leavesden, Bushey are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 22% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in WD have Increased 3.8p (2.5%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Watford, Leavesden, Bushey could save you up to 11.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £6.05 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: Moderate

Watford, Leavesden, Bushey has 24 active fuel stations across 11 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.46 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 9.2p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in , Watford, Leavesden, Bushey:
145.9p at ESSO, HIGH ROAD, BUSHEY, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in , Watford, Leavesden, Bushey:
178.9p at ESSO, HIGH ROAD, BUSHEY, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
24 / 24 Stations (100%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
21 / 24 Stations (87.5%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
24 / 24 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
17 / 24 Stations (70.8%)

Top 7 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Watford, Leavesden, Bushey today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
HIGH ROAD, BUSHEY, ENGLAND , WD23 1EL
145.9p
BEST PRICE
2
COSTCO WHOLESALE
HARTSPRING LANE, WATFORD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , WD25 8JS
148.9p
+3.0p
3
ASDA
ODHAMS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ST ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, ENGLAND , WD24 7RT
151.7p
+5.8p
4
SAINSBURY'S
COW LANE, WATFORD, ENGLAND , WD25 9JS
153.9p
+8.0p
5
SHELL
ST ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , WD24 7RU
154.9p
+9.0p
6
ESSO
ST ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , WD24 4AE
155.9p
+10.0p
7
ESSO
NORTH ORBITAL ROAD, GARSTON, ENGLAND , WD25 7LW
156.9p
+11.0p

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 Watford, Leavesden, Bushey area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
HIGH ROAD, BUSHEY, ENGLAND , WD23 1EL
178.9p
BEST PRICE
2
COSTCO WHOLESALE
HARTSPRING LANE, WATFORD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , WD25 8JS
178.9p
+0.0p
3
ASDA
ODHAMS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ST ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, ENGLAND , WD24 7RT
180.7p
+1.8p
4
SAINSBURY'S
COW LANE, WATFORD, ENGLAND , WD25 9JS
186.9p
+8.0p
5
SHELL
ST ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , WD24 7RU
187.9p
+9.0p
6
ESSO
ST ALBANS ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , WD24 4AE
189.9p
+11.0p
7
ESSO
NORTH ORBITAL ROAD, GARSTON, ENGLAND , WD25 7LW
191.9p
+13.0p

How to save on fuel in Watford, Leavesden, Bushey

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 Watford, Leavesden, Bushey.

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

"Watford, Leavesden, Bushey's fuel market shows moderate competition among 11 brands. Prices have climbed 3.8p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while ranking in the top 22% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of April 7, 2026, the cheapest station is ESSO at 145.9p per litre.

There is currently a 11.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Watford, Leavesden, Bushey. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £6.05 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (ESSO) 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: 09:23, 07 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 Watford, Leavesden, Bushey was last synchronized at 09:15 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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CheckFuelPrices is independent. We do not accept payment from fuel brands to alter rankings. Read our full policy.

📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 3.8p
Was: 151.3p → Now: 155.1p
Diesel (B7) 6.3p
Was: 180.2p → Now: 186.5p

Visualise the Savings

View 14 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Watford, Leavesden, Bushey
ESSO COSTCO WHOLESALE ASDA SAINSBURY'S SHELL