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 Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract (Monkhill), Thorpe Audlin: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract (Monkhill), Thorpe Audlin 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 18:17
7
Local Stations
36
Brands (WF Area)
20.0p
Max Price Gap
#50
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 154.9p at ESSO
  • Potential savings: Up to £11.00 per tank
  • 85 stations tracked across 36 brands

Motorists in Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract (Monkhill), Thorpe Audlin are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in WF have Increased 1.8p (1.1%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract (Monkhill), Thorpe Audlin could save you up to 20.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £11.00 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract (Monkhill), Thorpe Audlin has 85 active fuel stations across 36 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.42 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 21.1p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Pontefract, Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract (Monkhill), Thorpe Audlin:
154.9p at ESSO, CORNER GARAGE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Pontefract, Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract (Monkhill), Thorpe Audlin:
188.9p at SHELL, BONDGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
81 / 85 Stations (95.3%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
70 / 85 Stations (82.4%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
80 / 85 Stations (94.1%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
53 / 85 Stations (62.4%)

Top 7 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract (Monkhill), Thorpe Audlin today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
CORNER GARAGE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , WF8 3QF
154.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SHELL
GREAT NORTH ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , WF8 3JF
160.9p
+6.0p
3
SHELL
GREAT NORTH ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , WF8 3JF
160.9p
+6.0p
4
SHELL
BONDGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , WF8 2JP
160.9p
+6.0p
5
WELCOME BREAK
A1, GREAT NORTH ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , WF8 3BA
171.9p
+17.0p
6
TOTAL
FERRYBRIDGE ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , WF8 2PB
173.9p
+19.0p
7
Murco
STRINGERS MOTORWAYS PONTEFRACT, 102, SOUTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, England , WF8 1PN
174.9p
+20.0p

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 Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract (Monkhill), Thorpe Audlin area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
BONDGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , WF8 2JP
188.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
CORNER GARAGE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , WF8 3QF
189.9p
+1.0p
3
SHELL
GREAT NORTH ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , WF8 3JF
190.9p
+2.0p
4
SHELL
GREAT NORTH ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , WF8 3JF
190.9p
+2.0p
5
WELCOME BREAK
A1, GREAT NORTH ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , WF8 3BA
194.9p
+6.0p
6
Murco
STRINGERS MOTORWAYS PONTEFRACT, 102, SOUTHGATE, PONTEFRACT, England , WF8 1PN
197.9p
+9.0p
7
TOTAL
FERRYBRIDGE ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , WF8 2PB
197.9p
+9.0p

How to save on fuel in Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract (Monkhill), Thorpe Audlin

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 Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract (Monkhill), Thorpe Audlin.

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

"Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract (Monkhill), Thorpe Audlin benefits from strong market competition with 36 brands operating across 85 stations. With a 21.1p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £11.61 per tank, while interestingly, ESSO 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 ESSO at 154.9p per litre.

There is currently a 20.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract (Monkhill), Thorpe Audlin. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £11.00 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: 18:45, 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 Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract (Monkhill), Thorpe Audlin was last synchronized at 18:17 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) 1.8p
Was: 165.2p → Now: 167p
Diesel (B7) 4.8p
Was: 187.9p → Now: 192.7p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Darrington, Kirk Smeaton, Pontefract (Monkhill), Thorpe Audlin
ESSO SHELL WELCOME BREAK TOTAL Murco