Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in York City Centre: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the York City Centre 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 Saturday, 7th February 2026 at 01:50
22
Local Stations
33
Brands (YO Area)
8.0p
Max Price Gap
#21
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 126.9p at GULF
  • Potential savings: Up to £4.40 per tank
  • 59 stations tracked across 33 brands

Motorists in York City Centre are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 18% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in YO have Remained stable

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in York City Centre could save you up to 8.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £4.40 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

York City Centre has 59 active fuel stations across 33 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.56 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 5.9p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in York, York City Centre:
126.9p at GULF, Tyke 2000 Ltd, 18 Church Street, Malton

Cheapest B7 Diesel in York, York City Centre:
137.9p at GULF, Tyke 2000 Ltd, 18 Church Street, Malton

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
54 / 59 Stations (91.5%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
41 / 59 Stations (69.5%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
49 / 59 Stations (83.1%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
19 / 59 Stations (32.2%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
GULF
Tyke 2000 Ltd, 18 Church Street, Malton , YO179HS
126.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Jet
J B MOTORS, WENTWORTH STREET, MALTON, YO17 7BN, MALTON, England , YO17 7BN
126.9p
+0.0p
3
BP
Welham Road , YO17 9DP
128.9p
+2.0p
4
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Bridlington, Bessingby Road, BRIDLINGTON , YO16 4SH
128.9p
+2.0p
5
TESCO
Station Approach Bridlington , YO15 3EP
128.9p
+2.0p
6
Esso
Scarborough Road, Bridlington , YO16 7NS
129.9p
+3.0p
7
BP
Lawrence Street , YO10 3EB
129.9p
+3.0p
8
B&M Harland Ltd
B&M Harland Ltd, Malton Road Garage, Pickering , YO18 7JL
129.9p
+3.0p
9
YORK ROAD GARAGE
YORK ROAD, ESCRICK, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , YO19 6EY
129.9p
+3.0p
10
VALE MOTORS
VALE MOTORS, MALTON ROAD FILLING STATION, MALTON ROAD, PICKERING, YO18 7JJ, PICKERING, NORTH YORKSHIRE, E , YO18 7JJ
129.9p
+3.0p

Top 10 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 York City Centre area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
GULF
Tyke 2000 Ltd, 18 Church Street, Malton , YO179HS
137.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Jet
J B MOTORS, WENTWORTH STREET, MALTON, YO17 7BN, MALTON, England , YO17 7BN
137.9p
+0.0p
3
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Bridlington, Bessingby Road, BRIDLINGTON , YO16 4SH
138.9p
+1.0p
4
TESCO
Station Approach Bridlington , YO15 3EP
138.9p
+1.0p
5
Esso
Scarborough Road, Bridlington , YO16 7NS
139.9p
+2.0p
6
YORK ROAD GARAGE
YORK ROAD, ESCRICK, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , YO19 6EY
139.9p
+2.0p
7
B&M Harland Ltd
B&M Harland Ltd, Malton Road Garage, Pickering , YO18 7JL
140.9p
+3.0p
8
VALE MOTORS
VALE MOTORS, MALTON ROAD FILLING STATION, MALTON ROAD, PICKERING, YO18 7JJ, PICKERING, NORTH YORKSHIRE, E , YO18 7JJ
140.9p
+3.0p
9
MIDDLETON SERVICE STATION
MAIN STREET, PICKERING, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , YO18 8NS
141.9p
+4.0p
10
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Scarborough, Market Lane, SCARBOROUGH , YO11 3YN
142.9p
+5.0p

How to save on fuel in York City Centre

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 York City Centre.

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

"York City Centre benefits from strong market competition with 33 brands operating across 59 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while ranking in the top 18% 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 February 7, 2026, the cheapest station is GULF at 126.9p per litre.

There is currently a 8.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in York City Centre. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £4.40 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (GULF) 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: 02:04, 07 Feb 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 York City Centre was last synchronized at 01:50 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) Stable
Was: 130.7p → Now: 130.6p
Diesel (B7) 0.6p
Was: 139.6p → Now: 140.2p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in York City Centre
GULF Jet BP Morrisons TESCO