Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158.8p 0.8% (+1.2p) 7d avg: 158.4p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 176.7p 0.5% (+0.8p) 7d avg: 176.4p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 180.9p 1% (+1.8p) 7d avg: 180.4p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 199.7p 0.7% (+1.4p) 7d avg: 199.3p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158.8p 0.8% (+1.2p) 7d avg: 158.4p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 176.7p 0.5% (+0.8p) 7d avg: 176.4p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 180.9p 1% (+1.8p) 7d avg: 180.4p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 199.7p 0.7% (+1.4p) 7d avg: 199.3p Prices stable |

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 Monday, 3rd August 2026 at 04:55
28
Local Stations
32
Brands (YO Area)
8.0p
Max Price Gap
#11
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 153.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £4.40 per tank
  • 85 stations tracked across 32 brands

Motorists in York City Centre are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 9% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in YO have Increased 1.6p (1%)

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 85 active fuel stations across 32 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.38 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 29.8p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in York, York City Centre:
153.9p at BP, LAWRENCE STREET, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in York, York City Centre:
174.9p at SAINSBURY'S, FALSGRAVE ROAD, SCARBOROUGH, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
84 / 85 Stations (98.8%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
67 / 85 Stations (78.8%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
83 / 85 Stations (97.6%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
45 / 85 Stations (52.9%)

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
BP
LAWRENCE STREET, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , YO10 3EB
153.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURY'S
FALSGRAVE ROAD, SCARBOROUGH, ENGLAND , YO12 5EA
153.9p
+0.0p
3
Jet
J B MOTORS, WENTWORTH STREET, MALTON, YO17 7BN, MALTON, England , YO17 7BN
153.9p
+0.0p
4
TESCO
STATION APPROACH, BRIDLINGTON, ENGLAND , YO15 3EP
154.9p
+1.0p
5
GULF
Tyke 2000 Ltd, 18 Church Street, Malton , YO179HS
154.9p
+1.0p
6
BP
WELHAM ROAD, MALTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , YO17 9DP
155.9p
+2.0p
7
ESSO
SEAMER ROAD, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , YO12 4LR
155.9p
+2.0p
8
JET
B M Harland Ltd, Malton Road Garage, Pickering , YO18 7JL
156.9p
+3.0p
9
ESSO
MAIN STREET, PICKERING, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , YO18 8NS
156.9p
+3.0p
10
BP
VALE MOTORS, MALTON ROAD FILLING STATION, MALTON ROAD, PICKERING, NORTH YORKSHIRE, E , YO18 7JJ
156.9p
+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
SAINSBURY'S
FALSGRAVE ROAD, SCARBOROUGH, ENGLAND , YO12 5EA
174.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Jet
J B MOTORS, WENTWORTH STREET, MALTON, YO17 7BN, MALTON, England , YO17 7BN
174.9p
+0.0p
3
ESSO
SCARBOROUGH ROAD, BRIDLINGTON, ENGLAND , YO16 7NS
176.9p
+2.0p
4
JET
B M Harland Ltd, Malton Road Garage, Pickering , YO18 7JL
176.9p
+2.0p
5
ESSO
MAIN STREET, PICKERING, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , YO18 8NS
176.9p
+2.0p
6
BP
VALE MOTORS, MALTON ROAD FILLING STATION, MALTON ROAD, PICKERING, NORTH YORKSHIRE, E , YO18 7JJ
176.9p
+2.0p
7
Shell
SHELL YORK, 26-30, HULL ROAD, YORK, England , YO10 3JG
177.9p
+3.0p
8
GULF
Tyke 2000 Ltd, 18 Church Street, Malton , YO179HS
178.9p
+4.0p
9
ESSO
YORK ROAD, ESCRICK, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , YO19 6EY
178.9p
+4.0p
10
BP
EDENHOUSE AVENUE, OLD MALTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , YO17 6AQ
178.9p
+4.0p

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 32 brands operating across 85 stations. Ranking in the top 9% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while with a 29.8p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £16.39 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of August 3, 2026, the cheapest station is BP at 153.9p 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 (BP) 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: 05:05, 03 Aug 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 04:55 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) 1.6p
Was: 155.1p → Now: 156.7p
Diesel (B7) 6p
Was: 173.8p → Now: 179.8p

Visualise the Savings

View 20 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in York City Centre
BP SAINSBURY'S Jet TESCO GULF