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: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the York 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 05:55
25
Local Stations
32
Brands (YO Area)
38.1p
Max Price Gap
#11
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 126.9p at HARRISONS ESSO GARAGE WHITBY LIMITED
  • Potential savings: Up to £20.96 per tank
  • 85 stations tracked across 32 brands

Motorists in York 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 1.5p (1%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in York could save you up to 38.1p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £20.96 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

York 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:
126.9p at HARRISONS ESSO GARAGE WHITBY LIMITED, HARRISONS ESSO FILLING STATION, FLOWERGATE CROSS , UPGANG LANE , WHITBY

Cheapest B7 Diesel in , York:
167.9p at ASDA EXPRESS, GREAT NORTH WAY, NETHER POPPLETON, YORK, ENGLAND

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (HARRISONS ESSO GARAGE WHITBY LIMITED) 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 today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
HARRISONS ESSO GARAGE WHITBY LIMITED
HARRISONS ESSO FILLING STATION, FLOWERGATE CROSS , UPGANG LANE , WHITBY , YO213DT
126.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURY'S
STAINSACRE LANE, WHITBY, ENGLAND , YO22 4NL
148.9p
+22.0p
3
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, ASKHAM BAR, TADCASTER ROAD, DRINGHOUSES, YORK, ENGLAND , YO24 1LW
149.9p
+23.0p
4
ASDA EXPRESS
GREAT NORTH WAY, NETHER POPPLETON, YORK, ENGLAND , YO26 6RB
152.9p
+26.0p
5
TEXACO
97 BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD, YORK, ENGLAND , YO26 6AA
152.9p
+26.0p
6
Esso
Whitby Service Station, 6 Upgang Lane, Whitby , YO21 3DS
152.9p
+26.0p
7
ESSO
KIRKBURN, DRIFFIELD, DRIFFIELD, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , YO25 9EA
153.9p
+27.0p
8
TEXACO
YORK ROAD, GREEN HAMMERTON, YORK, ENGLAND , YO26 8EQ
153.9p
+27.0p
9
SHELL
FOUR LANE ENDS SERVICE STATION, 5 GUISBOROUGH ROAD, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , YO21 1LZ
153.9p
+27.0p
10
SHELL
STAKESBY GARAGE, CASTLE ROAD, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , YO21 3LG
153.9p
+27.0p

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 area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ASDA EXPRESS
GREAT NORTH WAY, NETHER POPPLETON, YORK, ENGLAND , YO26 6RB
167.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TEXACO
97 BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD, YORK, ENGLAND , YO26 6AA
167.9p
+0.0p
3
TEXACO
YORK ROAD, GREEN HAMMERTON, YORK, ENGLAND , YO26 8EQ
170.9p
+3.0p
4
PACE
B M C CAR & COMMERCIALS, MAIN STREET, BRANDESBURTON, DRIFFIELD, England , YO25 8RL
171p
+3.1p
5
SAINSBURY'S
STAINSACRE LANE, WHITBY, ENGLAND , YO22 4NL
171.9p
+4.0p
6
JB Fuels LTD
J B FUELS LTD, FRIDAYTHORPE, DRIFFIELD, YO25 9SD, DRIFFIELD, ENGLAND , YO25 9SD
175.9p
+8.0p
7
Esso
Whitby Service Station, 6 Upgang Lane, Whitby , YO21 3DS
175.9p
+8.0p
8
SHELL
FIVEWAYS SERVICE STATION, NEW ROAD, NAFFERTON, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , YO25 4JP
176.9p
+9.0p
9
SHELL
FOUR LANE ENDS SERVICE STATION, 5 GUISBOROUGH ROAD, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND , YO21 1LZ
176.9p
+9.0p
10
Jet
ARMSTRONG MASSEY LTD, BEVERLEY ROAD, DRIFFIELD, YO25 6RX, DRIFFIELD, England , YO25 6RX
177.9p
+10.0p

How to save on fuel in York

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.

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 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 HARRISONS ESSO GARAGE WHITBY LIMITED at 126.9p per litre.

There is currently a 38.1p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in York. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £20.96 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (HARRISONS ESSO GARAGE WHITBY LIMITED) 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: 05:57, 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 was last synchronized at 05:55 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) 1.5p
Was: 155.2p → Now: 156.7p
Diesel (B7) 5.9p
Was: 173.9p → Now: 179.8p

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Popular Brands in York
HARRISONS ESSO GARAGE WHITBY LIMITED SAINSBURY'S TESCO ASDA EXPRESS TEXACO