Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157.1p 0.3% (+0.4p) 7d avg: 156.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.2p 0.1% (+0.2p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 188.1p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 208.1p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157.1p 0.3% (+0.4p) 7d avg: 156.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.2p 0.1% (+0.2p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 188.1p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 208.1p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Shetland: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Shetland 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 Wednesday, 6th May 2026 at 03:57
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Local Stations
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Brands (ZE Area)
45.1p
Max Price Gap
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 164.9p at Bixter Shop
  • Potential savings: Up to £24.81 per tank
  • stations tracked across brands

Motorists in Shetland are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions.

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Shetland could save you up to 45.1p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £24.81 on a single tank.

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Shetland, Shetland:
164.9p at Bixter Shop, Bixter Shop, Bixter, Shetland

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Shetland, Shetland:
146p at Burra Motor Repairs Limited, BURRA MOTOR REPAIRS LTD, HAMNAVOE, SHETLAND, ZE2 9LB, SHETLAND, Scotland

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

Top 3 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Bixter Shop
Bixter Shop, Bixter, Shetland , ZE2 9NA
164.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Brae Garage Shetland Ltd
BRAE GARAGE, BRAE, SHETLAND, ZE2 9QJ, SHETLAND, Scotland , ZE2 9QJ
165.9p
+1.0p
3
Skerries Co-operative Society
The Pier, Bruray Out Skerries, Shetland , ZE2 9AR
210p
+45.1p

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 Shetland area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Burra Motor Repairs Limited
BURRA MOTOR REPAIRS LTD, HAMNAVOE, SHETLAND, ZE2 9LB, SHETLAND, Scotland , ZE2 9LB
146p
BEST PRICE
2
Brae Garage Shetland Ltd
BRAE GARAGE, BRAE, SHETLAND, ZE2 9QJ, SHETLAND, Scotland , ZE2 9QJ
185.9p
+39.9p
3
Skiboul Stores
SKIBHOUL STORES, BALTASOUND, UNST, SHETLAND, Scotland , ZE2 9DP
188.3p
+42.3p
4
Walls Shop
WALLS SHOP, WALLS, SHETLAND, ZE2 9PF, SHETLAND, Scotland , ZE2 9PF
188.9p
+42.9p
5
The Final Checkout Ltd
FINAL CHECKOUT, HAGDALE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BALTASOUND, UNST, SHETLAND, Scotland , ZE2 9TW
190.8p
+44.8p
6
Bixter Shop
Bixter Shop, Bixter, Shetland , ZE2 9NA
199.9p
+53.9p
7
Skerries Co-operative Society
The Pier, Bruray Out Skerries, Shetland , ZE2 9AR
220p
+74.0p

How to save on fuel in Shetland

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 Shetland.

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

"Interestingly, Bixter Shop 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 May 6, 2026, the cheapest station is Bixter Shop at 164.9p per litre.

There is currently a 45.1p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Shetland. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £24.81 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Bixter Shop) 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: 03:57, 06 May 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 Shetland was last synchronized at 03:57 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.

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Popular Brands in Shetland
Bixter Shop Brae Garage Shetland Ltd Skerries Co-operative Society