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Petrol prices in Bedford

Unleaded from 159.9p a litre, averaging 162.2p across 10 stations we track in Bedford.

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At a glance

Stations tracked: 10
Local areas: 1
Cheapest unleaded: 159.9p
Cheapest diesel: 181.9p

Data updated 4 hours ago

What you pay for fuel in Bedford depends less on the wholesale market than on which stations you happen to drive past. Local competition does most of the work.

Bedford has 10 forecourts in our current data set, each publishing prices under the CMA transparency rules.

On the diesel side, Bedford starts at 181.9p a litre and averages 184.5p, a gap worth a short detour on a big fill.

Below you will find today's cheapest forecourts in Bedford, plus average and highest prices so you can judge whether a detour is worth it.

Fuel prices Bedford - today’s snapshot

We track 10 active petrol stations in and around Bedford with recent prices. (Data updated 4 hours ago)

Lowest reported petrol price: 159.9p at Jet near MK41 9JF, Bedford.

Unleaded petrol (E10)

Lowest price: 159.9p
Average price: 162.2p
Highest price: 168.9p
Spread: 9.0p across 10 sites

Diesel (B7)

Lowest price: 181.9p
Average price: 184.5p
Highest price: 188.9p
Spread: 7.0p across 10 sites

Premium petrol (E5)

Lowest price: 169.9p
Average price: 179.0p
Highest price: 189.9p
Spread: 20.0p across 10 sites

Premium diesel

Lowest price: 192.9p
Average price: 202.3p
Highest price: 209.9p
Spread: 17.0p across 5 sites

Figures cover stations reporting to the official CMA price feed within the last 30 days. We exclude obvious reporting errors - prices given in pounds rather than pence, retailer test records, and premium grades priced below the standard grade - so the averages reflect what you can actually pay.

Fuel brands in Bedford

BP (3) Tesco (2) Shell (1) Morrisons (1) Esso (1) Jet (1)

Cheapest petrol stations in Bedford

Petrol and diesel prices Bedford, sorted by unleaded so the cheapest petrol is first. Open any station for its price history and nearby comparison.

Station	Local area	Petrol	Diesel
Jet Putnoe Service Station, Bedford MK41 9JF	Bedford	159.9p	182.9p
Morrisons Ampthill Road, Bedford MK42 9JP	Bedford	159.9p	182.9p
Shell A6 Rushden Road, Bedford MK44 1JH	Bedford	159.9p	184.9p
Tesco Stores Ltd, Bedford MK41 0SE	Bedford	159.9p	181.9p
Tesco Cardington Road, Bedford MK42 0BG	Bedford	159.9p	181.9p
Sainsburys Fairfield Park 90 Clapham Road, Bedford MK41 7PJ	Bedford	161.9p	183.9p
BP 3 Elstow Road, Bedford MK42 9NU	Bedford	162.9p	184.9p
Esso 73 London Road, Bedford MK42 0NT	Bedford	163.9p	185.9p
BP Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QG	Bedford	164.9p	186.9p
BP Elstow Interchange, Bedford MK42 9BF	Bedford	168.9p	188.9p

Wider area

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Places nearby

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Norwich 24 stations from 156.9p Peterborough 23 stations from 157.9p Luton 21 stations from 155.9p Ipswich 17 stations from 153.9p Southend-on-Sea 15 stations from 158.9p Chelmsford 13 stations from 161.9p Basildon 12 stations from 155.7p Stevenage 11 stations from 156.9p Colchester 11 stations from 160.9p Hemel Hempstead 10 stations from 152.9p Harlow 10 stations from 162.9p Bury St Edmunds 9 stations from 155.9p Lowestoft 9 stations from 155.9p St Albans 9 stations from 157.9p Great Yarmouth 8 stations from 158.9p South Cambridgeshire 8 stations from 156.9p Watford 8 stations from 154.7p Brentwood 8 stations from 162.9p Cambridge 8 stations from 159.9p King's Lynn 7 stations from 159.9p King's Lynn and West Norfolk 6 stations from 163.9p Central Bedfordshire 6 stations from 155.9p Braintree 6 stations from 151.9p

Common questions about fuel in Bedford

What is the latest reported petrol price in Bedford?

The latest reported petrol prices in Bedford run from 159.9p to 168.9p per litre, with an average of 162.2p across 10 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 159.9p at JET near MK41 9JF.

What is the latest reported diesel price in Bedford?

The latest reported diesel prices in Bedford run from 181.9p to 188.9p per litre, with an average of 184.5p across 10 stations.

How many stations do you track around Bedford?

We currently track 10 active petrol stations in and around Bedford. Prices are refreshed from the official CMA fuel price feed throughout the day.

Where is the cheapest petrol in Bedford?

The cheapest petrol in Bedford we can currently see is 159.9p a litre at JET near MK41 9JF. That is 2.3p below the local average of 162.2p.

How many petrol stations are there in Bedford?

We track 10 petrol stations in and around Bedford with recent prices, including BP, Tesco, Shell. Each one is listed with its latest unleaded and diesel price.

How do I compare stations near Bedford?

Open the map to compare stations near Bedford and work out which stop makes sense for your route. You can sort by price or distance and filter to supermarket forecourts only.

Is it cheaper to fill up with petrol or diesel in Bedford?

Diesel currently averages 22.3p more per litre than unleaded in Bedford, at 184.5p against 162.2p. That gap changes with wholesale costs, so it is worth checking before a big fill.

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