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Petrol prices in Bedford

Unleaded from 164.9p a litre, averaging 168.8p across 10 stations we track in Bedford.

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At a glance

Stations tracked: 10
Local areas: 1
Cheapest unleaded: 164.9p
Cheapest diesel: 184.9p

Data updated an hour 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.

That spread is worth about 3.9p a litre between the keenest price in Bedford and the local average, so roughly £1.95 each time you fill up.

On the diesel side, Bedford starts at 184.9p a litre and averages 190.9p, 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 an hour ago)

Lowest reported petrol price: 164.9p at Jet near MK41 9JF, Bedford.

Unleaded petrol (E10)

Lowest price: 164.9p
Average price: 168.8p
Highest price: 171.9p
Spread: 7.0p across 10 sites

Diesel (B7)

Lowest price: 184.9p
Average price: 190.9p
Highest price: 195.9p
Spread: 11.0p across 10 sites

Premium petrol (E5)

Lowest price: 175.9p
Average price: 185.4p
Highest price: 192.9p
Spread: 17.0p across 10 sites

Premium diesel

Lowest price: 197.9p
Average price: 209.3p
Highest price: 216.9p
Spread: 19.0p 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	164.9p	184.9p
Morrisons Ampthill Road, Bedford MK42 9JP	Bedford	165.9p	187.9p
Tesco Stores Ltd, Bedford MK41 0SE	Bedford	165.9p	187.9p
Tesco Cardington Road, Bedford MK42 0BG	Bedford	165.9p	187.9p
BP Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QG	Bedford	169.9p	192.9p
Shell A6 Rushden Road, Bedford MK44 1JH	Bedford	169.9p	195.9p
BP 3 Elstow Road, Bedford MK42 9NU	Bedford	170.9p	192.9p
Sainsburys 90 Clapham Road, Bedford MK41 7PJ	Bedford	170.9p	189.9p
BP Elstow Interchange, Bedford MK42 9BF	Bedford	171.9p	195.9p
Esso 73 London Road, Bedford MK42 0NT	Bedford	171.9p	192.9p

Wider area

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Places nearby

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Norwich 24 stations from 162.9p Peterborough 23 stations from 162.9p Luton 21 stations from 160.9p Ipswich 17 stations from 158.9p Southend-on-Sea 15 stations from 163.9p Chelmsford 12 stations from 165.9p Basildon 12 stations from 159.9p Stevenage 11 stations from 161.9p Colchester 11 stations from 166.9p Hemel Hempstead 10 stations from 157.9p Harlow 10 stations from 169.9p Bury St Edmunds 9 stations from 158.9p Lowestoft 9 stations from 161.9p St Albans 9 stations from 165.9p South Cambridgeshire 8 stations from 167.9p Great Yarmouth 8 stations from 163.9p Watford 8 stations from 158.7p Brentwood 8 stations from 169.9p Cambridge 8 stations from 165.9p Breckland 7 stations from 165.9p Central Bedfordshire 7 stations from 163.9p King's Lynn 7 stations from 164.9p King's Lynn and West Norfolk 6 stations from 169.9p

Common questions about fuel in Bedford

What is the latest reported petrol price in Bedford?

The latest reported petrol prices in Bedford run from 164.9p to 171.9p per litre, with an average of 168.8p across 10 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 164.9p at JET near MK41 9JF.

What is the latest reported diesel price in Bedford?

The latest reported diesel prices in Bedford run from 184.9p to 195.9p per litre, with an average of 190.9p 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 164.9p a litre at JET near MK41 9JF. That is 3.9p below the local average of 168.8p.

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 22.1p more per litre than unleaded in Bedford, at 190.9p against 168.8p. That gap changes with wholesale costs, so it is worth checking before a big fill.

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