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Petrol prices in St Albans

Unleaded from 159.9p a litre, averaging 165.3p across 9 stations we track in St Albans.

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At a glance

Stations tracked: 9
Local areas: 1
Cheapest unleaded: 159.9p
Cheapest diesel: 183.9p

Data updated 12 hours ago

Fuel pricing around St Albans is set street by street. Retailers watch their nearest rivals far more closely than they watch the national average, and that is where the savings come from.

The 9 petrol stations we monitor in St Albans report their prices directly to the government scheme, so the figures here are what the pumps are charging rather than an estimate.

Filling at the cheapest forecourt in St Albans rather than an average one saves about 5.4p a litre, or around £2.72 a tank.

On the diesel side, St Albans starts at 183.9p a litre and averages 186.6p, a gap worth a short detour on a big fill.

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

Fuel prices St Albans - today’s snapshot

We track 9 active petrol stations in and around St Albans with recent prices. (Data updated 12 hours ago)

Lowest reported petrol price: 159.9p at Sainsburys near AL1 4UZ, St Albans.

Unleaded petrol (E10)

Lowest price: 159.9p
Average price: 165.3p
Highest price: 171.9p
Spread: 12.0p across 9 sites

Diesel (B7)

Lowest price: 183.9p
Average price: 186.6p
Highest price: 191.9p
Spread: 8.0p across 9 sites

Premium petrol (E5)

Lowest price: 171.9p
Average price: 183.2p
Highest price: 199.9p
Spread: 28.0p across 9 sites

Premium diesel

Lowest price: 199.9p
Average price: 206.7p
Highest price: 214.9p
Spread: 15.0p across 6 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 St Albans

Shell (2) Esso (2) Sainsburys (2) Morrisons (1) Texaco (1) BP (1)

Cheapest petrol stations in St Albans

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

Station	Local area	Petrol	Diesel
Morrisons Hatfield Road, St Albans AL1 4LW	St Albans	159.9p	183.9p
Sainsburys 185 Marshalswick Lane, St Albans AL1 4UZ	St Albans	159.9p	183.9p
Sainsburys Everard Close, St. Albans AL1 2QU	St Albans	160.9p	183.9p
Texaco St. Albans Service Station, St. Albans AL3 6BZ	St Albans	162.9p	185.9p
Esso 2 Beech Road, St Albans AL3 5AS	St Albans	163.9p	185.9p
Shell North Orbital Road, St Albans AL4 0NG	St Albans	168.9p	191.9p
BP Verulam Road, St Albans AL3 4DP	St Albans	169.9p	186.9p
Esso London Road, St Albans AL1 1LP	St Albans	169.9p	186.9p
Shell Redbourne Road, St Albans AL3 7AD	St Albans	171.9p	189.9p

Wider area

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Places nearby

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Norwich 23 stations from 158.9p Peterborough 22 stations from 158.9p Luton 20 stations from 158.9p Ipswich 17 stations from 154.9p Southend-on-Sea 15 stations from 161.9p Chelmsford 12 stations from 162.9p Basildon 12 stations from 156.7p Stevenage 11 stations from 158.9p Colchester 11 stations from 161.9p Bedford 10 stations from 162.9p Harlow 10 stations from 164.9p Bury St Edmunds 9 stations from 155.9p Hemel Hempstead 9 stations from 156.9p Lowestoft 9 stations from 156.9p Watford 8 stations from 155.7p South Cambridgeshire 8 stations from 159.9p Cambridge 8 stations from 159.9p Great Yarmouth 7 stations from 160.7p Brentwood 7 stations from 165.9p King's Lynn 7 stations from 161.7p Central Bedfordshire 7 stations from 158.9p North Norfolk 6 stations from 159.9p Braintree 6 stations from 157.9p

Common questions about fuel in St Albans

What is the latest reported petrol price in St Albans?

The latest reported petrol prices in St Albans run from 159.9p to 171.9p per litre, with an average of 165.3p across 9 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 159.9p at SAINSBURYS near AL1 4UZ.

What is the latest reported diesel price in St Albans?

The latest reported diesel prices in St Albans run from 183.9p to 191.9p per litre, with an average of 186.6p across 9 stations.

How many stations do you track around St Albans?

We currently track 9 active petrol stations in and around St Albans. Prices are refreshed from the official CMA fuel price feed throughout the day.

Where is the cheapest petrol in St Albans?

The cheapest petrol in St Albans we can currently see is 159.9p a litre at SAINSBURYS near AL1 4UZ. That is 5.4p below the local average of 165.3p.

How many petrol stations are there in St Albans?

We track 9 petrol stations in and around St Albans with recent prices, including Shell, Esso, Sainsburys. Each one is listed with its latest unleaded and diesel price.

How do I compare stations near St Albans?

Open the map to compare stations near St Albans 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 St Albans?

Diesel currently averages 21.2p more per litre than unleaded in St Albans, at 186.6p against 165.3p. That gap changes with wholesale costs, so it is worth checking before a big fill.

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