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Petrol prices in Cornwall

Unleaded Petrol from 170.9p a litre, averaging 177.4p across 22 stations we track in Cornwall. Diesel averages 200.7p and starts at 193.9p.

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At a glance

Stations tracked: 22
Local areas: 1
Cheapest unleaded: 170.9p
Cheapest diesel: 193.9p

Data updated 3 hours ago

Anyone filling up in Cornwall regularly will have noticed prices do not move in step. One site drops, the neighbours follow within a day or two, and the rest hold out.

There are 22 petrol stations in Cornwall with prices recent enough to compare, covering the major brands alongside the local independents.

Right now there is about 6.5p a litre between the cheapest unleaded in Cornwall and the town average, which works out at roughly £3.25 on a typical 50 litre fill.

On the diesel side, Cornwall starts at 193.9p a litre and averages 200.7p, a gap worth a short detour on a big fill.

The list below is ordered by unleaded price. Each station links through to its own page with price history and a nearby comparison.

Fuel prices Cornwall - today’s snapshot

We track 22 active petrol stations in and around Cornwall with recent prices. (Data updated 3 hours ago)

Cheapest petrol in Cornwall: 170.9p at Murco near PL12 6PW, Cornwall.

Unleaded petrol (E10)

Lowest price: 170.9p
Average price: 177.4p
Highest price: 184.9p
Spread: 14.0p across 20 sites

Diesel (B7)

Lowest price: 193.9p
Average price: 200.7p
Highest price: 204.9p
Spread: 11.0p across 22 sites

Premium petrol (E5)

Lowest price: 178.9p
Average price: 199.0p
Highest price: 215.9p
Spread: 37.0p across 11 sites

Premium diesel

Lowest price: 219.9p
Average price: 223.0p
Highest price: 235.9p
Spread: 16.0p across 9 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 Cornwall

Esso (4) Shell (3) Pace (3) Gulf (3) Texaco (2) Valero (1)

Cheapest petrol stations in Cornwall

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

Station	Local area	Petrol	Diesel
Murco The Elms, Saltash PL12 6PW	Cornwall	170.9p	193.9p
Valero Treluswell Roundabout, Penryn TR10 9AN	Cornwall	171.9p	201.9p
Pace Kynance Garage, Helston TR12 7AS	Cornwall	173.9p	198.9p
Texaco Premier Forecourts (Longdowns) Ltd, Longdowns, Penryn TR10 9DL	Cornwall	174.9p	203.1p
Esso Penlan Garage, Bodmin PL30 4HH	Cornwall	175.9p	199.9p
Esso A30, Launceston PL15 7RR	Cornwall	175.9p	204.9p
Moorview Garage Laneast, Launceston PL15 8PL	Cornwall	175.9p	199.9p
Pace Flora Motors Ltd, Helston TR13 0RA	Cornwall	175.9p	199.9p
Esso Chiverton Cross Rbt., Blackwater / Truro TR4 8HS	Cornwall	176.9p	202.9p
Pace Zoar Garage, Helston TR12 6RJ	Cornwall	176.9p	198.9p

Wider area

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Places nearby

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Bristol 30 stations from 169.7p Somerset 21 stations from 169.9p Plymouth 20 stations from 167.9p Gloucester 17 stations from 166.9p Swindon 15 stations from 172.7p Wiltshire 15 stations from 168.9p Cheltenham 15 stations from 169.7p Bournemouth 13 stations from 167.9p Poole 13 stations from 176.9p Exeter 12 stations from 174.9p Kingswood and Fishponds 10 stations from 171.9p Taunton 10 stations from 172.7p Dorset 10 stations from 173.9p Cotswold 9 stations from 169.7p Bridgwater 9 stations from 169.9p Stroud 8 stations from 168.9p Barnstaple 8 stations from 169.7p South Hams 8 stations from 172.9p North Devon 7 stations from 170.9p Forest of Dean 7 stations from 171.9p Weston-super-Mare 7 stations from 176.9p Salisbury 7 stations from 172.9p Torquay 7 stations from 165.9p

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Common questions about fuel in Cornwall

What is the latest reported petrol price in Cornwall?

The latest reported petrol prices in Cornwall run from 170.9p to 184.9p per litre, with an average of 177.4p across 20 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 170.9p at Murco near PL12 6PW.

What is the latest reported diesel price in Cornwall?

The latest reported diesel prices in Cornwall run from 193.9p to 204.9p per litre, with an average of 200.7p across 22 stations.

How many stations do you track around Cornwall?

We currently track 22 active petrol stations in and around Cornwall. Prices are refreshed from the official CMA fuel price feed throughout the day.

Where is the cheapest petrol in Cornwall?

The cheapest petrol in Cornwall we can currently see is 170.9p a litre at Murco near PL12 6PW. That is 6.5p below the local average of 177.4p.

How many petrol stations are there in Cornwall?

We track 22 petrol stations in and around Cornwall with recent prices, including Esso, Shell, Pace. Each one is listed with its latest unleaded and diesel price.

How do I compare stations near Cornwall?

Open the map to compare stations near Cornwall 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 Cornwall?

Diesel currently averages 23.3p more per litre than unleaded in Cornwall, at 200.7p against 177.4p. That gap changes with wholesale costs, so it is worth checking before a big fill.

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