Fuel prices in St Albans
Unleaded petrol (E10) in St Albans currently runs from 166.9p to 175.9p, averaging 173.0p across 16 stations with recent reports. The lowest is Asda Sheepcot Express (WD25 7LW).
Stations & prices
Unleaded petrol (E10)
★ Lowest reported166.9p
5.1p/L below local avg167.9p
3.1p/L below local avg169.9p
171.9p
171.9p
171.9p
- 173.9p
- 173.9p
- 173.9p
174.9p
174.9p- 175.9p
- 175.9p
- 175.9p
Showing reported prices from official GOV.UK reports. Open a station for reported prices, opening hours and directions — prices can change before you arrive.
Area overview
| Fuel | Lowest | Average | Highest | Spread | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded petrol (E10) | 166.9p | 173.0p | 175.9p | 9.0p | 16 of 17 |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 181.9p | 188.7p | 195.9p | 14.0p | 12 of 16 |
| Diesel (B7) | 191.9p | 198.2p | 200.9p | 9.0p | 9 of 17 |
| Premium diesel | 200.9p | 215.9p | 224.9p | 24.0p | 6 of 11 |
Supermarket vs. Branded Stations in St Albans
Unleaded petrol (E10) price comparison across 16 local stations
Statistics use eligible recent reports — prices updated within 14 days. Stations reporting less recently remain active at their last confirmed board price. Read how we calculate our statistics.
Across all St Albans stations in the UK, we track 17 fuel stations, and 16 of them have reported an unleaded price in the last 14 days. Reported unleaded currently runs from 166.9p to 175.9p, averaging 173.0p — a spread of 9.0p.
Diesel runs from 191.9p to 200.9p, averaging 198.2p across 9 recent reports.
15 stations have updated their price in the last 7 days, and the lowest price we can currently see is 166.9p at Asda Sheepcot Express.
Prices are reported by stations when they change. The spread is the gap between the lowest and highest reported price — not a guaranteed saving on your journey.
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Common questions about fuel in St Albans
What is the cheapest petrol in St Albans today?
The lowest reported unleaded petrol (E10) price in St Albans is 166.9p per litre at Asda Sheepcot Express (WD25 7LW). This is 6.1p/L below the St Albans average of 173.0p across 16 stations with recent reports.
What is the cheapest diesel in St Albans today?
Standard diesel (B7) in St Albans starts from 191.9p per litre at Asda Sheepcot Express (WD25 7LW), compared to an area average of 198.2p across 9 recent reports (6.3p/L below average).
How often are fuel prices in St Albans updated?
Prices in St Albans are monitored continuously via official UK Fuel Finder reports. 1 station in St Albans updated within the last 24 hours, and 16 of 17 updated over the past 7 days. The average price report age across St Albans is 5.4 days. Under government regulations, fuel retailers are mandated to publish price revisions within 30 minutes of updating their totem displays.
What is the price spread across fuel stations in St Albans?
The price spread for standard petrol in St Albans is 9.0p per litre (spanning from 166.9p to 175.9p). Choosing the cheapest station instead of the most expensive one yields an immediate saving of 9.0p per litre on every fill.
Are supermarket fuel stations cheaper in St Albans?
6 of the 17 stations in St Albans are run by supermarkets (Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda). Supermarket stations (Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda) average 171.7p for unleaded, which is 2.0p/L cheaper than branded stations (EG On The Move, Shell, Gulf averaging 173.7p).
Which fuel stations in St Albans are open 24 hours?
10 of 17 stations in St Albans offer 24-hour refuelling access, including Sainsburys London Colney, Eg Flamstead, Mfg Morrisons St Albans and 7 more.