Cheapest Petrol & Diesel Prices in Harpenden
The cheapest unleaded in Harpenden today is 173.9p a litre at Texaco St Albans Service Station, and the cheapest diesel is 199.9p at Harpenden Esso Express. The average across the 4 stations with recent prices is 175.6p for unleaded and 201.2p for diesel, with unleaded 2.5p above the UK average. 2 stations are open 24 hours. Prices come from the government's Fuel Finder scheme for 5 stations within 6 km of the town centre, checked every 30 minutes.
Cheapest vs dearest fuel in Harpenden
Pick the right pump, save 3.0p a litre
That's the gap between the cheapest and dearest of 3 forecourts selling unleaded. Here's what it adds up to.
Pick the right pump, save 2.0p a litre
That's the gap between the cheapest and dearest of 3 forecourts selling diesel, which are less than a mile apart. Here's what it adds up to.
Pick the right pump, save 8.0p a litre
That's the gap between the cheapest and dearest of 3 forecourts selling premium unleaded. Here's what it adds up to.
Pick the right pump, save 8.0p a litre
That's the gap between the only two forecourts with a premium diesel price, which are less than a mile apart. Here's what it adds up to.
Forecourts within 6 km of Harpenden town centre. Stations only report a price when it changes, so an older price may still stand, but check it before you set off. *A typical car: 7,100 miles a year at 45 mpg, about 717 litres.
Harpenden vs UK average
Average price a litre at Harpenden forecourts that reported in the last 7 days, against today's UK average.
Fuel prices at stations in Harpenden
| Brand | Station | Unleaded | Premium | Diesel | Prem Diesel | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXACO Texaco fuel prices |
Texaco St Albans Service Station
Supermarket
AL3 6BZ
|
173.9p 3d ago
|
189.9p 3d ago
|
199.9p 25d ago
|
215.9p 25d ago
|
5.1 km |
| ESSO Esso fuel prices |
Harpenden Esso Express
AL5 5AL
|
175.9p 5d ago
|
190.9p 5d ago
|
199.9p 3d ago
|
214.9p 7h ago
|
1.3 km |
| BP BP fuel prices |
BP Townsend SF Connect
AL5 2UA
|
176.9p 5d ago
|
197.9p 5d ago
|
201.9p 6d ago
|
222.9p 6d ago
|
0.3 km |
| SHELL Shell fuel prices |
Shell Redbourn
AL3 7AD
|
179.9p 11d ago
|
204.9p 28d ago
|
201.9p 3d ago
|
224.9p 20d ago
|
3.7 km |
| EG O |
EG Flamstead
AL3 8HS
|
168.9p 16d ago
|
182.9p 12d ago
|
198.9p 12d ago
|
205.9p 12d ago
|
4.9 km |
Distances are from Harpenden town centre. Each price shows how long ago that station reported it; greyed prices haven't been updated in the last 7 days. Always check the pump price before filling up.
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Harpenden fuel price FAQs
Where is the cheapest petrol in Harpenden today?
The cheapest unleaded in Harpenden right now is 173.9p per litre at Texaco St Albans Service Station (AL3 6BZ).
Is supermarket fuel cheaper in Harpenden?
Usually, yes. Supermarket forecourts (Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Costco) typically undercut branded stations by several pence per litre. Supermarket stations are tagged in the table above.
How often are Harpenden fuel prices updated?
Stations report price changes to the UK Government fuel price feed, which FillitUp polls every 30 minutes. Each price above shows when it was last reported.