Compare live petrol and diesel prices at 16 petrol stations in ST. ALBANS. Cheapest fuel near you, updated every 5 minutes.
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Avg Unleaded
159.7p
Avg Diesel
186.8p
Cheapest Unleaded
141.9p
Cheapest Diesel
166.9p
| Brand | Stations | Avg Unleaded | Avg Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell | 4 | 163.9p | 189.9p |
| Esso | 3 | 152.9p | 180.2p |
| Sainsbury's | 3 | 158.6p | 184.9p |
| BP | 2 | 160.4p | 189.9p |
| Gulf | 1 | 162.0p | 190.0p |
| Morrisons | 1 | 159.9p | 182.9p |
| Harvest Energy | 1 | 163.9p | 192.9p |
| Texaco | 1 | 157.9p | 187.9p |
Flamstead Filling Station
Esso · AL3 8HS
Unleaded
141.9p
Diesel
166.9p
SAINSBURYS MARSHALSWICK
Sainsbury's · AL1 4UZ
Unleaded
156.9p
Diesel
183.9p
ASDA ST ALBANS EXPRESS PETROL
Esso · AL1 1LP
Unleaded
157.9p
Diesel
186.9p
ST ALBANS SF CONNECT
BP · AL3 4DP
Unleaded
157.9p
Diesel
186.9p
ST ALBANS SERVICE STATION
Texaco · AL3 6BZ
Unleaded
157.9p
Diesel
187.9p
SAINSBURYS LONDON COLNEY
Sainsbury's · AL2 1AB
Unleaded
158.9p
Diesel
185.9p
MFG KING WILLIAM
Esso · AL3 5AS
Unleaded
158.9p
Diesel
186.9p
SAINSBURYS ST ALBANS
Sainsbury's · AL1 2QU
Unleaded
159.9p
Diesel
184.9p
MFG MORRISONS ST ALBANS
Morrisons · AL1 4LW
Unleaded
159.9p
Diesel
182.9p
Radlett Road Service Station
Gulf · AL2 2JX
Unleaded
162.0p
Diesel
190.0p
MOUNT SF CONNECT
BP · AL2 2NN
Unleaded
162.9p
Diesel
192.9p
SHELL REDBOURN
Shell · AL3 7AD
Unleaded
162.9p
Diesel
187.9p
SHELL SMALLFORD
Shell · AL4 0HP
Unleaded
163.9p
Diesel
186.9p
SHELL LITTLE WAITROSE CHISWELL
Shell · AL2 3EH
Unleaded
163.9p
Diesel
192.9p
HARVEST ENERGY CLASSIC
Harvest Energy · AL2 3RS
Unleaded
163.9p
Diesel
192.9p
SHELL CO-OP ORBITAL
Shell · AL4 0NG
Unleaded
164.9p
Diesel
191.9p
ST. ALBANS has 16 petrol stationsreporting live prices through the UK government's mandatory fuel price transparency scheme. Average unleaded (E10) is currently 159.7p per litre, with diesel (B7) at 186.8p per litre. The cheapest unleaded right now is 141.9p at Flamstead Filling Station (AL3 8HS).
4 of ST. ALBANS's 16stations are supermarket forecourts (Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Costco), with branded retailers operating the other 12. Supermarket forecourts are 1.0p per litre cheaper than branded stations on average — a £0.55 saving on a typical 55-litre fill.
Nearby towns with cheaper unleaded: Harpenden (158.9p, 5 mi), Hatfield (158.6p, 5.2 mi) and Hemel Hempstead (155.8p, 5.6 mi). A short detour can save up to £0.44on a 55-litre fill — though factor in fuel for the round trip.
Across all UK cities tracked by PetrolFinder, ST. ALBANS unleaded is 1.4p above the national average of 158.3p — driven by the local mix of supermarket vs branded forecourts and competition between 8 fuel brands operating in the area. Use the route planner to find the cheapest stop on your journey, or browse the price heatmap to spot regional bargains.
The cheapest unleaded (E10) petrol in ST. ALBANS is currently 141.9p per litre at Flamstead Filling Station (AL3 8HS). The average across 16 stations in ST. ALBANS is 159.7p per litre. Prices update every 5 minutes from official UK government data.
The cheapest diesel in ST. ALBANS is currently 166.9p per litre, with an average of 186.8p across 16 stations. That's 0.1p above the UK national diesel average of 186.7p.
In ST. ALBANS, supermarket forecourts (4 stations: Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Costco) are 1.0p per litre cheaper than branded retailers like Shell, BP and Esso (12 stations). That's a £0.55 saving on a typical 55-litre fill.
Harpenden (158.9p, 5 mi), Hatfield (158.6p, 5.2 mi) and Hemel Hempstead (155.8p, 5.6 mi) all have lower average unleaded prices than ST. ALBANS's 159.7p. A short detour can save up to £0.44 on a 55-litre fill — factor in fuel for the round trip.
Prices for the 16 petrol stations in ST. ALBANS are updated every 5 minutes using the UK Government Fuel Finder API under The Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025. Retailers are legally required to report price changes within 30 minutes.