Diesel prices in Bedford

Compare current diesel (B7) across 21 Bedford forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed diesel forecourt in Bedford

187.9p/l

Lowest listed diesel price in Bedford

Sainsburys Kempston0.4 mi from Bedford centre

Directions Station details

Diesel local average: 198.9p/l
Local forecourts: 21
UK comparison: Below

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:41

Live local prices

Current diesel prices in Bedford

21 current diesel (B7) prices from 21 Bedford forecourts listed as stocking diesel.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:41. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current diesel prices in Bedford. Ranked by Diesel (B7) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Diesel(B7), selected ranking	Distancefrom Bedford centre	Opening times	Actions
1Sainsburys KempstonSainsbury's	MK42 8AYReported 8 Apr 2026, 23:29	187.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.4 mi	Temporarily closed	Details
2Ascona New County Service StationJET	MK45 4APReported 16 Oct 2026, 12:44	194.9p	Distance: 6.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Bedford Extra - Petrol Filling StationTesco	MK42 0BGReported 16 Oct 2026, 18:01	195.9p	Distance: 1.9 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
4Mfg Morrisons BedfordMorrisons	MK42 9JPReported 17 Oct 2026, 23:06	196.9p	Distance: 0.8 mi	06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00	Details
5Flitwick Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTesco	MK45 1LXReported 15 Oct 2026, 17:01	196.9p	Distance: 7.7 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
6Sainsburys Fairfield ParkSainsbury's	MK41 7PJReported 18 Oct 2026, 07:32	197.9p	Distance: 2.3 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 23:00; Tuesday: 06:00 - 23:00; Wednesday: 06:00 - 23:00; Thursday: 06:00 - 23:00; Friday: 06:00 - 23:00; Saturday: 06:00 - 22:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30	Details
7EEssar Wharley EndEssar	MK43 0AWReported 19 Oct 2026, 14:21	198.7p	Distance: 6.8 mi	07:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00	Details
8PutnoeJET	MK41 9JFReported 18 Oct 2026, 11:39	198.9p	Distance: 3.1 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 21:00; Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00; Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00; Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00; Friday: 06:00 - 21:00; Saturday: 06:00 - 21:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 21:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 21:00	Details
9Bedford Riverfield Dr Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTesco	MK41 0SEReported 2 Oct 2026, 15:23	198.9p	Distance: 3.3 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
10Eg Kempston PfsShell	MK42 7QAReported 17 Sept 2026, 09:54	199.9p	Distance: 0.4 mi	06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00	Details
11ElstowBP	MK42 9NUReported 22 Sept 2026, 10:30	199.9p	Distance: 1.1 mi	06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00	Details
12Asda Southgate Express PetrolAsda	MK42 0NTReported 26 Sept 2026, 12:36	199.9p	Distance: 1.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
13MWootton Garage LtdMurco	MK43 9JJReported 26 Sept 2026, 09:52	199.9p	Distance: 2.3 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 09:00 - 19:00; Tuesday: 09:00 - 19:00; Wednesday: 09:00 - 19:00; Thursday: 09:00 - 19:00; Friday: 09:00 - 19:00; Saturday: 09:00 - 19:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 18:00	Details
14Bromham Service StationBP	MK43 8PTReported 24 Sept 2026, 22:07	199.9p	Distance: 2.9 mi	06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00	Details
15SouldropShell	MK44 1JHReported 6 Oct 2026, 16:45	199.9p	Distance: 5.7 mi	05:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 05:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 05:00 - 22:00	Details
16RGR GaragesGulf	MK43 0DGReported 22 Sept 2026, 06:47	199.9p	Distance: 6.2 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 19:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00; Friday: 07:00 - 19:00; Saturday: 07:00 - 17:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00	Details
17KempstonBP	MK42 7BTReported 27 Sept 2026, 08:05	200p	Distance: 0.7 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 23:00; Tuesday: 06:00 - 23:00; Wednesday: 06:00 - 23:00; Thursday: 06:00 - 23:00; Friday: 06:00 - 23:00; Saturday: 06:00 - 23:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00	Details
18Newnham Avenue Sf ConnectBP	MK41 9QGReported 18 Oct 2026, 11:30	201.9p	Distance: 2.5 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
19WBWelcome Break WybostonWelcome Break	MK44 3AAReported 25 Sept 2026, 12:33	201.9p	Distance: 9.7 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
20Bedford Sf ConnectBP	MK42 9BFReported 18 Oct 2026, 11:00	202.9p	Distance: 0.6 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
21Shell Marston MortaineShell	MK43 0PZReported 19 Oct 2026, 13:34	203.9p	Distance: 4.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

Showing the first 10 of 21 forecourts

How to read this page

About diesel prices in Bedford

Coverage, freshness and comparison scope matter as much as the headline price.

Bedford has 21 forecourts listed as stocking diesel (B7), with current prices available from 21. The table ranks forecourts by current diesel (B7) price, with distance and station name used to order equal or unavailable prices. Station status, distance and update freshness remain visible for comparison.

This page focuses on Diesel (B7) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day diesel (B7) price trend

Thirty-day diesel (B7) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

202p199p195p

Average price

198.9p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 187.9p/l
30-day high: 204.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +2.8p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's diesel trend read

Diesel in Bedford rose 2.8p/l, from 196.1p/l on 20 September to 198.9p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 0.9p/l from 8 October to 18 October before moving higher again. Bedford's current average is 0.2p/l below the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive diesel forecourt

This recommendation requires at least 21 completed reporting days and a current price no higher than the local average.

Bedford Extra - Petrol Filling Station

195.9p/l today

3p/l below Bedford average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 11 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 11 of 30 days
Average gap: 6.1p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Bedford Extra - Petrol Filling Station stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest diesel price on 11 of 30 reported days, averaging 6.1p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential diesel savings

Cheapest versus average is the practical comparison. Cheapest versus highest is the maximum listed difference, not a guaranteed saving.

Current local price range

16p/l

187.9p/l cheapest, 203.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £6.05 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £8.80 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current diesel prices in Bedford can avoid paying up to 16p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Diesel (B7) compared with nearby locations

Ranked by current average diesel price. Bedford is highlighted so the local baseline remains easy to find.

St. Neots has the lowest nearby average shown at 198.5p; it is 0.4p/l cheaper than Bedford.

Local market evidence

Diesel market in this location

Distribution, station consistency and forecourt type provide different evidence. None is treated as a guarantee of the next pump price.

Price distribution

187.9p to 191.9p1 station

191.9p to 195.9p1 station

195.9p to 199.9p7 stations

199.9p to 203.9p12 stations

The largest group of reporting diesel forecourts in Bedford sits in the 199.9p to 203.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 196.3p/l
Major brands: 200.2p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons.

Where value persists

Diesel brand reliability over 30 days

Historical claims render only when the documented reporting thresholds are met.

Diesel brand reliability over 30 days
Brand	Stations	30-day average	Average gap	Cheapest presence	Below local average
Sainsbury's	2 stations	193.6p/l	5p/l	20 of 30 days	94%
Tesco	3 stations	197p/l	8p/l	11 of 30 days	74%
JET	2 stations	198.4p/l	9.4p/l	0 of 30 days	62%
BP	5 stations	200.4p/l	11.4p/l	0 of 30 days	8%
Shell	3 stations	201.1p/l	12.1p/l	0 of 30 days	0%

Sainsbury's had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest diesel price at 5p/l, with a cheapest station present on 20 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest diesel in Bedford

1Pilgrims Rest3 reporting, 1 below average187.9p/l
2Hall End1 reporting, 1 below average194.9p/l
3Fenlake2 reporting, 1 below average195.9p/l
4South End2 reporting, 1 below average196.9p/l
5Steppingley1 reporting, 1 below average196.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Bedford

Use the current local evidence to choose a forecourt, compare nearby places and understand how coverage and freshness affect the figures.

Where is the cheapest diesel (B7) in Bedford today?

The cheapest listed diesel (B7) price in Bedford is 187.9p/l at Sainsburys Kempston. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Bedford diesel (B7) forecourts ranked?

Forecourts are ranked by their current diesel (B7) price first. If prices are tied or unavailable, the table uses distance and station name. Use the forecourt comparison to sort and inspect the current results.

Are diesel (B7) prices in Bedford below the UK average?

Diesel is below the UK average by 0.2p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Bedford fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:41. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Bedford forecourts not show a current diesel (B7) price?

A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock diesel (B7), even if there is not a current reported price available for that fuel. The price table keeps those stations visible but prioritises forecourts with current prices.

Should I compare nearby locations before filling up in Bedford?

Nearby comparisons currently show Shefford at 199.6p/l, 0.7p/l more expensive than Bedford, Biggleswade at 198.7p/l, 0.2p/l cheaper than Bedford and Sandy at 199.9p/l, 1p/l more expensive than Bedford. Compare Shefford, Biggleswade, Sandy and St. Neots.

How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?

Use cheapest diesel near me for a distance-led comparison based on your current position.

Built on real fuel-price data

Prices are sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:41. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes