Diesel prices in Hitchin

Compare current diesel (B7) across 7 Hitchin forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed diesel forecourt in Hitchin

197.9p/l

Lowest listed diesel price in Hitchin

Oakfield Sf Connect3 mi from Hitchin centre

Directions Station details

Diesel local average: 202.2p/l
Local forecourts: 7
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:41

Live local prices

Current diesel prices in Hitchin

7 current diesel (B7) prices from 7 Hitchin 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 Hitchin. Ranked by Diesel (B7) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Diesel(B7), selected ranking	Distancefrom Hitchin centre	Opening times	Actions
1Oakfield Sf ConnectBP	SG4 9DTReported 11 Oct 2026, 10:30	197.9pCheapest	Distance: 3 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 23:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 23:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 23:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 23:00; Friday: 07:00 - 23:00; Saturday: 07:00 - 23:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00	Details
2Asda Nightingale Express PetrolAsda	SG5 1RQReported 11 Sept 2026, 15:15	199.9p	Distance: 2.1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Shell HitchinShell	SG5 2TYReported 10 Sept 2026, 15:05	199.9p	Distance: 2.2 mi	06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00	Details
4Bowles GarageIndependent forecourt	SG5 3LPReported 2 Oct 2026, 08:05	199.9p	Distance: 4 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 08:00 - 18:00; Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00; Wednesday: 00:00 - 00:00; Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00; Friday: 08:00 - 18:00; Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00	Details
5Mfg StotfoldEsso	SG5 4HBReported 12 Oct 2026, 12:17	202.9p	Distance: 2.7 mi	07:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 23:00	Details
6Westmill Service StationBP	SG5 2UGReported 14 Oct 2026, 16:38	203.9p	Distance: 1.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
7AstwickBP	SG5 4BLReported 9 Oct 2026, 16:35	210.9p	Distance: 3.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00	Details

How to read this page

About diesel prices in Hitchin

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

Hitchin has 7 forecourts listed as stocking diesel (B7), with current prices available from 7. 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.

204p200p195p

Average price

202.2p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 183.9p/l
30-day high: 210.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +4.2p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's diesel trend read

Diesel in Hitchin rose 4.2p/l, from 198p/l on 20 September to 202.2p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average rose 0.6p/l, which continues the wider rise. Hitchin's current average is 3.1p/l above 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.

Bowles Garage

199.9p/l today

2.3p/l below Hitchin average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 21 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 21 of 30 days
Average gap: 0.6p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Bowles Garage stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest diesel price on 21 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.6p/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

13p/l

197.9p/l cheapest, 210.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £2.36 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £7.15 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current diesel prices in Hitchin can avoid paying up to 13p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Diesel (B7) compared with nearby locations

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

Stevenage has the lowest nearby average shown at 195.1p; it is 7.1p/l cheaper than Hitchin.

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

197.9p to 201.2p4 stations

201.2p to 204.4p2 stations

204.4p to 207.7p0 stations

207.7p to 210.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting diesel forecourts in Hitchin sits in the 197.9p to 201.2p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 199.9p/l
Major brands: 203.1p/l
Independent forecourts: 199.9p/l

Named local evidence: Asda, Shell, BP, Esso.

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
BP	3 stations	202.8p/l	9.9p/l	18 of 30 days	38%

BP had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest diesel price at 9.9p/l, with a cheapest station present on 18 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest diesel in Hitchin

1Sunnyside1 reporting, 1 below average197.9p/l
2Shillington1 reporting, 1 below average199.9p/l
3Walsworth1 reporting, 1 below average199.9p/l
4Westmill2 reporting, 1 below average199.9p/l
5Stotfold Common1 reporting, 0 below average202.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Hitchin

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 Hitchin today?

The cheapest listed diesel (B7) price in Hitchin is 197.9p/l at Oakfield Sf Connect. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Hitchin 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 Hitchin below the UK average?

Diesel is above the UK average by 3.1p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Hitchin 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 Hitchin 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 Hitchin?

Nearby comparisons currently show Letchworth at 201.4p/l, 0.8p/l cheaper than Hitchin, Baldock at 202.9p/l, 0.7p/l more expensive than Hitchin and Shefford at 199.6p/l, 2.6p/l cheaper than Hitchin. Compare Letchworth, Baldock, Shefford and Stevenage.

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