Diesel prices in Shefford

Compare current diesel (B7) across 3 Shefford forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed diesel forecourt in Shefford

198.9p/l

Lowest listed diesel price in Shefford

Shefford Esso Express0.4 mi from Shefford centre

Directions Station details

Diesel local average: 199.6p/l
Local forecourts: 3
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:41

Live local prices

Current diesel prices in Shefford

3 current diesel (B7) prices from 3 Shefford 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 Shefford. Ranked by Diesel (B7) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Diesel(B7), selected ranking	Distancefrom Shefford centre	Opening times	Actions
1Shefford Esso ExpressEsso	SG17 5LHReported 19 Oct 2026, 15:22	198.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
2John R Ford & Sons LtdJET	SG17 5BEReported 30 Sept 2026, 17:08	199.9p	Distance: 0.7 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 20:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00; Friday: 07:00 - 20:00; Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00; Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 17:00	Details
3Clifton Filling StationGulf	SG17 5RPReported 12 Oct 2026, 13:22	199.9p	Distance: 1 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:30 - 19:00; Tuesday: 06:30 - 19:00; Wednesday: 06:30 - 19:00; Thursday: 06:30 - 19:00; Friday: 06:30 - 19:00; Saturday: 07:30 - 18:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00; Bank holidays: 08:00 - 16:00	Details

How to read this page

About diesel prices in Shefford

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

Shefford has 3 forecourts listed as stocking diesel (B7), with current prices available from 3. 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.

203p199p194p

Average price

199.6p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 193.9p/l
30-day high: 204.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +4.4p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's diesel trend read

Diesel in Shefford rose 4.4p/l, from 195.2p/l on 20 September to 199.6p/l on 19 October. The wider move is up, although prices turned downward in the latest stretch, falling 2p/l from 4 October to 19 October. Shefford's current average is 0.5p/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.

Shefford Esso Express

198.9p/l today

0.7p/l below Shefford average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 20 of 30 days
Average gap: 0.3p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Shefford Esso Express stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest diesel price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.3p/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

1p/l

198.9p/l cheapest, 199.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £0.38 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £0.55 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current diesel prices in Shefford can avoid paying up to 1p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Diesel (B7) compared with nearby locations

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

Biggleswade has the lowest nearby average shown at 198.7p; it is 0.9p/l cheaper than Shefford.

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

198.9p to 199.2p1 station

199.2p to 199.6p0 stations

199.6p to 199.9p2 stations

The largest group of reporting diesel forecourts in Shefford sits in the 199.6p to 199.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: 199.6p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: JET, Esso.

Where value persists

Diesel brand reliability over 30 days

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

No brand has at least two Shefford forecourts and 21 days of diesel evidence for a reliable 30-day comparison.

Areas with the cheapest diesel in Shefford

1Campton2 reporting, 1 below average198.9p/l
2Clifton1 reporting, 0 below average199.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Shefford

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 Shefford today?

The cheapest listed diesel (B7) price in Shefford is 198.9p/l at Shefford Esso Express. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Shefford 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 Shefford below the UK average?

Diesel is above the UK average by 0.5p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Shefford 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 Shefford 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 Shefford?

Nearby comparisons currently show Hitchin at 202.2p/l, 2.6p/l more expensive than Shefford, Biggleswade at 198.7p/l, 0.9p/l cheaper than Shefford and Baldock at 202.9p/l, 3.3p/l more expensive than Shefford. Compare Hitchin, Biggleswade, Baldock and Letchworth.

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