Fuel prices in Bedford
Compare current petrol, diesel, super unleaded and premium diesel prices across 21 Bedford forecourts. Start with local averages, then use the map and table to compare like with like.
Current local averages
Four fuel grades, kept separate so every comparison stays useful.
Petrol (E10)
174.7p/l
0.6p above UK average
Diesel (B7)
198.9p/l
0.2p below UK average
Super unleaded (E5)
190.8p/l
1.1p below UK average
Premium diesel (SDV)
217.4p/l
0.9p below UK average
21 forecourts reporting locally
- Sainsburys Kempston, 156.9p
- Ascona New County Service Station, 168.9p
- Flitwick Superstore - Petrol Filling Station, 170.9p
- Putnoe, 172.9p
- Eg Kempston Pfs, 173.9p
- Mfg Morrisons Bedford, 173.9p
- Bedford Extra - Petrol Filling Station, 173.9p
- Wootton Garage Ltd, 173.9p
- Bedford Riverfield Dr Superstore - Petrol Filling Station, 173.9p
- Kempston, 174p
- Asda Southgate Express Petrol, 174.9p
- Sainsburys Fairfield Park, 174.9p
- Elstow, 175.9p
- Bromham Service Station, 175.9p
- Souldrop, 175.9p
- Welcome Break Wyboston, 176.9p
- Bedford Sf Connect, 178.9p
- Newnham Avenue Sf Connect, 178.9p
- Shell Marston Mortaine, 179.9p
- Essar Wharley End, 180.7p
- RGR Garages, 181.9p
Live local prices
Current fuel prices in Bedford
21 forecourts in Bedford. Petrol (E10) is selected initially; choose another grade to compare like with like. Distances are measured from Bedford centre.
Rank table byPetrol (E10) price
Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.
| Forecourt | Postcode and report | Petrol(E10), selected ranking | Diesel(B7) | Super unleaded(E5) | Premium diesel(SDV) | Distancefrom Bedford centre | Opening times | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Sainsburys KempstonSainsbury's | MK42 8AYReported 8 Apr 2026, 23:29 | 156.9pCheapest | 187.9pCheapest | 168.9pCheapest | - | Distance: 0.4 mi | Temporarily closed | Details |
2 Ascona New County Service StationJET | MK45 4APReported 14 Oct 2026, 19:54 | 168.9p | 194.9p | - | - | Distance: 6.8 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
3 Flitwick Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTesco | MK45 1LXReported 15 Oct 2026, 15:13 | 170.9p | 196.9p | 180.9p | - | Distance: 7.7 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 4PutnoeJET | MK41 9JFReported 11 Oct 2026, 07:50 | 172.9p | 198.9p | 194.9p | - | 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 |
5 Eg Kempston PfsShell | MK42 7QAReported 19 Oct 2026, 16:54 | 173.9p | 199.9p | 195.9p | 219.9p | Distance: 0.4 mi | 06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00 | Details |
6 Mfg Morrisons BedfordMorrisons | MK42 9JPReported 3 Oct 2026, 23:38 | 173.9p | 196.9p | 189.9p | 206.9pCheapest | Distance: 0.8 mi | 06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00 | Details |
| 7Bedford Extra - Petrol Filling StationTesco | MK42 0BGReported 2 Oct 2026, 15:50 | 173.9p | 195.9p | 183.9p | - | Distance: 1.9 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 8MWootton Garage LtdMurco | MK43 9JJReported 16 Oct 2026, 09:14 | 173.9p | 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 |
| 9Bedford Riverfield Dr Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTesco | MK41 0SEReported 2 Oct 2026, 15:23 | 173.9p | 198.9p | 183.9p | - | Distance: 3.3 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
10 KempstonBP | MK42 7BTReported 8 Oct 2026, 14:28 | 174p | 200p | 190p | 215p | 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 |
11 Asda Southgate Express PetrolAsda | MK42 0NTReported 7 Oct 2026, 18:08 | 174.9p | 199.9p | 193.9p | 218.9p | Distance: 1.4 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 12Sainsburys Fairfield ParkSainsbury's | MK41 7PJReported 17 Oct 2026, 06:49 | 174.9p | 197.9p | 186.9p | - | 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 |
| 13ElstowBP | MK42 9NUReported 22 Sept 2026, 10:30 | 175.9p | 199.9p | 190.9p | 209.9p | Distance: 1.1 mi | 06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00 | Details |
| 14Bromham Service StationBP | MK43 8PTReported 24 Sept 2026, 22:07 | 175.9p | 199.9p | 195.9p | - | Distance: 2.9 mi | 06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00 | Details |
| 15SouldropShell | MK44 1JHReported 2 Oct 2026, 11:50 | 175.9p | 199.9p | 189.9p | - | Distance: 5.7 mi | 05:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 05:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 05:00 - 22:00 | Details |
| 16WBWelcome Break WybostonWelcome Break | MK44 3AAReported 25 Sept 2026, 12:33 | 176.9p | 201.9p | 188.9p | 213.9p | Distance: 9.7 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 17Bedford Sf ConnectBP | MK42 9BFReported 2 Oct 2026, 14:15 | 178.9p | 202.9p | 199.9p | 223.9p | Distance: 0.6 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 18Newnham Avenue Sf ConnectBP | MK41 9QGReported 11 Oct 2026, 10:30 | 178.9p | 201.9p | 199.9p | 222.9p | Distance: 2.5 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 19Shell Marston MortaineShell | MK43 0PZReported 5 Oct 2026, 16:44 | 179.9p | 203.9p | 204.9p | 224.9p | Distance: 4.4 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 20EEssar Wharley EndEssar | MK43 0AWReported 19 Oct 2026, 14:21 | 180.7p | 198.7p | 195.7p | - | Distance: 6.8 mi | 07:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00 | Details |
21 RGR GaragesGulf | MK43 0DGReported 22 Sept 2026, 06:47 | 181.9p | 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 |
Showing the first 10 of 21 forecourts
How to read this page
About fuel prices in Bedford
Coverage, freshness and comparison scope matter as much as the headline price.
Bedford has 21 forecourts included on this page, with current prices available from 21. The table initially ranks forecourts by current petrol (E10) price. Choose another fuel grade to compare like with like; distance and station name order equal or unavailable prices. Station status, distance and update freshness remain visible for comparison.
This page compares Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded and Premium diesel using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.
Thirty-day evidence
How local fuel prices are moving
Daily local averages by fuel grade. The complete daily values remain available in the page even when the chart is enhanced.
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- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 173.3p/l average on 20 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 173.3p/l average on 21 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174p/l average on 22 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.1p/l average on 23 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.6p/l average on 24 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.7p/l average on 25 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.9p/l average on 26 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 175.2p/l average on 27 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 175.5p/l average on 28 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 175.7p/l average on 29 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 175.7p/l average on 30 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.9p/l average on 1 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.9p/l average on 2 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.9p/l average on 3 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 175p/l average on 4 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.8p/l average on 5 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 175p/l average on 6 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.9p/l average on 7 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.9p/l average on 8 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.8p/l average on 9 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.8p/l average on 10 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.9p/l average on 11 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.8p/l average on 12 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.7p/l average on 13 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.7p/l average on 14 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.6p/l average on 15 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.6p/l average on 16 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.6p/l average on 17 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.6p/l average on 18 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Bedford: 174.7p/l average on 19 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 196.1p/l average on 20 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 196.1p/l average on 21 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 196.9p/l average on 22 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 197.1p/l average on 23 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 197.7p/l average on 24 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 198p/l average on 25 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 198.4p/l average on 26 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 198.9p/l average on 27 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.1p/l average on 28 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.5p/l average on 29 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.8p/l average on 30 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.4p/l average on 1 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.5p/l average on 2 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.6p/l average on 3 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.6p/l average on 4 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.5p/l average on 5 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.7p/l average on 6 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.8p/l average on 7 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.8p/l average on 8 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.7p/l average on 9 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.7p/l average on 10 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.6p/l average on 11 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.6p/l average on 12 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.5p/l average on 13 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.5p/l average on 14 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.4p/l average on 15 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199.1p/l average on 16 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 199p/l average on 17 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 198.9p/l average on 18 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Bedford: 198.9p/l average on 19 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 190.1p/l average on 20 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 190.1p/l average on 21 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 190.5p/l average on 22 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 190.5p/l average on 23 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 190.9p/l average on 24 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 191p/l average on 25 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 191.1p/l average on 26 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 191.4p/l average on 27 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 192.2p/l average on 28 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 192.5p/l average on 29 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 192.6p/l average on 30 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 191.1p/l average on 1 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 191.1p/l average on 2 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 191.1p/l average on 3 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 191.1p/l average on 4 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 191.1p/l average on 5 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 191.1p/l average on 6 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 191p/l average on 7 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 190.9p/l average on 8 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 190.8p/l average on 9 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 190.8p/l average on 10 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 191p/l average on 11 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 190.9p/l average on 12 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 190.8p/l average on 13 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 190.8p/l average on 14 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 190.7p/l average on 15 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 190.7p/l average on 16 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 190.8p/l average on 17 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 190.8p/l average on 18 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Bedford: 190.8p/l average on 19 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 215.2p/l average on 20 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 215.2p/l average on 21 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 215.2p/l average on 22 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 215.5p/l average on 23 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 216p/l average on 24 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 216.6p/l average on 25 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 216.7p/l average on 26 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.1p/l average on 27 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.4p/l average on 28 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.5p/l average on 29 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.9p/l average on 30 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.4p/l average on 1 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.4p/l average on 2 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.5p/l average on 3 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.5p/l average on 4 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.5p/l average on 5 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.6p/l average on 6 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.6p/l average on 7 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.6p/l average on 8 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.6p/l average on 9 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.6p/l average on 10 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.7p/l average on 11 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.7p/l average on 12 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.7p/l average on 13 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.7p/l average on 14 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.8p/l average on 15 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.8p/l average on 16 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.6p/l average on 17 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.4p/l average on 18 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Bedford: 217.4p/l average on 19 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10)Petrol in Bedford rose 1.4p/l, from 173.3p/l on 20 September to 174.7p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 0.9p/l from 30 September to 5 October before moving higher again. Across the completed days, the local average ranged from 173.3p/l to 175.7p/l across 21 reporting forecourts.174.7p/l1.4p
- Diesel (B7)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. Across the completed days, the local average ranged from 196.1p/l to 199.8p/l across 21 reporting forecourts.198.9p/l2.8p
- Super unleaded (E5)Super unleaded in Bedford rose 0.7p/l, from 190.1p/l on 20 September to 190.8p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 1.8p/l from 30 September to 9 October before moving higher again. Across the completed days, the local average ranged from 190.1p/l to 192.6p/l across 18 reporting forecourts.190.8p/l0.7p
- Premium diesel (SDV)Premium diesel in Bedford rose 2.2p/l, from 215.2p/l on 20 September to 217.4p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices briefly fell 0.5p/l from 30 September to 1 October before moving higher again. Across the completed days, the local average ranged from 215.2p/l to 217.9p/l across 9 reporting forecourts.217.4p/l2.2p
What the local trend means
Bedford 30-day trends show petrol up 1.4p, diesel up 2.8p and super unleaded up 0.7p. The widest current local spread is 36p/l on super unleaded (e5), so comparing forecourts can materially change the pump price.
Price range and benchmarks
What choosing a cheaper forecourt could change
The average comparison is the more realistic decision baseline. The highest-price comparison is only the maximum currently listed difference.
Petrol (E10)
25p/l range
156.9p/l cheapest, 181.9p/l highest
- Cheapest vs average
- £9.79 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Full listed range
- £13.75 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Diesel (B7)
16p/l range
187.9p/l cheapest, 203.9p/l highest
- Cheapest vs average
- £6.05 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Full listed range
- £8.80 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Super unleaded (E5)
36p/l range
168.9p/l cheapest, 204.9p/l highest
- Cheapest vs average
- £12.05 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Full listed range
- £19.80 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Premium diesel (SDV)
18p/l range
206.9p/l cheapest, 224.9p/l highest
- Cheapest vs average
- £5.78 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Full listed range
- £9.90 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Bedford compared with regional and UK fuel prices
Every row compares the same grade locally, regionally and nationally.
| Fuel grade | Local average | Region | UK | Versus UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (E10) | 174.7 | 174.9 | 174.1 | 0.6p higher |
| Diesel (B7) | 198.9 | 199.6 | 199.1 | 0.2p cheaper |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 190.8 | 192.8 | 191.9 | 1.1p cheaper |
| Premium diesel (SDV) | 217.4 | 219.8 | 218.3 | 0.9p cheaper |
Bedford is mixed against UK averages: diesel (b7) is 0.2p cheaper, while petrol (e10) is 0.6p higher.
Local forecourt market
Supermarket, major-brand and independent fuel prices in Bedford
A compact local comparison of supermarkets, major brands and independents. Follow a qualifying brand into its full UK comparison.
Forecourt-type averages
Lowest current category average for each fuel grade is highlighted.
Petrol (E10)
- Supermarkets
- 171.3p/l
- Major brands
- 176.3p/l
- Independent forecourts
- No price
Diesel (B7)
- Supermarkets
- 196.3p/l
- Major brands
- 200.2p/l
- Independent forecourts
- No price
Super unleaded (E5)
- Supermarkets
- 184p/l
- Major brands
- 195.2p/l
- Independent forecourts
- No price
Premium diesel (SDV)
- Supermarkets
- 212.9p/l
- Major brands
- 218.6p/l
- Independent forecourts
- No price
Qualifying named-brand observations
- Tesco3 forecourts172.9p/lPetrol (E10)
- Asda1 forecourt174.9p/lPetrol (E10)
- Sainsbury's2 forecourts165.9p/lPetrol (E10)
- Morrisons1 forecourt173.9p/lPetrol (E10)
At category level, the lowest current averages come from supermarkets for Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7), Super unleaded (E5) and Premium diesel (SDV). Among the named operators, the lowest current averages are Sainsbury's for Petrol (E10) at 165.9p/l, Diesel (B7) at 192.9p/l and Super unleaded (E5) at 177.9p/l and Morrisons for Premium diesel (SDV) at 206.9p/l. Supermarket prices are broadly in line with their 30-day averages and major-brand prices are 0.1p/l above their 30-day averages on average. There are no independent forecourts with comparable current prices in Bedford, so that category cannot be judged fairly yet.
Local context
Compare the wider local market
Nearby places and named local areas add useful context, but the forecourt table remains the decision source for the journey you are making.
Fuel prices in nearby locations
Compare petrol and diesel separately in nearby locations.
Areas with the lowest average fuel prices in Bedford
- 1Pilgrims Rest3 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded, Premium diesel189.3p/l
- 2Fenlake2 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded, Premium diesel191.6p/l
- 3Goldington3 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded, Premium diesel192.7p/l
- 4South End2 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded, Premium diesel193p/l
Premium fuel availability
Coverage and benchmark context for fuels that are not stocked at every forecourt.
Super unleaded availability
Super unleaded (E5) is widely available in Bedford, with 18 of 21 forecourts reporting a current price.
- Average
- 190.8p/l
- Reporting
- 18 stations
- Availability
- 86% availability
- Versus UK
- 1.1p below UK average
Premium diesel availability
Premium diesel (SDV) is more limited locally than standard petrol and diesel in Bedford, with 9 of 21 forecourts reporting a current price.
- Average
- 217.4p/l
- Reporting
- 9 stations
- Availability
- 43% availability
- Versus UK
- 0.9p below UK average
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.
What is the cheapest fuel price in Bedford today?
The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Bedford is 156.9p/l at Sainsburys Kempston. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.
How are Bedford fuel forecourts ranked?
Forecourts are ranked by their cheapest current fuel 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 fuel prices in Bedford below the UK average?
Petrol is above the UK average by 0.6p/l, Diesel is below the UK average by 0.2p/l, Super unleaded is below the UK average by 1.1p/l and Premium diesel is below the UK average by 0.9p/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, 06:40. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.
Why do some Bedford forecourts not show every fuel price?
Not every forecourt reports every fuel type at the same time. The page shows available current prices first and keeps unavailable cells visible so gaps in coverage are clear.
Should I compare nearby locations before filling up in Bedford?
Nearby comparisons currently show Shefford at 188.4p/l, 7.1p/l cheaper than Bedford, Biggleswade at 195.2p/l, 0.3p/l cheaper than Bedford and Sandy at 194.2p/l, 1.2p/l cheaper than Bedford. Compare Shefford, Biggleswade, Sandy and St. Neots.
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