Fuel prices in Helston

Compare current petrol, diesel, super unleaded and premium diesel prices across 6 Helston 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)

173.4p/l

0.7p below UK average

Diesel (B7)

199.2p/l

0.1p above UK average

Super unleaded (E5)

181.9p/l

10p below UK average

Premium diesel (SDV)

No price

No 7-day trend yet

6 forecourts reporting locallyPrices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40

Live local prices

Current fuel prices in Helston

6 forecourts in Helston. Petrol (E10) is selected initially; choose another grade to compare like with like. Distances are measured from Helston centre.

Rank table byPetrol (E10) price

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current fuel prices in Helston. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Diesel(B7)	Super unleaded(E5)	Premium diesel(SDV)	Distancefrom Helston centre	Opening times	Actions
1Sainsburys HelstonSainsbury's	TR13 8BNReported 15 Oct 2026, 06:40	170.9pCheapest	198.9pCheapest	182.9p	-	Distance: 1.9 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: 08:00 - 20:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30	Details
2Helston Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTesco	TR13 8PJReported 14 Oct 2026, 15:44	170.9pCheapest	198.9pCheapest	180.9pCheapest	-	Distance: 2.7 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Turnpike GarageTexaco	TR13 8PJReported 17 Oct 2026, 09:33	173.9p	199.9p	-	-	Distance: 2.7 mi	06:30 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:30 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:30 - 22:00	Details
4PFlora Motors LtdPace	TR13 0RAReported 18 Oct 2026, 12:18	173.9p	199.9p	-	-	Distance: 2.8 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 08:00 - 18:00; Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00; Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00; Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00; Friday: 08:00 - 18:00; Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00	Details
5PKynange GaragePace	TR12 7ASReported 23 Sept 2026, 09:39	173.9p	198.9pCheapest	-	-	Distance: 5.9 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 09:00 - 17:00; Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00; Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00; Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00; Friday: 09:00 - 17:00; Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00; Sunday: 09:00 - 13:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00	Details
6PZoar GaragePace	TR12 6RJReported 17 Sept 2026, 09:39	176.9p	198.9pCheapest	-	-	Distance: 5.3 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 08:00 - 17:00; Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:00; Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:00; Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00; Friday: 08:00 - 17:00; Saturday: 08:30 - 15:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 08:30 - 15:00	Details

How to read this page

About fuel prices in Helston

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

Helston has 6 forecourts included on this page, with current prices available from 6. 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 and Super unleaded 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 Helston: 172.9p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 172.9p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 172.9p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 173.4p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 173.4p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 173.4p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 173.6p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 173.6p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 173.6p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 173.7p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 173.7p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 173.9p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 174.1p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 174.4p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 174.7p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 174.7p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 174.7p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 174.7p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 174.6p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 174.6p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 174.6p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 174.7p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 174.7p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 174.6p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 174.2p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 174.1p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 174.1p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 173.7p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 173.4p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Helston: 173.4p/l average on 19 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 195.1p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 195.2p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 195.2p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 196.9p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 197.1p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 197.4p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 197.6p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 197.7p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 198.1p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 198.2p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 198.6p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 198.7p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.1p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.1p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.2p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.2p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.2p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.2p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.1p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.1p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.1p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.2p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.2p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.1p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.1p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.1p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.1p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.1p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.1p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Helston: 199.2p/l average on 19 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 181.9p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 181.9p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 181.9p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 181.9p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 181.9p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 181.9p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 182.4p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 182.4p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 182.4p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 182.9p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 182.9p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 183.4p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 183.9p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 183.9p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 183.9p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 183.9p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 183.9p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 183.9p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 183.4p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 183.4p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 183.4p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 183.9p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 183.9p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 183.4p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 182.4p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 181.9p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 181.9p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 181.9p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 181.9p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Helston: 181.9p/l average on 19 October 2026.

What the local trend means

Helston 30-day trends show petrol up 0.8p, diesel up 5.5p and super unleaded up 0.5p. The widest current local spread is 6p/l on petrol (e10), 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)

6p/l range

170.9p/l cheapest, 176.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £1.38 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £3.30 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Diesel (B7)

1p/l range

198.9p/l cheapest, 199.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £0.16 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £0.55 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Super unleaded (E5)

2p/l range

180.9p/l cheapest, 182.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £0.55 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £1.10 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Premium diesel (SDV)

No pricep/l range

No price cheapest, No price highest

Cheapest vs average: £0.00 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £0.00 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Helston compared with regional and UK fuel prices

Every row compares the same grade locally, regionally and nationally.

Helston compared with regional and UK fuel prices
Fuel grade	Local average	Region	UK	Versus UK
Petrol (E10)	173.4	174.8	174.1	0.7p cheaper
Diesel (B7)	199.2	200	199.1	0.1p higher
Super unleaded (E5)	181.9	192	191.9	10p cheaper
Premium diesel (SDV)	No price	219.1	218.3	No UK average

Helston is mixed against UK averages: petrol (e10) is 0.7p cheaper, while diesel (b7) is 0.1p higher.

Local forecourt market

Supermarket, major-brand and independent fuel prices in Helston

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: 170.9p/l
Major brands: 174.7p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Diesel (B7)

Supermarkets: 198.9p/l
Major brands: 199.4p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Super unleaded (E5)

Supermarkets: 181.9p/l
Major brands: No price
Independent forecourts: No price

Qualifying named-brand observations

Tesco1 forecourt170.9p/lPetrol (E10)
Sainsbury's1 forecourt170.9p/lPetrol (E10)

At category level, the lowest current averages come from supermarkets for Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7) and Super unleaded (E5). Among the named operators, the lowest current averages are Sainsbury's for Petrol (E10) at 170.9p/l and Diesel (B7) at 198.9p/l and Tesco for Super unleaded (E5) at 180.9p/l. Supermarket prices are 0.2p/l above their 30-day averages on average and major-brand prices are 0.2p/l below their 30-day averages on average. There are no independent forecourts with comparable current prices in Helston, 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 Helston

1Lowertown2 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel186.9p/l

Premium fuel availability

Coverage and benchmark context for fuels that are not stocked at every forecourt.

Super unleaded availability

Super unleaded (E5) is more limited locally than standard petrol and diesel in Helston, with 2 of 6 forecourts reporting a current price.

Average: 181.9p/l
Reporting: 2 stations
Availability: 33% availability
Versus UK: 10p below UK average

Premium diesel availability

Premium diesel (SDV) is not currently reported by the forecourts shown for Helston.

Average: No price
Reporting: 0 stations
Availability: 0% availability
Versus UK: No UK comparison

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Helston

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 Helston today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Helston is 170.9p/l at Sainsburys Helston. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Helston 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 Helston below the UK average?

Petrol is below the UK average by 0.7p/l, Diesel is above the UK average by 0.1p/l and Super unleaded is below the UK average by 10p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Helston 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 Helston 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 Helston?

Nearby comparisons currently show Penryn at 196.2p/l, 11.4p/l more expensive than Helston, Falmouth at 197.4p/l, 12.6p/l more expensive than Helston and Hayle at 197.3p/l, 12.5p/l more expensive than Helston. Compare Penryn, Falmouth, Hayle and Redruth.

How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?

Use cheapest petrol near me or cheapest diesel near me or cheapest super unleaded near me or cheapest premium 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, 06:40. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes