Petrol prices in Dronfield

Compare current petrol (E10) across 3 Dronfield forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Dronfield

169.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Dronfield

Sainsburys Dronfield<0.1 mi from Dronfield centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 172.2p/l
Local forecourts: 3
UK comparison: Below

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Dronfield

3 current petrol (E10) prices from 3 Dronfield forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Dronfield. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Dronfield centre	Opening times	Actions
1Sainsburys DronfieldSainsbury's	S18 1NWReported 16 Oct 2026, 07:12	169.9pCheapest	Distance: <0.1 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 22:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 22:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 22:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 22:00; Friday: 07:00 - 22:00; Saturday: 07:00 - 22:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30	Details
2Eg Coal Aston PfsIndependent forecourt	S18 3AAReported 14 Oct 2026, 14:27	171.9p	Distance: 0.7 mi	06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00	Details
3Intake 9JET	S18 8YNReported 28 Sept 2026, 10:48	174.9p	Distance: 0.7 mi	06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Dronfield

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

Dronfield has 3 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 3. The table ranks forecourts by current petrol (E10) 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 Petrol (E10) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day petrol (E10) price trend

Thirty-day petrol (E10) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

177p172p167p

Average price

172.2p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 165.9p/l
30-day high: 174.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +3.6p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Dronfield rose 3.6p/l, from 168.6p/l on 20 September to 172.2p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 1.4p/l from 7 October to 16 October before moving higher again. Dronfield's current average is 1.9p/l below the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive petrol forecourt

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

Sainsburys Dronfield

169.9p/l today

2.3p/l below Dronfield average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 30 of 30 days
Average gap: 0p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Sainsburys Dronfield stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential petrol savings

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

Current local price range

5p/l

169.9p/l cheapest, 174.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £1.26 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £2.75 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Dronfield can avoid paying up to 5p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Dronfield has the lowest average petrol price in this comparison at 172.2p/l.

Local market evidence

Petrol 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

169.9p to 171.6p1 station

171.6p to 173.2p1 station

173.2p to 174.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Dronfield sits in the 169.9p to 171.6p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 169.9p/l
Major brands: 174.9p/l
Independent forecourts: 171.9p/l

Named local evidence: Sainsbury's, JET, Independent forecourts.

Where value persists

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days

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

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

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Dronfield

1Holmley Common1 reporting, 1 below average169.9p/l
2Coal Aston1 reporting, 1 below average171.9p/l
3Dronfield Woodhouse1 reporting, 0 below average174.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Dronfield

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 petrol (E10) in Dronfield today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Dronfield is 169.9p/l at Sainsburys Dronfield. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Dronfield petrol (E10) forecourts ranked?

Forecourts are ranked by their current petrol (E10) 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 petrol (E10) prices in Dronfield below the UK average?

Petrol is below the UK average by 1.9p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Dronfield fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Dronfield forecourts not show a current petrol (E10) price?

A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock petrol (E10), 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 Dronfield?

Nearby comparisons currently show Chesterfield at 175.5p/l, 3.3p/l more expensive than Dronfield, Bakewell at 174.9p/l, 2.7p/l more expensive than Dronfield and Matlock at 175.3p/l, 3.1p/l more expensive than Dronfield. Compare Chesterfield, Bakewell, Matlock and Alfreton.

How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?

Use cheapest petrol 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, 08:10. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes