Petrol prices in Bedford

Compare current petrol (E10) across 21 Bedford forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Bedford

156.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Bedford

Sainsburys Kempston0.4 mi from Bedford centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 174.7p/l
Local forecourts: 21
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:50

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Bedford

21 current petrol (E10) prices from 21 Bedford forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:50. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Bedford. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Bedford centre	Opening times	Actions
1Sainsburys KempstonSainsbury's	MK42 8AYReported 8 Apr 2026, 23:29	156.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.4 mi	Temporarily closed	Details
2Ascona New County Service StationJET	MK45 4APReported 14 Oct 2026, 19:54	168.9p	Distance: 6.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Flitwick Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTesco	MK45 1LXReported 15 Oct 2026, 15:13	170.9p	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	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
5Eg Kempston PfsShell	MK42 7QAReported 19 Oct 2026, 16:54	173.9p	Distance: 0.4 mi	06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00	Details
6Mfg Morrisons BedfordMorrisons	MK42 9JPReported 3 Oct 2026, 23:38	173.9p	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	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	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	Distance: 3.3 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
10KempstonBP	MK42 7BTReported 8 Oct 2026, 14:28	174p	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
11Asda Southgate Express PetrolAsda	MK42 0NTReported 7 Oct 2026, 18:08	174.9p	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	Distance: 6.8 mi	07:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00	Details
21RGR GaragesGulf	MK43 0DGReported 22 Sept 2026, 06:47	181.9p	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

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How to read this page

About petrol prices in Bedford

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

Bedford has 21 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 21. 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.

177p174p171p

Average price

174.7p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 156.9p/l
30-day high: 182.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +1.4p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

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. Bedford's current average is 0.6p/l above 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.

Bedford Extra - Petrol Filling Station

173.9p/l today

0.8p/l below Bedford average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 10 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 10 of 30 days
Average gap: 10.8p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Bedford Extra - Petrol Filling Station stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 10 of 30 reported days, averaging 10.8p/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

25p/l

156.9p/l cheapest, 181.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £9.79 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £13.75 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Bedford can avoid paying up to 25p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

St. Neots has the lowest nearby average shown at 171.9p; it is 2.8p/l cheaper than Bedford.

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

156.9p to 163.2p1 station

163.2p to 169.4p1 station

169.4p to 175.7p10 stations

175.7p to 181.9p9 stations

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Bedford sits in the 169.4p to 175.7p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 171.3p/l
Major brands: 176.3p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons.

Where value persists

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days

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

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days
Brand	Stations	30-day average	Average gap	Cheapest presence	Below local average
Sainsbury's	2 stations	166.8p/l	8.3p/l	19 of 30 days	90%
JET	2 stations	171.9p/l	12.3p/l	2 of 30 days	87%
Tesco	3 stations	172.4p/l	12.8p/l	10 of 30 days	84%
BP	5 stations	176p/l	16.5p/l	0 of 30 days	25%
Shell	3 stations	176.8p/l	17.2p/l	0 of 30 days	26%

Sainsbury's had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 8.3p/l, with a cheapest station present on 19 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Bedford

1Pilgrims Rest3 reporting, 3 below average156.9p/l
2Hall End1 reporting, 1 below average168.9p/l
3Steppingley1 reporting, 1 below average170.9p/l
4Goldington3 reporting, 2 below average172.9p/l
5Church End1 reporting, 1 below average173.9p/l

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.

Where is the cheapest petrol (E10) 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 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 Bedford below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 0.6p/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, 06:50. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Bedford 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 Bedford?

Nearby comparisons currently show Shefford at 175.6p/l, 0.9p/l more expensive than Bedford, Biggleswade at 173.2p/l, 1.5p/l cheaper than Bedford and Sandy at 172.9p/l, 1.8p/l cheaper than Bedford. Compare Shefford, Biggleswade, Sandy and St. Neots.

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, 06:50. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes