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Petrol prices in Bishop's Stortford

Compare current petrol (E10) across 6 Bishop's Stortford forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Bishop's Stortford

176.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Bishop's Stortford

Sainsburys Thorley1.3 mi from Bishop's Stortford centre
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Petrol local average
181.9p/l
Local forecourts
6
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Current petrol prices in Bishop's Stortford

6 current petrol (E10) prices from 6 Bishop's Stortford forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Bishop's Stortford. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
ForecourtPostcode and reportPetrol(E10), selected rankingDistancefrom Bishop's Stortford centreOpening timesActions
1Sainsburys ThorleySainsbury'sCM23 4EGReported 19 Oct 2026, 07:16176.9pCheapestDistance: 1.3 miHours vary by dayMonday: 06:30 - 22:00; Tuesday: 06:30 - 22:00; Wednesday: 06:30 - 22:00; Thursday: 06:30 - 22:00; Friday: 06:30 - 22:00; Saturday: 06:30 - 22:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 21:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30Details
2Bishop's Stortford Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTescoCM23 4DDReported 2 Oct 2026, 15:17176.9pCheapestDistance: 1.5 mi07:00 - 21:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 21:00; Bank holidays: 08:00 - 19:00Details
3Mfg Start HillEssoCM22 7TAReported 27 Sept 2026, 23:34179.9pDistance: 1.5 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
4Shell Little Waitrose ThorleyShellCM23 3LAReported 4 Oct 2026, 10:57182.9pDistance: 0.6 miHours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 22:30; Tuesday: 06:00 - 22:30; Wednesday: 06:00 - 22:30; Thursday: 06:00 - 22:30; Friday: 06:00 - 22:30; Saturday: 07:00 - 22:30; Sunday: 07:00 - 22:30; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:30Details
5Shell Oaklands ParkShellCM23 2DRReported 4 Oct 2026, 10:55182.9pDistance: 0.8 mi07:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 23:00Details
6Welcome Break BirchangerShellCM23 5QZReported 18 Sept 2026, 12:36191.9pDistance: 1.1 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Bishop's Stortford

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

Bishop's Stortford has 6 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 6. 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.

183p177p171p
  • 20 September 2026: local 179.6: region 173: UK 172.5
  • 21 September 2026: local 179.6: region 173.4: UK 172.8
  • 22 September 2026: local 179.6: region 173.7: UK 173
  • 23 September 2026: local 179.6: region 173.9: UK 173.3
  • 24 September 2026: local 179.6: region 174.2: UK 173.6
  • 25 September 2026: local 179.6: region 174.5: UK 173.9
  • 26 September 2026: local 179.7: region 174.7: UK 174
  • 27 September 2026: local 180.1: region 174.8: UK 174.1
  • 28 September 2026: local 180.2: region 175.1: UK 174.4
  • 29 September 2026: local 180.2: region 175.3: UK 174.5
  • 30 September 2026: local 180.2: region 175.4: UK 174.6
  • 1 October 2026: local 180.4: region 175.3: UK 174.6
  • 2 October 2026: local 181.1: region 175.5: UK 174.7
  • 3 October 2026: local 181.2: region 175.5: UK 174.8
  • 4 October 2026: local 181.9: region 175.5: UK 174.8
  • 5 October 2026: local 181.9: region 175.6: UK 174.8
  • 6 October 2026: local 181.9: region 175.6: UK 174.7
  • 7 October 2026: local 181.9: region 175.5: UK 174.7
  • 8 October 2026: local 181.7: region 175.5: UK 174.6
  • 9 October 2026: local 181.7: region 175.5: UK 174.6
  • 10 October 2026: local 181.7: region 175.5: UK 174.6
  • 11 October 2026: local 181.9: region 175.4: UK 174.6
  • 12 October 2026: local 181.9: region 175.4: UK 174.5
  • 13 October 2026: local 181.7: region 175.1: UK 174.4
  • 14 October 2026: local 181.7: region 175: UK 174.3
  • 15 October 2026: local 181.7: region 175: UK 174.2
  • 16 October 2026: local 181.7: region 174.9: UK 174.2
  • 17 October 2026: local 181.7: region 175: UK 174.1
  • 18 October 2026: local 181.7: region 175: UK 174.1
  • 19 October 2026: local 181.9: region 174.9: UK 174.1

Average price

181.9p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low
173.9p/l
30-day high
191.9p/l
Movement (30 days)
+2.8p/l
Volatility
Low
Jerry holding a light bulb and presenting a fuel-price insight

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Bishop's Stortford rose 2.3p/l, from 179.6p/l on 20 September to 181.9p/l on 19 October. The latest 7 days were steadier, with the average little changed since 12 October. Bishop's Stortford's current average is 7.8p/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.

Sainsburys Thorley

176.9p/l today

5p/l below Bishop's Stortford average today

Near cheapest
Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest
Cheapest on 27 of 30 days
Average gap
0.1p/l average gap
Evidence
30 of 30 days reported
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Sainsburys Thorley stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.1p/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

15p/l

176.9p/l cheapest, 191.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average
£2.75 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest
£8.25 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Bishop's Stortford can avoid paying up to 15p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

Ranked by current average petrol price. Bishop's Stortford is highlighted so the local baseline remains easy to find.

  1. 1Ware7.8 mi, 3 reporting173.2pAverage-8.7p/lCheapest 162.9p
  2. 2Stansted Mountfitchet2.6 mi, 3 reporting178.6pAverage-3.3p/lCheapest 177.9p
  3. 3Harlow7.6 mi, 10 reporting178.9pAverage-3p/lCheapest 177.9p
  4. 4Saffron Walden9.6 mi, 3 reporting178.9pAverage-3p/lCheapest 177.9p
  5. 5Buntingford9.5 mi, 2 reporting179.9pAverage-2p/lCheapest 179.9p
  6. 6Bishop's StortfordHereCurrent location, 6 reporting181.9pAverageBaselineCheapest 176.9p

Ware has the lowest nearby average shown at 173.2p; it is 8.7p/l cheaper than Bishop's Stortford.

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

176.9p to 180.7p3 stations
180.7p to 184.4p2 stations
184.4p to 188.2p0 stations
188.2p to 191.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Bishop's Stortford sits in the 176.9p to 180.7p range.

Cheapest station consistency

  1. 1Sainsburys Thorley27 days
  2. 2Bishop's Stortford Superstore - Petrol Filling Station20 days
  3. 3Mfg Start Hill0 days
  4. 4Shell Oaklands Park0 days

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets
176.9p/l
Major brands
184.4p/l
Independent forecourts
No price
Named local evidence: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Shell, Esso.

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
BrandStations30-day averageAverage gapCheapest presenceBelow local average
Shell3 stations185p/l9.5p/l0 of 30 days16%

Shell had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 9.5p/l, with a cheapest station present on 0 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Bishop's Stortford

  1. 1Cradle End1 reporting, 1 below average176.9p/l
  2. 2Thorley1 reporting, 1 below average176.9p/l
  3. 3Start Hill2 reporting, 1 below average179.9p/l
  4. 4Hockerill1 reporting, 0 below average182.9p/l
  5. 5New Town1 reporting, 0 below average182.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Bishop's Stortford

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 Bishop's Stortford today?
The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Bishop's Stortford is 176.9p/l at Sainsburys Thorley. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.
How are Bishop's Stortford 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 Bishop's Stortford below the UK average?
Petrol is above the UK average by 7.8p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.
How recent are the Bishop's Stortford fuel prices on this page?
Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.
Why do some Bishop's Stortford 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 Bishop's Stortford?
Nearby comparisons currently show Stansted Mountfitchet at 178.6p/l, 3.3p/l cheaper than Bishop's Stortford, Harlow at 178.9p/l, 3p/l cheaper than Bishop's Stortford and Ware at 173.2p/l, 8.7p/l cheaper than Bishop's Stortford. Compare Stansted Mountfitchet, Harlow, Ware and Buntingford.
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, 08:21. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target
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