Petrol prices in Hitchin

Compare current petrol (E10) across 7 Hitchin forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Hitchin

175.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Hitchin

Mfg Stotfold2.7 mi from Hitchin centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 180.9p/l
Local forecourts: 7
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Hitchin

7 current petrol (E10) prices from 7 Hitchin 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 Hitchin. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Hitchin centre	Opening times	Actions
1Mfg StotfoldEsso	SG5 4HBReported 8 Oct 2026, 13:13	175.9pCheapest	Distance: 2.7 mi	07:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 23:00	Details
2MSaunders Garage LtdMurco	SG5 4ATReported 1 Oct 2026, 17:13	177.9p	Distance: 3.3 mi	07:00 - 21:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 21:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 21:00	Details
3Oakfield Sf ConnectBP	SG4 9DTReported 15 Sept 2026, 17:15	179.9p	Distance: 3 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 23:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 23:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 23:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 23:00; Friday: 07:00 - 23:00; Saturday: 07:00 - 23:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00	Details
4Shell HitchinShell	SG5 2TYReported 3 Oct 2026, 14:22	181.9p	Distance: 2.2 mi	06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00	Details
5Westmill Service StationBP	SG5 2UGReported 16 Sept 2026, 11:29	182.9p	Distance: 1.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
6Asda Nightingale Express PetrolAsda	SG5 1RQReported 23 Sept 2026, 20:52	182.9p	Distance: 2.1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
7AstwickBP	SG5 4BLReported 12 Oct 2026, 12:05	184.9p	Distance: 3.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Hitchin

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

Hitchin has 7 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 7. 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.

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Average price

180.9p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 173.9p/l
30-day high: 186.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +2.7p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Hitchin rose 2.6p/l, from 178.3p/l on 20 September to 180.9p/l on 19 October. The latest 7 days were steadier, with the average little changed since 12 October. Hitchin's current average is 6.8p/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.

Mfg Stotfold

175.9p/l today

5p/l below Hitchin average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 26 of 30 days
Average gap: 0.1p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Mfg Stotfold 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

9p/l

175.9p/l cheapest, 184.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £2.75 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £4.95 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Hitchin can avoid paying up to 9p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Stevenage has the lowest nearby average shown at 173.1p; it is 7.8p/l cheaper than Hitchin.

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

175.9p to 178.2p2 stations

178.2p to 180.4p1 station

180.4p to 182.7p1 station

182.7p to 184.9p3 stations

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Hitchin sits in the 182.7p to 184.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 182.9p/l
Major brands: 180.6p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: Asda, Shell, BP, 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
Brand	Stations	30-day average	Average gap	Cheapest presence	Below local average
BP	3 stations	181.9p/l	6.1p/l	0 of 30 days	30%

BP had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 6.1p/l, with a cheapest station present on 0 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Hitchin

1Stotfold Common2 reporting, 2 below average175.9p/l
2Sunnyside1 reporting, 1 below average179.9p/l
3Westmill2 reporting, 0 below average181.9p/l
4Walsworth1 reporting, 0 below average182.9p/l
5Astwick1 reporting, 0 below average184.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Hitchin

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 Hitchin today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Hitchin is 175.9p/l at Mfg Stotfold. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Hitchin 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 Hitchin below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 6.8p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Hitchin 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 Hitchin 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 Hitchin?

Nearby comparisons currently show Letchworth at 175.2p/l, 5.7p/l cheaper than Hitchin, Baldock at 180.4p/l, 0.5p/l cheaper than Hitchin and Shefford at 175.6p/l, 5.3p/l cheaper than Hitchin. Compare Letchworth, Baldock, Shefford and Stevenage.

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: 30 minutes