Petrol prices in Shefford

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

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Shefford

174.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Shefford

Shefford Esso Express0.4 mi from Shefford centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 175.6p/l
Local forecourts: 3
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:41

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Shefford

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

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:41. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Shefford. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Shefford centre	Opening times	Actions
1Shefford Esso ExpressEsso	SG17 5LHReported 8 Oct 2026, 15:10	174.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
2John R Ford & Sons LtdJET	SG17 5BEReported 9 Oct 2026, 11:01	174.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.7 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 20:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00; Friday: 07:00 - 20:00; Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00; Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 17:00	Details
3Clifton Filling StationGulf	SG17 5RPReported 5 Oct 2026, 17:45	176.9p	Distance: 1 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:30 - 19:00; Tuesday: 06:30 - 19:00; Wednesday: 06:30 - 19:00; Thursday: 06:30 - 19:00; Friday: 06:30 - 19:00; Saturday: 07:30 - 18:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00; Bank holidays: 08:00 - 16:00	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Shefford

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

Shefford 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.

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Average price

175.6p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 171.9p/l
30-day high: 178.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +3.4p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Shefford rose 3.4p/l, from 172.2p/l on 20 September to 175.6p/l on 19 October. The latest 7 days were steadier, with the average little changed since 12 October. Shefford's current average is 1.5p/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.

John R Ford & Sons Ltd

174.9p/l today

0.7p/l below Shefford average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 28 of 30 days
Average gap: 0.1p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

John R Ford & Sons Ltd 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

2p/l

174.9p/l cheapest, 176.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £0.38 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £1.10 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Shefford can avoid paying up to 2p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Sandy has the lowest nearby average shown at 172.9p; it is 2.7p/l cheaper than Shefford.

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

174.9p to 175.6p2 stations

175.6p to 176.2p0 stations

176.2p to 176.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Shefford sits in the 174.9p to 175.6p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: 175.6p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: JET, Esso.

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 Shefford forecourts and 21 days of petrol evidence for a reliable 30-day comparison.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Shefford

1Campton2 reporting, 2 below average174.9p/l
2Clifton1 reporting, 0 below average176.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Shefford

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 Shefford today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Shefford is 174.9p/l at Shefford Esso Express. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Shefford 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 Shefford below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 1.5p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Shefford fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:41. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Shefford 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 Shefford?

Nearby comparisons currently show Hitchin at 180.9p/l, 5.3p/l more expensive than Shefford, Biggleswade at 173.2p/l, 2.4p/l cheaper than Shefford and Baldock at 180.4p/l, 4.8p/l more expensive than Shefford. Compare Hitchin, Biggleswade, Baldock and Letchworth.

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, 07:41. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes