Petrol prices in Watford

Compare current petrol (E10) across 8 Watford forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Watford

164.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Watford

Costco Wholesale Watford1.2 mi from Watford centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 169.4p/l
Local forecourts: 8
UK comparison: Below

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:41

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Watford

8 current petrol (E10) prices from 8 Watford 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 Watford. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Watford centre	Opening times	Actions
1Costco Wholesale WatfordCostco	WD25 8JSReported 13 Oct 2026, 12:09	164.9pCheapest	Distance: 1.2 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 21:30; Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:30; Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:30; Thursday: 06:00 - 21:30; Friday: 06:00 - 21:30; Saturday: 06:00 - 20:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 18:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 18:00	Details
2Asda Watford SupercentreAsda	WD24 7RTReported 13 Oct 2026, 18:56	167.7p	Distance: 0.9 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 19:00	Details
3Sainsburys Dome RoundaboutSainsbury's	WD25 9JSReported 13 Oct 2026, 07:18	167.9p	Distance: 0.9 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
4Watford Extra - Petrol Filling StationTesco	WD17 2BDReported 14 Oct 2026, 15:38	168.9p	Distance: 1.1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
5Rontec WatfordEsso	WD24 4AEReported 8 Oct 2026, 14:35	169.9p	Distance: 0.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
6South Oxhey Esso ExpressEsso	WD19 6EGReported 30 Sept 2026, 15:25	170.9p	Distance: 2.8 mi	06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00	Details
7Shell Little Waitrose SceptreShell	WD24 7RUReported 29 Sept 2026, 12:19	171.9p	Distance: 0.9 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 24 hours; Tuesday: 24 hours; Wednesday: 24 hours; Thursday: 24 hours; Friday: 24 hours; Saturday: 24 hours; Sunday: 06:30 - 21:00; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
8Asda Sheepcot Express PetrolAsda	WD25 7LWReported 26 Sept 2026, 12:20	172.9p	Distance: 1.7 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Watford

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

Watford has 8 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 8. 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.

177p171p164p

Average price

169.4p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 158.9p/l
30-day high: 172.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +4.1p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Watford rose 4p/l, from 165.4p/l on 20 September to 169.4p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average fell 0.5p/l, which cuts against the wider rise. Watford's current average is 4.7p/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.

Costco Wholesale Watford

164.9p/l today

4.5p/l below Watford 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

Costco Wholesale Watford 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

8p/l

164.9p/l cheapest, 172.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £2.48 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £4.40 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Watford can avoid paying up to 8p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Watford has the lowest average petrol price in this comparison at 169.4p/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

164.9p to 166.9p1 station

166.9p to 168.9p2 stations

168.9p to 170.9p2 stations

170.9p to 172.9p3 stations

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Watford sits in the 170.9p to 172.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 168.5p/l
Major brands: 170.9p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

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

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
Esso	2 stations	169.5p/l	5.2p/l	0 of 30 days	25%
Asda	2 stations	170.2p/l	5.9p/l	0 of 30 days	48%

Esso had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 5.2p/l, with a cheapest station present on 0 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Watford

1Patchetts Green1 reporting, 1 below average164.9p/l
2North Watford3 reporting, 1 below average167.7p/l
3Meriden1 reporting, 1 below average167.9p/l
4The Rookery1 reporting, 1 below average168.9p/l
5South Oxhey1 reporting, 0 below average170.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Watford

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 Watford today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Watford is 164.9p/l at Costco Wholesale Watford. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Watford 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 Watford below the UK average?

Petrol is below the UK average by 4.7p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Watford 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 Watford 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 Watford?

Nearby comparisons currently show Kings Langley at 174.6p/l, 5.2p/l more expensive than Watford, Rickmansworth at 180.3p/l, 10.9p/l more expensive than Watford and Borehamwood at 171.9p/l, 2.5p/l more expensive than Watford. Compare Kings Langley, Rickmansworth, Borehamwood and St. Albans.

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