Petrol prices in Barking

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

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Barking

170.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Barking

Barking Superstore - Petrol Filling Station1 mi from Barking centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 172.7p/l
Local forecourts: 6
UK comparison: Below

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:40

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Barking

6 current petrol (E10) prices from 6 Barking forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:40. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Barking. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Barking centre	Opening times	Actions
1Barking Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTesco	IG11 7BSReported 2 Oct 2026, 15:17	170.9pCheapest	Distance: 1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
2Barking Esso ExpressEsso	IG11 9PGReported 5 Oct 2026, 15:20	171.9p	Distance: 0.5 mi	06:00 - 00:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 00:00	Details
3Shell Ripple RoadShell	IG11 9PGReported 3 Oct 2026, 13:31	171.9p	Distance: 0.6 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
4Rontec RippleBP	IG11 0ATReported 15 Oct 2026, 13:33	172.9p	Distance: 0.5 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
5Texaco Service Station BarkingTexaco	IG11 0TTReported 14 Oct 2026, 13:21	173.9p	Distance: 1.3 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
6Shell BarkingShell	IG11 8BUReported 8 Oct 2026, 16:19	174.9p	Distance: 1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Barking

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

Barking 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.

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Average price

172.7p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 165.9p/l
30-day high: 174.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +2.8p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Barking rose 2.8p/l, from 169.9p/l on 20 September to 172.7p/l on 19 October. The latest 7 days were steadier, with the average little changed since 12 October. Barking's current average is 1.4p/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.

Barking Superstore - Petrol Filling Station

170.9p/l today

1.8p/l below Barking average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 29 of 30 days
Average gap: 0p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Barking Superstore - Petrol Filling Station 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

4p/l

170.9p/l cheapest, 174.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £0.99 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £2.20 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Barking can avoid paying up to 4p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Woodford Green has the lowest nearby average shown at 172.4p; it is 0.3p/l cheaper than Barking.

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

170.9p to 171.9p1 station

171.9p to 172.9p2 stations

172.9p to 173.9p1 station

173.9p to 174.9p2 stations

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Barking sits in the 171.9p to 172.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 170.9p/l
Major brands: 173.1p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: Tesco, 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
Shell	2 stations	172.2p/l	2.6p/l	4 of 30 days	50%

Shell had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 2.6p/l, with a cheapest station present on 4 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Barking

1Wallend2 reporting, 1 below average170.9p/l
2Barking Riverside3 reporting, 2 below average171.9p/l
3Creekmouth1 reporting, 0 below average172.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Barking

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 Barking today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Barking is 170.9p/l at Barking Superstore - Petrol Filling Station. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Barking 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 Barking below the UK average?

Petrol is below the UK average by 1.4p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Barking fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:40. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Barking 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 Barking?

Nearby comparisons currently show Dagenham at 175.6p/l, 2.9p/l more expensive than Barking, Ilford at 173p/l, 0.3p/l more expensive than Barking and Welling at 173.9p/l, 1.2p/l more expensive than Barking. Compare Dagenham, Ilford, Welling and Woodford Green.

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, 08:40. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes