Petrol prices in Applecross

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

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Applecross

174.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Applecross

PLochcarron Food Centre and Filling Station4 mi from Applecross centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 176p/l
Local forecourts: 3
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:20

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Applecross

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

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

Current petrol prices in Applecross. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Strathcarron centre	Opening times	Actions
1PLochcarron Food Centre and Filling StationPace	IV54 8YDReported 8 Sept 2026, 12:47	174.9pCheapest	Distance: 4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
2Lochcarron GarageIndependent forecourt	IV54 8YSReported 2 Oct 2026, 15:11	174.9pCheapest	Distance: 4.4 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: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 20:00	Details
3Applecross Community Trading LTDIndependent forecourt	IV54 8LRReported 2 Oct 2026, 12:20	178.2p	Distance: 8.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Applecross

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

Applecross 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

176p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 170.3p/l
30-day high: 178.2p/l
Movement (30 days): +2.3p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Applecross rose 2.3p/l, from 173.7p/l on 20 September to 176p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices briefly fell 0.7p/l from 21 September to 22 September before moving higher again. Applecross's current average is 1.9p/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.

Lochcarron Food Centre and Filling Station

174.9p/l today

1.1p/l below Applecross average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 18 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 18 of 30 days
Average gap: 1.8p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Lochcarron Food Centre and Filling Station stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 18 of 30 reported days, averaging 1.8p/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

3.3p/l

174.9p/l cheapest, 178.2p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £0.60 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £1.81 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Applecross can avoid paying up to 3.3p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Applecross has the lowest average petrol price in this comparison at 176p/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

174.9p to 176p2 stations

176p to 177.1p0 stations

177.1p to 178.2p1 station

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Applecross sits in the 174.9p to 176p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: 174.9p/l
Independent forecourts: 176.6p/l

Named local evidence: Independent forecourts.

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

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Applecross

1Kirkton1 reporting, 1 below average174.9p/l
2Lochcarron1 reporting, 1 below average174.9p/l
3Miltown1 reporting, 0 below average178.2p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Applecross

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 Applecross today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Applecross is 174.9p/l at Lochcarron Food Centre and Filling Station. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Applecross 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 Applecross below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 1.9p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Applecross fuel prices on this page?

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

Why do some Applecross 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 Applecross?

Nearby comparisons currently show Isle Of Skye at 177.9p/l, 1.9p/l more expensive than Applecross, Achnasheen at 178.5p/l, 2.5p/l more expensive than Applecross and Portree at 189.6p/l, 13.6p/l more expensive than Applecross. Compare Isle Of Skye, Achnasheen, Portree and Ullapool.

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, 07:20. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes