Petrol prices in Ballater

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

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Ballater

176.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Ballater

GVictoria Garage4 mi from Ballater centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 178.2p/l
Local forecourts: 3
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Ballater

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

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Ballater. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Ballater centre	Opening times	Actions
1GVictoria GarageGleaner	AB35 5QQReported 15 Oct 2026, 12:16	176.9pCheapest	Distance: 4 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 08:00 - 17:30; Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:30; Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:30; Thursday: 08:00 - 17:30; Friday: 08:00 - 17:30; Saturday: 08:00 - 17:30; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00	Details
2HFRiverside GarageHighland Fuels	AB35 5SHReported 19 Oct 2026, 19:19	177.9p	Distance: 4.3 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3GBraemar Filling StationGleaner	AB35 5YQReported 19 Oct 2026, 11:21	179.9p	Distance: 9.7 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 08:00 - 19:00; Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00; Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00; Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00; Friday: 08:00 - 19:00; Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00; Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00; Bank holidays: 08:00 - 19:00	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Ballater

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

Ballater 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.

183p177p171p

Average price

178.2p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 170.9p/l
30-day high: 183.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +2p/l
Volatility: Moderate

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Ballater rose 2p/l, from 176.2p/l on 20 September to 178.2p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices briefly fell 2.3p/l from 11 October to 12 October before moving higher again. Ballater's current average is 4.1p/l above the UK average. Daily movement volatility is moderate.

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.

Victoria Garage

176.9p/l today

1.3p/l below Ballater average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 23 of 23 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 23 of 23 days
Average gap: 0p/l average gap
Evidence: 23 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Victoria Garage stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 23 of 23 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

3p/l

176.9p/l cheapest, 179.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £0.71 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £1.65 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Ballater can avoid paying up to 3p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Aberlour has the lowest nearby average shown at 170.6p; it is 7.6p/l cheaper than Ballater.

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

176.9p to 177.9p1 station

177.9p to 178.9p1 station

178.9p to 179.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Ballater sits in the 176.9p to 177.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: No price
Independent forecourts: 178.2p/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.

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days
Brand	Stations	30-day average	Average gap	Cheapest presence	Below local average
Gleaner	2 stations	178.3p/l	2.3p/l	23 of 30 days	61%

Gleaner had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 2.3p/l, with a cheapest station present on 23 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Ballater

1Braemar1 reporting, 0 below average179.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Ballater

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 Ballater today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Ballater is 176.9p/l at Victoria Garage. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Ballater 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 Ballater below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 4.1p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Ballater fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Ballater 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 Ballater?

Nearby comparisons currently show Alford at 174.4p/l, 3.8p/l cheaper than Ballater, Banchory at 172.2p/l, 6p/l cheaper than Ballater and Brechin at 173.9p/l, 4.3p/l cheaper than Ballater. Compare Alford, Banchory, Brechin and Forfar.

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, 08:10. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes