Petrol prices in Kirkwall

Compare current petrol (E10) across 1 Kirkwall forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Kirkwall

179.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Kirkwall

HFHighland Fuels ltd0.2 mi from Kirkwall centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 179.9p/l
Local forecourts: 1
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:50

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Kirkwall

1 current petrol (E10) prices from 1 Kirkwall forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:50. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Kirkwall. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Kirkwall centre	Opening times	Actions
1HFHighland Fuels ltdHighland Fuels	KW15 1QZReported 13 Oct 2026, 13:45	179.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.2 mi	07:30 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:30 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 22:00	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Kirkwall

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

Kirkwall has 1 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 1. 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.

181p176p171p

Average price

179.9p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 175.9p/l
30-day high: 179.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +3p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Kirkwall rose 3p/l, from 176.9p/l on 20 September to 179.9p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices briefly fell 3p/l from 5 October to 6 October before moving higher again. Kirkwall's current average is 5.8p/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.

Highland Fuels ltd

179.9p/l today

Matches Kirkwall 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

Highland Fuels ltd 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

0p/l

179.9p/l cheapest, 179.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £0.00 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £0.00 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Kirkwall can avoid paying up to 0p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Orkney has the lowest nearby average shown at 177.4p; it is 2.5p/l cheaper than Kirkwall.

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

179.9p/l1 stations

All reporting petrol forecourts in Kirkwall currently list the same price.

Cheapest station consistency

1Highland Fuels ltd30 days

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: No price
Independent forecourts: 179.9p/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 Kirkwall forecourts and 21 days of petrol evidence for a reliable 30-day comparison.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Kirkwall

1Hatston1 reporting, 0 below average179.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Kirkwall

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 Kirkwall today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Kirkwall is 179.9p/l at Highland Fuels ltd. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 5.8p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Kirkwall fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:50. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall?

Nearby comparisons currently show Orkney at 177.4p/l, 2.5p/l cheaper than Kirkwall, Wick at 178.4p/l, 1.5p/l cheaper than Kirkwall and Thurso at 180.5p/l, 0.6p/l more expensive than Kirkwall. Compare Stromness, Orkney, Wick and Thurso.

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, 08:50. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes