Petrol prices in Thurso

Compare current petrol (E10) across 5 Thurso forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Thurso

174.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Thurso

Ormlie Filling Station3.6 mi from Thurso centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 180.5p/l
Local forecourts: 5
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:40

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Thurso

5 current petrol (E10) prices from 5 Thurso 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 Thurso. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Thurso centre	Opening times	Actions
1Ormlie Filling StationJET	KW14 7QUReported 19 Sept 2026, 07:21	174.9pCheapest	Distance: 3.6 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00	Details
2Bridgend Thurso Filling StationJET	KW14 8PPReported 17 Oct 2026, 12:00	176.9p	Distance: 4.4 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 20:00; Tuesday: 06:00 - 20:00; Wednesday: 06:00 - 20:00; Thursday: 06:00 - 20:00; Friday: 06:00 - 20:00; Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 20:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 20:00	Details
3Alexander and Robertson Mechanical Engineering and Recovery Services LtdIndependent forecourt	KW14 8TUReported 16 Oct 2026, 10:45	180.8p	Distance: 9.2 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
4Wm Dunnet & Co LtdGulf	KW14 8EPReported 16 Oct 2026, 11:14	180.9p	Distance: 4.3 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
5Bettyhill General MerchantsIndependent forecourt	KW14 7SPReported 10 Sept 2026, 13:46	189p	Distance: 21.5 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 08:00 - 18:00; Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00; Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00; Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00; Friday: 08:00 - 18:00; Saturday: 08:30 - 15:30; Sunday: 11:00 - 13:00; Bank holidays: 08:00 - 18:00	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Thurso

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

Thurso has 5 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 5. 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

180.5p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 173.9p/l
30-day high: 189p/l
Movement (30 days): +1.9p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Thurso rose 1.9p/l, from 178.6p/l on 20 September to 180.5p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 1.8p/l from 1 October to 8 October before moving higher again. Thurso's current average is 6.4p/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.

Ormlie Filling Station

174.9p/l today

5.6p/l below Thurso average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 19 of 30 days
Average gap: 0.3p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Ormlie Filling Station stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.3p/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

14.1p/l

174.9p/l cheapest, 189p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £3.08 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £7.75 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Thurso can avoid paying up to 14.1p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Lairg has the lowest nearby average shown at 178.2p; it is 2.3p/l cheaper than Thurso.

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 178.4p2 stations

178.4p to 181.9p2 stations

181.9p to 185.5p0 stations

185.5p to 189p1 station

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Thurso sits in the 174.9p to 178.4p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: 177.6p/l
Independent forecourts: 184.9p/l

Named local evidence: JET, 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
JET	2 stations	175.6p/l	0.9p/l	19 of 30 days	100%

JET had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 0.9p/l, with a cheapest station present on 19 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Thurso

1Ormlie1 reporting, 1 below average174.9p/l
2Millbank2 reporting, 1 below average176.9p/l
3Castletown1 reporting, 0 below average180.8p/l
4Am Blàran Odhar1 reporting, 0 below average189p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Thurso

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 Thurso today?

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

How are Thurso 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 Thurso below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 6.4p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Thurso 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 Thurso 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 Thurso?

Nearby comparisons currently show Wick at 178.4p/l, 2.1p/l cheaper than Thurso, Kirkwall at 179.9p/l, 0.6p/l cheaper than Thurso and Brora at 178.8p/l, 1.7p/l cheaper than Thurso. Compare Wick, Stromness, Kirkwall and Brora.

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