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Premium diesel prices in St. Albans

Compare current premium diesel (SDV) across 9 St. Albans forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed premium diesel forecourt in St. Albans

205.9p/l

Lowest listed premium diesel price in St. Albans

EOEG Flamstead PFS6.4 mi from St. Albans centre
DirectionsStation details
Premium diesel local average
221.2p/l
Local forecourts
9
UK comparison
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Live local prices

Current premium diesel prices in St. Albans

9 current premium diesel (SDV) prices from 9 St. Albans forecourts listed as stocking premium diesel.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current premium diesel prices in St. Albans. Ranked by Premium diesel (SDV) price.
ForecourtPostcode and reportPremium diesel(SDV), selected rankingDistancefrom St. Albans centreOpening timesActions
1EOEG Flamstead PFSEG On The MoveAL3 8HSReported 7 Oct 2026, 09:42205.9pCheapestDistance: 6.4 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
2St Albans Service StationTexacoAL3 6BZReported 24 Sept 2026, 21:50215.9pDistance: 1.6 miHours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 22:00; Tuesday: 06:00 - 22:00; Wednesday: 06:00 - 22:00; Thursday: 06:00 - 22:00; Friday: 06:00 - 22:00; Saturday: 07:00 - 22:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00Details
3Mfg King WilliamEssoAL3 5ASReported 28 Sept 2026, 23:53219.9pDistance: 1.2 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
4St Albans Sf ConnectBPAL3 4DPReported 29 Sept 2026, 11:15220.9pDistance: 0.7 mi06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00Details
5Mount Sf ConnectBPAL2 2NNReported 4 Oct 2026, 12:00223.9pDistance: 1.4 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
6Shell Little Waitrose ChiswellShellAL2 3EHReported 19 Sept 2026, 11:00224.9pDistance: 2.4 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
7Shell SmallfordShellAL4 0HPReported 24 Sept 2026, 11:01224.9pDistance: 2.9 mi07:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 23:00Details
8Shell RedbournShellAL3 7ADReported 29 Sept 2026, 13:35224.9pDistance: 3.8 mi06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00Details
9CShell Co-Op OrbitalCo-opAL4 0NGReported 6 Oct 2026, 12:06229.9pDistance: 2.6 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails

How to read this page

About premium diesel prices in St. Albans

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

St. Albans has 9 forecourts listed as stocking premium diesel (SDV), with current prices available from 9. The table ranks forecourts by current premium diesel (SDV) 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 Premium diesel (SDV) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day premium diesel (SDV) price trend

Thirty-day premium diesel (SDV) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

223p219p214p
  • 20 September 2026: local 217.2: region 216.4: UK 215.3
  • 21 September 2026: local 217.3: region 216.7: UK 215.7
  • 22 September 2026: local 217.6: region 217: UK 216
  • 23 September 2026: local 217.7: region 217.2: UK 216.3
  • 24 September 2026: local 218.8: region 217.6: UK 216.6
  • 25 September 2026: local 218.8: region 218: UK 217
  • 26 September 2026: local 218.9: region 218.2: UK 217.2
  • 27 September 2026: local 218.9: region 218.2: UK 217.2
  • 28 September 2026: local 219: region 219.3: UK 218
  • 29 September 2026: local 220.1: region 219.6: UK 218.4
  • 30 September 2026: local 220.1: region 219.7: UK 218.4
  • 1 October 2026: local 220.3: region 219.7: UK 218.5
  • 2 October 2026: local 220.3: region 219.7: UK 218.5
  • 3 October 2026: local 220.5: region 219.8: UK 218.5
  • 4 October 2026: local 220.6: region 219.8: UK 218.6
  • 5 October 2026: local 220.6: region 219.8: UK 218.6
  • 6 October 2026: local 221.1: region 219.8: UK 218.5
  • 7 October 2026: local 221.2: region 219.8: UK 218.4
  • 8 October 2026: local 221.2: region 219.8: UK 218.4
  • 9 October 2026: local 221.2: region 219.9: UK 218.5
  • 10 October 2026: local 221.2: region 219.9: UK 218.5
  • 11 October 2026: local 221.2: region 219.9: UK 218.5
  • 12 October 2026: local 221.2: region 220.1: UK 218.6
  • 13 October 2026: local 221.2: region 220: UK 218.5
  • 14 October 2026: local 221.2: region 219.9: UK 218.4
  • 15 October 2026: local 221.2: region 220: UK 218.4
  • 16 October 2026: local 221.2: region 219.9: UK 218.4
  • 17 October 2026: local 221.2: region 219.9: UK 218.4
  • 18 October 2026: local 221.2: region 219.8: UK 218.4
  • 19 October 2026: local 221.2: region 219.8: UK 218.3

Average price

221.2p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low
196.9p/l
30-day high
229.9p/l
Movement (30 days)
+4.2p/l
Volatility
Low
Jerry holding a light bulb and presenting a fuel-price insight

Jerry's premium diesel trend read

Premium diesel in St. Albans rose 4p/l, from 217.2p/l on 20 September to 221.2p/l on 19 October. The latest 7 days were steadier, with the average little changed since 12 October. St. Albans's current average is 2.9p/l above the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive premium diesel forecourt

This recommendation requires at least 21 completed reporting days and a current price no higher than the local average.

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EG Flamstead PFS

205.9p/l today

15.3p/l below St. Albans 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
DirectionsStation details

EG Flamstead PFS stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest premium diesel price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential premium diesel savings

Cheapest versus average is the practical comparison. Cheapest versus highest is the maximum listed difference, not a guaranteed saving.

Current local price range

24p/l

205.9p/l cheapest, 229.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average
£8.41 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest
£13.20 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current premium diesel prices in St. Albans can avoid paying up to 24p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Premium diesel (SDV) compared with nearby locations

Ranked by current average premium diesel price. St. Albans is highlighted so the local baseline remains easy to find.

  1. 1Watford6.1 mi, 4 reporting211.9pAverage-9.3p/lCheapest 206.9p
  2. 2Hatfield5.1 mi, 2 reporting214.9pAverage-6.3p/lCheapest 209.9p
  3. 3Harpenden5 mi, 2 reporting218.9pAverage-2.3p/lCheapest 214.9p
  4. 4St. AlbansHereCurrent location, 9 reporting221.2pAverageBaselineCheapest 205.9p
  5. 5Hemel Hempstead5.7 mi, 7 reporting221.8pAverage+0.6p/lCheapest 215.9p
  6. 6Kings Langley5.4 mi, 3 reporting222.2pAverage+1p/lCheapest 219.9p

Watford has the lowest nearby average shown at 211.9p; it is 9.3p/l cheaper than St. Albans.

Local market evidence

Premium diesel 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

205.9p to 211.9p1 station
211.9p to 217.9p1 station
217.9p to 223.9p2 stations
223.9p to 229.9p5 stations

The largest group of reporting premium diesel forecourts in St. Albans sits in the 223.9p to 229.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

  1. 1EG Flamstead PFS30 days
  2. 2St Albans Service Station0 days
  3. 3Mfg King William0 days
  4. 4St Albans Sf Connect0 days

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets
No price
Major brands
220.2p/l
Independent forecourts
229.9p/l
Named local evidence: Shell, BP, Esso, EG On The Move.

Where value persists

Premium diesel brand reliability over 30 days

Historical claims render only when the documented reporting thresholds are met.

Premium diesel brand reliability over 30 days
BrandStations30-day averageAverage gapCheapest presenceBelow local average
BP2 stations221.5p/l17.4p/l0 of 30 days23%
Shell3 stations224.2p/l20.1p/l0 of 30 days0%

BP had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest premium diesel price at 17.4p/l, with a cheapest station present on 0 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest premium diesel in St. Albans

  1. 1Friar's Wash1 reporting, 1 below average205.9p/l
  2. 2New Greens1 reporting, 1 below average215.9p/l
  3. 3Bernards Heath1 reporting, 1 below average219.9p/l
  4. 4Townsend1 reporting, 1 below average220.9p/l
  5. 5Park Street1 reporting, 0 below average223.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for St. Albans

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 premium diesel (SDV) in St. Albans today?
The cheapest listed premium diesel (SDV) price in St. Albans is 205.9p/l at EG Flamstead PFS. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.
How are St. Albans premium diesel (SDV) forecourts ranked?
Forecourts are ranked by their current premium diesel (SDV) 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 premium diesel (SDV) prices in St. Albans below the UK average?
Premium diesel is above the UK average by 2.9p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.
How recent are the St. Albans fuel prices on this page?
Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.
Why do some St. Albans forecourts not show a current premium diesel (SDV) price?
A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock premium diesel (SDV), 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 St. Albans?
Nearby comparisons currently show Harpenden at 218.9p/l, 2.3p/l cheaper than St. Albans, Hatfield at 214.9p/l, 6.3p/l cheaper than St. Albans and Kings Langley at 222.2p/l, 1p/l more expensive than St. Albans. Compare Harpenden, Hatfield, Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead.
How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?
Use cheapest premium diesel 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, 08:21. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target
30 minutes