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Super unleaded prices in Orkney

Compare current super unleaded (E5) across 3 Orkney forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed super unleaded forecourt in Orkney

166p/l

Lowest listed super unleaded price in Orkney

Thomas Sinclair9.3 mi from Orkney centre
DirectionsStation details
Super unleaded local average
179.6p/l
Local forecourts
3
UK comparison
Below

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Current super unleaded prices in Orkney

3 current super unleaded (E5) prices from 3 Orkney forecourts listed as stocking super unleaded.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current super unleaded prices in Orkney. Ranked by Super unleaded (E5) price.
ForecourtPostcode and reportSuper unleaded(E5), selected rankingDistancefrom Orkney centreOpening timesActions
1Thomas SinclairIndependent forecourtKW17 2DXReported 6 May 2026, 22:08166pCheapestDistance: 9.3 miHours vary by dayMonday: 10:00 - 14:30; Tuesday: 10:00 - 16:30; Wednesday: 10:00 - 16:30; Thursday: 10:00 - 16:30; Friday: 10:00 - 16:30; Saturday: 11:30 - 16:00; Sunday: 14:00 - 15:45; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00Details
2Esson's Garage LtdIndependent forecourtKW17 2EQReported 13 Oct 2026, 14:14178.9pDistance: 13.7 miHours 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: 08:30 - 12:30; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00Details
3OlivebankIndependent forecourtKW17 2AFReported 1 Oct 2026, 09:49194pDistance: 11.2 miHours vary by dayMonday: 09:00 - 17:00; Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00; Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00; Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00; Friday: 09:00 - 17:00; Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 17:00Details

How to read this page

About super unleaded prices in Orkney

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

Orkney has 3 forecourts listed as stocking super unleaded (E5), with current prices available from 3. The table ranks forecourts by current super unleaded (E5) 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 Super unleaded (E5) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day super unleaded (E5) price trend

Thirty-day super unleaded (E5) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

194p181p168p
  • 20 September 2026: local 169.6: region 189.7: UK 189.5
  • 21 September 2026: local 169.6: region 189.9: UK 189.7
  • 22 September 2026: local 171: region 190.1: UK 189.9
  • 23 September 2026: local 171: region 190.3: UK 190.1
  • 24 September 2026: local 171: region 190.5: UK 190.3
  • 25 September 2026: local 171: region 190.7: UK 190.5
  • 26 September 2026: local 171: region 190.8: UK 190.6
  • 27 September 2026: local 171: region 190.9: UK 190.7
  • 28 September 2026: local 171: region 192.1: UK 191.6
  • 29 September 2026: local 171: region 192.6: UK 192
  • 30 September 2026: local 170.6: region 192.6: UK 192.1
  • 1 October 2026: local 179.3: region 192.6: UK 192.2
  • 2 October 2026: local 179.3: region 192.6: UK 192.2
  • 3 October 2026: local 179.3: region 192.6: UK 192.3
  • 4 October 2026: local 179.3: region 192.6: UK 192.3
  • 5 October 2026: local 179.3: region 192.6: UK 192.3
  • 6 October 2026: local 179.3: region 192.6: UK 192.2
  • 7 October 2026: local 178.6: region 192.5: UK 192.2
  • 8 October 2026: local 178.6: region 192.4: UK 192.1
  • 9 October 2026: local 178.6: region 192.5: UK 192.1
  • 10 October 2026: local 178.6: region 192.5: UK 192.1
  • 11 October 2026: local 178.6: region 192.5: UK 192.1
  • 12 October 2026: local 178.6: region 192.6: UK 192.2
  • 13 October 2026: local 179.6: region 192.5: UK 192.1
  • 14 October 2026: local 179.6: region 192.5: UK 192
  • 15 October 2026: local 179.6: region 192.5: UK 192
  • 16 October 2026: local 179.6: region 192.3: UK 192
  • 17 October 2026: local 179.6: region 192.2: UK 192
  • 18 October 2026: local 179.6: region 192.2: UK 192
  • 19 October 2026: local 179.6: region 192.1: UK 191.9

Average price

179.6p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low
166p/l
30-day high
194p/l
Movement (30 days)
+10p/l
Volatility
Moderate
Jerry holding a light bulb and presenting a fuel-price insight

Jerry's super unleaded trend read

Super unleaded in Orkney rose 10p/l, from 169.6p/l on 20 September to 179.6p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average rose 1p/l, which continues the wider rise. Orkney's current average is 12.3p/l below the UK average. Daily movement volatility is moderate.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive super unleaded forecourt

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

Thomas Sinclair

166p/l today

13.6p/l below Orkney 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

Thomas Sinclair stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest super unleaded price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential super unleaded savings

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

Current local price range

28p/l

166p/l cheapest, 194p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average
£7.48 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest
£15.40 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current super unleaded prices in Orkney can avoid paying up to 28p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Super unleaded (E5) compared with nearby locations

Ranked by current average super unleaded price. Orkney is highlighted so the local baseline remains easy to find.

  1. 1OrkneyHereCurrent location, 3 reporting179.6pAverageBaselineCheapest 166p
  2. 2Kirkwall12.9 mi, 2 reporting179.8pAverage+0.2p/lCheapest 179.7p
  3. 3Stromness19.4 mi, 4 reporting182.1pAverage+2.5p/lCheapest 178.3p
  4. 4Thurso48.6 mi, 2 reporting196pAverage+16.4p/lCheapest 193p

Orkney has the lowest average super unleaded price in this comparison at 179.6p/l.

Local market evidence

Super unleaded 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

166p to 175.3p1 station
175.3p to 184.7p1 station
184.7p to 194p1 station

The largest group of reporting super unleaded forecourts in Orkney sits in the 166p to 175.3p range.

Cheapest station consistency

  1. 1Thomas Sinclair30 days
  2. 2Esson's Garage Ltd0 days
  3. 3Olivebank0 days

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets
No price
Major brands
No price
Independent forecourts
179.6p/l
Named local evidence: Independent forecourts.

Where value persists

Super unleaded brand reliability over 30 days

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

No brand has at least two Orkney forecourts and 14 days of super unleaded evidence for a reliable 30-day comparison.

Areas with the cheapest super unleaded in Orkney

  1. 1Balfour1 reporting, 1 below average166p/l
  2. 2Finstown1 reporting, 1 below average178.9p/l
  3. 3Aith1 reporting, 0 below average194p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Orkney

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 super unleaded (E5) in Orkney today?
The cheapest listed super unleaded (E5) price in Orkney is 166p/l at Thomas Sinclair. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.
How are Orkney super unleaded (E5) forecourts ranked?
Forecourts are ranked by their current super unleaded (E5) 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 super unleaded (E5) prices in Orkney below the UK average?
Super unleaded is below the UK average by 12.3p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.
How recent are the Orkney fuel prices on this page?
Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.
Why do some Orkney forecourts not show a current super unleaded (E5) price?
A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock super unleaded (E5), 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 Orkney?
Nearby comparisons currently show Kirkwall at 179.8p/l, 0.2p/l more expensive than Orkney, Stromness at 182.1p/l, 2.5p/l more expensive than Orkney and Thurso at 196p/l, 16.4p/l more expensive than Orkney. Compare Kirkwall, Stromness, Wick and Thurso.
How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?
Use cheapest super unleaded 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, 06:40. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target
30 minutes