Cheapest Fuel in Dunstable
Bedfordshire · 28 stations within 5 miles
Where in Dunstable are you?
The cheapest price in town is no use if it is on the far side of it.
Central Dunstable
Cheapest unleaded in central Dunstable is Sainsbury's Dunstable at 167.9p (last reported 9 days ago).
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is Ascona Chalk Hill Service Station at 167.7p, 1.8 miles away across town; on a 55 litre fill that saves 11p before the drive, but the round trip would burn about 80p of fuel, so stay central.
Cheapest diesel in central Dunstable is Sainsbury's Dunstable at 191.9p (last reported 8 days ago).
That is the cheapest diesel in the whole 5 miles, so you are already on the right side of Dunstable.
Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Those sums count the fuel for the round trip at typical mpg, nothing else. 4 miles across a city at busy times can take 20 minutes, and we have no traffic data — judge that part yourself.
Stations near Dunstable
2 of 21 unleaded prices were updated in the last 48 hours. Stations here change their unleaded price every 4 days on average.
1 of 21 diesel prices was updated in the last 48 hours. Stations here change their diesel price every 4 days on average.
| Station | Unleaded | Diesel | Distance |
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| 167.7p | 195.7p | 1.5 mi | |
| 167.9p | 191.9p | 0.8 mi | |
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Georgina Service Station
2 days ago
North · Georgina Service Station, 22-36, High Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable
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167.9p | 197.9poldLast reported 35 days ago | 1.4 mi |
| 168.9p | 199.9poldLast reported 38 days ago | 1.6 mi | |
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Packhorse Service Station
3 weeks ago
South · Packhorse Service Station, Watling Street, Kensworth, Dunstable
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168.9p | 198.9p | 3.2 mi |
| 169.9p | 195.9p | 0.7 mi | |
| 169.9p | 196.9poldLast reported 41 days ago | 1.2 mi | |
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Sundon Park Service Station
Fresh
East · Essar Petrol Station, 166, Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3AH, Luton
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170.9p | 200.9p | 3.3 mi |
| 170.9p | 194.9p | 4.6 mi | |
| 171.9p | 197.9p | 0.5 mi | |
| 171.9p | 202.9p | 2.8 mi | |
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Priory Service Station
3 weeks ago
Centre · Priory Service Station, 142, High Street South, Dunstable
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172.9p | 196.9p | 0.4 mi |
| 172.9p | 199.9p | 1.5 mi | |
| 172.9p | 203.9poldLast reported 35 days ago | 2.6 mi | |
| 172.9p | 202.9p | 3.3 mi | |
| 173.9p | 197.9p | 4.1 mi | |
| 174.9p | 203.9poldLast reported 34 days ago | 3.3 mi | |
| 174.9p | 199.9p | 4.7 mi | |
| 175.9p | 198.9p | 4.8 mi | |
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Toddington North Service Area
2 days ago
North · Toddington Service Area, M1, Toddington, Bedfordshire
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194.9p | 219.9p | 4.6 mi |
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Toddington South Service Area
2 days ago
North · Toddington Service Area, M1, Toddington, Bedfordshire
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194.9p | 219.9p | 4.6 mi |
| 167.9poldLast reported 41 days ago | 191.9p | 1.8 mi | |
| 175.9poldLast reported 32 days ago | 203.9poldLast reported 32 days ago | 3.6 mi | |
| 175.9poldLast reported 57 days ago | 205.9p | 3.9 mi | |
| 174.9poldLast reported 31 days ago | 198.9p | 4.1 mi |
old: last reported more than a month ago.
Premium fuel and the price spread in Dunstable
How far apart prices are
Cheapest to dearest is 27.2p a litre. Choosing well saves £14.96 on a 55 litre fill.
Cheapest to dearest is 28.0p a litre. Choosing well saves £15.40 on a 55 litre fill.
Sainsbury's Dunstable 0.8 mi
Premium grades
Sainsbury's Dunstable, 0.8 mi (last reported 9 days ago).
Super unleaded costs 12.2p a litre more than unleaded here.
Barton Road Service Station, 4.9 mi (last reported 17 days ago).
Super diesel costs 16.0p a litre more than diesel here.
Prices in Dunstable over time
Average unleaded price in Dunstable each day over the last 30 days, against the UK average
The line is the average of the prices on record each day; the figures below compare the same stations on both dates.
Figures to 2 November 2026.
Unleaded in Dunstable is down 1.5p this week. It is down 1.7p over 30 days and up 11.2p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Sainsbury's Dunstable has been the cheapest unleaded in Dunstable on 37 of the last 90 days.
Diesel in Dunstable is down 0.7p this week. It is down 0.7p over 30 days and up 16.8p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Sainsbury's Dunstable has been the cheapest diesel in Dunstable on 40 of the last 90 days.
Worth a drive from Dunstable?
Prices in the nearest towns, measured from the town centre, after the fuel the round trip itself burns at typical mpg.
No town near Dunstable beats it on unleaded once you count the drive.
No town near Dunstable beats it on diesel once you count the drive.
Motorway prices near Dunstable
Services on the M1 near Dunstable charge 27.2p a litre more for unleaded than the cheapest in town: Toddington North Service Area at 194.9p, 4.6 mi away.
Services on the M1 near Dunstable charge 28.0p a litre more for diesel than the cheapest in town: Toddington North Service Area at 219.9p, 4.6 mi away.
Roadworks affecting Dunstable
Works near the stations listed above. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time.
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In progressRoad closure on St Michaels AvenueIn progress, due to finish 28 Nov · Highway improvement works
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PlannedRoad closure on Hoo StreetStarts Tue 3 Nov, until 4 Nov · Highway repair and maintenance works
Near EG Luton
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PlannedMulti-way temporary traffic lights on Park Road NorthWas due to start Mon 19 Oct, until 6 Nov · Utility asset works
Near MFG Houghton Green
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Open 24 hours in Dunstable
17 of the stations within 5 miles are open around the clock.
The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is Ascona Chalk Hill Service Station at 167.7p, 1.5 mi.
The cheapest 24-hour diesel is Dunstable Extra at 191.9p (last reported 6 days ago), 1.8 mi.
Facilities in Dunstable
Across the stations within 5 miles. AdBlue pumps, LPG and HVO are the hard ones to find, so those name a station.
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AdBlue pumps 3 stations
Cheapest: Packhorse Service Station, 198.9p (last reported 27 days ago), 3.2 mi
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AdBlue (packaged) 28 stations
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LPG pumps 2 stations
Nearest: Toddington North Service Area, 4.6 mi
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Car wash 10 stations
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Toilets 11 stations
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Air pump / screenwash 25 stations
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Water filling 20 stations
Mapped by volunteers
- At least 3 stations have pay at pump.
Volunteers map these, so treat each count as a floor rather than the whole picture.
Some of these details come from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database Licence.
Something to eat near the cheapest
At or near the three cheapest unleaded forecourts in Dunstable.
- Sainsbury's Dunstable: Sushi Gourmet, 0.1 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Feb 2026). Check opening hours
- Georgina Service Station: Georgina Service Station on site, rated 4 for food hygiene (inspected May 2025).
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
Brands in Dunstable
3 of 28 stations are supermarket forecourts.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 4.8p less on unleaded than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 27 days.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 8.9p less on diesel than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 27 days.
Sorted by average unleaded
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JET 3 stations
Average unleaded 169.2p (on prices reported over the last 3 days); cheapest Ascona Chalk Hill Service Station at 167.7p, 1.5 mi
Average diesel 199.3p (on prices reported over the last 10 days); cheapest Ascona Chalk Hill Service Station at 195.7p, 1.5 mi
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Sainsbury's 2 stations
Average unleaded 169.4p (on prices reported over the last 15 days); cheapest Sainsbury's Dunstable at 167.9p (last reported 9 days ago), 0.8 mi
Average diesel 193.4p (on prices reported over the last 8 days); cheapest Sainsbury's Dunstable at 191.9p (last reported 8 days ago), 0.8 mi
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Esso 5 stations
Average unleaded 171.7p (on prices reported over the last 6 days); cheapest MFG Houghton Green at 168.9p (last reported 5 days ago), 1.6 mi
Diesel at Dunstable High St Esso Express: 195.9p (last reported 6 days ago), 0.7 mi
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BP 9 stations
Average unleaded 178.4p (on prices reported over the last 26 days); cheapest Luton Road at 169.9p (last reported 4 days ago), 1.2 mi
Average diesel 204.5p (on prices reported over the last 26 days); cheapest Priory Service Station at 196.9p (last reported 26 days ago), 0.4 mi
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Texaco 1 station
Unleaded at Packhorse Service Station: 168.9p (last reported 27 days ago), 3.2 mi
Diesel at Packhorse Service Station: 198.9p (last reported 27 days ago), 3.2 mi
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Essar 1 station
Unleaded at Sundon Park Service Station: 170.9p, 3.3 mi
Diesel at Sundon Park Service Station: 200.9p (last reported 17 days ago), 3.3 mi
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Shell 3 stations
Unleaded at Shell Wilbury: 172.9p, 1.5 mi
Average diesel 202.9p (on prices reported over the last 26 days); cheapest Shell Wilbury at 199.9p, 1.5 mi
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EG On The Move 1 station
Unleaded at EG Luton: 174.9p (last reported 13 days ago), 4.7 mi
Diesel at EG Luton: 199.9p (last reported 12 days ago), 4.7 mi
Loyalty schemes
- Sainsbury's petrol stations give Nectar points on fuel when you scan a Nectar card or the Nectar app, in the kiosk or at the pump.
- Participating Esso forecourts give Nectar points on fuel when you scan a Nectar card or pay in the Esso App; Esso sites with a Tesco Express shop take Tesco Clubcard instead.
- BPme Rewards members collect points on fuel at participating BP forecourts by scanning the card in the BPme app at the till, or by paying for fuel in the app.
- Texaco Star Rewards members collect points at participating forecourts by handing over their card at the till, or tapping the key fob or app card on the reader.
- Shell GO+ members collect points on fuel at participating Shell forecourts by scanning the Shell App, a GO+ card or a key fob at the till, or by paying in the app at the pump.
Schemes change and not every forecourt takes part, so check with the retailer before you count on one.
Common questions about fuel in Dunstable
How much is unleaded in Dunstable?
The cheapest unleaded in Dunstable is 167.7p a litre at Ascona Chalk Hill Service Station. That is 4.0p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, unleaded runs from 167.7p to 194.9p a litre.
How much is diesel in Dunstable?
The cheapest diesel in Dunstable is 191.9p a litre at Sainsbury's Dunstable (last reported 8 days ago). That is 6.5p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, diesel runs from 191.9p to 219.9p a litre.
Which station is cheapest for unleaded in Dunstable?
Right now Ascona Chalk Hill Service Station has the cheapest unleaded in Dunstable, at 167.7p a litre. It is in north Dunstable, 1.5 miles from the centre.
Are there 24-hour petrol stations in Dunstable?
Yes. 17 of the stations within 5 miles are open 24 hours. The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is at Ascona Chalk Hill Service Station, 1.5 miles from the centre, for 167.7p a litre. The cheapest 24-hour diesel is at Dunstable Extra, 1.8 miles from the centre, for 191.9p a litre (last reported 6 days ago).
Where can I get AdBlue at the pump in Dunstable?
3 of the stations within 5 miles have AdBlue at the pump. The cheapest diesel among them is at Packhorse Service Station, 3.2 miles from the centre, for 198.9p a litre (last reported 27 days ago).
Where can I get LPG in Dunstable?
2 of the stations within 5 miles have LPG. The nearest to the centre of Dunstable is Toddington North Service Area, 4.6 miles away.