Cheapest Fuel in Luton
Bedfordshire · 27 stations within 5 miles
Where in Luton are you?
The cheapest price in town is no use if it is on the far side of it.
North Luton
Cheapest unleaded in north Luton is Sainsbury's Bramingham Park at 170.9p (last reported 15 days ago).
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is EG Flamstead at 167.9p, 6.7 miles away across town (last reported 6 days ago); on a 55 litre fill that saves £1.65 before the drive, but the round trip would burn about £2.96 of fuel, so stay north.
Cheapest diesel in north Luton is Sainsbury's Bramingham Park at 194.9p (last reported 8 days ago).
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is Dunstable Extra at 191.9p, 3.0 miles away across town (last reported 6 days ago); on a 55 litre fill that is 27p still in your pocket after driving there and back, so it is worth the trip.
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 Luton
1 of 21 unleaded prices was 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 3 days on average.
| Station | Unleaded | Diesel | Distance |
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EG Flamstead
Fresh
South · Flamstead Filling Station, London Road, Flamstead, St. Albans, AL3 8HS, St. Albans
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167.9p | 196.9p | 4.0 mi |
| 167.9p | 191.9p | 4.3 mi | |
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Packhorse Service Station
3 weeks ago
West · Packhorse Service Station, Watling Street, Kensworth, Dunstable
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168.9p | 198.9p | 3.6 mi |
| 168.9p | 199.9poldLast reported 38 days ago | 4.8 mi | |
| 169.9p | 194.9p | 1.7 mi | |
| 169.9p | 196.9poldLast reported 41 days ago | 3.9 mi | |
| 170.9p | 194.9p | 2.9 mi | |
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Sundon Park Service Station
Fresh
West · Essar Petrol Station, 166, Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3AH, Luton
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170.9p | 200.9p | 3.5 mi |
| 171.9p | 202.9p | 2.8 mi | |
| 172.9p | 203.9poldLast reported 35 days ago | 2.5 mi | |
| 172.9p | 202.9p | 2.7 mi | |
| 172.9p | 199.9p | 4.0 mi | |
| 172.9p | 196.9p | 4.5 mi | |
| 173.9p | 197.9p | 1.4 mi | |
| 174.9p | 199.9p | 0.6 mi | |
| 174.9p | 203.9poldLast reported 34 days ago | 1.9 mi | |
| 175.9p | 198.9p | 2.5 mi | |
| 175.9p | 200.9p | 4.9 mi | |
| 176.9p | 199.9p | 1.1 mi | |
| 176.9p | 199.9p | 1.6 mi | |
| 176.9p | 201.9p | 4.8 mi | |
| 175.9poldLast reported 39 days ago | 203.9poldLast reported 34 days ago | 0.7 mi | |
| 175.9poldLast reported 57 days ago | 205.9p | 1.4 mi | |
| 175.9poldLast reported 32 days ago | 203.9poldLast reported 32 days ago | 1.5 mi | |
| 167.9poldLast reported 41 days ago | 191.9p | 3.2 mi |
old: last reported more than a month ago.
Premium fuel and the price spread in Luton
How far apart prices are
Cheapest to dearest is 9.0p a litre. Choosing well saves £4.95 on a 55 litre fill.
EG Flamstead 4.0 mi
Cheapest to dearest is 14.0p a litre. Choosing well saves £7.70 on a 55 litre fill.
Dunstable Extra 3.2 mi
Premium grades
Sainsbury's Dunstable, 4.3 mi (last reported 9 days ago).
Super unleaded costs 12.0p a litre more than unleaded here.
EG Flamstead, 4.0 mi.
Super diesel costs 12.0p a litre more than diesel here.
Prices in Luton over time
Average unleaded price in Luton 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 Luton is down 1.0p this week. It is down 1.7p over 30 days and up 10.2p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Sainsbury's Dunstable has been the cheapest unleaded in Luton on 40 of the last 90 days.
Diesel in Luton is down 0.2p this week. It is down 1.4p over 30 days and up 16.1p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Sainsbury's Dunstable has been the cheapest diesel in Luton on 40 of the last 90 days.
Worth a drive from Luton?
Prices in the nearest towns, measured from the town centre, after the fuel the round trip itself burns at typical mpg.
No town near Luton beats it on unleaded once you count the drive.
No town near Luton beats it on diesel once you count the drive.
Motorway prices near Luton
Services on the M1 near Luton charge 27.0p a litre more for unleaded than the cheapest in town: Toddington North Service Area at 194.9p, 6.1 mi away.
Services on the M1 near Luton charge 28.0p a litre more for diesel than the cheapest in town: Toddington North Service Area at 219.9p, 6.1 mi away.
Roadworks affecting Luton
Works near the stations listed above. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time.
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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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PlannedRoad closure on Townsend RoadWas due to start Mon 2 Nov, until 4 Nov · Utility repair and maintenance works
Near Townsend Sf Connect
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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 Luton
19 of the stations within 5 miles are open around the clock.
The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is EG Flamstead at 167.9p (last reported 6 days ago), 4.0 mi.
The cheapest 24-hour diesel is Dunstable Extra at 191.9p (last reported 6 days ago), 3.2 mi.
Facilities in Luton
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 1 station
Cheapest: Packhorse Service Station, 198.9p (last reported 27 days ago), 3.6 mi
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AdBlue (packaged) 27 stations
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LPG pumps 1 station
Nearest: Shell Stopsley, 1.6 mi
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Car wash 10 stations
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Toilets 11 stations
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Air pump / screenwash 22 stations
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Water filling 17 stations
Mapped by volunteers
- At least 6 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 Luton.
- EG Flamstead: Harvester, 0.3 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Aug 2025). Check opening hours
- Sainsbury's Dunstable: Sushi Gourmet, 0.1 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Feb 2026). Check opening hours
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
Brands in Luton
4 of 27 stations are supermarket forecourts.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 3.6p less on unleaded than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 27 days.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 6.7p less on diesel than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 27 days.
Sorted by average unleaded
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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), 4.3 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), 4.3 mi
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EG On The Move 2 stations
Average unleaded 171.4p (on prices reported over the last 13 days); cheapest EG Flamstead at 167.9p (last reported 6 days ago), 4.0 mi
Average diesel 198.4p (on prices reported over the last 12 days); cheapest EG Flamstead at 196.9p, 4.0 mi
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Esso 5 stations
Average unleaded 173.2p (on prices reported over the last 18 days); cheapest MFG Houghton Green at 168.9p (last reported 5 days ago), 4.8 mi
Diesel at Harpenden Esso Express: 200.9p (last reported 13 days ago), 4.9 mi
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BP 6 stations
Average unleaded 173.7p (on prices reported over the last 26 days); cheapest Luton Road at 169.9p (last reported 4 days ago), 3.9 mi
Average diesel 199.7p (on prices reported over the last 26 days); cheapest Priory Service Station at 196.9p (last reported 26 days ago), 4.5 mi
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Shell 5 stations
Average unleaded 175.6p; cheapest Shell Wilbury at 172.9p, 4.0 mi
Average diesel 201.4p (on prices reported over the last 26 days); cheapest Shell Co-op Luton Airport at 199.9p (last reported 10 days ago), 1.1 mi
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Texaco 1 station
Unleaded at Packhorse Service Station: 168.9p (last reported 27 days ago), 3.6 mi
Diesel at Packhorse Service Station: 198.9p (last reported 27 days ago), 3.6 mi
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Asda 1 station
Unleaded at Asda Luton Superstore: 169.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 1.7 mi
Diesel at Asda Luton Superstore: 194.9p (last reported 14 days ago), 1.7 mi
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Essar 1 station
Unleaded at Sundon Park Service Station: 170.9p, 3.5 mi
Diesel at Sundon Park Service Station: 200.9p (last reported 17 days ago), 3.5 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Asda Rewards members get fuel coupons in the app from time to time. Scan the Rewards barcode, then the coupon, at the pump or kiosk of a participating forecourt.
Schemes change and not every forecourt takes part, so check with the retailer before you count on one.
Common questions about fuel in Luton
How much is unleaded in Luton?
The cheapest unleaded in Luton is 167.9p a litre at EG Flamstead (last reported 6 days ago). That is 3.8p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, unleaded runs from 167.9p to 176.9p a litre.
How much is diesel in Luton?
The cheapest diesel in Luton is 191.9p a litre at Dunstable Extra (last reported 6 days ago). That is 6.5p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, diesel runs from 191.9p to 205.9p a litre.
Which station is cheapest for unleaded in Luton?
Going by the price it last reported, 6 days ago, EG Flamstead has the cheapest unleaded in Luton, at 167.9p a litre. It is in south Luton, 4.0 miles from the centre.
Are there 24-hour petrol stations in Luton?
Yes. 19 of the stations within 5 miles are open 24 hours. The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is at EG Flamstead, 4.0 miles from the centre, for 167.9p a litre (last reported 6 days ago). The cheapest 24-hour diesel is at Dunstable Extra, 3.2 miles from the centre, for 191.9p a litre (last reported 6 days ago).
Where can I get AdBlue at the pump in Luton?
1 of the stations within 5 miles has AdBlue at the pump. The cheapest diesel among them is at Packhorse Service Station, 3.6 miles from the centre, for 198.9p a litre (last reported 27 days ago).
Where can I get LPG in Luton?
1 of the stations within 5 miles has LPG. The nearest to the centre of Luton is Shell Stopsley, 1.6 miles away.