Cheapest Fuel in Helston
Cornwall · 4 stations within 5 miles
Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel.
Stations near Helston
Stations here change their unleaded price every 6 days on average.
| Station | Unleaded | Diesel | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170.9p | 198.9poldLast reported 30 days ago | 0.2 mi | |
| 170.9p | 198.9p | 0.7 mi | |
| 173.9p | 199.9poldLast reported 43 days ago | 0.2 mi | |
| 173.9p | 199.9poldLast reported 42 days ago | 0.7 mi |
old: last reported more than a month ago.
Premium fuel and the price spread in Helston
How far apart prices are
Cheapest to dearest is 3.0p a litre. Choosing well saves £1.65 on a 55 litre fill.
Helston Superstore 0.2 mi
Premium grades
Helston Superstore, 0.2 mi (last reported 18 days ago).
Super unleaded costs 10.0p a litre more than unleaded here.
Prices in Helston over time
Average unleaded price in Helston 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 Helston is unchanged this week. It is down 1.5p over 30 days and up 10.0p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Helston Superstore has been the cheapest unleaded in Helston on 39 of the last 90 days.
Worth a drive from Helston?
Prices in the nearest towns, measured from the town centre, after the fuel the round trip itself burns at typical mpg.
No town near Helston beats it on unleaded once you count the drive.
No town near Helston beats it on diesel once you count the drive.
Roadworks affecting Helston
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 Clodgey LaneWas due to start Mon 2 Nov, until 14 Nov · Highway improvement works
Near Sainsbury's Helston
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Open 24 hours in Helston
1 of the stations within 5 miles is open around the clock.
The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is Helston Superstore at 170.9p (last reported 18 days ago), 0.2 mi.
Facilities in Helston
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 (packaged) 2 stations
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Car wash 2 stations
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Toilets 2 stations
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Air pump / screenwash 3 stations
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Water filling 1 station
Mapped by volunteers
- At least 2 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 Helston.
- Helston Superstore: Tesco on site, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Oct 2025).
- Sainsbury's Helston: Sainsburys, 0.1 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Jan 2025). Check opening hours
- Turnpike Garage: Tesco, 0.0 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Oct 2025). Check opening hours
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
Brands in Helston
2 of 4 stations are supermarket forecourts.
Sorted by average unleaded
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Sainsbury's 1 station
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Helston: 170.9p (last reported 17 days ago), 0.7 mi
Diesel at Sainsbury's Helston: 198.9p (last reported 13 days ago), 0.7 mi
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Tesco 1 station
Unleaded at Helston Superstore: 170.9p (last reported 18 days ago), 0.2 mi
No current diesel price.
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Texaco 1 station
Unleaded at Turnpike Garage: 173.9p (last reported 15 days ago), 0.2 mi
No current diesel price.
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Independent and unbranded 1 station
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.
- Tesco Clubcard holders collect points on fuel by scanning their card or the Tesco app when they pay, at Tesco petrol stations and at Esso sites with a Tesco Express.
- 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.
Schemes change and not every forecourt takes part, so check with the retailer before you count on one.
Common questions about fuel in Helston
How much is unleaded in Helston?
The cheapest unleaded in Helston is 170.9p a litre at Helston Superstore (last reported 18 days ago). That is 0.8p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, unleaded runs from 170.9p to 173.9p a litre.
How much is diesel in Helston?
The cheapest diesel in Helston is 198.9p a litre at Sainsbury's Helston (last reported 13 days ago). That is 0.5p above the UK average.
Which station is cheapest for unleaded in Helston?
Going by the price it last reported, 18 days ago, Helston Superstore has the cheapest unleaded in Helston, at 170.9p a litre. It is 0.2 miles from the centre.
Is fuel cheaper in Helston than Camborne?
Unleaded is 1.0p a litre cheaper in Helston than in Camborne. The cheapest in Helston is 170.9p at Helston Superstore (last reported 18 days ago); in Camborne it is 171.9p at Camborne Superstore (last reported 4 days ago). Diesel costs the same in Helston and Camborne. The cheapest in Helston is 198.9p at Sainsbury's Helston (last reported 13 days ago); in Camborne it is 198.9p at Camborne Superstore (last reported 19 days ago).
Are there 24-hour petrol stations in Helston?
Yes. 1 of the stations within 5 miles is open 24 hours. The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is at Helston Superstore, 0.2 miles from the centre, for 170.9p a litre (last reported 18 days ago).
Are prices in Helston going up or down?
Unleaded in Helston is unchanged this week and down 1.5p over 30 days. Figures to 2 November 2026.