Cheapest Fuel in Saffron Walden
Essex · 3 stations within 5 miles
Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel.
Stations near Saffron Walden
Stations here change their unleaded price every 11 days on average.
| Station | Unleaded | Diesel | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176.9p | 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago | 0.4 mi | |
| 177.9p | 199.9poldLast reported 41 days ago | 2.6 mi | |
| 178.9p | 202.9p | 3.4 mi |
old: last reported more than a month ago.
Premium fuel and the price spread in Saffron Walden
How far apart prices are
Cheapest to dearest is 2.0p a litre. Choosing well saves £1.10 on a 55 litre fill.
Saffron Walden Superstore 0.4 mi
Premium grades
Saffron Walden Superstore, 0.4 mi (last reported 4 days ago).
Super unleaded costs 11.0p a litre more than unleaded here.
Prices in Saffron Walden over time
Average unleaded price in Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden is down 0.5p this week. It is down 2.0p over 30 days and up 16.3p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Saffron Walden Superstore has been the cheapest unleaded in Saffron Walden on 30 of the last 90 days.
Worth a drive from Saffron Walden?
Prices in the nearest towns, measured from the town centre, after the fuel the round trip itself burns at typical mpg.
- Haverhill: A&A Chapman Ltd Ta Duddery Hill Service Station at 166.9p for unleaded, 8.7 mi away. Saves £1.67 on a 55 litre fill after the drive.
No town near Saffron Walden beats it on diesel once you count the drive.
Open 24 hours in Saffron Walden
1 of the stations within 5 miles is open around the clock.
The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is Saffron Walden Superstore at 176.9p (last reported 4 days ago), 0.4 mi.
Facilities in Saffron Walden
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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Toilets 1 station
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Air pump / screenwash 2 stations
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Water filling 1 station
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Something to eat near the cheapest
At or near the three cheapest unleaded forecourts in Saffron Walden.
- Saffron Walden Superstore: Tesco on site, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Oct 2023).
- Central Garage Essex Ltd: Kappa House, 0.2 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Jun 2025). Check opening hours
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
Brands in Saffron Walden
1 of 3 stations is a supermarket forecourt.
Sorted by average unleaded
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Gulf 2 stations
Average unleaded 178.4p (on prices reported over the last 24 days); cheapest A.h Brooks & Son Ltd at 177.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 2.6 mi
Diesel at Central Garage Essex Ltd: 202.9p (last reported 24 days ago), 3.4 mi
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Tesco 1 station
Unleaded at Saffron Walden Superstore: 176.9p (last reported 4 days ago), 0.4 mi
No current diesel price.
Loyalty schemes
- 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.
Schemes change and not every forecourt takes part, so check with the retailer before you count on one.
Common questions about fuel in Saffron Walden
How much is unleaded in Saffron Walden?
The cheapest unleaded in Saffron Walden is 176.9p a litre at Saffron Walden Superstore (last reported 4 days ago). That is 5.2p above the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, unleaded runs from 176.9p to 178.9p a litre.
How much is diesel in Saffron Walden?
The cheapest diesel in Saffron Walden is 202.9p a litre at Central Garage Essex Ltd (last reported 24 days ago). That is 4.5p above the UK average.
Which station is cheapest for unleaded in Saffron Walden?
Going by the price it last reported, 4 days ago, Saffron Walden Superstore has the cheapest unleaded in Saffron Walden, at 176.9p a litre. It is 0.4 miles from the centre.
Is fuel cheaper in Saffron Walden than Haverhill?
No. Unleaded is 10.0p a litre dearer in Saffron Walden than in Haverhill. The cheapest in Saffron Walden is 176.9p at Saffron Walden Superstore (last reported 4 days ago); in Haverhill it is 166.9p at A&A Chapman Ltd Ta Duddery Hill Service Station. Diesel is 6.0p a litre dearer in Saffron Walden than in Haverhill. The cheapest in Saffron Walden is 202.9p at Central Garage Essex Ltd (last reported 24 days ago); in Haverhill it is 196.9p at A&A Chapman Ltd Ta Duddery Hill Service Station.
Are there 24-hour petrol stations in Saffron Walden?
Yes. 1 of the stations within 5 miles is open 24 hours. The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is at Saffron Walden Superstore, 0.4 miles from the centre, for 176.9p a litre (last reported 4 days ago).
Are prices in Saffron Walden going up or down?
Unleaded in Saffron Walden is down 0.5p this week and down 2.0p over 30 days. Figures to 2 November 2026.