Cheapest Fuel in Hitchin
Hertfordshire · 21 stations within 5 miles
Where in Hitchin are you?
The cheapest price in town is no use if it is on the far side of it.
North Hitchin
Cheapest unleaded in north Hitchin is Letchworth Service Station at 169.9p (last reported 4 days ago).
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is Costco Stevenage at 166.9p, 5.1 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 £2.26 of fuel, so stay north.
Cheapest diesel in north Hitchin is Letchworth Service Station at 192.9p (last reported 4 days ago).
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is Costco Stevenage at 189.9p, 5.1 miles away across town (last reported 12 days ago); on a 55 litre fill that saves £1.65 before the drive, but the round trip would burn about £2.36 of fuel, so stay north.
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 Hitchin
2 of 17 unleaded prices were updated in the last 48 hours. Stations here change their unleaded price every 4 days on average.
1 of 17 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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| 166.9p | 189.9p | 4.1 mi | |
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Letchworth Service Station
4 days ago
North · Icknield Garage, Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4AD, Letchworth Garden City
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169.9p | 192.9p | 1.7 mi |
| 169.9p | 199.9p | 2.5 mi | |
| 169.9p | 192.9p | 2.9 mi | |
| 169.9p | 192.9p | 3.1 mi | |
| 169.9p | 195.9p | 4.9 mi | |
| 170.7p | 195.7p | 3.7 mi | |
| 170.9p | 193.9p | 3.7 mi | |
| 170.9p | 192.9poldLast reported 30 days ago | 4.6 mi | |
| 171.9p | 199.9p | 2.2 mi | |
| 171.9p | 199.9p | 4.1 mi | |
| 171.9p | 192.9p | 4.2 mi | |
| 175.9p | 199.9poldLast reported 32 days ago | 4.5 mi | |
| 178.9p | 198.9p | 1.4 mi | |
| 179.9p | 198.9p | 0.5 mi | |
| 179.9p | 199.9p | 1.1 mi | |
| 193.9p | 215.9p | 4.6 mi | |
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Westmill Service Station
2 weeks ago
West · Westmill Filling Station, Service Station, Bedford Road, Hitchin
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182.9poldLast reported 46 days ago | 203.9p | 1.0 mi |
| 175.9poldLast reported 34 days ago | 199.9p | 2.4 mi | |
| 177.9poldLast reported 31 days ago | — | 4.6 mi | |
| — | 199.9poldLast reported 30 days ago | 4.8 mi |
old: last reported more than a month ago.
Premium fuel and the price spread in Hitchin
How far apart prices are
Cheapest to dearest is 27.0p a litre. Choosing well saves £14.85 on a 55 litre fill.
Costco Stevenage 4.1 mi
Cheapest to dearest is 26.0p a litre. Choosing well saves £14.30 on a 55 litre fill.
Costco Stevenage 4.1 mi
Premium grades
Costco Stevenage, 4.1 mi.
Super unleaded costs 9.0p a litre more than unleaded here.
Asda Lytton Way Express Petrol, 4.2 mi (last reported 25 days ago).
Super diesel costs 22.0p a litre more than diesel here.
Prices in Hitchin over time
Average unleaded price in Hitchin 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 Hitchin is down 1.7p this week. It is down 2.7p over 30 days and up 9.8p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Costco Stevenage has been the cheapest unleaded in Hitchin on 43 of the last 90 days.
Diesel in Hitchin is down 1.1p this week. It is down 2.2p over 30 days and up 14.8p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Costco Stevenage has been the cheapest diesel in Hitchin on 43 of the last 90 days.
Worth a drive from Hitchin?
Prices in the nearest towns, measured from the town centre, after the fuel the round trip itself burns at typical mpg.
No town near Hitchin beats it on unleaded once you count the drive.
No town near Hitchin beats it on diesel once you count the drive.
Motorway prices near Hitchin
Services on the A1(M) near Hitchin charge 27.0p a litre more for unleaded than the cheapest in town: Shell Baldock at 193.9p, 4.6 mi away.
Services on the A1(M) near Hitchin charge 26.0p a litre more for diesel than the cheapest in town: Shell Baldock at 215.9p, 4.6 mi away.
Roadworks affecting Hitchin
Works near the stations listed above. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time.
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PlannedGive and take on Conquest CloseWas due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 20 Nov · Utility asset works
Near Oakfield Sf Connect
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Open 24 hours in Hitchin
8 of the stations within 5 miles are open around the clock.
The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is MFG Stevenage at 169.9p (last reported 7 days ago), 4.9 mi.
The cheapest 24-hour diesel is Asda Lytton Way Express Petrol at 192.9p (last reported 25 days ago), 4.2 mi.
Facilities in Hitchin
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: Shell Baldock, 215.9p, 4.6 mi
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AdBlue (packaged) 20 stations
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Car wash 12 stations
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Toilets 12 stations
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Air pump / screenwash 16 stations
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Water filling 10 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 Hitchin.
- Costco Stevenage: Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services on site, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Mar 2025).
- Letchworth Service Station: WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED, 0.2 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Dec 2024). Check opening hours
- MFG Jackmans: Hertfordshire FA, 0.1 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Oct 2025). Check opening hours
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
Brands in Hitchin
4 of 21 stations are supermarket forecourts.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 5.0p less on unleaded than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 25 days.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 6.3p less on diesel than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 25 days.
Sorted by average unleaded
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Sainsbury's 2 stations
Average unleaded 169.9p (on prices reported over the last 6 days); cheapest Sainsbury's Letchworth at 169.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 2.9 mi
Average diesel 192.9p (on prices reported over the last 14 days); cheapest Sainsbury's Letchworth at 192.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 2.9 mi
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Tesco 2 stations
Average unleaded 170.9p (on prices reported over the last 3 days); cheapest Baldock Extra at 170.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 3.7 mi
Diesel at Baldock Extra: 193.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 3.7 mi
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Esso 6 stations
Average unleaded 173.1p (on prices reported over the last 25 days); cheapest MFG Stevenage at 169.9p (last reported 7 days ago), 4.9 mi
Average diesel 197.9p (on prices reported over the last 25 days); cheapest Asda Lytton Way Express Petrol at 192.9p (last reported 25 days ago), 4.2 mi
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BP 3 stations
Average unleaded 174.4p (on prices reported over the last 3 days); cheapest MFG Jackmans at 169.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 2.5 mi
Average diesel 200.9p (on prices reported over the last 18 days); cheapest Oakfield Sf Connect at 198.9p (last reported 6 days ago), 1.4 mi
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Shell 3 stations
Average unleaded 183.2p; cheapest Shell Co-op Martin's Way at 175.9p, 4.5 mi
Average diesel 207.9p (on prices reported over the last 6 days); cheapest Shell Hitchin at 199.9p (last reported 6 days ago), 1.1 mi
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Costco 1 station
Unleaded at Costco Stevenage: 166.9p (last reported 6 days ago), 4.1 mi
Diesel at Costco Stevenage: 189.9p (last reported 12 days ago), 4.1 mi
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Essar 1 station
Unleaded at Letchworth Service Station: 169.9p (last reported 4 days ago), 1.7 mi
Diesel at Letchworth Service Station: 192.9p (last reported 4 days ago), 1.7 mi
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JET 1 station
Unleaded at Ascona Henlow Service Station: 170.7p, 3.7 mi
Diesel at Ascona Henlow Service Station: 195.7p, 3.7 mi
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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.
- 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.
Schemes change and not every forecourt takes part, so check with the retailer before you count on one.
Common questions about fuel in Hitchin
How much is unleaded in Hitchin?
The cheapest unleaded in Hitchin is 166.9p a litre at Costco Stevenage (last reported 6 days ago). That is 4.8p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, unleaded runs from 166.9p to 193.9p a litre.
How much is diesel in Hitchin?
The cheapest diesel in Hitchin is 189.9p a litre at Costco Stevenage (last reported 12 days ago). That is 8.5p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, diesel runs from 189.9p to 215.9p a litre.
Which station is cheapest for unleaded in Hitchin?
Going by the price it last reported, 6 days ago, Costco Stevenage has the cheapest unleaded in Hitchin, at 166.9p a litre. It is in south Hitchin, 4.1 miles from the centre.
Are there 24-hour petrol stations in Hitchin?
Yes. 8 of the stations within 5 miles are open 24 hours. The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is at MFG Stevenage, 4.9 miles from the centre, for 169.9p a litre (last reported 7 days ago). The cheapest 24-hour diesel is at Asda Lytton Way Express Petrol, 4.2 miles from the centre, for 192.9p a litre (last reported 25 days ago).
Where can I get AdBlue at the pump in Hitchin?
1 of the stations within 5 miles has AdBlue at the pump. The cheapest diesel among them is at Shell Baldock, 4.6 miles from the centre, for 215.9p a litre.
Are prices in Hitchin going up or down?
Unleaded in Hitchin is down 1.7p this week and down 2.7p over 30 days. Diesel in Hitchin is down 1.1p this week and down 2.2p over 30 days. Figures to 2 November 2026.