Kensington fuel prices
BP · B29 7NY · Smethwick
705-719 Pershore Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Unleaded here is 2.5p below the local average at its last reported price, 5 days ago. 7th cheapest of 33 within 3 miles. Maryvale Service Station, 1.4 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Kensington
How much does it cost to fill up at Kensington?
- Unleaded
- £92.35
- Super Unleaded
- £100.60
- Diesel
- £108.85
- Super Diesel
- £113.25
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Petrol stations near B29 7NY
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Valero
582 Pershore Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
|
167.9pLast reported 4 days ago
same
0.3 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 23 days ago
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Esso
479 Bristol Rd, Bournbrook
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169.9p
+2.0p dearer
0.7 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 18 days ago
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Sainsbury's
Selly Oak, Aston Webb Boulevard, Birmingham
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167.9pLast reported 4 days ago
same
1.1 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 20 days ago
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Esso
45 Alcester Road, Moseley, Warwickshire
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172.9pLast reported 26 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.2 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 9 days ago
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Shell
295 Harborne Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands
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175.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+8.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 13 days ago
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Gulf
No 14, Grove Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
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172.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago
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Shell
78 Alcester Road South, Birmingham, West Midlands
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174.9pLast reported 24 days ago
+7.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
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Gulf
1, Franklin Road, Birmingham, B30 2HJ, Birmingham
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165.9p
-2.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 18 days ago
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Amenities
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How Kensington fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.5% cheaper than the 32 stations within 3 miles (-2.5p)
2.2% below the UK average (-3.8p)
2.7% below the BP national average (-4.7p)
7th cheapest of 33 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Maryvale Service Station — 1.4 mi away, save ~49p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 167.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 167.9p on 27 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 41 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
Last reported 39 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Diesel
Last reported 41 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Kensington price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 167.9p −2.0 | 182.9p | 197.9p | 205.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 169.9p +1.0 | 182.9p | 197.9p | 205.9p | |
| 168.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p +2.0 | 205.9p | |
| 168.9p +2.0 | 182.9p +2.0 | 195.9p +3.0 | 205.9p +6.0 | |
| 166.9p | 180.9p | 192.9p +3.0 | 199.9p | |
| 166.9p | 180.9p | 189.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | |
| 166.9p +9.0 | 180.9p | 187.9p +9.0 | 199.9p | |
| 157.9p +1.0 | — | 178.9p +2.0 | — | |
| 156.9p | — | 176.9p | — | |
One row for each day a price changed. Greyed prices did not change that day. Dates are when the price was submitted, or when we first recorded it if no submission time was supplied.
Where the money goes
About 48% of what you pay for unleaded here is tax. Fuel duty is a flat 52.95p on every litre, and 20% VAT is then charged on the fuel and the duty together. The rest covers the fuel itself, delivery and the retailer's margin.
| Per litre | Pump price | Fuel and retailer | Fuel duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded | 167.9p | 86.95p | 52.95p | 28.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 182.9p | 99.45p | 52.95p | 30.50p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
| Super Diesel | 205.9p | 118.65p | 52.95p | 34.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Kensington
How much is unleaded at Kensington?
Unleaded at Kensington is 167.9p per litre, last reported on 27 October 2026. That is 3.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.35.
Is Kensington the cheapest place for unleaded near Smethwick?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 5 days ago, Kensington is the 7th cheapest of 33 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Maryvale Service Station, 1.4 miles away, charges 165.9p, which saves about £0.49 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Kensington open 24 hours?
Yes. Kensington is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Kensington have?
Kensington reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Kensington change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.