BP Saffron Lane fuel prices
BP · LE2 6UF · Wigston
Saffron Service Station, 413, Saffron Lane, Leicester
Unleaded here is 0.2p below the local average at its last reported price, 5 days ago. 14th cheapest of 23 within 3 miles. Knighton Self Service LE2, 0.7 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.6p below the local average at its last reported price, 22 days ago. 6th cheapest of 22 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Leicester, 1.1 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 16 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at BP Saffron Lane
How much does it cost to fill up at BP Saffron Lane?
- Unleaded
- £95.65
- Super Unleaded
- £106.65
- Diesel
- £109.40
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Petrol stations near LE2 6UF
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
Esso
Aylestone Road, Leicester, Leicestershire
|
173.9pLast reported 24 days ago
same
0.5 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 24 days ago
same
|
|
Knighton Self Service
Knighton Self Serve, 445-449, Welford Road, Leicester
|
172.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.7 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 14 days ago
same
|
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Morrisons
Almond Road, Aylestone, Leicester
|
169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
Saffron Road, Wigston, Leicestershire
|
175.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Esso
510 Narborough Rd, Leicester
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155.9poldLast reported 94 days ago
1.2 mi
· Diesel 175.9poldLast reported 94 days ago
|
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BP
The Stage Service Station, 282, Leicester Road, Wigston
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172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 17 days ago
same
|
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Shell
153 Narborough Road., Leicester, Leicestershire
|
179.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
1.5 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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Asda
Narborough Road South, Braunstone
|
169.7pLast reported 3 days ago
-4.2p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 196.7pLast reported 6 days ago
-2.2p cheaper
|
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Amenities
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How BP Saffron Lane fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.1% cheaper than the 22 stations within 3 miles (-0.2p)
1.3% above the UK average (+2.2p)
0.8% above the BP national average (+1.3p)
14th cheapest of 23 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Knighton Self Service LE2 — 0.7 mi away, save ~21p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 173.9p on 10 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 21 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.0% more expensive than the 14 stations within 3 miles (+1.9p)
2.8% above the UK average (+5.2p)
1.1% above the BP national average (+2.1p)
11th cheapest of 15 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda County Express Petrol — 0.5 mi away, save ~28p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 193.9p on 10 Oct · Highest 194.9p on 21 Oct
Diesel
0.8% cheaper than the 21 stations within 3 miles (-1.6p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
0.3% below the BP national average (-0.7p)
6th cheapest of 22 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Leicester — 1.1 mi away, save ~57p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 198.9p on 10 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 10 Oct
BP Saffron Lane price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 173.9p −1.0 | 193.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 174.9p +1.0 | 194.9p +1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 193.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 174.9p +1.0 | 194.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 193.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 172.9p | 192.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 192.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +4.0 | |
| 171.9p | 191.9p | 193.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 191.9p +2.0 | 191.9p +2.0 | |
| 169.9p +2.0 | 189.9p +2.0 | 189.9p +1.0 | |
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 47% 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 | 173.9p | 91.95p | 52.95p | 29.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 193.9p | 108.65p | 52.95p | 32.30p |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about BP Saffron Lane
How much is unleaded at BP Saffron Lane?
Unleaded at BP Saffron Lane is 173.9p per litre, last reported on 27 October 2026. That is 2.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.65.
How much is diesel at BP Saffron Lane?
Diesel at BP Saffron Lane is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 10 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is BP Saffron Lane the cheapest place for unleaded near Wigston?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 5 days ago, BP Saffron Lane is the 14th cheapest of 23 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Knighton Self Service LE2, 0.7 miles away, charges 172.9p, which saves about £0.21 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 4 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is BP Saffron Lane open 24 hours?
Yes. BP Saffron Lane is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does BP Saffron Lane have?
BP Saffron Lane reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and 24-hour fuel.
How often does BP Saffron Lane change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.