Kempston fuel prices
BP · MK42 7BT · Kempston
Kempston Service Station, 47, High Street, Kempston, Bedford
Unleaded here is 0.9p below the local average at its last reported price, 8 days ago. 6th cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Bedford, 1.2 miles away, is 1.1p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Kempston
How much does it cost to fill up at Kempston?
- Unleaded
- £95.15
- Super Unleaded
- £105.60
- Diesel
- £110.00
- Super Diesel
- £118.25
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Petrol stations near MK42 7BT
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
Woburn Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire
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172.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-0.1p cheaper
0.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 45 days ago
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Sainsbury's
Saxon Centre, 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford
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156.9poldLast reported 207 days ago
0.4 mi
· Diesel 187.9poldLast reported 207 days ago
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BP
Elstow Interchange, Bedford, Bedfordshire
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177.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+4.9p dearer
1.2 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 9 days ago
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Morrisons
Ampthill Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.1p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 15 days ago
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BP
3 Elstow Road, Bedford, Bedforshire
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172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-0.1p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
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Murco
Wootton Garage Ltd, 2, Fields Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9JJ, Bedford
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172.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-0.1p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
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Esso
73 London Road, Bedford
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173.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+0.9p dearer
1.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
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Sainsbury's
90 Clapham Road, Bedford
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173.9p
+0.9p dearer
2.3 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 8 days ago
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Amenities
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How Kempston fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.5% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-0.9p)
0.8% above the UK average (+1.3p)
0.2% above the BP national average (+0.4p)
6th cheapest of 10 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Bedford — 1.2 mi away, save ~4p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 173.0p on 24 Oct · Highest 176.0p on 6 Oct
Super Unleaded
0.2% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-0.4p)
1.7% above the UK average (+3.3p)
0.1% above the BP national average (+0.2p)
3rd cheapest of 7 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Fairfield Park — 2.3 mi away, save ~224p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 192.0p on 24 Oct · Highest 192.0p on 24 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 36 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Diesel
Last reported 31 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Kempston price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 173.0p −1.0 | 192.0p +2.0 | 200.0p | 215.0p | |
| 174.0p −2.0 | 190.0p | 200.0p | 215.0p | |
| 176.0p +4.0 | 190.0p | 200.0p | 215.0p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 172.0p −2.0 | 190.0p −5.0 | 200.0p | 215.0p −5.0 | |
| 174.0p | 195.0p | 200.0p −3.0 | 220.0p | |
| 174.0p | 195.0p +2.0 | 203.0p +4.0 | 220.0p +3.0 | |
| 174.0p +2.0 | 193.0p | 199.0p | 217.0p | |
| 172.0p +1.0 | 193.0p −3.0 | 199.0p +4.0 | 217.0p +6.0 | |
| 171.0p +1.0 | 196.0p +1.0 | 195.0p +5.0 | 211.0p +1.0 | |
| 170.0p +4.0 | 195.0p | 190.0p +4.0 | 210.0p | |
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 | 173.0p | 91.25p | 52.95p | 28.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 192.0p | 107.05p | 52.95p | 32.00p |
| Diesel | 200.0p | 113.75p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Super Diesel | 215.0p | 126.25p | 52.95p | 35.80p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Kempston
How much is unleaded at Kempston?
Unleaded at Kempston is 173.0p per litre, last reported on 24 October 2026. That is 1.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.15.
Is Kempston the cheapest place for unleaded near Kempston?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 8 days ago, Kempston is the 6th cheapest of 10 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Bedford, 1.2 miles away, charges 171.9p, which saves about £0.04 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 3 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Kempston?
Kempston is open Monday to Saturday 06:00–23:00, Sunday 07:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Kempston have?
Kempston reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash and Car wash.
How often does Kempston change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.