Friends Service Station fuel prices
BP · PL21 0RU · Ivybridge
Friends Garage, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0RU, South Hams
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles at its last reported price, 17 days ago. 3.5p below the average of the 2 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.1p above the local average at its last reported price, 17 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Lee Mill Service Station, 2.3 miles away, is 3.2p cheaper (price reported 18 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Friends Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Friends Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £95.10
- Super Unleaded
- £102.80
- Diesel
- £109.40
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Petrol stations near PL21 0RU
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
Tesco
Central Avenue, Lee Mill Industrial Estate, Ivybridge
|
172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
2.1 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Gulf
Lee Mill Service Station, Lee Mill Bridge, Lee Mill Nr Ivybridge
|
—
2.3 mi
· Diesel 195.7pLast reported 18 days ago
-3.2p cheaper
|
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Gulf
Smithaleigh Service Station, Smithaleigh, Plymouth, PL7 5AX, Plymouth
Road closure on New Park Road To Zc143 Along Zc190 (was due to start Fri 30 Oct, until 4 Nov)
|
179.9pLast reported 25 days ago
+7.0p dearer
3.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 25 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Amenities
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How Friends Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.0% cheaper than the 2 stations within 3 miles (-3.5p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.3p)
0.3% above the BP national average (+0.5p)
1st cheapest of 3 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 172.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 5 Oct
Super Unleaded
0.9% below the UK average (-1.7p)
2.4% below the BP national average (-4.7p)
Lowest 186.9p on 5 Oct · Highest 186.9p on 5 Oct
Diesel
0.6% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+1.1p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
0.3% below the BP national average (-0.7p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Lee Mill Service Station — 2.3 mi away, save ~66p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 198.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 5 Oct
Friends Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 2 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.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 172.9p −2.0 | 186.9p | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 174.9p +2.0 | 186.9p +15.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 172.9p −12.0 | 171.9p | 198.9p | |
| 184.9p | 171.9p | 198.9p +2.0 | |
| 184.9p | 171.9p | 196.9p +1.0 | |
| 184.9p | 171.9p | 195.9p +1.0 | |
| 184.9p +14.0 | 171.9p −12.0 | 194.9p +2.0 | |
| 170.9p +2.0 | 183.9p +1.0 | 192.9p +2.0 | |
| 168.9p +2.0 | 182.9p +2.0 | 190.9p +2.0 | |
| 166.9p −13.0 | 180.9p +16.0 | 188.9p +2.0 | |
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 | 172.9p | 91.15p | 52.95p | 28.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 186.9p | 102.75p | 52.95p | 31.20p |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Friends Service Station
How much is unleaded at Friends Service Station?
Unleaded at Friends Service Station is 172.9p per litre, last reported on 16 October 2026. That is 1.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.10.
How much is diesel at Friends Service Station?
Diesel at Friends Service Station is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 16 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Friends Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Ivybridge?
Going by the price it last reported, 17 days ago, Friends Service Station has the cheapest unleaded of the 3 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.
What are the opening hours of Friends Service Station?
Friends Service Station is open Monday to Saturday 07:00–22:00, Sunday 08:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Friends Service Station have?
Friends Service Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and Wheelchair accessible.
How often does Friends Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.