Gulf Petrol Station fuel prices

Empire Petroleum Limited · OX26 3EU · Bicester

Unit 1, Gibbs Garage, Buckingham Road, Bicester

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Updated 6 days ago
Retailers only send a price when theirs changes, so 6 days without an update often just means it hasn't moved. It can also mean a change hasn't reached us yet.

Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles at its last reported price, 6 days ago. 1.6p below the average of the 5 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Gulf Petrol Station

Unleaded
167.9p
▼ 2.0p this week
6 days ago
Super Unleaded
179.9p
— unchanged this week
4 months ago
Diesel
196.9p
— unchanged this week
4 weeks ago
Super Diesel
209.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Gulf Petrol Station?

Unleaded
£92.35
Super Unleaded
£98.95
Diesel
£108.30
Super Diesel
£115.45

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Petrol stations near OX26 3EU

Station Unleaded
EG On The Move
Banbury Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire
169.9pLast reported 27 days ago
+2.0p dearer
0.3 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 24 days ago
JET
48, Launton Road, Bicester, OX26 6PZ, Bicester
167.9p
same
0.7 mi · Diesel 197.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
Shell
London Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire
172.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.0 mi · Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
Esso
Oxford Road, Bicester
168.9pLast reported 13 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.0 mi · Diesel 196.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
Tesco
Lakeview Drive, Bicester
167.9pLast reported 5 days ago
same
1.2 mi · Diesel 196.9poldLast reported 34 days ago

Opening Hours

Monday 06:00–22:00
Tuesday 06:00–22:00
Wednesday 06:00–22:00
Thursday 06:00–22:00
Friday 06:00–22:00
Saturday 06:00–22:00
Sunday 07:00–22:00
Bank Holidays 07:00–22:00

Amenities

Air pump / screenwash

Looking for something to eat?

Feeling a bit peckish? Grab something to eat while you fill up. We've gathered local places to eat, along with their food hygiene ratings.

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected Jan 2023
5 out of 5 inspected Dec 2024
4 out of 5 inspected Mar 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Dec 2024

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Gulf Petrol Station fuel prices compare

Unleaded

0.9% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-1.6p)

2.2% below the UK average (-3.8p)

1st cheapest of 6 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles

Lowest 167.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 167.9p on 26 Oct

Super Unleaded

Last reported 123 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Diesel

Last reported 30 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Super Diesel

Last reported 54 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Gulf Petrol Station 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 −2.0 179.9p 196.9p 209.9p
More than 30 days ago
169.9p −2.0 179.9p 196.9p −2.0 209.9p
171.9p +2.0 179.9p 198.9p +2.0 209.9p
169.9p 179.9p 196.9p +1.0 209.9p
169.9p 179.9p 195.9p +2.0 209.9p
169.9p +1.0 179.9p 193.9p +3.0 209.9p
168.9p +2.0 179.9p 190.9p +2.0 209.9p
166.9p +1.0 179.9p 188.9p +3.0 209.9p
165.9p +4.0 179.9p 185.9p +1.0 209.9p
161.9p +6.0 179.9p 184.9p +7.0 —

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 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 179.9p 96.95p 52.95p 30.00p
Diesel 196.9p 111.15p 52.95p 32.80p
Super Diesel 209.9p 121.95p 52.95p 35.00p

Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Gulf Petrol Station

How much is unleaded at Gulf Petrol Station?

Unleaded at Gulf Petrol Station is 167.9p per litre, last reported on 26 October 2026. That is 3.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.35.

Is Gulf Petrol Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Bicester?

Going by the price it last reported, 6 days ago, Gulf Petrol Station has the cheapest unleaded of the 6 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.

What are the opening hours of Gulf Petrol Station?

Gulf Petrol Station is open Monday to Saturday 06:00–22:00, Sunday 07:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.

What fuel and facilities does Gulf Petrol Station have?

Gulf Petrol Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: Air pump / screenwash.

How often does Gulf Petrol Station change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.