Research Garage fuel prices

Gulf · LE10 1HL · Hinckley

Research Garage Group Ltd, 60, London Road, Hinckley

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Updated 3 weeks ago
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Unleaded here is 0.9p above the local average at its last reported price, 26 days ago. 6th cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. MFG Burbage Road, 0.1 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 9 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Research Garage

Unleaded
175.9p
— unchanged this week
3 weeks ago
Super Unleaded
188.9p
— unchanged this week
3 weeks ago
Diesel
199.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Research Garage?

Unleaded
£96.75
Super Unleaded
£103.90
Diesel
£109.95

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Petrol stations near LE10 1HL

Station Unleaded
Esso
Burbage Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire
174.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.1 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago
Esso
Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire
173.9p
-2.0p cheaper
0.7 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago
Tesco
3 Station Yard, Hinckley
174.9p
-1.0p cheaper
0.7 mi · Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
Asda
Barwell Lane, Hinckley, Leicestershire
173.7pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.2p cheaper
0.8 mi · Diesel 198.7pLast reported 3 days ago
Morrisons
Normandy Way, Hinckley, Leicestershire
172.9p
-3.0p cheaper
1.3 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 11 days ago
Esso
Watling Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire
176.9pLast reported 26 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.6 mi · Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 45 days ago
EG On The Move
Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire
175.9p
same
1.7 mi · Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
BP
Watling Street - A5, Hinckley, Leicestershire
175.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
1.9 mi · Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 45 days ago

Opening Hours

Monday 06:15–18:00
Tuesday 06:15–18:00
Wednesday 06:15–18:00
Thursday 06:15–18:00
Friday 06:15–18:00
Saturday 07:45–17:00
Sunday Open 24 hours
Bank Holidays Hours not confirmed

Amenities

Air pump / screenwash 24-hour fuel

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.

At this forecourt

Gulf Petrol Station
5 out of 5 inspected Feb 2024

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected Oct 2023
5 out of 5 inspected Jan 2023
5 out of 5 inspected Mar 2024
5 out of 5 inspected Jan 2026

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Research Garage fuel prices compare

Unleaded

0.5% more expensive than the 9 stations within 3 miles (+0.9p)

2.5% above the UK average (+4.3p)

2.6% above the Gulf national average (+4.4p)

6th cheapest of 10 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: MFG Burbage Road — 0.1 mi away, save ~48p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 175.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 175.9p on 7 Oct

Super Unleaded

0.1% above the UK average (+0.3p)

0.9% above the Gulf national average (+1.7p)

Lowest 188.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 188.9p on 7 Oct

Diesel

Last reported 33 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Research Garage price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.

Diesel has held the same price for the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel
Earlier in the last 30 days
175.9p +1.0 188.9p +1.0 199.9p
More than 30 days ago
174.9p +1.0 187.9p +1.0 199.9p +1.0
173.9p +2.0 186.9p +2.0 198.9p +2.0
171.9p +3.0 184.9p +5.0 196.9p +4.0
168.9p +2.0 179.9p +3.0 192.9p +3.0
166.9p +3.0 176.9p +3.0 189.9p +3.0
163.9p +1.0 173.9p +3.0 186.9p +3.0
162.9p 170.9p 183.9p

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 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 175.9p 93.65p 52.95p 29.30p
Super Unleaded 188.9p 104.45p 52.95p 31.50p
Diesel 199.9p 113.65p 52.95p 33.30p

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

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Research Garage

How much is unleaded at Research Garage?

Unleaded at Research Garage is 175.9p per litre, last reported on 7 October 2026. That is 4.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £96.75.

Is Research Garage the cheapest place for unleaded near Hinckley?

No. Going by the price it last reported, 26 days ago, Research Garage is the 6th cheapest of 10 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Burbage Road, 0.1 miles away, charges 174.9p, which saves about £0.48 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 9 days ago, so check it before making the trip.

What are the opening hours of Research Garage?

Research Garage is open Monday to Friday 06:15–18:00, Saturday 07:45–17:00, Sunday 24 hours. Bank holiday hours can differ.

What fuel and facilities does Research Garage have?

Research Garage reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: Air pump / screenwash and 24-hour fuel.

How often does Research Garage change its prices?

Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.