EG Kempston fuel prices
Shell · MK42 7QA · Kempston
Woburn Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire
Unleaded here is 1.0p below the local average at its last reported price, 6 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Bedford, 1.1 miles away, is 1.0p 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 EG Kempston
How much does it cost to fill up at EG Kempston?
- Unleaded
- £95.10
- Super Unleaded
- £108.30
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £120.95
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Petrol stations near MK42 7QA
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Sainsbury's
Saxon Centre, 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford
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156.9poldLast reported 207 days ago
0.3 mi
· Diesel 187.9poldLast reported 207 days ago
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BP
Kempston Service Station, 47, High Street, Kempston, Bedford
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173.0pLast reported 8 days ago
+0.1p dearer
0.3 mi
· Diesel 200.0poldLast reported 36 days ago
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BP
Elstow Interchange, Bedford, Bedfordshire
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177.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.0 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
-1.0p cheaper
1.1 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
same
1.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
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Esso
73 London Road, Bedford
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173.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 36 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
same
2.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
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Tesco
Cardington Road, Bedford
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172.9p
same
2.2 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 9 days ago
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Opening Hours
Amenities
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How EG Kempston fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.6% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-1.0p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.2p)
0.8% below the Shell national average (-1.3p)
2nd cheapest of 10 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Bedford — 1.1 mi away, save ~6p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 172.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.8% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+5.3p)
4.3% above the UK average (+8.2p)
0.8% above the Shell national average (+1.5p)
5th cheapest of 7 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Kempston — 0.3 mi away, save ~256p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 195.9p on 19 Oct · Highest 196.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 45 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Diesel
Last reported 45 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
EG Kempston price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has risen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 172.9p −1.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 173.9p −1.0 | 195.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 196.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 173.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 198.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 219.9p −4.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +3.0 | 223.9p +3.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +1.0 | 195.9p +0.9 | 220.9p +0.9 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 196.9p +2.0 | 195.0p +1.0 | 220.0p +1.0 | |
| 169.9p −2.0 | 194.9p −2.0 | 194.0p +1.0 | 219.0p +1.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 196.9p +2.0 | 193.0p +1.0 | 218.0p +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 | 172.9p | 91.15p | 52.95p | 28.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 196.9p | 111.15p | 52.95p | 32.80p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Super Diesel | 219.9p | 130.25p | 52.95p | 36.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about EG Kempston
How much is unleaded at EG Kempston?
Unleaded at EG Kempston is 172.9p per litre, last reported on 26 October 2026. That is 1.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.10.
Is EG Kempston the cheapest place for unleaded near Kempston?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 6 days ago, EG Kempston is the 2nd cheapest of 10 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Bedford, 1.1 miles away, charges 171.9p, which saves about £0.06 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 EG Kempston?
EG Kempston is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does EG Kempston have?
EG Kempston reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and Water filling.
How often does EG Kempston change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.