Cheapest Petrol & Diesel in Harpenden Today
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Cheapest Petrol in Harpenden
Cheapest Diesel in Harpenden
Worth the Drive?
Petrol averages 14.1p less in Friar's Wash (145.3p vs 159.4p here). The round trip is about 4 miles each way, costing roughly £1.64 in fuel at 35 mpg. A 60‑litre fill would save £8.46 — a net saving of £6.82 after the return journey.
Diesel averages 7.6p less in Flamstead (168.8p vs 176.4p here). The round trip is about 4 miles each way, costing roughly £1.33 in fuel at 50 mpg. A 60‑litre fill would save £4.56 — a net saving of £3.23 after the return journey.
There are 2 fuel stations in Harpenden reporting live prices via the UK government's Fuel Finder service. Unleaded petrol (E10) averages 159.4p per litre across 2 stations. Diesel (B7) averages 176.4p across 2 stations. Unleaded is 4.3p above the national average of 155.1p.
Use our fuel station finder to find the most economical place to fill up near you, or calculate the fuel cost of a longer trip from Harpenden.
Fuel Stations in Harpenden
| Station | Postcode | E10 | E5 | B7 | SDV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BP, Harpenden Town | AL5 2UA | 159.9p | 180.9p | 176.9p | 197.9p |
| Esso, Harpenden Town | AL5 5AL | 158.9p Cheapest | 173.9p Cheapest | 175.9p Cheapest | 189.9p Cheapest |
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Average Petrol and Diesel Prices in Harpenden (pence per litre)
30-Day Price Trend in the St Albans Region (pence per litre)
Daily averages across all stations in the St Albans postcode area over the last 30 days. Harpenden sits within this region.
What does fuel cost a typical driver in Harpenden?
At current prices, a typical driver covering 12000 miles a year in a petrol car averaging 35 mpg spends about £2484/year on fuel in Harpenden (at 159.4p/L). That's £67 more than the UK average of £2417. Across the wider St Albans (AL) postcode area petrol averages 156.8p/L, working out at £2444/year.
A diesel driver doing the same 12000 miles at 50 mpg spends about £1925/year at Harpenden's average diesel price of 176.4p/L. That's £13 more than the UK average of £1912. Across the wider St Albans (AL) postcode area diesel averages 175.4p/L — £1914/year.
Choose the right station — save £££
The cheapest petrol in Harpenden is 158.9p/L and the most expensive is 159.9p/L — a 1.0p/L spread. Filling a 60‑litre tank at the cheapest vs the dearest saves £0.60.
For diesel the spread is 1.0p/L (175.9p cheapest, 176.9p dearest) — £0.60 saved on a 60‑litre fill.
Fuel Prices by Brand in Harpenden
Average prices and cheapest station for each fuel brand in Harpenden.
BP Fuel Prices in Harpenden
There is 1 BP forecourt in Harpenden. Petrol is 159.9p/L — 0.5p above the Harpenden average. Diesel is 176.9p/L (0.5p above town avg). Live prices: BP, Harpenden Town. BP fuel prices across the UK →
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| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP, Harpenden Town | AL5 2UA | 159.9p | 176.9p |
Esso Fuel Prices in Harpenden
There is 1 Esso forecourt in Harpenden. Petrol is 158.9p/L — 0.5p below the Harpenden average. Diesel is 175.9p/L (0.5p below town avg). Live prices: Esso, Harpenden Town. Esso fuel prices across the UK →
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| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso, Harpenden Town | AL5 5AL | 158.9p | 175.9p |
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