Cheapest fuel in Leeds
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Leeds is 165.9p a litre at Esso, Leeds, and the cheapest diesel is 189.9p at Tesco, 5 Seacroft Avenue, Leeds. Across 18 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 171.8p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £91.25 — £3.25 less than filling at the Leeds average, and £11.00 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 165.9pEsso
- Cheapest diesel
- 189.9pTesco
- Leeds average
- 171.8p−1.5p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 18within 7 miles
Fuel prices in Leeds
Unleaded in Leeds averages 171.8p, which is 1.5p below the national average of 173.3p — cheaper than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £21 less than a typical UK driver pays.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Leeds area is 20.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £11.00 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Leeds right now
Cheapest petrol in Leeds
18 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 171.8p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esso | 165.9p | £91.25 |
| 2 | Texaco | 165.9p | £91.25 |
| 3 | Shell | 166.9p | £91.80 |
| 4 | Tesco | 167.9p | £92.34 |
| 5 | BP | 167.9p | £92.34 |
| 6 | BP | 168.9p | £92.89 |
| 7 | Shell | 168.9p | £92.89 |
| 8 | Shell | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 9 | BP | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 10 | Jet | 169.9p | £93.44 |
Cheapest super unleaded petrol in Leeds
15 forecourts in the area publish a super unleaded price, averaging 185.4p a litre.
| # | Station | Super unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texaco | 167.9p | £92.34 |
| 2 | Texaco | 175.9p | £96.75 |
| 3 | Tesco | 177.9p | £97.84 |
| 4 | BP | 178.9p | £98.39 |
| 5 | Shell | 180.9p | £99.50 |
| 6 | Shell | 182.9p | £100.59 |
| 7 | Esso | 184.9p | £101.69 |
| 8 | Jet | 185.9p | £102.25 |
| 9 | BP | 187.9p | £103.34 |
| 10 | BP | 188.9p | £103.89 |
Cheapest diesel in Leeds
18 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 196.9p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 2 | Esso | 192.9p | £106.09 |
| 3 | Texaco | 193.9p | £106.64 |
| 4 | Jet | 194.9p | £107.19 |
| 5 | Texaco | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 6 | Shell | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 7 | BP | 196.9p | £108.30 |
| 8 | BP | 196.9p | £108.30 |
| 9 | BP | 196.9p | £108.30 |
| 10 | Shell | 196.9p | £108.30 |
About fuel in Leeds
Leeds has a broad spread of supermarket and branded forecourts running out along the A61, A58 and A64. The city's outer sites are consistently cheaper than the handful of stations close to the centre and the loop road.
Forecourts in the Leeds area are operated by BP (7), Esso (3), Texaco (3), Shell (3), Tesco (1), Jet (1).
Leeds sits in West Yorkshire, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. This page covers forecourts within about 7 miles of the town centre, which is the realistic detour range for a fill-up.
Fuel prices in nearby towns
Forecourts compete across town boundaries, so a neighbouring town is often worth a look — especially if you are passing through anyway.
Questions
Fuel prices in Leeds — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Leeds?
Esso, Leeds is currently the cheapest at 165.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Esso Leeds (165.9p), Texaco Middleton Park Road, Leeds, Ls10 4lz, Leeds (165.9p), Shell Leeds (166.9p), Tesco 5 Seacroft Avenue, Leeds (167.9p), BP Westway, Wetherby Road, Leeds, Ls17 8ly, Leeds (167.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Leeds?
Unleaded averages 171.8p a litre (£1.72) across 18 forecourts in the Leeds area, ranging from 165.9p to 185.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £94.49.
How much is diesel in Leeds?
Diesel averages 196.9p a litre across 18 forecourts in the Leeds area. The cheapest is 189.9p at Tesco, 5 Seacroft Avenue, Leeds, and the most expensive nearby is 201.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Leeds than the rest of the UK?
Leeds averages 171.8p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — −1.5p the national figure. See how much petrol costs across the UK for the full regional picture.
How do I get alerts when fuel gets cheaper in Leeds?
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Prices are aggregated from retailers' published fuel price feeds under the UK government's open fuel price scheme, which covers Great Britain only. Last updated 18 September 2026. Figures are indicative and can change without notice — always check the price displayed at the pump before filling up. See our privacy policy for how we handle data.