Cheapest fuel in Leicester
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Leicester is 173.9p a litre at Esso, Wigston, and the cheapest diesel is 194.9p at BP, Wigston. Across 8 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 180.5p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £95.64 — £3.63 less than filling at the Leicester average, and £12.65 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 173.9pEsso
- Cheapest diesel
- 194.9pBP
- Leicester average
- 180.5p+7.2p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 8within 6 miles
Fuel prices in Leicester
Unleaded in Leicester averages 180.5p, which is 7.2p above the national average of 173.3p — more expensive than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £103 more than a typical UK driver pays — which makes picking the right forecourt locally worth more here, not less.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Leicester area is 23.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £12.65 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Leicester right now
Cheapest petrol in Leicester
8 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 180.5p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esso | 173.9p | £95.64 |
| 2 | Independent / other | 173.9p | £95.64 |
| 3 | BP | 173.9p | £95.64 |
| 4 | BP | 175.9p | £96.75 |
| 5 | Esso | 175.9p | £96.75 |
| 6 | Esso | 176.9p | £97.30 |
| 7 | Independent / other | 196.9p | £108.30 |
| 8 | Independent / other | 196.9p | £108.30 |
Cheapest super unleaded petrol in Leicester
5 forecourts in the area publish a super unleaded price, averaging 200.1p a litre.
| # | Station | Super unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BP | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 2 | Esso | 192.9p | £106.09 |
| 3 | Independent / other | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 4 | Independent / other | 208.9p | £114.89 |
| 5 | Independent / other | 208.9p | £114.89 |
Cheapest diesel in Leicester
8 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 203.2p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BP | 194.9p | £107.19 |
| 2 | Esso | 197.9p | £108.84 |
| 3 | Independent / other | 197.9p | £108.84 |
| 4 | BP | 198.9p | £109.39 |
| 5 | Esso | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 6 | Esso | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 7 | Independent / other | 217.9p | £119.84 |
| 8 | Independent / other | 217.9p | £119.84 |
About fuel in Leicester
Leicester's position on the M1 and M69 gives it a good spread of forecourts, and the supermarket sites on the outer ring road are typically several pence cheaper than the motorway services nearby.
Forecourts in the Leicester area are operated by Esso (3), BP (2), Independent / other (2), Independent / other (1).
Leicester sits in Leicestershire, in the East Midlands region. This page covers forecourts within about 6 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 Leicester — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Leicester?
Esso, Wigston is currently the cheapest at 173.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Esso Wigston (173.9p), Independent / other 126 Parker Drive, Leicester, Leicester (173.9p), BP Wigston (173.9p), BP 178-186, East Park Road, Leicester (175.9p), Esso Leicester (175.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Leicester?
Unleaded averages 180.5p a litre (£1.80) across 8 forecourts in the Leicester area, ranging from 173.9p to 196.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £99.28.
How much is diesel in Leicester?
Diesel averages 203.2p a litre across 8 forecourts in the Leicester area. The cheapest is 194.9p at BP, Wigston, and the most expensive nearby is 217.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Leicester than the rest of the UK?
Leicester averages 180.5p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — +7.2p 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 Leicester?
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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.