Cheapest fuel in Luton
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Luton is 169.9p a litre at Esso, 518 Dunstable Road, Luton, and the cheapest diesel is 194.9p at Asda, Luton. Across 6 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 171.7p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £93.44 — £0.99 less than filling at the Luton average, and £2.20 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 169.9pEsso
- Cheapest diesel
- 194.9pAsda
- Luton average
- 171.7p−1.6p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 6within 6 miles
Fuel prices in Luton
Unleaded in Luton averages 171.7p, which is 1.6p below the national average of 173.3p — cheaper than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £23 less than a typical UK driver pays.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Luton area is 4.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £2.20 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Luton right now
Cheapest petrol in Luton
6 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 171.7p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esso | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 2 | Essar | 170.9p | £94.00 |
| 3 | Gulf | 170.9p | £94.00 |
| 4 | Asda | 171.9p | £94.55 |
| 5 | BP | 172.9p | £95.09 |
| 6 | Esso | 173.9p | £95.64 |
Cheapest super unleaded petrol in Luton
4 forecourts in the area publish a super unleaded price, averaging 190.4p a litre.
| # | Station | Super unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esso | 188.9p | £103.89 |
| 2 | BP | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 3 | Gulf | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 4 | Esso | 192.9p | £106.09 |
Cheapest diesel in Luton
6 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 197.1p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asda | 194.9p | £107.19 |
| 2 | Gulf | 194.9p | £107.19 |
| 3 | Esso | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 4 | Essar | 197.9p | £108.84 |
| 5 | Esso | 198.9p | £109.39 |
| 6 | BP | 199.9p | £109.94 |
About fuel in Luton
Luton's forecourts serve heavy airport and M1 traffic. Sites close to the airport tend to price higher, while supermarket forecourts in the town are markedly cheaper.
Forecourts in the Luton area are operated by Esso (2), Essar (1), BP (1), Asda (1), Gulf (1).
Luton sits in Bedfordshire, in the East of England 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 Luton — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Luton?
Esso, 518 Dunstable Road, Luton is currently the cheapest at 169.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Esso 518 Dunstable Road, Luton (169.9p), Essar Luton (170.9p), Gulf 2, Trinity Road, Luton, Lu3 1tp, Luton (170.9p), Asda Luton (171.9p), BP Luton (172.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Luton?
Unleaded averages 171.7p a litre (£1.72) across 6 forecourts in the Luton area, ranging from 169.9p to 173.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £94.44.
How much is diesel in Luton?
Diesel averages 197.1p a litre across 6 forecourts in the Luton area. The cheapest is 194.9p at Asda, Luton, and the most expensive nearby is 199.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Luton than the rest of the UK?
Luton averages 171.7p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — −1.6p 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 Luton?
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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.