Leicester
Leicester sits close to the centre of England, serving surrounding towns and the rural stretches of Leicestershire.
About Leicester
Drivers frequently join the M1, A46, and A47 from the city, balancing quick commuter trips with longer regional journeys. Petrol stations line main routes through Oadby, Braunstone, and Hamilton, giving motorists choice without leaving their path. Diesel use stays buoyant thanks to nearby industrial estates and distribution centres that send vehicles across the Midlands.
Matchdays at the King Power Stadium or events in the Golden Mile can create short-lived peaks in traffic, but competition between supermarket and independent stations helps stabilise pricing. For trips toward Rutland Water or the Charnwood Forest, topping up near the ring road can reduce uncertainty on quieter country roads. Students at the city’s universities also contribute to steady demand, making up-to-date averages useful throughout the academic year.
Clear, context-rich information about typical price ranges allows Leicester’s drivers to plan calmly, keeping journeys efficient while supporting the businesses that link the city to the wider region.
The city’s growing food and logistics sectors keep vans moving from early morning until late evening. Knowing which stations near Meridian or Hamilton handle heavier vehicles can save time for tradespeople. Families heading toward Bradgate Park or Foxton Locks also benefit from topping up close to home before exploring quieter country lanes.
Seasonal Diwali celebrations and summer festivals along Belgrave Road draw large crowds, subtly shifting when stations feel busiest. Drivers who monitor options near Fosse Park, Glenfield, and Wigston can decide whether to pause before events or wait until traffic thins later in the evening.
Plans to extend cycling corridors and bus lanes continue to evolve, occasionally tightening road space. Drivers mapping stations near Beaumont Leys or Thurmaston can refuel without searching back streets, leaving more time to enjoy nearby parks or manage delivery runs.
Local fuel price snapshot
Within 15 km of this location we track 43 active petrol stations.
Unleaded petrol (E10)
- Minimum recorded price: 128.9p
- Average recorded price: 136.7p
- Maximum recorded price: 141.9p
Diesel (B7)
- Minimum recorded price: 138.9p
- Average recorded price: 145.8p
- Maximum recorded price: 149.9p
Premium petrol (E5)
- Minimum recorded price: 139.9p
- Average recorded price: 151.1p
- Maximum recorded price: 160.9p
Premium diesel
- Minimum recorded price: 137.9p
- Average recorded price: 163.7p
- Maximum recorded price: 169.9p
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