Fuel Prices in Watford
Compare reported petrol and diesel prices around Watford.
Independent comparison using official UK fuel price reports. Check each station before travelling.
Compare stations in Watford
- Lowest reported
- 175.9p / litre
- Area average
- 192.0p / litre
- Stations reporting
- 20
Premium petrol (E5)
Lowest prices first · 10 shownDistances are from the centre of Watford, not your location.
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175.9p per litre Lowest reportedStation details
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Local fuel price snapshot
Within 8 km of Watford we track 27 active petrol stations with recent prices. (Data updated 1 day, 11 hours ago)
Lowest reported petrol price: 165.9p at Costco near HARTSPRING LANE
Unleaded petrol (E10)
- Based on 26 stations with eligible recent reports.
- Lowest price: 165.9p
- Average price: 173.7p
- Highest price: 179.9p
- Spread: 14.0p (across the stations we track)
Diesel (B7)
- Based on 25 stations with eligible recent reports.
- Lowest price: 186.9p
- Average price: 197.5p
- Highest price: 203.9p
- Spread: 17.0p (across the stations we track)
Premium petrol (E5)
- Based on 20 stations with eligible recent reports.
- Lowest price: 175.9p
- Average price: 192.0p
- Highest price: 204.9p
- Spread: 29.0p (across the stations we track)
Premium diesel
- Based on 13 stations with eligible recent reports.
- Lowest price: 207.9p
- Average price: 216.8p
- Highest price: 222.9p
- Spread: 15.0p (across the stations we track)
The price spread is the gap between the lowest and highest reported prices, not a guaranteed saving on your journey. Compare with the UK petrol and diesel price index, or read how we calculate our published fuel price statistics.
Fuel brands in Watford
About fuel prices around Watford
There are 27 stations around Watford with live prices on this page; the most common brands locally are Esso, Shell and Asda. Across the local stations on this page, unleaded averages roughly 174p per litre at the moment.
At the bottom of the local market, unleaded starts around 166p per litre right now. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive unleaded in town is around 14p per litre at the moment.
The supermarket sites, including Asda and Costco, tend to set the floor for prices here. 4 of the 27 local forecourts are supermarket-run, and the rest split between branded and independent operators.
Costco around Hartspring Lane has been setting the cheapest unleaded price locally of late. Several of the busier sites sit along St Albans Road and Allum Lane, so you can check them against each other without leaving your usual route.
On average, unleaded here runs a little under the wider East of England figure. For diesel, expect an average of roughly 198p per litre locally.
Everything within about 8 km of the centre is included, so edge-of-town and retail park sites appear alongside the central forecourts. Prices in Watford can move mid-week as well as at weekends, so the ordering above is worth a glance even if you always use the same forecourt.
Use the live table for the exact prices at each site, or set an alert if you would rather be told when your usual stations drop.
Wider area
See prices across East of England if you want the bigger picture.
Fuel prices in nearby towns
- Bushey (2 miles)
- Garston (2 miles)
- Rickmansworth (3 miles)
- Northwood (4 miles)
- Stanmore (4 miles)
- Borehamwood (5 miles)
Common questions about fuel in Watford
What is the latest reported petrol price in Watford?
The latest reported petrol prices in Watford run from 165.9p to 179.9p per litre, with an average of 173.7p across 26 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 165.9p at Costco near HARTSPRING LANE.
What is the latest reported diesel price in Watford?
The latest reported diesel prices in Watford run from 186.9p to 203.9p per litre, with an average of 197.5p across 25 stations.
How many stations do you track around Watford?
We currently track 27 active stations within 8 km of Watford. Prices are refreshed from the official fuel price feed throughout the day.
How do I compare stations near Watford?
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