Birmingham
Birmingham’s canal grids, cultural venues, and ring roads make it a central node for journeys across the Midlands.
About Birmingham
The city is encircled by the M6 and M42, with the A38 and A45 feeding neighbourhoods that stretch from Sutton Coldfield to Longbridge. Fuel demand reflects constant movement between business districts, exhibition halls, and the airport. Diesel turnover remains high for freight and construction vehicles, while petrol stations near residential areas serve commuters heading toward schools and offices.
Because traffic can surge during conventions at the NEC or concerts in the city centre, motorists benefit from knowing where station clusters sit along their route. Supermarket forecourts and independent operators compete in many suburbs, giving drivers choice without needing to deviate far. Those heading into the countryside toward the Malvern Hills or the Shropshire borders may wish to refuel before leaving the metropolitan area, where station spacing becomes wider.
Birmingham’s continued redevelopment means road layouts and junctions evolve regularly. Clear, grounded descriptions of typical price ranges and station density help drivers navigate these changes confidently.
Growth around Digbeth, the Jewellery Quarter, and the new rail developments means diversions can appear with little notice. Checking current price ranges near familiar junctions like Spaghetti Junction or along the Hagley Road lets drivers refuel without guesswork before detouring toward Kidderminster, Tamworth, or the NEC.
Canalside regeneration draws visitors to Brindleyplace and Digbeth, while suburban retail parks anchor everyday errands. Drivers who know the price landscape around Perry Barr, Kings Heath, and Solihull can plan stops around errands rather than diverting once they are already in dense traffic.
From the Jewellery Quarter to Moseley, short city hops can quickly add up. Keeping mental notes on prices near the A4540 Middleway and along Coventry Road lets motorists choose the best moment to top up before crossing between the city’s many centres.
Local fuel price snapshot
Within 15 km of this location we track 137 active petrol stations.
Unleaded petrol (E10)
- Minimum recorded price: 120.9p
- Average recorded price: 133.9p
- Maximum recorded price: 142.9p
Diesel (B7)
- Minimum recorded price: 137.9p
- Average recorded price: 143.5p
- Maximum recorded price: 149.9p
Premium petrol (E5)
- Minimum recorded price: 134.9p
- Average recorded price: 150.6p
- Maximum recorded price: 160.9p
Premium diesel
- Minimum recorded price: 132.9p
- Average recorded price: 162.2p
- Maximum recorded price: 168.9p
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