Petrol & diesel prices in Bedford today
The cheapest petrol near Bedford right now is 172.9p at JET, Putnoe Service Station, 2.4p below the local average of 175.3p. Diesel starts at 198.9p at Tesco, Cardington Road. We compared 14 forecourts within 5 miles of the town centre.
Cheapest isn't always best value: the live search also counts the fuel you'd burn getting there.
Cheapest petrol in Bedford
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JET, Putnoe Service StationPutnoe Service Station, 122 Queens Drive, Bedford, MK41 9JF · 1.5 mi from centre | 172.9p11 Oct |
| 2 | Tesco, Cardington RoadCardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BG · 0.8 mi from centre | 173.9p6 Oct |
| 3 | Morrisons, Ampthill RoadAmpthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP · 1.0 mi from centre | 173.9p3 Oct |
| 4 | Tesco, Tesco Stores LtdTesco Stores Ltd, Riverfield Drive, Bedford, MK41 0SE · 1.8 mi from centre | 173.9p2 Oct |
| 5 | BP, Kempston Service StationKempston Service Station, 47, High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BT · 2.1 mi from centre | 174.0p8 Oct |
| 6 | Esso, 73 London Road73 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NT · 0.7 mi from centre | 174.9p7 Oct |
| 7 | Shell, Woburn RoadWoburn Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QA · 2.0 mi from centre | 174.9p8 Oct |
| 8 | Murco, Wootton Garage LtdWootton Garage Ltd, 2, Fields Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9JJ, Bedford, MK43 9JJ · 4.0 mi from centre | 174.9p26 Sept |
| 9 | BP, 3 Elstow Road3 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9NU · 0.8 mi from centre | 175.9p22 Sept |
| 10 | Sainsbury's, 90 Clapham Road90 Clapham Road, Bedford, MK41 7PJ · 1.1 mi from centre | 175.9p11 Oct |
Cheapest diesel in Bedford
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco, Cardington RoadCardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BG · 0.8 mi from centre | 198.9p6 Oct |
| 2 | Morrisons, Ampthill RoadAmpthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP · 1.0 mi from centre | 198.9p3 Oct |
| 3 | Sainsbury's, 90 Clapham Road90 Clapham Road, Bedford, MK41 7PJ · 1.1 mi from centre | 198.9p11 Oct |
| 4 | Tesco, Tesco Stores LtdTesco Stores Ltd, Riverfield Drive, Bedford, MK41 0SE · 1.8 mi from centre | 198.9p2 Oct |
| 5 | Esso, 73 London Road73 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NT · 0.7 mi from centre | 199.9p7 Oct |
| 6 | BP, 3 Elstow Road3 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9NU · 0.8 mi from centre | 199.9p22 Sept |
| 7 | JET, Putnoe Service StationPutnoe Service Station, 122 Queens Drive, Bedford, MK41 9JF · 1.5 mi from centre | 199.9p11 Oct |
| 8 | Shell, Woburn RoadWoburn Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QA · 2.0 mi from centre | 199.9p8 Oct |
| 9 | BP, 52-5652-56, Stagsden Road, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8PT · 2.8 mi from centre | 199.9p24 Sept |
| 10 | Murco, Wootton Garage LtdWootton Garage Ltd, 2, Fields Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9JJ, Bedford, MK43 9JJ · 4.0 mi from centre | 199.9p26 Sept |
Average fuel price by brand in Bedford
Cheapest isn't always best value
A station 2p cheaper but 6 miles away can cost you more once you count the drive. Refuel Radar ranks every forecourt around Bedford by what a full tank really costs you, including the trip, and can find the best stop along a route too.
Open the live mapBedford fuel price questions
Where is the cheapest petrol in Bedford today?
The cheapest petrol (E10) within 5 miles of Bedford centre is 172.9p a litre at JET, Putnoe Service Station (Putnoe Service Station, 122 Queens Drive, Bedford, MK41 9JF), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 21:57.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Bedford today?
The cheapest diesel (B7) within 5 miles of Bedford centre is 198.9p a litre at Tesco, Cardington Road (Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BG), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 21:57.
How much is petrol and diesel in Bedford?
Petrol averages 175.3p a litre across 14 Bedford stations, 0.6p above the UK average of 174.7p; diesel averages 200.1p, 0.3p above the UK average of 199.8p.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Bedford?
On average Tesco is currently the cheapest brand for petrol in Bedford, at 173.9p a litre across 2 forecourts. The cheapest individual station can still be a different brand, so check the table above.
How much can I save on fuel in Bedford?
Filling a 50-litre tank with petrol at the cheapest station in Bedford rather than an average-priced one saves about £1.20. Refuel Radar's Best Value ranking also counts the fuel you burn driving there, so a slightly dearer station closer to you can work out cheaper overall.
How up to date are these Bedford fuel prices?
Forecourts report their prices to the UK government's Fuel Finder scheme, and this page is rebuilt from that feed throughout the day. These figures were last refreshed at 11 Oct 2026, 21:57. Prices can change at any time, so always check at the pump.