Petrol & diesel prices in Leicester today
The cheapest petrol near Leicester right now is 168.9p at Costco Wholesale, 3 Westmoreland Avenue, 7.4p below the local average of 176.3p. Diesel starts at 192.9p at Costco Wholesale, 3 Westmoreland Avenue. We compared 48 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 Leicester
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costco Wholesale, 3 Westmoreland Avenue3 Westmoreland Avenue, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8PH · 3.9 mi from centre | 168.9p8 Oct |
| 2 | Asda Leicester Abbey Lane Superstore, 1 Exploration Drive1 Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NU · 1.1 mi from centre | 171.7p8 Oct |
| 3 | Texaco, TexacoTexaco, 50, Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6AW · 0.8 mi from centre | 171.9p29 Sept |
| 4 | Sainsbury's, Melton RoadMelton Road, Leicester, LE4 7PD · 2.6 mi from centre | 171.9p8 Oct |
| 5 | Asda Thurmaston Superstore, Barkby Thorpe LaneBarkby Thorpe Lane, Leicester, LE4 8GN · 3.9 mi from centre | 171.9p8 Oct |
| 6 | Morrisons, Station RoadStation Road, Glenfield, LE3 8BQ · 2.9 mi from centre | 172.9p1 Oct |
| 7 | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue2 Maidenwell Avenue, Leicester, LE5 1BJ · 3.1 mi from centre | 172.9p2 Oct |
| 8 | Texaco, 77 Lutterworth Road77 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, LE8 4DX · 4.7 mi from centre | 172.9p1 Oct |
| 9 | Asda Leicester Superstore, Narborough Road SouthNarborough Road South, Braunstone, LE3 2LL · 3.1 mi from centre | 173.7p8 Oct |
| 10 | Esso, Fosse Rd NorthFosse Rd North, Leicester, LE3 5EX · 0.6 mi from centre | 173.9p8 Oct |
Cheapest diesel in Leicester
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costco Wholesale, 3 Westmoreland Avenue3 Westmoreland Avenue, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8PH · 3.9 mi from centre | 192.9p8 Oct |
| 2 | Asda Thurmaston Superstore, Barkby Thorpe LaneBarkby Thorpe Lane, Leicester, LE4 8GN · 3.9 mi from centre | 195.7p8 Oct |
| 3 | Asda Leicester Abbey Lane Superstore, 1 Exploration Drive1 Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NU · 1.1 mi from centre | 195.9p8 Oct |
| 4 | Sainsbury's, Melton RoadMelton Road, Leicester, LE4 7PD · 2.6 mi from centre | 195.9p8 Oct |
| 5 | Asda Leicester Superstore, Narborough Road SouthNarborough Road South, Braunstone, LE3 2LL · 3.1 mi from centre | 196.7p8 Oct |
| 6 | Texaco, TexacoTexaco, 50, Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6AW · 0.8 mi from centre | 196.9p29 Sept |
| 7 | Tesco, 2 Maidenwell Avenue2 Maidenwell Avenue, Leicester, LE5 1BJ · 3.1 mi from centre | 196.9p2 Oct |
| 8 | Texaco, 77 Lutterworth Road77 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, LE8 4DX · 4.7 mi from centre | 196.9p1 Oct |
| 9 | Esso, Fosse Rd NorthFosse Rd North, Leicester, LE3 5EX · 0.6 mi from centre | 197.9p8 Oct |
| 10 | Morrisons, Almond RoadAlmond Road, Aylestone, LE2 7LT · 1.1 mi from centre | 197.9p28 Sept |
Average fuel price by brand in Leicester
| Brand | Stations | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 3 | 172.4p | 196.1p |
| Texaco | 2 | 172.4p | 196.9p |
| Morrisons | 2 | 173.4p | 197.9p |
| Tesco | 3 | 173.9p | 197.6p |
| Sainsbury's | 3 | 173.9p | 197.9p |
| Esso | 9 | 175.7p | 199.8p |
| Murco | 2 | 175.9p | 199.4p |
| BP | 8 | 176.0p | 199.7p |
| Shell | 8 | 178.3p | 201.5p |
| Welcome Break | 2 | 195.9p | 217.9p |
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 Leicester by what a full tank really costs you, including the trip, and can find the best stop along a route too.
Open the live mapLeicester fuel price questions
Where is the cheapest petrol in Leicester today?
The cheapest petrol (E10) within 5 miles of Leicester centre is 168.9p a litre at Costco Wholesale, 3 Westmoreland Avenue (3 Westmoreland Avenue, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8PH), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Leicester today?
The cheapest diesel (B7) within 5 miles of Leicester centre is 192.9p a litre at Costco Wholesale, 3 Westmoreland Avenue (3 Westmoreland Avenue, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8PH), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
How much is petrol and diesel in Leicester?
Petrol averages 176.3p a litre across 47 Leicester stations, 1.6p above the UK average of 174.7p; diesel averages 200.0p, 0.2p above the UK average of 199.8p.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Leicester?
On average Asda is currently the cheapest brand for petrol in Leicester, at 172.4p a litre across 3 forecourts. The cheapest individual station can still be a different brand, so check the table above.
How much can I save on fuel in Leicester?
Filling a 50-litre tank with petrol at the cheapest station in Leicester rather than an average-priced one saves about £3.70. 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 Leicester 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, 22:54. Prices can change at any time, so always check at the pump.