Petrol & diesel prices in Watford today
The cheapest petrol near Watford right now is 165.9p at Costco Wholesale, Hartspring Lane, 9.3p below the local average of 175.2p. Diesel starts at 185.9p at Costco Wholesale, Hartspring Lane. We compared 30 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 Watford
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costco Wholesale, Hartspring LaneHartspring Lane, Watford, Watford, WD25 8JS · 1.3 mi from centre | 165.9p8 Oct |
| 2 | Asda Watford Supercentre, Odhams Industrial EstateOdhams Industrial Estate, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 7RT · 1.7 mi from centre | 168.7p8 Oct |
| 3 | Sainsbury's, Cow LaneCow Lane, Watford, WD25 9JS · 1.7 mi from centre | 168.9p8 Oct |
| 4 | Asda Elstree Allum Lane Petrol Filling Station, Allum LaneAllum Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3LS · 4.7 mi from centre | 169.7p8 Oct |
| 5 | Tesco, 239-241 Lower High St239-241 Lower High St, Watford, WD17 2BD · 0.3 mi from centre | 169.9p2 Oct |
| 6 | Esso, St Albans RoadSt Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AE · 0.9 mi from centre | 169.9p8 Oct |
| 7 | Esso, Sandy LodgeSandy Lodge, Northwood, HA6 2HU · 2.0 mi from centre | 169.9p26 Sept |
| 8 | Esso, Prestwick RdPrestwick Rd, Watford, WD19 6EG · 2.0 mi from centre | 170.9p30 Sept |
| 9 | Shell, St Albans RoadSt Albans Road, Watford, WD24 7RU · 1.7 mi from centre | 171.9p3 Oct |
| 10 | Esso, North Orbital RoadNorth Orbital Road, St Albans, WD25 7LW · 2.5 mi from centre | 172.9p26 Sept |
Cheapest diesel in Watford
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costco Wholesale, Hartspring LaneHartspring Lane, Watford, Watford, WD25 8JS · 1.3 mi from centre | 185.9p8 Oct |
| 2 | Asda Watford Supercentre, Odhams Industrial EstateOdhams Industrial Estate, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 7RT · 1.7 mi from centre | 188.7p8 Oct |
| 3 | Sainsbury's, Cow LaneCow Lane, Watford, WD25 9JS · 1.7 mi from centre | 188.9p8 Oct |
| 4 | Tesco, 239-241 Lower High St239-241 Lower High St, Watford, WD17 2BD · 0.3 mi from centre | 189.9p2 Oct |
| 5 | Esso, St Albans RoadSt Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AE · 0.9 mi from centre | 191.9p8 Oct |
| 6 | Shell, St Albans RoadSt Albans Road, Watford, WD24 7RU · 1.7 mi from centre | 191.9p3 Oct |
| 7 | Esso, Prestwick RdPrestwick Rd, Watford, WD19 6EG · 2.0 mi from centre | 193.9p30 Sept |
| 8 | Esso, Sandy LodgeSandy Lodge, Northwood, HA6 2HU · 2.0 mi from centre | 194.9p26 Sept |
| 9 | Esso, High RoadHigh Road, Bushey, WD23 1EL · 2.7 mi from centre | 195.9p5 Oct |
| 10 | Asda Elstree Allum Lane Petrol Filling Station, Allum LaneAllum Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3LS · 4.7 mi from centre | 196.7p8 Oct |
Average fuel price by brand in Watford
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 Watford by what a full tank really costs you, including the trip, and can find the best stop along a route too.
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Where is the cheapest petrol in Watford today?
The cheapest petrol (E10) within 5 miles of Watford centre is 165.9p a litre at Costco Wholesale, Hartspring Lane (Hartspring Lane, Watford, Watford, WD25 8JS), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Watford today?
The cheapest diesel (B7) within 5 miles of Watford centre is 185.9p a litre at Costco Wholesale, Hartspring Lane (Hartspring Lane, Watford, Watford, WD25 8JS), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
How much is petrol and diesel in Watford?
Petrol averages 175.2p a litre across 30 Watford stations, 0.5p above the UK average of 174.7p; diesel averages 198.1p, 1.7p below the UK average of 199.8p.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Watford?
On average Asda is currently the cheapest brand for petrol in Watford, at 169.2p 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 Watford?
Filling a 50-litre tank with petrol at the cheapest station in Watford rather than an average-priced one saves about £4.65. 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 Watford 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.