Cheapest petrol stations in Worcester as prices rise

Following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, oil prices have surged, with the Iranian leadership's decision to blockade the strait of Hormuz, one of the most important oil shipping lanes in the world.

This has had a knock-on effect of fuel prices, which have risen by 6.81p per litre for petrol, and 14.81p for diesel since the start of the war on February 28.

Where in Worcester has the cheapest petrol?

According to fuel tracking website Checkfuelprices.co.uk, the cheapest petrol stations in Worcester for unleaded petrol are the Tesco on St Peter's Drive, the Tesco on Mill Wood Drive, Warndon, and the Sainsbury's on Windermere Drive, at 138.9p per litre.

Sainsbury's price has risen by 4p since Saturday (March 7), while Tesco's prices have risen by 3p in the same period.

Where in Worcester has the cheapest diesel?

The cheapest diesel in the city is also at the the two Tesco stations in Warndon and St Peter's, as well as the Sainsbury's.

The supermarkets are charging 156.9p per litre, rising by 10p compared to Saturday (March 7) at all three locations.

Where in Worcester has the cheapest super unleaded?

The premium version of unleaded, which uses a lower percentage of renewable ethanol biofuel, is 3p cheaper at Worcester's two Tesco stores than anywhere else in the city.

Since Saturday (March 7), super unleaded has risen by 3p.

Where in Worcester has the cheapest super diesel?

Stocked at fewer locations than the other three fuel types, super diesel includes extra additives in its mix, which help to reduce wear, improve performance and deliver better fuel economy for the vehicle, allowing drivers to travel further on the same volume of fuel.

The cheapest place in Worcester for Super Diesel is the Tesco Esso on London Road, which currently stocks the fuel for 172.9p per litre, up from 165.9p on March 7.

All prices were right at time of going to press.