Petrol Prices Spike in Leicestershire: Save at Sainsbury's

0:00It's March 30, you're listening to Lester News today, AI-powered local news. Petrol prices are spiking across Lestershire thanks to that ongoing Middle East crisis pushing up crude oil costs. UK drivers are now shelling out an average of 151.2 pence per liter for petrol, and diesel owners are hitting 100. 80.2 pence, that's a jump of 15 pence per liter compared to almost three weeks back. Locally, you can save up to 8 pounds on a fill-up for an average family car by picking the right spot. The priciest areas, Hinkley and Bosworth, where standard petrol, runs 158.9 pence per liter at a station in, Markfield, that's 87 pounds for 55 liter tank. Meanwhile, the cheapest petrol is at St. Mary's Place in Market Harboro, just 143.9 pence per liter. The totaling 79 pounds for the same tank, diesel's lowest there too, at 167.9 pence.

1:03Folks are feeling the pinch, with everyday commutes costing way more now. Three weeks ago, that same Market Harboro station charged only 128.9 pence per petrol, a real eye opener on how fast. Things climbed. Harboro leads for bargains on both fuels, while other spots like Loughborough and Lester follow close. These come from retailers as of Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4.45 a.m., so hunt around supermarkets like Sainsbury's, and Ozda to keep your wallet happy before they creep higher.