Report: UK Petrol Stations Network Report: Locations, Coverage & Market Leaders
This report provides a data-driven assessment of the Petrol Stations landscape in the United Kingdom, combining national gas stations totals, regional distribution patterns by country, and detailed brand-level coverage to reveal how major operators compare in scale and market presence. The analysis highlights market share, network concentration, and geographic reach across the country, supporting strategic decision-making for organisations involved in location planning, competitive benchmarking, retail network optimisation, and market entry evaluation. For businesses working with store locations, POI datasets, or sector-specific insights—such as supermarkets, fuel retailers, convenience chains, or service-based networks—this report offers a comprehensive foundation for understanding market structure, identifying growth opportunities, and analysing the competitive dynamics that shape the United Kingdom's Petrol Stations sector.
Top 3 Petrol Station Chains
The three largest brands account for a notable share of the national gas stations. Analysing their combined footprint highlights market concentration and provides a benchmark for network planning.
Full Ranking
The full ranking shows a clear hierarchy between nationally scaled chains and more localised operators. High-ranking brands demonstrate broader geographic coverage while lower-ranked brands often focus on particular regions.
| Rank | Brand | Number of Locations | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Esso | 1,510 | Download |
| #2 | bp | 1,287 | Download |
| #3 | Shell | 1,185 | Download |
| #4 | Texaco | 702 | Download |
| #5 | Tesco | 567 | Download |
| #6 | Asda | 432 | Download |
| #7 | Morrisons | 428 | Download |
| #8 | Gulf | 408 | Download |
| #9 | JET | 359 | Download |
| #10 | Sainsbury's | 319 | Download |
Top 3 brands in England
Top 3 brands in Northern Ireland
Top 3 brands in Scotland
Top 3 brands in Wales
Learn more about the largest Petrol Stations brands in the United Kingdom in 2026
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There are 1,510 gas stations operated by Esso in the United Kingdom as of 08 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,326 gas stations (87.8% of the brand’s national footprint). Esso accounts for 14.0% of all 10,766 petrol stations in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 48 gas stations (3.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 19.8%. Top competitors: Shell (36), bp (30), Gulf (15).
- Surrey — 42 gas stations (2.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 23.0%. Top competitors: Shell (39), bp (35), Texaco (14).
- Hampshire — 37 gas stations (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 16.4%. Top competitors: Shell (34), bp (32), Texaco (17).
There are 1,287 gas stations operated by bp in the United Kingdom as of 08 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,082 gas stations (84.1% of the brand’s national footprint). bp accounts for 12.0% of all 10,766 petrol stations in the United Kingdom.
- Essex — 37 gas stations (2.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 16.0%. Top competitors: Esso (35), Shell (26), Tesco (15).
- Surrey — 35 gas stations (2.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 19.1%. Top competitors: Esso (42), Shell (39), Texaco (14).
- Cambridgeshire — 33 gas stations (2.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 25.6%. Top competitors: Shell (16), Tesco (9), Esso (8).
There are 1,185 gas stations operated by Shell in the United Kingdom as of 08 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,056 gas stations (89.1% of the brand’s national footprint). Shell accounts for 11.0% of all 10,766 petrol stations in the United Kingdom.
- Surrey — 39 gas stations (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 21.3%. Top competitors: Esso (42), bp (35), Texaco (14).
- Lancashire — 37 gas stations (3.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 17.1%. Top competitors: Texaco (30), bp (21), Esso (18).
- Kent — 36 gas stations (3.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 14.9%. Top competitors: Esso (48), bp (30), Gulf (15).
There are 702 gas stations operated by Texaco in the United Kingdom as of 08 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 514 gas stations (73.2% of the brand’s national footprint). Texaco accounts for 6.5% of all 10,766 petrol stations in the United Kingdom.
- Lancashire — 30 gas stations (4.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 13.8%. Top competitors: Shell (37), bp (21), Esso (18).
- Devon — 22 gas stations (3.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 11.6%. Top competitors: Esso (20), bp (19), Tesco (14).
- Cornwall — 20 gas stations (2.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 16.4%. Top competitors: Gulf (12), Shell (10), Esso (9).
There are 567 gas stations operated by Tesco in the United Kingdom as of 08 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 439 gas stations (77.4% of the brand’s national footprint). Tesco accounts for 5.3% of all 10,766 petrol stations in the United Kingdom.
- Essex — 15 gas stations (2.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.5%. Top competitors: bp (37), Esso (35), Shell (26).
- Kent — 14 gas stations (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.8%. Top competitors: Esso (48), Shell (36), bp (30).
- Hertfordshire — 14 gas stations (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 9.3%. Top competitors: Esso (29), Shell (25), bp (23).
There are 432 gas stations operated by Asda in the United Kingdom as of 08 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 336 gas stations (77.8% of the brand’s national footprint). Asda accounts for 4.0% of all 10,766 petrol stations in the United Kingdom.
- Lancashire — 11 gas stations (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.1%. Top competitors: Shell (37), Texaco (30), bp (21).
- Nottinghamshire — 10 gas stations (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.5%. Top competitors: bp (18), Esso (16), Shell (14).
- Hertfordshire — 8 gas stations (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.3%. Top competitors: Esso (29), Shell (25), bp (23).
There are 428 gas stations operated by Morrisons in the United Kingdom as of 08 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 339 gas stations (79.2% of the brand’s national footprint). Morrisons accounts for 4.0% of all 10,766 petrol stations in the United Kingdom.
- Staffordshire — 13 gas stations (3.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 8.4%. Top competitors: Esso (23), Shell (20), bp (14).
- Lancashire — 10 gas stations (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.6%. Top competitors: Shell (37), Texaco (30), bp (21).
- Nottinghamshire — 10 gas stations (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.5%. Top competitors: bp (18), Esso (16), Shell (14).
There are 408 gas stations operated by Gulf in the United Kingdom as of 08 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 289 gas stations (70.8% of the brand’s national footprint). Gulf accounts for 3.8% of all 10,766 petrol stations in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 15 gas stations (3.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.2%. Top competitors: Esso (48), Shell (36), bp (30).
- Highland — 15 gas stations (3.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 14.3%. Top competitors: JET (9), Tesco (7), Esso (6).
- Lincolnshire — 15 gas stations (3.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 8.9%. Top competitors: bp (18), Esso (11), Shell (11).
There are 359 gas stations operated by JET in the United Kingdom as of 08 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 299 gas stations (83.3% of the brand’s national footprint). JET accounts for 3.3% of all 10,766 petrol stations in the United Kingdom.
- County Durham — 12 gas stations (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 11.9%. Top competitors: Esso (15), Shell (11), Gulf (9).
- Doncaster — 11 gas stations (3.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 20.4%. Top competitors: Esso (8), bp (6), Shell (4).
- North Yorkshire — 11 gas stations (3.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.5%. Top competitors: Shell (17), bp (17), Esso (15).
There are 319 gas stations operated by Sainsbury's in the United Kingdom as of 08 May 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 276 gas stations (86.5% of the brand’s national footprint). Sainsbury's accounts for 3.0% of all 10,766 petrol stations in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 12 gas stations (3.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.0%. Top competitors: Esso (48), Shell (36), bp (30).
- Hertfordshire — 10 gas stations (3.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.7%. Top competitors: Esso (29), Shell (25), bp (23).
- Surrey — 10 gas stations (3.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.5%. Top competitors: Esso (42), Shell (39), bp (35).
