Fuel Station LED Price Sign: Cost, Pitch and Service

Quick answer

A full-colour LED fuel price sign costs about US$4,314–US$4,836 per face for the screen when it is a 2 × 3 m (6.6 × 9.8 ft) panel of EA1000F2 outdoor cabinets, or US$8,628–US$9,672 for a double-sided pylon. A 5.76 × 0.96 m (18.9 × 3.1 ft) LED strip along the canopy fascia costs about US$2,759–US$2,992. The pylon or canopy structure, permits, power, the fuel-price data link and installation are quoted for the site.

Sources used: EA1000F2 specs; EA960R4 specs; EA640F2 specs

Choose IP65 outdoor cabinets, size the price digits for the road approach, plan safe service access at height, and ask the station’s electrical designer to confirm the sign position is outside any hazardous area around pumps and tanks.

Fuel price sign cost by pitch

Reference ex-factory prices from the EagerLED Aug 2026 price list, in USD, for the standard configuration; final pricing is subject to a formal quotation. They exclude the pylon or canopy structure, controller and data interface, power distribution, freight, duties and installation. The outdoor LED screen price guide lists every outdoor pitch.

These are full-colour video cabinets, which can show prices, logos, promotions and shop offers on one face. Many stations still use single-colour segment digits for prices alone; a full-colour sign costs more but replaces the separate brand panel and adds advertising space.

Price pylon example: 2 × 3 m face

Two EA1000F2 cabinets across and three high make a 2 × 3 m (6.6 × 9.8 ft) portrait face of 6 m² (64.6 sq ft). EA1000F2 is a 1000 × 1000 mm aluminium cabinet, 28.4 kg, IP65, with modules removable from the front or rear.

At P10.41, a face showing four fuel grades gives each row about 72 pixels, or 0.75 m (2.5 ft) of height, so each price digit can be roughly 0.5 m tall. Finer pitches give smoother digits and room for a logo or promotion above the prices. Each face weighs about 170 kg (376 lb) before the structure.

Canopy fascia strip: 5.76 × 0.96 m

A strip of six EA960R4 cabinets along the canopy edge measures 5.76 × 0.96 m (18.9 × 3.1 ft) and covers 5.53 m² (59.5 sq ft). It costs about US$2,759 at P8 (US$499 per m²), US$2,826 at P5 or US$2,992 at P6.67, and shows brand messages, prices or promotions to traffic on the forecourt. EA960R4 is a 960 × 960 mm magnesium-alloy cabinet, IP65, 23 kg, opened from the rear.

Start with an outdoor-rated cabinet

A fuel price sign is fully exposed to rain, sun and dust, so the first filter is the cabinet rating. EA1000F2 is documented with IP65 protection for outdoor installation, an AC 90–264 V input and a −20 to +60 °C working range; EA960R4 outdoor cabinets are rated IP65 against wind and rain. Indoor cabinets rated IP31 do not belong on a pylon or canopy. Confirm the rating for the exact quoted cabinet and every exposed face; the IP31, IP54 and IP65 rating guide explains what each covers.

Match pixel pitch to price digits and the road approach

Define the smallest price digit a driver must read and the point on the road where the driver needs to read it, early enough to change lanes and turn in safely. A common rule of thumb gives 2–3 m of comfortable viewing per millimetre of pitch, so P10 suits drivers from about 20–30 m and beyond, and P6.25 from about 12–19 m. Ask for a mock-up with your real prices at that distance; the pixel pitch and viewing distance guide explains the method.

EA1000F2 is documented in seven pitches from P2.97 to P10.42, and EA960R4 from P2.5 to P10, including P10 SMD and DIP versions. For price digits read from the road, the coarser pitches are usually enough; finer pitches matter when the same face shows detailed promotions to people on the forecourt.

Daylight brightness and night operation

Fuel stations run day and night, often 24 hours. EA1000F2 delivers 5,000 or 6,500 cd/m² depending on configuration; EA960R4 lists 5,000–8,000 cd/m², with 5,800 cd/m² for P10 SMD and 8,000 cd/m² for P10 DIP. Ask for the brightness table for the exact quoted pitch, and test the real price layout in the sign’s orientation at midday. Outdoor LED brightness: 4500 vs 5000 vs 6500 nits explains the choice.

At night, full brightness glares at drivers and neighbours and may break local sign rules. Ask for automatic dimming or a brightness schedule as a written quotation item, and set it during commissioning.

Power for a 24-hour price sign

The EA1000F2 P10.42 lists 550 W/m² maximum and 185 W/m² average. A 6 m² face therefore needs about 3.3 kW at maximum and averages about 1.1 kW, or roughly 27 kWh a day running 24 hours; a double-sided pylon doubles that. Size the circuit from the maximum and see average vs maximum LED power for the energy estimate.

Fuel stations have hazardous areas around pumps, vents and tank fill points where ordinary electrical equipment must not be installed. Ask the station’s electrical designer to confirm that the sign, its power supply and its cable route sit outside those zones, or use equipment approved for the zone, and follow the local fuel-station electrical rules.

Safe service access at height

Choose the service route before the mounting method is fixed. EA1000F2 modules can be removed from the front or the rear, which lets technicians work from whichever side the structure allows. EA960R4 opens from the rear through its back cover, so the pylon or canopy must leave a safe working space behind it. Map where a technician stands, how they reach the sign (platform, lift or ladder rules), and whether the forecourt needs traffic control during maintenance.

Fuel-price data and content

Price signs must change quickly and correctly. Ask the supplier to confirm how the controller receives prices: entry on a computer or phone, a link to the station’s point-of-sale or forecourt controller, or remote updates from head office for a network of stations. Agree who may change prices, how a change is confirmed on the sign, and what the sign shows if the data link fails. Keep the price layout fixed and legible; put promotions in a separate zone so a price is never hidden by an animation.

Shop and forecourt screens

Inside the shop, an indoor wall is cheaper and finer. The EA640F2 costs US$684 per m² at P2.5 and US$511 at P4, with magnetic front service, and suits menu boards, promotions and coffee counters. For drive-through food outlets at the station, see outdoor LED drive-thru menu board.

Quotation scope

Ask every supplier for separate lines for cabinets, controller and price-data interface, structure or mounting kit, power and signal distribution, spare modules in the exact pitch, freight, installation, commissioning and permits. Keep the pitch, brightness, IP rating by face and service route on the same rows so offers can be compared.

Fuel station LED sign checklist

• Confirm local sign rules, permits and night brightness limits.
• Choose IP65 outdoor cabinets for every exposed face.
• Size the price digits for the road approach and test a mock-up.
• Keep the sign and its cables outside hazardous areas around pumps and tanks.
• Agree the price-update method and who can change prices.
• Plan safe service access at height and spare modules.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an LED fuel price sign cost?

A 2 × 3 m full-colour face costs about US$4,314–US$4,836 for the screen in EA1000F2 cabinets; a double-sided pylon is US$8,628–US$9,672. Structure, data link and installation are extra.

What pixel pitch should a fuel price sign use?

P8–P10 for roadside pylons read from 20 m or more, and P4.81–P6.67 when the face also shows detailed promotions to the forecourt.

How bright should a fuel station LED sign be?

5,000–6,500 cd/m² for daylight, up to 8,000 cd/m² with DIP for signs facing the sun, with automatic dimming at night.

Can fuel prices be updated remotely?

Usually yes, through the sign’s controller and a network link. Ask the supplier to confirm the interface with your point-of-sale or head-office system.

How much power does a fuel price sign use?

A 6 m² EA1000F2 P10.42 face averages about 1.1 kW and needs about 3.3 kW at maximum, roughly 27 kWh a day running 24 hours.

Can an LED sign be installed near fuel pumps?

Only outside the hazardous areas defined by local rules, or with equipment approved for the zone. Have the station’s electrical designer confirm the position and cable route.

Share your site plan, pylon or canopy drawings and road distances to request a quote.