Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 153.4p 2.5% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 151.3p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 170.5p 2.5% (+4.2p) 7d avg: 168.4p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 183.9p 4% (+7p) 7d avg: 180.2p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 201.7p 2.7% (+5.3p) 7d avg: 198.8p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 153.4p 2.5% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 151.3p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 170.5p 2.5% (+4.2p) 7d avg: 168.4p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 183.9p 4% (+7p) 7d avg: 180.2p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 201.7p 2.7% (+5.3p) 7d avg: 198.8p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Wednesday, 1st April 2026 at 17:15
29
Local Stations
24
Brands (BN Area)
13.0p
Max Price Gap
#65
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 146.9p at ESSO
  • Potential savings: Up to £7.15 per tank
  • 79 stations tracked across 24 brands

Motorists in Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in BN have Increased 4.4p (2.9%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean could save you up to 13.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £7.15 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean has 79 active fuel stations across 24 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.30 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 8.9p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Brighton, Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean:
146.9p at ESSO, 182 LITTLEHAMPTON ROAD, WORTHING, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Brighton, Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean:
178.9p at ESSO, 182 LITTLEHAMPTON ROAD, WORTHING, ENGLAND

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (ESSO) has beaten the supermarkets to the top spot today.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
79 / 79 Stations (100%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
66 / 79 Stations (83.5%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
79 / 79 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
48 / 79 Stations (60.8%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
182 LITTLEHAMPTON ROAD, WORTHING, ENGLAND , BN13 1QY
146.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURY'S
DOWNLAND BUSINESS PARK, LYONS FARM, WORTHING, ENGLAND , BN14 9LA
148.9p
+2.0p
3
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Littlehampton, Hawthorn Road, LITTLEHAMPTON , BN17 7LR
149.9p
+3.0p
4
MORRISONS
HAWTHORN ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON, WEST SUSSEX, ENGLAND , BN17 7LA
149.9p
+3.0p
5
ASDA
LITTLEHAMPTON ROAD, FERRING, ENGLAND , BN12 6PN
150.9p
+4.0p
6
TESCO
Fullbeck Way West Durrington Worthing , BN13 3FG
151.9p
+5.0p
7
Steeles of Worthing
102 Goring Way, Goring by Sea, Worthing , BN12 4TY
151.9p
+5.0p
8
TESCO
NEW RD, WEST DURRINGTON, WORTHING, ENGLAND , BN13 3PB
151.9p
+5.0p
9
Manor Road Service Station
MANOR ROAD SERVICE STATION, 96, MANOR ROAD, LANCING, BN15 0HL, LANCING, England , BN15 0HL
151.9p
+5.0p
10
TELSCOMBE SERVICE STATION
376, SOUTH COAST ROAD, TELSCOMBE CLIFFS, PEACEHAVEN, BN10 7ET, PEACEHAVEN, England , BN10 7ET
151.9p
+5.0p

Top 10 cheapest diesel stations (B7)

For diesel drivers, the price variance can often be even higher. The following stations are currently offering the best value for B7 Diesel in the Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
182 LITTLEHAMPTON ROAD, WORTHING, ENGLAND , BN13 1QY
178.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Steeles of Worthing
102 Goring Way, Goring by Sea, Worthing , BN12 4TY
179.9p
+1.0p
3
Manor Road Service Station
MANOR ROAD SERVICE STATION, 96, MANOR ROAD, LANCING, BN15 0HL, LANCING, England , BN15 0HL
179.9p
+1.0p
4
ASDA
UNIT 1 CROWHURST ROAD, OFF CARDEN AVENUE, BRIGHTON, ENGLAND , BN1 8AS
180.9p
+2.0p
5
SAINSBURY'S
DOWNLAND BUSINESS PARK, LYONS FARM, WORTHING, ENGLAND , BN14 9LA
180.9p
+2.0p
6
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Littlehampton, Hawthorn Road, LITTLEHAMPTON , BN17 7LR
181.9p
+3.0p
7
MORRISONS
HAWTHORN ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON, WEST SUSSEX, ENGLAND , BN17 7LA
181.9p
+3.0p
8
ASDA
LITTLEHAMPTON ROAD, FERRING, ENGLAND , BN12 6PN
182.9p
+4.0p
9
TESCO
Fullbeck Way West Durrington Worthing , BN13 3FG
182.9p
+4.0p
10
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, BROAD PIECE, LITTLEHAMPTON, ENGLAND , BN17 5RA
182.9p
+4.0p

How to save on fuel in Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean

While choosing the cheapest station is the easiest way to save, changing your driving habits can also make a significant difference to your monthly spend.

Drive Smoothly

Aggressive acceleration and heavy braking can increase fuel consumption by up to 40% in stop-and-go traffic around Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean.

Reduce Weight

Carrying an extra 50kg in your boot increases fuel consumption by 1-2%. Clear out unnecessary items.

Market Analyst Commentary
CFP Research Team

"Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean benefits from strong market competition with 24 brands operating across 79 stations. Prices have climbed 4.4p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while with a 8.9p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £4.90 per tank."

For more detailed savings, explore our Interactive Fuel Map to scan the entire region visually.

Frequently Asked Questions

As of April 1, 2026, the cheapest station is ESSO at 146.9p per litre.

There is currently a 13.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £7.15 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (ESSO) is actually cheaper than the local supermarkets today.

Our Analysis Methodology

Data Collection
  • Direct feed from UK Government CMA API
  • Updated every 30 minutes via automated polling
  • Zero user-submitted prices (prevents manipulation)
  • Last sync: 17:24, 01 Apr 2026
Quality Assurance
  • Automated anomaly detection for pricing errors
  • Cross-referenced against regional averages
  • Outliers flagged for manual review
  • Historical data tracked for trend validation
Verified Data Source: All prices displayed on this page are sourced directly from the Competition and Markets Authority's official fuel price transparency scheme. We do not accept payments from retailers to alter rankings or display preferential pricing.
Data Accuracy & Methodology

Source: We retrieve real-time pricing data directly from the UK Government CMA Open Data Scheme.

Frequency: Data for Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean was last synchronized at 17:15 today. We update our database every 4 hours to ensure accuracy.

Disclaimer: While we strive for 100% accuracy, forecourt prices can change instantly. The prices listed above were correct at the time of our last server sync.

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 4.4p
Was: 149.4p → Now: 153.8p
Diesel (B7) 8.4p
Was: 176.1p → Now: 184.5p

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Popular Brands in Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean
ESSO SAINSBURY'S Morrisons MORRISONS ASDA