Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 159.4p 0.4% (+0.7p) 7d avg: 159.2p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 177.1p 0.3% (+0.5p) 7d avg: 177p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 182p 0.6% (+1.1p) 7d avg: 181.6p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 200.5p 0.5% (+0.9p) 7d avg: 200.4p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 159.4p 0.4% (+0.7p) 7d avg: 159.2p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 177.1p 0.3% (+0.5p) 7d avg: 177p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 182p 0.6% (+1.1p) 7d avg: 181.6p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 200.5p 0.5% (+0.9p) 7d avg: 200.4p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in New Town: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the New Town area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Friday, 7th August 2026 at 00:55
14
Local Stations
20
Brands (EH Area)
16.2p
Max Price Gap
#44
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 149.7p at ASDA
  • Potential savings: Up to £8.91 per tank
  • 90 stations tracked across 20 brands
  • Prices have decreased 1p this week

Motorists in New Town are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in EH have Decreased 1p (0.6%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in New Town could save you up to 16.2p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £8.91 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

New Town has 90 active fuel stations across 20 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.22 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 35.4p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Edinburgh, New Town:
149.7p at ASDA, PENTLAND ROAD, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, SCOTLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Edinburgh, New Town:
165.7p at ASDA, PENTLAND ROAD, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, SCOTLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
89 / 90 Stations (98.9%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
74 / 90 Stations (82.2%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
88 / 90 Stations (97.8%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
49 / 90 Stations (54.4%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in New Town today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ASDA
PENTLAND ROAD, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, SCOTLAND , EH20 9NY
149.7p
BEST PRICE
2
COSTCO WHOLESALE
COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND , EH20 9BY
150.9p
+1.2p
3
SAINSBURY'S
STRAITON MAINS, STRAITON, LOANHEAD, SCOTLAND , EH20 9PW
152.9p
+3.2p
4
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, 9-11 EDINBURGH ROAD, PENICUIK, SCOTLAND , EH26 8NP
153.9p
+4.2p
5
TESCO
HARDENGREEN, BONNYRIGG ROAD, DALKEITH, SCOTLAND , EH22 3PP
154.9p
+5.2p
6
TESCO
OLIVE BANK ROAD, EAST LOTHIAN, SCOTLAND , EH21 7BL
155.9p
+6.2p
7
BP
GLASGOW ROAD, NEWBRIDGE, MIDLOTHIAN, SCOTLAND , EH28 8NA
157.9p
+8.2p
8
w and j short
W & J SHORT, 39-41, BONNYRIGG ROAD, ESKBANK, DALKEITH, Scotland , EH22 3HF
158.9p
+9.2p
9
BP
1 EDINBURGH ROAD, MUSSELBURGH, EAST LOTHIAN, SCOTLAND , EH21 6DN
161.9p
+12.2p
10
SHELL
NEWTONLOAN TOLL, GOREBRIDGE, MIDLOTHIAN, UNITED KINGDOM , EH23 4LZ
161.9p
+12.2p

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 New Town area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ASDA
PENTLAND ROAD, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, SCOTLAND , EH20 9NY
165.7p
BEST PRICE
2
COSTCO WHOLESALE
COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND , EH20 9BY
168.9p
+3.2p
3
SAINSBURY'S
STRAITON MAINS, STRAITON, LOANHEAD, SCOTLAND , EH20 9PW
170.9p
+5.2p
4
w and j short
W & J SHORT, 39-41, BONNYRIGG ROAD, ESKBANK, DALKEITH, Scotland , EH22 3HF
176.9p
+11.2p
5
BP
1 EDINBURGH ROAD, MUSSELBURGH, EAST LOTHIAN, SCOTLAND , EH21 6DN
182.9p
+17.2p
6
BP
1 CLIFTON HALL ROAD, EDINBURGH, WEST LOTHIAN, SCOTLAND , EH28 8PW
185.9p
+20.2p
7
ESSO
FORDEL FILLING STATION, DALKEITH, EH22 2PH, DALKEITH, Scotland , EH22 2PH
185.9p
+20.2p
8
BP
MAYFIELD ROAD, EASTHOUSES / DALKEITH, MIDLOTHIAN, SCOTLAND , EH22 4DN
186.9p
+21.2p
9
BP
MUSSELBURGH BY PASS, MUSSELBURGH, LOTHIAN, SCOTLAND , EH21 8RE
186.9p
+21.2p
10
TESCO
HARDENGREEN, BONNYRIGG ROAD, DALKEITH, SCOTLAND , EH22 3PP
187.9p
+22.2p

How to save on fuel in New Town

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 New Town.

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

"New Town benefits from strong market competition with 20 brands operating across 90 stations. With a 35.4p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £19.47 per tank, while interestingly, ASDA is beating supermarkets on price today."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of August 7, 2026, the cheapest station is ASDA at 149.7p per litre.

There is currently a 16.2p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in New Town. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £8.91 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (ASDA) 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: 01:03, 07 Aug 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 New Town was last synchronized at 00:55 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.

Editorial Policy

CheckFuelPrices is independent. We do not accept payment from fuel brands to alter rankings. Read our full policy.

📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 1p
Was: 160.3p → Now: 159.3p
Diesel (B7) 3.8p
Was: 179.2p → Now: 183p