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
Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Monday, 9th February 2026 at 21:10
16
Local Stations
21
Brands (EH Area)
9.0p
Max Price Gap
#62
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 124.9p at Costco
  • Potential savings: Up to £4.95 per tank
  • 82 stations tracked across 21 brands

Motorists in New Town are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in EH have Remained stable

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 9.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £4.95 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

New Town has 82 active fuel stations across 21 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.26 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 8.5p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Edinburgh, New Town:
124.9p at Costco, Costkea Way, Loanhead, Edinburgh

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Edinburgh, New Town:
132.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE EDINBURGH, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

As expected, the supermarket chains are leading the price war in New Town, aggressively undercutting the major oil brands.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
80 / 82 Stations (97.6%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
55 / 82 Stations (67.1%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
73 / 82 Stations (89%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
27 / 82 Stations (32.9%)

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
Costco
Costkea Way, Loanhead, Edinburgh , EH20 9BY
124.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Asda
Pentland Road, Loanhead , EH20 9NY
129.7p
+4.8p
3
TESCO
Hardengreen Bonnyrigg Road Dalkeith , EH22 3PP
129.9p
+5.0p
4
TESCO
Olive Bank Road East Lothian , EH21 7BL
129.9p
+5.0p
5
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd 9-11 Edinburgh Road Penicuik , EH26 8NP
129.9p
+5.0p
6
Sainsbury's
Straiton Mains, Straiton , EH20 9PW
130.9p
+6.0p
7
BP
MFG Musselburgh, 1 Edinburgh Road, Musselburgh , EH21 6DN
131.9p
+7.0p
8
BP
Glasgow Road , EH28 8NA
132.9p
+8.0p
9
BP
MFG Easthouses, Mayfield Road, Easthouses / Dalkeith , EH22 4DN
132.9p
+8.0p
10
BP
MFG Newbridge, 1 Clifton Hall Road, Edinburgh , EH28 8PW
132.9p
+8.0p

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 New Town area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
COSTCO WHOLESALE EDINBURGH
COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND , EH20 9BY
132.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Asda
Pentland Road, Loanhead , EH20 9NY
136.7p
+3.8p
3
TESCO
Hardengreen Bonnyrigg Road Dalkeith , EH22 3PP
136.9p
+4.0p
4
TESCO
Olive Bank Road East Lothian , EH21 7BL
136.9p
+4.0p
5
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd 9-11 Edinburgh Road Penicuik , EH26 8NP
136.9p
+4.0p
6
Sainsbury's
Straiton Mains, Straiton , EH20 9PW
137.9p
+5.0p
7
BP
MFG Musselburgh, 1 Edinburgh Road, Musselburgh , EH21 6DN
138.9p
+6.0p
8
w and j short
W & J SHORT, 39-41, BONNYRIGG ROAD, ESKBANK, DALKEITH, EH22 3HF, DALKEITH, Scotland , EH22 3HF
138.9p
+6.0p
9
BP
MFG Easthouses, Mayfield Road, Easthouses / Dalkeith , EH22 4DN
139.9p
+7.0p
10
ESSO
FORDEL FILLING STATION, DALKEITH, EH22 2PH, DALKEITH, Scotland , EH22 2PH
139.9p
+7.0p

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 21 brands operating across 82 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while with a 8.5p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £4.68 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of February 9, 2026, the cheapest station is Costco at 124.9p per litre.

There is currently a 9.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in New Town. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £4.95 per tank.

Yes, currently supermarkets (Costco) are offering the lowest prices in the area.

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: 21:33, 09 Feb 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 21:10 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) Stable
Was: 132.6p → Now: 132.4p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 140.3p → Now: 140.5p

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View 20 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in New Town
Costco Asda TESCO Sainsbury's BP