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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Loanhead 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 Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 at 07:55
3
Local Stations
21
Brands (EH Area)
6.0p
Max Price Gap
#77
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 124.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE
  • Potential savings: Up to £3.30 per tank
  • 88 stations tracked across 21 brands

Motorists in Loanhead are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in EH have Increased 1.5p (1.1%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Loanhead could save you up to 6.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £3.30 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Loanhead has 88 active fuel stations across 21 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.24 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 11.0p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Loanhead, Loanhead:
124.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE, COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

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

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
87 / 88 Stations (98.9%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
72 / 88 Stations (81.8%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
85 / 88 Stations (96.6%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
45 / 88 Stations (51.1%)

Top 3 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
COSTCO WHOLESALE
COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND , EH20 9BY
124.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ASDA
PENTLAND ROAD, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, SCOTLAND , EH20 9NY
130.7p
+5.8p
3
SAINSBURY'S
STRAITON MAINS, STRAITON, LOANHEAD, SCOTLAND , EH20 9PW
130.9p
+6.0p

Top 3 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 Loanhead area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
COSTCO WHOLESALE
COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND , EH20 9BY
132.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ASDA
PENTLAND ROAD, LOANHEAD, MIDLOTHIAN, SCOTLAND , EH20 9NY
137.7p
+4.8p
3
SAINSBURY'S
STRAITON MAINS, STRAITON, LOANHEAD, SCOTLAND , EH20 9PW
138.9p
+6.0p

How to save on fuel in Loanhead

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 Loanhead.

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

"Loanhead benefits from strong market competition with 21 brands operating across 88 stations. With a 11.0p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £6.05 per tank, while interestingly, COSTCO WHOLESALE 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 March 3, 2026, the cheapest station is COSTCO WHOLESALE at 124.9p per litre.

There is currently a 6.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Loanhead. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £3.30 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (COSTCO WHOLESALE) 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: 08:08, 03 Mar 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 Loanhead was last synchronized at 07:55 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) 1.5p
Was: 133.4p → Now: 134.9p
Diesel (B7) 1.8p
Was: 141.9p → Now: 143.7p

Visualise the Savings

View 6 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Loanhead
COSTCO WHOLESALE ASDA SAINSBURY'S