Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in New Town, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the New Town, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge 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
12
Local Stations
21
Brands (EH Area)
13.0p
Max Price Gap
#62
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 123.9p at Gulf
  • Potential savings: Up to £7.15 per tank
  • 82 stations tracked across 21 brands

Motorists in New Town, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge 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, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge 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

New Town, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge 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, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge:
123.9p at Gulf, 5, ST. BALDREDS TOWER, GLASCLUNE GARDENS, NORTH BERWICK, EH39 4TE, NORTH BERWICK, Scotland

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Edinburgh, New Town, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge:
137.9p at TESCO, 5 Ferrymuir South Queensferry

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

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, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Gulf
5, ST. BALDREDS TOWER, GLASCLUNE GARDENS, NORTH BERWICK, EH39 4TE, NORTH BERWICK, Scotland , EH39 4TE
123.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Gladsmuir Garage
GLADSMUIR GARAGE, GLADSMUIR, TRANENT, EH33 1ED, TRANENT, Scotland , EH33 1ED
129p
+5.1p
3
Spar-Pencaitland
SPAR STORES, WEST END GARAGE, THE CROSS, PENCAITLAND, TRANENT, EH34 5DA, TRANENT, Scotland , EH34 5DA
129.9p
+6.0p
4
Asda
151 High Street, Tranent , EH33 1LP
132p
+8.1p
5
John Hastie & Son Ltd
John Hastie & Son Ltd, Redburn Garage , Mid Road, Prestonpans , EH32 9ER
132.9p
+9.0p
6
Esso
MFG Dalrymple, Dirleton Road, North Berwick , EH39 5DF
134.9p
+11.0p
7
TESCO
Tantallon Rd North Berwick , EH39 5NF
134.9p
+11.0p
8
BP
23 Canonmills , EH3 5HA
135.9p
+12.0p
9
TESCO
5 Ferrymuir South Queensferry , EH30 9QZ
135.9p
+12.0p
10
BP
10 Builyeon Road , EH30 9YJ
136.9p
+13.0p

Top 9 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, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
5 Ferrymuir South Queensferry , EH30 9QZ
137.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Gladsmuir Garage
GLADSMUIR GARAGE, GLADSMUIR, TRANENT, EH33 1ED, TRANENT, Scotland , EH33 1ED
141p
+3.1p
3
Asda
151 High Street, Tranent , EH33 1LP
141.4p
+3.5p
4
SHELL
1 1 FERRYMUIR GAIT , EH30 9SF
141.9p
+4.0p
5
TESCO
Tantallon Rd North Berwick , EH39 5NF
142.9p
+5.0p
6
John Hastie & Son Ltd
John Hastie & Son Ltd, Redburn Garage , Mid Road, Prestonpans , EH32 9ER
142.9p
+5.0p
7
Esso
MFG Dalrymple, Dirleton Road, North Berwick , EH39 5DF
143.9p
+6.0p
8
Spar-Pencaitland
SPAR STORES, WEST END GARAGE, THE CROSS, PENCAITLAND, TRANENT, EH34 5DA, TRANENT, Scotland , EH34 5DA
143.9p
+6.0p
9
Test Forecourt
BURNESS PAULL LLP, 50, LOTHIAN ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH3 9WJ, EDINBURGH, Scotland , EH3 9WJ
173.8p
+35.9p

How to save on fuel in New Town, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge

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, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge.

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, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge 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 Gulf at 123.9p per litre.

There is currently a 13.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in New Town, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £7.15 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Gulf) 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: 21:36, 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, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge 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

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) Stable
Was: 132.6p → Now: 132.4p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 140.3p → Now: 140.5p

Visualise the Savings

View 19 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in New Town, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge
Gulf Gladsmuir Garage Spar-Pencaitland Asda John Hastie & Son Ltd