Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157.1p 0.3% (+0.4p) 7d avg: 156.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.2p 0.1% (+0.2p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 188.1p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 208.1p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157.1p 0.3% (+0.4p) 7d avg: 156.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.2p 0.1% (+0.2p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 188.1p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 208.1p Prices stable |

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 Wednesday, 6th May 2026 at 05:55
15
Local Stations
22
Brands (EH Area)
40.0p
Max Price Gap
#81
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 123.9p at Gulf
  • Potential savings: Up to £22.00 per tank
  • 90 stations tracked across 22 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 40.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £22.00 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

New Town, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge has 90 active fuel stations across 22 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.24 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 34.4p, 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:
188.9p at TESCO, 5 FERRYMUIR, SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, SCOTLAND

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (Gulf) 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
48 / 90 Stations (53.3%)

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
ASDA
151 HIGH STREET, TRANENT, SCOTLAND , EH33 1LP
156.9p
+33.0p
3
JET
TRANENT SERVICE STATION, —, TRANENT , EH33 1NF
156.9p
+33.0p
4
EG ON THE MOVE
UPPER DIAMOND, GLADSMUIR, TRANENT, MACMERRY, EAST LOTHIAN, UNITED KINGDOM , EH33 1EJ
157.9p
+34.0p
5
TESCO
5 FERRYMUIR, SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, SCOTLAND , EH30 9QZ
158.9p
+35.0p
6
TESCO
TANTALLON RD, NORTH BERWICK, SCOTLAND , EH39 5NF
158.9p
+35.0p
7
Spar-Pencaitland
SPAR STORES, WEST END GARAGE, THE CROSS, PENCAITLAND, TRANENT, Scotland , EH34 5DA
158.9p
+35.0p
8
BP
23 CANONMILLS, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, SCOTLAND , EH3 5HA
159.9p
+36.0p
9
John Hastie & Son Ltd
John Hastie & Son Ltd, Redburn Garage , Mid Road, Prestonpans , EH32 9ER
159.9p
+36.0p
10
Links Road Garage
Links Road Garage, Links Road, Port Seton , EH32 0DU
159.9p
+36.0p

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, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
5 FERRYMUIR, SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, SCOTLAND , EH30 9QZ
188.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Gladsmuir Garage
GLADSMUIR GARAGE, GLADSMUIR, TRANENT, EH33 1ED, TRANENT, Scotland , EH33 1ED
189p
+0.1p
3
ASDA
151 HIGH STREET, TRANENT, SCOTLAND , EH33 1LP
189.9p
+1.0p
4
Spar-Pencaitland
SPAR STORES, WEST END GARAGE, THE CROSS, PENCAITLAND, TRANENT, Scotland , EH34 5DA
189.9p
+1.0p
5
JET
TRANENT SERVICE STATION, —, TRANENT , EH33 1NF
189.9p
+1.0p
6
TESCO
TANTALLON RD, NORTH BERWICK, SCOTLAND , EH39 5NF
190.9p
+2.0p
7
EG ON THE MOVE
UPPER DIAMOND, GLADSMUIR, TRANENT, MACMERRY, EAST LOTHIAN, UNITED KINGDOM , EH33 1EJ
191.2p
+2.3p
8
ESSO
DIRLETON ROAD, NORTH BERWICK, EAST LOTHIAN, SCOTLAND , EH39 5DF
191.9p
+3.0p
9
SHELL
1 1 FERRYMUIR GAIT, SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, WEST LOTHIAN, UNITED KINGDOM , EH30 9SF
191.9p
+3.0p
10
John Hastie & Son Ltd
John Hastie & Son Ltd, Redburn Garage , Mid Road, Prestonpans , EH32 9ER
191.9p
+3.0p

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 22 brands operating across 90 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while with a 34.4p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £18.92 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of May 6, 2026, the cheapest station is Gulf at 123.9p per litre.

There is currently a 40.0p 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 £22.00 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: 05:59, 06 May 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 05:55 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.

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) Stable
Was: 158.1p → Now: 158.3p
Diesel (B7) 0.6p
Was: 190.7p → Now: 190.1p

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Popular Brands in New Town, West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge
Gulf ASDA JET EG ON THE MOVE TESCO