Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 153.4p 2.5% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 151.3p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 170.1p 2.3% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 168.3p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 183.9p 4% (+7p) 7d avg: 180.2p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 200.7p 2.2% (+4.3p) 7d avg: 198.7p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 153.4p 2.5% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 151.3p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 170.1p 2.3% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 168.3p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 183.9p 4% (+7p) 7d avg: 180.2p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 200.7p 2.2% (+4.3p) 7d avg: 198.7p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Leith, Newhaven: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Leith, Newhaven 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, 1st April 2026 at 15:55
3
Local Stations
22
Brands (EH Area)
9.2p
Max Price Gap
#86
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 150.7p at ASDA
  • Potential savings: Up to £5.06 per tank
  • 89 stations tracked across 22 brands

Motorists in Leith, Newhaven are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in EH have Increased 4.5p (3%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Leith, Newhaven could save you up to 9.2p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £5.06 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Leith, Newhaven has 89 active fuel stations across 22 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.25 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 30.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Edinburgh, Leith, Newhaven:
150.7p at ASDA, 2 SANDPIPER DRIVE, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Edinburgh, Leith, Newhaven:
181.7p at ASDA, 2 SANDPIPER DRIVE, EDINBURGH, 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
88 / 89 Stations (98.9%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
73 / 89 Stations (82%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
86 / 89 Stations (96.6%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
46 / 89 Stations (51.7%)

Top 3 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ASDA
2 SANDPIPER DRIVE, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND , EH6 6QJ
150.7p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
77 FERRY ROAD, EDINBURGH, WEST LOTHIAN, SCOTLAND , EH6 4AQ
155.9p
+5.2p
3
SHELL
7 7 SEAFIELD ROAD, LEITH, MIDLOTHIAN, UNITED KINGDOM , EH6 7LE
159.9p
+9.2p

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 Leith, Newhaven area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ASDA
2 SANDPIPER DRIVE, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND , EH6 6QJ
181.7p
BEST PRICE
2
SHELL
7 7 SEAFIELD ROAD, LEITH, MIDLOTHIAN, UNITED KINGDOM , EH6 7LE
188.9p
+7.2p
3
BP
77 FERRY ROAD, EDINBURGH, WEST LOTHIAN, SCOTLAND , EH6 4AQ
189.9p
+8.2p

How to save on fuel in Leith, Newhaven

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 Leith, Newhaven.

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

"Leith, Newhaven benefits from strong market competition with 22 brands operating across 89 stations. Prices have climbed 4.5p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while with a 30.6p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £16.83 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of April 1, 2026, the cheapest station is ASDA at 150.7p per litre.

There is currently a 9.2p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Leith, Newhaven. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £5.06 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: 16:02, 01 Apr 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 Leith, Newhaven was last synchronized at 15:55 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) 4.5p
Was: 150p → Now: 154.5p
Diesel (B7) 9.1p
Was: 175.4p → Now: 184.5p

Visualise the Savings

View 6 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Leith, Newhaven
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