Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Central and South Oxford, Kennington: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Central and South Oxford, Kennington area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Friday, 6th February 2026 at 02:50
28
Local Stations
29
Brands (OX Area)
26.0p
Max Price Gap
#47
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 123.9p at Esso
  • Potential savings: Up to £14.30 per tank
  • 71 stations tracked across 29 brands

Motorists in Central and South Oxford, Kennington are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in OX have Increased 1p (0.8%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Central and South Oxford, Kennington could save you up to 26.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £14.30 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Central and South Oxford, Kennington has 71 active fuel stations across 29 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.41 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 8.2p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Oxford, Central and South Oxford, Kennington:
123.9p at Esso, Oxford Road, Banbury

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Oxford, Central and South Oxford, Kennington:
132.7p at Morrisons, MFG Morrisons Banbury, 2 Lower Cherwell Street, BANBURY

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
62 / 71 Stations (87.3%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
47 / 71 Stations (66.2%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
56 / 71 Stations (78.9%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
27 / 71 Stations (38%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Central and South Oxford, Kennington today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Esso
Oxford Road, Banbury , OX15 4AB
123.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Esso
Ermont Way, Banbury , OX16 8SZ
123.9p
+0.0p
3
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Banbury, 2 Lower Cherwell Street, BANBURY , OX16 5AY
123.9p
+0.0p
4
Sainsbury's
Oxford Road , OX16 9XA
123.9p
+0.0p
5
TESCO
Lockheed Close Banbury , OX16 1LX
123.9p
+0.0p
6
Asda
Black Bourton Road, Carterton , OX18 3HQ
127.7p
+3.8p
7
Esso
Marcham Road, Abingdon , OX14 1TZ
127.9p
+4.0p
8
Esso
MFG Bloxham, South Newington Road, Bloxham Nr Banbury , OX15 4QF
127.9p
+4.0p
9
TESCO
Marcham Road Abingdon , OX14 1TU
127.9p
+4.0p
10
Sainsbury's
Limborough Road , OX12 9AJ
128.9p
+5.0p

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 Central and South Oxford, Kennington area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Banbury, 2 Lower Cherwell Street, BANBURY , OX16 5AY
132.7p
BEST PRICE
2
Sainsbury's
Oxford Road , OX16 9XA
132.9p
+0.2p
3
TESCO
Lockheed Close Banbury , OX16 1LX
132.9p
+0.2p
4
Esso
Oxford Road, Banbury , OX15 4AB
133.9p
+1.2p
5
Esso
Ermont Way, Banbury , OX16 8SZ
133.9p
+1.2p
6
Esso
Marcham Road, Abingdon , OX14 1TZ
136.9p
+4.2p
7
Esso
MFG Bloxham, South Newington Road, Bloxham Nr Banbury , OX15 4QF
136.9p
+4.2p
8
Sainsbury's
Central Drive , OX11 7ND
136.9p
+4.2p
9
TESCO
Wallingford Rd North Moreton Didcot , OX11 9BZ
136.9p
+4.2p
10
Asda
Black Bourton Road, Carterton , OX18 3HQ
137.7p
+5.0p

How to save on fuel in Central and South Oxford, Kennington

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 Central and South Oxford, Kennington.

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

"Central and South Oxford, Kennington benefits from strong market competition with 29 brands operating across 71 stations. With a 8.2p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £4.51 per tank, while interestingly, Esso 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 February 6, 2026, the cheapest station is Esso at 123.9p per litre.

There is currently a 26.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Central and South Oxford, Kennington. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £14.30 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Esso) 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: 03:09, 06 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 Central and South Oxford, Kennington was last synchronized at 02:50 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) 1p
Was: 131.1p → Now: 132.1p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 140.7p → Now: 140.9p
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