Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.4p 1.3% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 166.3p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.9% (+1.6p) 7d avg: 184.4p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.4p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 190.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.8% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.4p 1.3% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 166.3p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.9% (+1.6p) 7d avg: 184.4p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.4p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 190.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.8% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |

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 Thursday, 17th September 2026 at 20:16
33
Local Stations
29
Brands (OX Area)
28.0p
Max Price Gap
#92
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 149.9p at SAINSBURYS
  • Potential savings: Up to £15.40 per tank
  • 81 stations tracked across 29 brands

Motorists in Central and South Oxford, Kennington are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in OX have Remained stable

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 28.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £15.40 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Central and South Oxford, Kennington has 81 active fuel stations across 29 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.36 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 18.8p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Oxford, Central and South Oxford, Kennington:
149.9p at SAINSBURYS, OXFORD ROAD, BANBURY, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Oxford, Central and South Oxford, Kennington:
165.9p at SAINSBURYS, LIMBOROUGH ROAD, WANTAGE, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
81 / 81 Stations (100%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
69 / 81 Stations (85.2%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
81 / 81 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
51 / 81 Stations (63%)

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
SAINSBURYS
OXFORD ROAD, BANBURY, ENGLAND , OX16 9XA
149.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURYS
LIMBOROUGH ROAD, WANTAGE, ENGLAND , OX12 9AJ
150.9p
+1.0p
3
SAINSBURYS
CENTRAL DRIVE, DIDCOT, ENGLAND , OX11 7ND
151.9p
+2.0p
4
TESCO
MARCHAM ROAD, ABINGDON, ENGLAND , OX14 1TU
152.9p
+3.0p
5
TESCO
WALLINGFORD RD, NORTH MORETON, DIDCOT, ENGLAND , OX11 9BZ
153.9p
+4.0p
6
TESCO
LOCKHEED CLOSE, BANBURY, ENGLAND , OX16 1LX
154.9p
+5.0p
7
BP
MILTON SERVICE AREA, ABINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , OX14 4TX
156.9p
+7.0p
8
BP
OXFORD ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , OX10 6LX
158.9p
+9.0p
9
Murco
TURNPIKE SERVICE STATION, CLIFTON HAMPDEN, ABINGDON, OX14 3DE, ABINGDON, England , OX14 3DE
163.9p
+14.0p
10
MURCO
SUTTON COURTENAY TYRES, 144, HIGH STREET, SUTTON COURTENAY, ABINGDON, England , OX14 4AX
163.9p
+14.0p

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
SAINSBURYS
LIMBOROUGH ROAD, WANTAGE, ENGLAND , OX12 9AJ
165.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURYS
OXFORD ROAD, BANBURY, ENGLAND , OX16 9XA
169.9p
+4.0p
3
SAINSBURYS
CENTRAL DRIVE, DIDCOT, ENGLAND , OX11 7ND
173.9p
+8.0p
4
Murco
TURNPIKE SERVICE STATION, CLIFTON HAMPDEN, ABINGDON, OX14 3DE, ABINGDON, England , OX14 3DE
183.9p
+18.0p
5
TESCO
LOCKHEED CLOSE, BANBURY, ENGLAND , OX16 1LX
186.9p
+21.0p
6
TESCO
WALLINGFORD RD, NORTH MORETON, DIDCOT, ENGLAND , OX11 9BZ
186.9p
+21.0p
7
TESCO
MARCHAM ROAD, ABINGDON, ENGLAND , OX14 1TU
187.9p
+22.0p
8
BP
MILTON SERVICE AREA, ABINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , OX14 4TX
188.9p
+23.0p
9
THREE B'S SERVICE STATION
GIBBS GARAGE, THORPE ROAD, MIDDLETON CHENEY, BANBURY, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, E , OX17 2QY
188.9p
+23.0p
10
MURCO
SUTTON COURTENAY TYRES, 144, HIGH STREET, SUTTON COURTENAY, ABINGDON, England , OX14 4AX
188.9p
+23.0p

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 81 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while however, prices rank in the bottom 22% nationally, suggesting room for improvement."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of September 17, 2026, the cheapest station is SAINSBURYS at 149.9p per litre.

There is currently a 28.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Central and South Oxford, Kennington. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £15.40 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SAINSBURYS) 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: 20:53, 17 Sep 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 20:16 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: 168.3p → Now: 168.7p
Diesel (B7) 2.8p
Was: 190.1p → Now: 192.9p
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