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) 170.4p 2.5% (+4.1p) 7d avg: 168.4p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 183.9p 4% (+7p) 7d avg: 180.2p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 201.4p 2.5% (+5p) 7d avg: 198.8p 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) 170.4p 2.5% (+4.1p) 7d avg: 168.4p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 183.9p 4% (+7p) 7d avg: 180.2p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 201.4p 2.5% (+5p) 7d avg: 198.8p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Banbury: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Banbury 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 Wednesday, 1st April 2026 at 16:15
7
Local Stations
36
Brands (OX Area)
17.0p
Max Price Gap
#78
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 147.9p at SAINSBURY'S
  • Potential savings: Up to £9.35 per tank
  • 81 stations tracked across 36 brands

Motorists in Banbury are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in OX have Increased 4.1p (2.7%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Banbury could save you up to 17.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £9.35 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Banbury has 81 active fuel stations across 36 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.44 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 8.3p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Banbury, Banbury:
147.9p at SAINSBURY'S, OXFORD ROAD, BANBURY, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Banbury, Banbury:
175.9p at SAINSBURY'S, OXFORD ROAD, BANBURY, ENGLAND

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (SAINSBURY'S) 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 7 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURY'S
OXFORD ROAD, BANBURY, ENGLAND , OX16 9XA
147.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Banbury, 2 Lower Cherwell Street, BANBURY , OX16 5AY
149.9p
+2.0p
3
MORRISONS
CHERWELL STREET, OXFORDSHIRE, BANBURY, ENGLAND , OX16 2BB
149.9p
+2.0p
4
TESCO
LOCKHEED CLOSE, BANBURY, ENGLAND , OX16 1LX
150.9p
+3.0p
5
ESSO
ERMONT WAY, BANBURY, ENGLAND , OX16 8SZ
155.9p
+8.0p
6
SHELL HARVEST ENERGY
SWAN CLOSE LANE, BANBURY, OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , OX16 5AQ
157.9p
+10.0p
7
Texaco
TEXACO FILLING STATION, WARWICK ROAD, BANBURY, OX16 2AB, BANBURY, England , OX16 2AB
164.9p
+17.0p

Top 7 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 Banbury area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURY'S
OXFORD ROAD, BANBURY, ENGLAND , OX16 9XA
175.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
LOCKHEED CLOSE, BANBURY, ENGLAND , OX16 1LX
177.9p
+2.0p
3
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Banbury, 2 Lower Cherwell Street, BANBURY , OX16 5AY
179.9p
+4.0p
4
MORRISONS
CHERWELL STREET, OXFORDSHIRE, BANBURY, ENGLAND , OX16 2BB
179.9p
+4.0p
5
ESSO
ERMONT WAY, BANBURY, ENGLAND , OX16 8SZ
186.9p
+11.0p
6
SHELL HARVEST ENERGY
SWAN CLOSE LANE, BANBURY, OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND , OX16 5AQ
189.9p
+14.0p
7
Texaco
TEXACO FILLING STATION, WARWICK ROAD, BANBURY, OX16 2AB, BANBURY, England , OX16 2AB
189.9p
+14.0p

How to save on fuel in Banbury

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 Banbury.

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

"Banbury benefits from strong market competition with 36 brands operating across 81 stations. Prices have climbed 4.1p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while with a 8.3p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £4.57 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 SAINSBURY'S at 147.9p per litre.

There is currently a 17.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Banbury. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £9.35 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SAINSBURY'S) 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: 16:25, 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 Banbury was last synchronized at 16:15 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) 4.1p
Was: 150.1p → Now: 154.2p
Diesel (B7) 8p
Was: 175.7p → Now: 183.7p