Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.4p 0.6% (-1p) 7d avg: 156p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 173p 0.9% (-1.6p) 7d avg: 173.8p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.2p 1.2% (-2.2p) 7d avg: 179.4p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 197.7p 1.4% (-2.8p) 7d avg: 199.2p Good time to fill up |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.4p 0.6% (-1p) 7d avg: 156p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 173p 0.9% (-1.6p) 7d avg: 173.8p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.2p 1.2% (-2.2p) 7d avg: 179.4p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 197.7p 1.4% (-2.8p) 7d avg: 199.2p Good time to fill up |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Watlington 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 Thursday, 18th June 2026 at 21:55
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Local Stations
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Brands (OX Area)
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Max Price Gap
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UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 156.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £0.00 per tank
  • 81 stations tracked across 30 brands
  • Prices have decreased 0.7p this week

Motorists in Watlington are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in OX have Decreased 0.7p (0.4%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Watlington could save you up to 0.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £0.00 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Watlington has 81 active fuel stations across 30 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.37 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 8.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Watlington, Watlington:
156.9p at BP, WATLINGTON SERVICE STATION, COUCHING STREET, WATLINGTON, OX49 5QF, WATLINGTON, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Watlington, Watlington:
182.9p at BP, WATLINGTON SERVICE STATION, COUCHING STREET, WATLINGTON, OX49 5QF, WATLINGTON, England

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (BP) 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 1 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
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BP
WATLINGTON SERVICE STATION, COUCHING STREET, WATLINGTON, OX49 5QF, WATLINGTON, England , OX49 5QF
156.9p
BEST PRICE

Top 1 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 Watlington area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
WATLINGTON SERVICE STATION, COUCHING STREET, WATLINGTON, OX49 5QF, WATLINGTON, England , OX49 5QF
182.9p
BEST PRICE

How to save on fuel in Watlington

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 Watlington.

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

"Watlington benefits from strong market competition with 30 brands operating across 81 stations. With a 8.6p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £4.73 per tank, while interestingly, BP 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 June 18, 2026, the cheapest station is BP at 156.9p per litre.

There is currently a 0.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Watlington. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £0.00 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (BP) 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: 21:56, 18 Jun 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 Watlington was last synchronized at 21:55 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) 0.7p
Was: 157.2p → Now: 156.5p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 180.5p → Now: 180.5p

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