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) 170.5p 2.5% (+4.2p) 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) 201.7p 2.7% (+5.3p) 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) 170.5p 2.5% (+4.2p) 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) 201.7p 2.7% (+5.3p) 7d avg: 198.8p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Portsmouth, Fratton: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Portsmouth, Fratton 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 17:15
30
Local Stations
20
Brands (PO Area)
14.0p
Max Price Gap
#111
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 148.9p at SHELL
  • Potential savings: Up to £7.70 per tank
  • 78 stations tracked across 20 brands

Motorists in Portsmouth, Fratton are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in PO have Increased 3.3p (2.2%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Portsmouth, Fratton could save you up to 14.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £7.70 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Portsmouth, Fratton has 78 active fuel stations across 20 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.26 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 6.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Fratton:
148.9p at SHELL, A27(T) EASTBOUND, EMSWORTH, HAMPSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Fratton:
177.9p at SAINSBURY'S, BROADCUT, FAREHAM, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
76 / 78 Stations (97.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
59 / 78 Stations (75.6%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
77 / 78 Stations (98.7%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
35 / 78 Stations (44.9%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
A27(T) EASTBOUND, EMSWORTH, HAMPSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , PO10 7RB
148.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
87 HAVANT ROAD, EMSWORTH, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , PO10 7LE
150.9p
+2.0p
3
SAINSBURY'S
BROADCUT, FAREHAM, ENGLAND , PO16 8SU
150.9p
+2.0p
4
ESSO
FAREHAM ROAD (A32), GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , PO13 0XL
151.9p
+3.0p
5
BP
EMSWORTH BY PASS, EMSWORTH, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , PO10 7BW
151.9p
+3.0p
6
TEXACO
SOUTHERN CO-OP, UNIT 2 SUMMERSDALE RETAIL PARK, LAVANT ROAD, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, ENGLAND , PO19 5RD
151.9p
+3.0p
7
ESSO
CHICHESTER ROAD, NUTBOURNE, WEST SUSSEX, ENGLAND , PO18 8RX
152.9p
+4.0p
8
SAINSBURY'S
WESTHAMPNETT ROAD, CHICHESTER, ENGLAND , PO19 7YR
152.9p
+4.0p
9
SHELL
FAREHAM ROAD, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , PO17 5BY
153.9p
+5.0p
10
TESCO
WHITELEY VILLAGE, WHITELEY WAY, FAREHAM, ENGLAND , PO15 7LL
153.9p
+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 Portsmouth, Fratton area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURY'S
BROADCUT, FAREHAM, ENGLAND , PO16 8SU
177.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ASDA
THE BRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE, SOMERS ROAD NORTH, PORTSMOUTH, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , PO1 1SL
178.9p
+1.0p
3
TESCO
WHITELEY VILLAGE, WHITELEY WAY, FAREHAM, ENGLAND , PO15 7LL
179.9p
+2.0p
4
SAINSBURY'S
WESTHAMPNETT ROAD, CHICHESTER, ENGLAND , PO19 7YR
181.9p
+4.0p
5
All Saints Service Station
BP, ALL SAINTS SELF SERVICE, COMMERCIAL ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, PO1 4BU, PORTSMOUTH, England , PO1 4BU
181.9p
+4.0p
6
SHELL
FAREHAM ROAD, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , PO17 5BY
182.9p
+5.0p
7
SHELL
A27(T) EASTBOUND, EMSWORTH, HAMPSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , PO10 7RB
182.9p
+5.0p
8
EG ON THE MOVE
258 HAVANT ROAD, HAYLING ISLAND, PORTSMOUTH, HAMPSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , PO11 0LP
182.9p
+5.0p
9
ASDA
SPEEDFIELDS PARK, NEWGATE LANE, FAREHAM, ENGLAND , PO14 1TT
183.9p
+6.0p
10
ESSO
181 HAVANT ROAD, HAYLING ISLAND, ENGLAND , PO11 0LG
183.9p
+6.0p

How to save on fuel in Portsmouth, Fratton

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 Portsmouth, Fratton.

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

"Portsmouth, Fratton benefits from strong market competition with 20 brands operating across 78 stations. Prices have climbed 3.3p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while however, prices rank in the bottom 6% 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 April 1, 2026, the cheapest station is SHELL at 148.9p per litre.

There is currently a 14.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Portsmouth, Fratton. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £7.70 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SHELL) 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: 17:23, 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 Portsmouth, Fratton was last synchronized at 17:15 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) 3.3p
Was: 152.2p → Now: 155.5p
Diesel (B7) 7.3p
Was: 177.7p → Now: 185p

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Popular Brands in Portsmouth, Fratton
SHELL ESSO SAINSBURY'S BP TEXACO