Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.7p 1.2% (+2p) 7d avg: 166.9p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.6p 0.9% (+1.7p) 7d avg: 184.9p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 193.1p 1.7% (+3.3p) 7d avg: 191.8p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.8p 1.9% (+3.9p) 7d avg: 212.2p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.7p 1.2% (+2p) 7d avg: 166.9p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.6p 0.9% (+1.7p) 7d avg: 184.9p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 193.1p 1.7% (+3.3p) 7d avg: 191.8p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.8p 1.9% (+3.9p) 7d avg: 212.2p Hold off if you can |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Portsmouth, Hilsea 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 Saturday, 19th September 2026 at 06:16
17
Local Stations
20
Brands (PO Area)
26.0p
Max Price Gap
#59
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 157.9p at SAINSBURYS
  • Potential savings: Up to £14.30 per tank
  • 82 stations tracked across 20 brands
  • Prices have decreased 3.2p this week

Motorists in Portsmouth, Hilsea are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in PO have Decreased 3.2p (1.9%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Portsmouth, Hilsea 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

Portsmouth, Hilsea has 82 active fuel stations across 20 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.24 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 13.9p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hilsea:
157.9p at SAINSBURYS, HUNNYCROSS WAY, NEWPORT, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hilsea:
176.9p at SAINSBURYS, HUNNYCROSS WAY, NEWPORT, 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
80 / 82 Stations (97.6%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
62 / 82 Stations (75.6%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
80 / 82 Stations (97.6%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
36 / 82 Stations (43.9%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURYS
HUNNYCROSS WAY, NEWPORT, ENGLAND , PO30 5ZB
157.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
TESCO EXTRA, BRADING ROAD, RYDE, ENGLAND , PO33 1QS
157.9p
+0.0p
3
BP
Eastern Road Service Station, Eastern Road, Portsmouth , PO3 6QB
159.9p
+2.0p
4
ESSO
241 COPNOR RD, PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND , PO3 5EE
172.9p
+15.0p
5
BP
Eastern Road Service Station, Eastern Road, Portsmouth , PO3 6QB
172.9p
+15.0p
6
ASDA
ST GEORGES WAY, NEWPORT, ENGLAND , PO30 2QH
173.7p
+15.8p
7
MORRISONS
SOUTH STREET, NEWPORT, MONMOUTHSHIRE, ENGLAND , PO30 1JQ
173.9p
+16.0p
8
MORRISONS
NEWPORT ROAD, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, ENGLAND , PO36 9PA
173.9p
+16.0p
9
WESTRIDGE GARAGE RYDE LTD
WESTRIDGE GARAGE, 200, GREAT PRESTON ROAD, RYDE, England , PO33 1AY
173.9p
+16.0p
10
ESSO (MFG)
SOUTHERN CO-OP, 132 AVENUE ROAD, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , PO36 9AN
175.9p
+18.0p

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, Hilsea area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURYS
HUNNYCROSS WAY, NEWPORT, ENGLAND , PO30 5ZB
176.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
TESCO EXTRA, BRADING ROAD, RYDE, ENGLAND , PO33 1QS
189.9p
+13.0p
3
ASDA
ST GEORGES WAY, NEWPORT, ENGLAND , PO30 2QH
196.7p
+19.8p
4
ESSO
241 COPNOR RD, PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND , PO3 5EE
196.9p
+20.0p
5
MORRISONS
SOUTH STREET, NEWPORT, MONMOUTHSHIRE, ENGLAND , PO30 1JQ
196.9p
+20.0p
6
MORRISONS
NEWPORT ROAD, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, ENGLAND , PO36 9PA
196.9p
+20.0p
7
BP
Eastern Road Service Station, Eastern Road, Portsmouth , PO3 6QB
196.9p
+20.0p
8
WESTRIDGE GARAGE RYDE LTD
WESTRIDGE GARAGE, 200, GREAT PRESTON ROAD, RYDE, England , PO33 1AY
197.9p
+21.0p
9
ESSO (MFG)
SOUTHERN CO-OP, 132 AVENUE ROAD, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , PO36 9AN
199.9p
+23.0p
10
CENTRAL CONVENIENCE
YORK AVENUE, EAST COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, ENGLAND , PO32 6JT
199.9p
+23.0p

How to save on fuel in Portsmouth, Hilsea

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, Hilsea.

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, Hilsea benefits from strong market competition with 20 brands operating across 82 stations. The recent 3.2p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while with a 13.9p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £7.65 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of September 19, 2026, the cheapest station is SAINSBURYS at 157.9p per litre.

There is currently a 26.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Portsmouth, Hilsea. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £14.30 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: 06:27, 19 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 Portsmouth, Hilsea was last synchronized at 06:16 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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CheckFuelPrices is independent. We do not accept payment from fuel brands to alter rankings. Read our full policy.

📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 3.2p
Was: 171p → Now: 167.8p
Diesel (B7) 0.6p
Was: 193.1p → Now: 193.7p

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Popular Brands in Portsmouth, Hilsea
SAINSBURYS TESCO BP ESSO ASDA