Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 159p 0.9% (+1.4p) 7d avg: 158.4p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 176.9p 0.6% (+1p) 7d avg: 176.5p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 181.3p 1.2% (+2.2p) 7d avg: 180.4p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 200.1p 0.9% (+1.8p) 7d avg: 199.3p Slight rise |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 159p 0.9% (+1.4p) 7d avg: 158.4p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 176.9p 0.6% (+1p) 7d avg: 176.5p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 181.3p 1.2% (+2.2p) 7d avg: 180.4p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 200.1p 0.9% (+1.8p) 7d avg: 199.3p Slight rise |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Reading 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 Monday, 3rd August 2026 at 12:55
28
Local Stations
29
Brands (RG Area)
46.0p
Max Price Gap
#103
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 151.9p at ASDA EXPRESS
  • Potential savings: Up to £25.30 per tank
  • 100 stations tracked across 29 brands

Motorists in Reading are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in RG have Increased 1.1p (0.7%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Reading could save you up to 46.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £25.30 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Reading has 100 active fuel stations across 29 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.29 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 18.4p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Reading, Reading:
151.9p at ASDA EXPRESS, 11 CHARNHAM STREET, HUNGERFORD, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Reading, Reading:
171.9p at ASDA EXPRESS, 11 CHARNHAM STREET, HUNGERFORD, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
95 / 100 Stations (95%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
91 / 100 Stations (91%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
96 / 100 Stations (96%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
65 / 100 Stations (65%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ASDA EXPRESS
11 CHARNHAM STREET, HUNGERFORD, ENGLAND , RG17 0EP
151.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
BAGSHOT ROAD, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND , RG12 0SH
154.9p
+3.0p
3
SAINSBURY'S
RINGMEAD, BRACKNELL, ENGLAND , RG12 7SS
154.9p
+3.0p
4
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, NAPIER ROAD, READING, ENGLAND , RG1 8DF
154.9p
+3.0p
5
BP
RICHFIELD AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND , RG1 8EQ
156.9p
+5.0p
6
SAINSBURY'S
170 ANDOVER ROAD, NEWBURY, ENGLAND , RG14 6NT
156.9p
+5.0p
7
SHELL
BAGSHOT ROAD, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , RG12 9RP
156.9p
+5.0p
8
BP
TILEHURST ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND , RG1 7TW
157.9p
+6.0p
9
SAINSBURY'S
HECTORS WAY, NEWBURY, ENGLAND , RG14 5AB
158.9p
+7.0p
10
TESCO
PINCHINGTON LN, NEWBURY, ENGLAND , RG14 7HB
158.9p
+7.0p

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 Reading area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ASDA EXPRESS
11 CHARNHAM STREET, HUNGERFORD, ENGLAND , RG17 0EP
171.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURY'S
RINGMEAD, BRACKNELL, ENGLAND , RG12 7SS
177.9p
+6.0p
3
SAINSBURY'S
HECTORS WAY, NEWBURY, ENGLAND , RG14 5AB
177.9p
+6.0p
4
SAINSBURY'S
170 ANDOVER ROAD, NEWBURY, ENGLAND , RG14 6NT
177.9p
+6.0p
5
BP
150 OXFORD ROAD , READING, READING , RG1 7PJ
178.9p
+7.0p
6
Murco
BROOKSIDE, WANTAGE ROAD, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, England , RG17 7DB
179.9p
+8.0p
7
Shell Lightfoots
LIGHTFOOTS FILLING STATION, JOHN NIKE WAY, BRACKNELL, RG12 8TN, BRACKNELL, England , RG12 8TN
179.9p
+8.0p
8
ESSO
5 DOWNSHIRE WAY, BRACKNELL, ENGLAND , RG12 1QN
181.9p
+10.0p
9
VALERO
69 LONDON ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND , RG1 5BW
181.9p
+10.0p
10
ESSO
BATH ROAD A4, CHARVIL READING, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND , RG10 9UP
181.9p
+10.0p

How to save on fuel in Reading

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 Reading.

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

"Reading benefits from strong market competition with 29 brands operating across 100 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 13% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 18.4p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £10.12 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of August 3, 2026, the cheapest station is ASDA EXPRESS at 151.9p per litre.

There is currently a 46.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Reading. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £25.30 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (ASDA EXPRESS) 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: 13:09, 03 Aug 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 Reading was last synchronized at 12:55 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.

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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) 1.1p
Was: 160.2p → Now: 161.3p
Diesel (B7) 5.9p
Was: 179.2p → Now: 185.1p