Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 14, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157.4p 0.3% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 157.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.4p 0.2% (-0.4p) 7d avg: 174.7p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 190.3p 0.4% (-0.7p) 7d avg: 190.8p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 209.3p 0.2% (-0.4p) 7d avg: 209.6p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 14, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157.4p 0.3% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 157.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.4p 0.2% (-0.4p) 7d avg: 174.7p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 190.3p 0.4% (-0.7p) 7d avg: 190.8p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 209.3p 0.2% (-0.4p) 7d avg: 209.6p Prices stable |

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 Saturday, 18th April 2026 at 10:55
28
Local Stations
31
Brands (RG Area)
32.0p
Max Price Gap
#111
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 153.9p at ESSO
  • Potential savings: Up to £17.60 per tank
  • 99 stations tracked across 31 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 Remained stable

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Reading could save you up to 32.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £17.60 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Reading has 99 active fuel stations across 31 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.31 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 17.1p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Reading, Reading:
153.9p at ESSO, 5 DOWNSHIRE WAY, BRACKNELL, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Reading, Reading:
189.9p at ASDA EXPRESS, 11 CHARNHAM STREET, HUNGERFORD, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
93 / 99 Stations (93.9%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
90 / 99 Stations (90.9%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
94 / 99 Stations (94.9%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
65 / 99 Stations (65.7%)

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
ESSO
5 DOWNSHIRE WAY, BRACKNELL, ENGLAND , RG12 1QN
153.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, NAPIER ROAD, READING, ENGLAND , RG1 8DF
155.9p
+2.0p
3
BP
RICHFIELD AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND , RG1 8EQ
156.9p
+3.0p
4
ESSO
10 BERKELEY AVENUE, READING, ENGLAND , RG1 6JT
157.9p
+4.0p
5
BP
69 LONDON ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND , RG1 5BW
157.9p
+4.0p
6
BP
TILEHURST ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND , RG1 7TW
158.9p
+5.0p
7
SAINSBURY'S
RINGMEAD, BRACKNELL, ENGLAND , RG12 7SS
158.9p
+5.0p
8
BP
150 OXFORD ROAD , READING, READING , RG1 7PJ
158.9p
+5.0p
9
BP
BAGSHOT ROAD, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND , RG12 0SH
159.9p
+6.0p
10
ESSO
LONDON ROAD, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND , RG12 2TB
159.9p
+6.0p

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
189.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURY'S
170 ANDOVER ROAD, NEWBURY, ENGLAND , RG14 6NT
189.9p
+0.0p
3
TEXACO
NEW BATH ROAD, CHARVIL, READING, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND , RG10 9RL
189.9p
+0.0p
4
SHELL
1 1 BATH ROAD, HUNGERFORD, BERKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , RG17 0HD
189.9p
+0.0p
5
TESCO
PINCHINGTON LN, NEWBURY, ENGLAND , RG14 7HB
189.9p
+0.0p
6
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, NAPIER ROAD, READING, ENGLAND , RG1 8DF
189.9p
+0.0p
7
BP
RICHFIELD AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND , RG1 8EQ
190.9p
+1.0p
8
BP
NEW BATH ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND , RG10 9QA
191.9p
+2.0p
9
ESSO
BATH ROAD A4, CHARVIL READING, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND , RG10 9UP
191.9p
+2.0p
10
ESSO
LONDON ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND , RG18 4LQ
191.9p
+2.0p

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 31 brands operating across 99 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, 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 18, 2026, the cheapest station is ESSO at 153.9p per litre.

There is currently a 32.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Reading. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £17.60 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (ESSO) 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: 11:09, 18 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 Reading was last synchronized at 10:55 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) Stable
Was: 160.1p → Now: 160p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 192.7p → Now: 192.7p
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