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
Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Friday, 6th February 2026 at 02:50
25
Local Stations
26
Brands (RG Area)
35.0p
Max Price Gap
#95
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 125.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £19.25 per tank
  • 92 stations tracked across 26 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 0.6p (0.5%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Reading could save you up to 35.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £19.25 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Reading has 92 active fuel stations across 26 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.28 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 9.3p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Reading, Reading:
125.9p at BP, 150 OXFORD ROAD , READING, READING

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Reading, Reading:
136.9p at BP, 150 OXFORD ROAD , READING, READING

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
83 / 92 Stations (90.2%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
69 / 92 Stations (75%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
69 / 92 Stations (75%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
33 / 92 Stations (35.9%)

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
BP
150 OXFORD ROAD , READING, READING , RG1 7PJ
125.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd Napier Road Reading , RG1 8DF
127.9p
+2.0p
3
Esso
10 Berkeley Avenue, Reading , RG1 6JT
128.9p
+3.0p
4
BP
MFG Reading, 69 London Road, Reading , RG1 5BW
129.9p
+4.0p
5
Esso
Downshire Way, Bracknell , RG12 1QN
130.9p
+5.0p
6
BP
Tilehurst Road , RG1 7TW
131.9p
+6.0p
7
ESSO
MFG East Berks, London Road, Bracknell , RG12 2TB
131.9p
+6.0p
8
BP
RICHFIELD AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 8EQ , RG1 8EQ
131.9p
+6.0p
9
Sainsbury's
170 Andover Road , RG14 6NT
131.9p
+6.0p
10
TESCO
Pinchington Ln Newbury , RG14 7HB
131.9p
+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
BP
150 OXFORD ROAD , READING, READING , RG1 7PJ
136.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Sainsbury's
170 Andover Road , RG14 6NT
137.9p
+1.0p
3
TESCO
Pinchington Ln Newbury , RG14 7HB
137.9p
+1.0p
4
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd Napier Road Reading , RG1 8DF
137.9p
+1.0p
5
Esso
10 Berkeley Avenue, Reading , RG1 6JT
138.9p
+2.0p
6
BP
MFG Reading, 69 London Road, Reading , RG1 5BW
139.9p
+3.0p
7
BP
RICHFIELD AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 8EQ , RG1 8EQ
139.9p
+3.0p
8
Esso
LONDON ROAD, LONDON ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 4LQ , RG18 4LQ
139.9p
+3.0p
9
Sainsbury's
Hectors Way , RG14 5AB
139.9p
+3.0p
10
Esso
Downshire Way, Bracknell , RG12 1QN
140.9p
+4.0p

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 26 brands operating across 92 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 19% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 9.3p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £5.12 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of February 6, 2026, the cheapest station is BP at 125.9p per litre.

There is currently a 35.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Reading. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £19.25 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: 03:07, 06 Feb 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 02:50 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) 0.6p
Was: 133.6p → Now: 134.2p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 142.6p → Now: 142.9p

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Popular Brands in Reading
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