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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Whitley 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
30
Local Stations
26
Brands (RG Area)
18.0p
Max Price Gap
#95
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 124.9p at Costco
  • Potential savings: Up to £9.90 per tank
  • 92 stations tracked across 26 brands

Motorists in Whitley 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 Whitley could save you up to 18.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £9.90 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Whitley 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, Whitley:
124.9p at Costco, 100 South Oak Way, Green Park, Reading

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Reading, Whitley:
133.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE, 100 SOUTH OAK WAY, GREEN PARK, READING, READING, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND

As expected, the supermarket chains are leading the price war in Whitley, aggressively undercutting the major oil brands.

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 Whitley today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Costco
100 South Oak Way, Green Park, Reading , RG2 6UE
124.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Basingstoke, Worting Road/Ringway West, BASINGSTOKE , RG21 8BJ
126.9p
+2.0p
3
Texaco
Grove Road, Basingstoke , RG21 3AX
127.9p
+3.0p
4
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Reading, Rose Kiln Lane, READING , RG2 0HB
127.9p
+3.0p
5
Sainsbury's
3 Wallop Drive , RG22 4TW
127.9p
+3.0p
6
TESCO
District Shopping Centre Chineham Basingstoke , RG24 8BE
127.9p
+3.0p
7
Gales Garage
GALES GARAGE, ALDERMASTON ROAD, SHERBORNE ST. JOHN, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 9JY, BASINGSTOKE, England , RG24 9JY
127.9p
+3.0p
8
BASINGSTOKE SERVICE STATION
BASINGSTOKE SERVICE STATION ( VALERO), CHURCHILLWAY WEST, BASINGSTOKE, UNITED KINGDOM , RG22 6PL
127.9p
+3.0p
9
Esso
MFG Shinfield, 211 Shinfield Road, Reading , RG2 8HA
128.9p
+4.0p
10
ESSO
MFG Reading Rose Kiln, Rose Kiln Lane, Reading , RG2 0HP
128.9p
+4.0p

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 Whitley area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
COSTCO WHOLESALE
100 SOUTH OAK WAY, GREEN PARK, READING, READING, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND , RG2 6UE
133.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Texaco
Grove Road, Basingstoke , RG21 3AX
136.9p
+3.0p
3
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Basingstoke, Worting Road/Ringway West, BASINGSTOKE , RG21 8BJ
137.9p
+4.0p
4
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Reading, Rose Kiln Lane, READING , RG2 0HB
137.9p
+4.0p
5
TESCO
District Shopping Centre Chineham Basingstoke , RG24 8BE
137.9p
+4.0p
6
Gales Garage
GALES GARAGE, ALDERMASTON ROAD, SHERBORNE ST. JOHN, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 9JY, BASINGSTOKE, England , RG24 9JY
137.9p
+4.0p
7
BASINGSTOKE SERVICE STATION
BASINGSTOKE SERVICE STATION ( VALERO), CHURCHILLWAY WEST, BASINGSTOKE, UNITED KINGDOM , RG22 6PL
137.9p
+4.0p
8
Esso
Arborfield Road, Reading , RG2 9DY
138.9p
+5.0p
9
Sainsbury's
3 Wallop Drive , RG22 4TW
138.9p
+5.0p
10
Esso
MFG Shinfield, 211 Shinfield Road, Reading , RG2 8HA
139.9p
+6.0p

How to save on fuel in Whitley

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 Whitley.

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

"Whitley 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 Costco at 124.9p per litre.

There is currently a 18.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Whitley. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £9.90 per tank.

Yes, currently supermarkets (Costco) are offering the lowest prices in the area.

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 Whitley 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.

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) 0.6p
Was: 133.6p → Now: 134.2p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 142.6p → Now: 142.9p

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Popular Brands in Whitley
Costco Morrisons Texaco Sainsbury's TESCO