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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Swindon Centre 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 03:10
26
Local Stations
18
Brands (SN Area)
34.0p
Max Price Gap
#58
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 126.9p at Sainsbury's
  • Potential savings: Up to £18.70 per tank
  • 53 stations tracked across 18 brands
  • Prices have decreased 0.9p this week

Motorists in Swindon Centre are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in SN have Decreased 0.9p (0.7%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Swindon Centre could save you up to 34.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £18.70 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Swindon Centre has 53 active fuel stations across 18 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.34 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 5.5p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Swindon, Swindon Centre:
126.9p at Sainsbury's, Bath Road

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Swindon, Swindon Centre:
135.9p at Sainsbury's, Bath Road

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
48 / 53 Stations (90.6%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
42 / 53 Stations (79.2%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
43 / 53 Stations (81.1%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
25 / 53 Stations (47.2%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Sainsbury's
Bath Road , SN12 6LL
126.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Turnpike
TURNPIKE GARAGE (MELKSHAM) LTD, BOWERHILL, MELKSHAM, SN12 6RE, MELKSHAM, England , SN12 6RE
126.9p
+0.0p
3
Sparoad Service Station
SPA ROAD SERVICE STATION, SPA ROAD, MELKSHAM, SN12 7NY, MELKSHAM, England , SN12 7NY
126.9p
+0.0p
4
Texaco
MFG Melksham, Sandridge Road, Melksham , SN12 7QW
127.9p
+1.0p
5
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Chippenham, Stainers Way, CHIPPENHAM , SN14 6YD
127.9p
+1.0p
6
Esso
SEMINGTON ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 6DE , SN12 6DE
127.9p
+1.0p
7
Sainsbury's
Bath Road , SN14 0BJ
127.9p
+1.0p
8
ESSO
HUNGERDOWN LANE, CHIPPENHAM. , SN14 0JH
128.9p
+2.0p
9
ESSO
MFG Pheasant, Bath Road, Chippenham , SN14 0RL
128.9p
+2.0p
10
Esso
BATH ROAD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN15 2AR , SN15 2AR
128.9p
+2.0p

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 Swindon Centre area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Sainsbury's
Bath Road , SN12 6LL
135.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Turnpike
TURNPIKE GARAGE (MELKSHAM) LTD, BOWERHILL, MELKSHAM, SN12 6RE, MELKSHAM, England , SN12 6RE
135.9p
+0.0p
3
Sparoad Service Station
SPA ROAD SERVICE STATION, SPA ROAD, MELKSHAM, SN12 7NY, MELKSHAM, England , SN12 7NY
135.9p
+0.0p
4
Texaco
MFG Melksham, Sandridge Road, Melksham , SN12 7QW
136.9p
+1.0p
5
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Chippenham, Stainers Way, CHIPPENHAM , SN14 6YD
136.9p
+1.0p
6
Esso
SEMINGTON ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 6DE , SN12 6DE
136.9p
+1.0p
7
Sainsbury's
Bath Road , SN14 0BJ
136.9p
+1.0p
8
Texaco
101 Pickwick Road, Corsham , SN13 9DA
137.9p
+2.0p
9
ESSO
HUNGERDOWN LANE, CHIPPENHAM. , SN14 0JH
137.9p
+2.0p
10
BP
MFG Beanacre Road, Nortree Motors, Beanacre Rd / Melksham , SN12 8AU
137.9p
+2.0p

How to save on fuel in Swindon Centre

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 Swindon Centre.

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

"Swindon Centre benefits from strong market competition with 18 brands operating across 53 stations. With a 5.5p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £3.03 per tank, while supermarkets like Sainsbury's continue to undercut traditional forecourts."

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 Sainsbury's at 126.9p per litre.

There is currently a 34.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Swindon Centre. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £18.70 per tank.

Yes, currently supermarkets (Sainsbury's) 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: 03:15, 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 Swindon Centre was last synchronized at 03:10 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) 0.9p
Was: 133.3p → Now: 132.4p
Diesel (B7) 0.8p
Was: 142.5p → Now: 141.7p

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Popular Brands in Swindon Centre
Sainsbury's Turnpike Sparoad Service Station Texaco Morrisons