Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157p 1.7% (+2.7p) 7d avg: 155.8p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 174p 1.2% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 173.2p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 189.8p 2.4% (+4.5p) 7d avg: 187.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.8p 2.8% (+5.6p) 7d avg: 205.8p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157p 1.7% (+2.7p) 7d avg: 155.8p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 174p 1.2% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 173.2p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 189.8p 2.4% (+4.5p) 7d avg: 187.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.8p 2.8% (+5.6p) 7d avg: 205.8p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Southampton city centre: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Southampton city 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 Wednesday, 8th April 2026 at 08:55
20
Local Stations
21
Brands (SO Area)
38.0p
Max Price Gap
#101
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 143.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £20.90 per tank
  • 73 stations tracked across 21 brands

Motorists in Southampton city centre are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in SO have Increased 3.4p (2.2%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Southampton city centre could save you up to 38.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £20.90 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Southampton city centre has 73 active fuel stations across 21 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.29 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 14.9p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in , Southampton city centre:
143.9p at BP, ARUBA PETROL, 44, PAYNES ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 3BZ, SOUTHAMPTON, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in , Southampton city centre:
155.9p at BP, ARUBA PETROL, 44, PAYNES ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 3BZ, SOUTHAMPTON, England

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
72 / 73 Stations (98.6%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
66 / 73 Stations (90.4%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
73 / 73 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
48 / 73 Stations (65.8%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
ARUBA PETROL, 44, PAYNES ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 3BZ, SOUTHAMPTON, England , SO15 3BZ
143.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
149 W END RD, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO18 6PJ
146.9p
+3.0p
3
ESSO
7-15 LODGE RD, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO14 6RP
147.9p
+4.0p
4
COSTCO WHOLESALE
REGENTS PARK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO15 8TA
148.9p
+5.0p
5
ESSO
110 NORTHAM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO14 0QL
154.9p
+11.0p
6
BP
BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO181AR
154.9p
+11.0p
7
ASDA EXPRESS
MILLBROOK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO15 0JU
156.9p
+13.0p
8
ESSO
THORNHILL PARK ROAD(A334), SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO18 5TQ
156.9p
+13.0p
9
SHELL
THOMAS LEWIS WAY, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , SO17 3ED
156.9p
+13.0p
10
ESSO
197 BURGESS ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO17 1TU
157.9p
+14.0p

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 Southampton city centre area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
ARUBA PETROL, 44, PAYNES ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 3BZ, SOUTHAMPTON, England , SO15 3BZ
155.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
149 W END RD, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO18 6PJ
178.9p
+23.0p
3
ESSO
7-15 LODGE RD, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO14 6RP
178.9p
+23.0p
4
COSTCO WHOLESALE
REGENTS PARK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO15 8TA
180.9p
+25.0p
5
SAINSBURY'S
SUPERSTORE 1, LORDSHILL DISTRICT CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO16 8HY
188.9p
+33.0p
6
BP
BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO181AR
188.9p
+33.0p
7
ASDA EXPRESS
MILLBROOK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO15 0JU
189.9p
+34.0p
8
ESSO
110 NORTHAM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO14 0QL
189.9p
+34.0p
9
SHELL
CHILWORTH ROUNDABOUT, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , SO16 7LQ
192.9p
+37.0p
10
SHELL
THOMAS LEWIS WAY, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , SO17 3ED
192.9p
+37.0p

How to save on fuel in Southampton city 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 Southampton city 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

"Southampton city centre benefits from strong market competition with 21 brands operating across 73 stations. Prices have climbed 3.4p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while however, prices rank in the bottom 14% 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 8, 2026, the cheapest station is BP at 143.9p per litre.

There is currently a 38.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Southampton city centre. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £20.90 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: 09:06, 08 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 Southampton city centre was last synchronized at 08:55 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) 3.4p
Was: 155.4p → Now: 158.8p
Diesel (B7) 6.1p
Was: 196p → Now: 202.1p

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Popular Brands in Southampton city centre
BP ESSO COSTCO WHOLESALE ASDA EXPRESS SHELL