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 Friday, 6th February 2026 at 02:50
21
Local Stations
21
Brands (SO Area)
34.0p
Max Price Gap
#106
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 123.9p at Costco
  • Potential savings: Up to £18.70 per tank
  • 68 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 Remained stable

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 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

Southampton city centre has 68 active fuel stations across 21 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.31 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 11.1p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in , Southampton city centre:
123.9p at Costco, Regents Park Road, Southampton, Hampshire

Cheapest B7 Diesel in , Southampton city centre:
133.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE SOUTHAMPTON, REGENTS PARK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
62 / 68 Stations (91.2%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
47 / 68 Stations (69.1%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
55 / 68 Stations (80.9%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
23 / 68 Stations (33.8%)

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
Costco
Regents Park Road, Southampton, Hampshire , SO15 8TA
123.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
MFG Northam, 110 Northam Road, Southampton , SO14 0QL
127.9p
+4.0p
3
Asda Express
Millbrook Road, Southampton , SO15 0JU
129.9p
+6.0p
4
ESSO
Lodge Road, SOUTHAMPTON , SO14 6RP
129.9p
+6.0p
5
TESCO
Tebourba Way Southampton , SO16 4QE
129.9p
+6.0p
6
ESSO
149 WEST END ROAD, BITTERNE, SOUTHAMPTON , SO18 6PJ
130.9p
+7.0p
7
Esso
MFG Hampton Park, 197 Burgess Road, Southampton , SO17 1TU
131.9p
+8.0p
8
Esso
THORNHILL PARK ROAD(A334) , THORNHIL PARK, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO18 5TQ , SO18 5TQ
131.9p
+8.0p
9
Sainsbury's
Superstore 1, Lordshill District Centre , SO16 8HY
131.9p
+8.0p
10
BP Sholing Service Station
BP SERVICE STATION, 428-430, BURSLEDON ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 8NG, SOUTHAMPTON, England , SO19 8NG
131.9p
+8.0p

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
COSTCO WHOLESALE SOUTHAMPTON
REGENTS PARK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO15 8TA
133.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
MFG Northam, 110 Northam Road, Southampton , SO14 0QL
137.9p
+4.0p
3
Asda Express
Millbrook Road, Southampton , SO15 0JU
139.9p
+6.0p
4
ESSO
Lodge Road, SOUTHAMPTON , SO14 6RP
139.9p
+6.0p
5
TESCO
Tebourba Way Southampton , SO16 4QE
139.9p
+6.0p
6
ESSO
149 WEST END ROAD, BITTERNE, SOUTHAMPTON , SO18 6PJ
140.9p
+7.0p
7
Esso
THORNHILL PARK ROAD(A334) , THORNHIL PARK, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO18 5TQ , SO18 5TQ
141.9p
+8.0p
8
Sainsbury's
Superstore 1, Lordshill District Centre , SO16 8HY
141.9p
+8.0p
9
BP Sholing Service Station
BP SERVICE STATION, 428-430, BURSLEDON ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 8NG, SOUTHAMPTON, England , SO19 8NG
141.9p
+8.0p
10
Esso
MFG Hampton Park, 197 Burgess Road, Southampton , SO17 1TU
142.9p
+9.0p

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 68 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while however, prices rank in the bottom 10% 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 February 6, 2026, the cheapest station is Costco at 123.9p per litre.

There is currently a 34.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Southampton city centre. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £18.70 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: 03:09, 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 Southampton city centre 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) Stable
Was: 134.7p → Now: 135p
Diesel (B7) 1.1p
Was: 144.1p → Now: 143p

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Popular Brands in Southampton city centre
Costco ESSO Asda Express TESCO Esso