Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.4p 0.6% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 155.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 172.9p 0.9% (-1.6p) 7d avg: 173.5p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.1p 1.2% (-2.1p) 7d avg: 179.1p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 197.7p 1.3% (-2.6p) 7d avg: 198.8p Prices dipping |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.4p 0.6% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 155.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 172.9p 0.9% (-1.6p) 7d avg: 173.5p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.1p 1.2% (-2.1p) 7d avg: 179.1p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 197.7p 1.3% (-2.6p) 7d avg: 198.8p Prices dipping |

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, 19th June 2026 at 03:15
21
Local Stations
23
Brands (SO Area)
34.0p
Max Price Gap
#114
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 150.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE
  • Potential savings: Up to £18.70 per tank
  • 77 stations tracked across 23 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 77 active fuel stations across 23 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.30 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 9.5p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in , Southampton city centre:
150.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE, REGENTS PARK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in , Southampton city centre:
168.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE, REGENTS PARK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
75 / 77 Stations (97.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
68 / 77 Stations (88.3%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
77 / 77 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
48 / 77 Stations (62.3%)

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 WHOLESALE
REGENTS PARK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO15 8TA
150.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
170 PORTSMOUTH ROAD, WOOLSTON, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO19 9AQ
152.9p
+2.0p
3
BP
BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO181AR
152.9p
+2.0p
4
Texaco
TEXACO QUEENSWAY SERVICE STATION, 13-15, QUEENSWAY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3BL, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO14 3BL
152.9p
+2.0p
5
ESSO
149 W END RD, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO18 6PJ
153.9p
+3.0p
6
ESSO
7-15 LODGE RD, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO14 6RP
153.9p
+3.0p
7
ESSO
110 NORTHAM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO14 0QL
153.9p
+3.0p
8
BP Sholing Service Station
BP SERVICE STATION, 428-430, BURSLEDON ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, England , SO19 8NG
153.9p
+3.0p
9
ESSO
THORNHILL PARK ROAD(A334), SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO18 5TQ
157.9p
+7.0p
10
SAINSBURY'S
SUPERSTORE 1, LORDSHILL DISTRICT CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO16 8HY
157.9p
+7.0p

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
REGENTS PARK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO15 8TA
168.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO181AR
170.9p
+2.0p
3
ESSO
110 NORTHAM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO14 0QL
171.9p
+3.0p
4
ESSO
7-15 LODGE RD, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO14 6RP
172.9p
+4.0p
5
BP
170 PORTSMOUTH ROAD, WOOLSTON, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO19 9AQ
172.9p
+4.0p
6
BP Sholing Service Station
BP SERVICE STATION, 428-430, BURSLEDON ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, England , SO19 8NG
172.9p
+4.0p
7
Texaco
TEXACO QUEENSWAY SERVICE STATION, 13-15, QUEENSWAY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3BL, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO14 3BL
172.9p
+4.0p
8
ESSO
149 W END RD, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO18 6PJ
174.9p
+6.0p
9
ESSO
197 BURGESS ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO17 1TU
175.9p
+7.0p
10
SAINSBURY'S
SUPERSTORE 1, LORDSHILL DISTRICT CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO16 8HY
175.9p
+7.0p

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 23 brands operating across 77 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while however, prices rank in the bottom 3% 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 June 19, 2026, the cheapest station is COSTCO WHOLESALE at 150.9p 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.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (COSTCO WHOLESALE) 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: 03:32, 19 Jun 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 03:15 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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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) Stable
Was: 159p → Now: 159.4p
Diesel (B7) 1.4p
Was: 192.7p → Now: 194.1p

Visualise the Savings

View 20 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Southampton city centre
COSTCO WHOLESALE BP Texaco ESSO BP Sholing Service Station