Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.5% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 188.4p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 208.3p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.5% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 188.4p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 208.3p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley 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 Sunday, 3rd May 2026 at 22:15
3
Local Stations
22
Brands (SO Area)
3.0p
Max Price Gap
#115
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 157.9p at ESSO
  • Potential savings: Up to £1.65 per tank
  • 75 stations tracked across 22 brands

Motorists in City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley 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 City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley could save you up to 3.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £1.65 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley has 75 active fuel stations across 22 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.29 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 6.4p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Southampton, City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley:
157.9p at ESSO, 110 NORTHAM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Southampton, City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley:
185.9p at Texaco, TEXACO QUEENSWAY SERVICE STATION, 13-15, QUEENSWAY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3BL, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
74 / 75 Stations (98.7%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
67 / 75 Stations (89.3%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
75 / 75 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
48 / 75 Stations (64%)

Top 3 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
110 NORTHAM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO14 0QL
157.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Texaco
TEXACO QUEENSWAY SERVICE STATION, 13-15, QUEENSWAY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3BL, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO14 3BL
157.9p
+0.0p
3
ESSO
7-15 LODGE RD, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO14 6RP
160.9p
+3.0p

Top 3 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 City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Texaco
TEXACO QUEENSWAY SERVICE STATION, 13-15, QUEENSWAY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3BL, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO14 3BL
185.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
7-15 LODGE RD, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO14 6RP
189.9p
+4.0p
3
ESSO
110 NORTHAM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO14 0QL
189.9p
+4.0p

How to save on fuel in City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley

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 City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley.

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

"City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley benefits from strong market competition with 22 brands operating across 75 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 May 3, 2026, the cheapest station is ESSO at 157.9p per litre.

There is currently a 3.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £1.65 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (ESSO) 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: 22:52, 03 May 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 City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley was last synchronized at 22:15 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: 160p → Now: 160.3p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 202.5p → Now: 202.5p

Visualise the Savings

View 6 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in City Centre, St. Mary's, Newtown, Nicholstown, Ocean Village, Chapel, Eastern Docks, Bevois Valley
ESSO Texaco