Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.7p 0.3% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 167.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.9p 0.2% (-0.4p) 7d avg: 187.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 195.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 195.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 216.5p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.7p 0.3% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 167.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.9p 0.2% (-0.4p) 7d avg: 187.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 195.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 195.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 216.5p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Shirley, Freemantle, Banister Park, Millbrook: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Shirley, Freemantle, Banister Park, Millbrook 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 Monday, 2nd November 2026 at 05:16
4
Local Stations
23
Brands (SO Area)
14.0p
Max Price Gap
#101
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 165.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE
  • Potential savings: Up to £7.70 per tank
  • 77 stations tracked across 23 brands
  • Prices have decreased 6.6p this week

Motorists in Shirley, Freemantle, Banister Park, Millbrook are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in SO have Decreased 6.6p (3.7%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Shirley, Freemantle, Banister Park, Millbrook could save you up to 14.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £7.70 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Shirley, Freemantle, Banister Park, Millbrook 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 19.0p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Southampton, Shirley, Freemantle, Banister Park, Millbrook:
165.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE, REGENTS PARK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Southampton, Shirley, Freemantle, Banister Park, Millbrook:
194.9p 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 4 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Shirley, Freemantle, Banister Park, Millbrook today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
COSTCO WHOLESALE
REGENTS PARK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO15 8TA
165.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ASDA MILLBROOK EXPRESS PETROL
MILLBROOK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO15 0JU
171.9p
+6.0p
3
ESSO
REDBRIDGE ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO15 0LT
179.9p
+14.0p
4
BP
ARUBA PETROL, 44, PAYNES ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, England , SO15 3BZ
179.9p
+14.0p

Top 4 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 Shirley, Freemantle, Banister Park, Millbrook area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
COSTCO WHOLESALE
REGENTS PARK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO15 8TA
194.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ASDA MILLBROOK EXPRESS PETROL
MILLBROOK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO15 0JU
198.9p
+4.0p
3
ESSO
REDBRIDGE ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND , SO15 0LT
201.9p
+7.0p
4
BP
ARUBA PETROL, 44, PAYNES ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, England , SO15 3BZ
203.9p
+9.0p

How to save on fuel in Shirley, Freemantle, Banister Park, Millbrook

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 Shirley, Freemantle, Banister Park, Millbrook.

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

"Shirley, Freemantle, Banister Park, Millbrook benefits from strong market competition with 23 brands operating across 77 stations. The recent 6.6p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, 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 November 2, 2026, the cheapest station is COSTCO WHOLESALE at 165.9p per litre.

There is currently a 14.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Shirley, Freemantle, Banister Park, Millbrook. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £7.70 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: 05:31, 02 Nov 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 Shirley, Freemantle, Banister Park, Millbrook was last synchronized at 05:16 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) 6.6p
Was: 176.5p → Now: 169.9p
Diesel (B7) 3.8p
Was: 211.5p → Now: 207.7p

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Popular Brands in Shirley, Freemantle, Banister Park, Millbrook
COSTCO WHOLESALE ASDA MILLBROOK EXPRESS PETROL ESSO BP