Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Portswood, Bitterne: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Portswood, Bitterne 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
16
Local Stations
21
Brands (SO Area)
30.0p
Max Price Gap
#106
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 127.9p at Esso
  • Potential savings: Up to £16.50 per tank
  • 68 stations tracked across 21 brands

Motorists in Portswood, Bitterne 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 Portswood, Bitterne could save you up to 30.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £16.50 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Portswood, Bitterne 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 , Portswood, Bitterne:
127.9p at Esso, MFG Winchester, Bar End Road, Winchester

Cheapest B7 Diesel in , Portswood, Bitterne:
137.9p at Esso, MFG Winchester, Bar End Road, Winchester

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

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 Portswood, Bitterne today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Esso
MFG Winchester, Bar End Road, Winchester , SO23 9NP
127.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Sainsbury's
Badger Farm Road , SO22 4QB
127.9p
+0.0p
3
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd Easton Lane Winchester , SO23 7RS
127.9p
+0.0p
4
Murco
PITT VALE GARAGE, ROMSEY ROAD, WINCHESTER, SO22 5QN, WINCHESTER, England , SO22 5QN
128.9p
+1.0p
5
E W Pinchbeck & Sons Ltd
E W PINCHBECK & SONS, MIDDLE WALLOP, STOCKBRIDGE, SO20 8EG, STOCKBRIDGE, England , SO20 8EG
129.9p
+2.0p
6
ESSO
ANDOVER ROAD, HAMPSHIRE , SO23 7BT
130.9p
+3.0p
7
SHELL
EASTON LANE , SO23 7SL
130.9p
+3.0p
8
ESSO
MFG Barton Stacey, Barton By Pass, Barton Stacey / Winchester , SO21 3NF
132.9p
+5.0p
9
SHELL
The Dene , SO24 0BG
137.9p
+10.0p
10
Esso
Cocksford Down, Popham , SO21 3BD
139.9p
+12.0p

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 Portswood, Bitterne area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Esso
MFG Winchester, Bar End Road, Winchester , SO23 9NP
137.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Sainsbury's
Badger Farm Road , SO22 4QB
137.9p
+0.0p
3
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd Easton Lane Winchester , SO23 7RS
137.9p
+0.0p
4
Murco
PITT VALE GARAGE, ROMSEY ROAD, WINCHESTER, SO22 5QN, WINCHESTER, England , SO22 5QN
137.9p
+0.0p
5
ESSO
ANDOVER ROAD, HAMPSHIRE , SO23 7BT
139.9p
+2.0p
6
E W Pinchbeck & Sons Ltd
E W PINCHBECK & SONS, MIDDLE WALLOP, STOCKBRIDGE, SO20 8EG, STOCKBRIDGE, England , SO20 8EG
139.9p
+2.0p
7
SHELL
EASTON LANE , SO23 7SL
140.9p
+3.0p
8
ESSO
MFG Barton Stacey, Barton By Pass, Barton Stacey / Winchester , SO21 3NF
142.9p
+5.0p
9
Esso
Cocksford Down, Popham , SO21 3BD
144.9p
+7.0p
10
SHELL
The Dene , SO24 0BG
147.9p
+10.0p

How to save on fuel in Portswood, Bitterne

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 Portswood, Bitterne.

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

"Portswood, Bitterne 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 Esso at 127.9p per litre.

There is currently a 30.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Portswood, Bitterne. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £16.50 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: 03:08, 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 Portswood, Bitterne 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.

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📈 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 Portswood, Bitterne
Esso Sainsbury's TESCO Murco E W Pinchbeck & Sons Ltd