Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158.9p 0.8% (+1.3p) 7d avg: 158.4p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 176.9p 0.6% (+1p) 7d avg: 176.5p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 181.2p 1.2% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 180.4p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 200p 0.9% (+1.7p) 7d avg: 199.3p Slight rise |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158.9p 0.8% (+1.3p) 7d avg: 158.4p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 176.9p 0.6% (+1p) 7d avg: 176.5p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 181.2p 1.2% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 180.4p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 200p 0.9% (+1.7p) 7d avg: 199.3p Slight rise |

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 Monday, 3rd August 2026 at 11:15
19
Local Stations
23
Brands (SO Area)
34.0p
Max Price Gap
#108
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 150.9p at SAINSBURY'S
  • Potential savings: Up to £18.70 per tank
  • 77 stations tracked across 23 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 Increased 1.4p (0.9%)

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 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

Portswood, Bitterne 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 14.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in , Portswood, Bitterne:
150.9p at SAINSBURY'S, BADGER FARM ROAD, WINCHESTER, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in , Portswood, Bitterne:
176.9p at SAINSBURY'S, BADGER FARM ROAD, WINCHESTER, ENGLAND

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (SAINSBURY'S) 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 Portswood, Bitterne today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURY'S
BADGER FARM ROAD, WINCHESTER, ENGLAND , SO22 4QB
150.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, EASTON LANE, WINCHESTER, ENGLAND , SO23 7RS
154.9p
+4.0p
3
Murco
PITT VALE GARAGE, ROMSEY ROAD, WINCHESTER, SO22 5QN, WINCHESTER, England , SO22 5QN
154.9p
+4.0p
4
Murco
WHITE HORSE SERVICE STATION, KENTSBORO, MIDDLE WALLOP, STOCKBRIDGE, England , SO20 8DZ
155.9p
+5.0p
5
BP
ST. CROSS FILLING STATION, 43, ST. CROSS ROAD, WINCHESTER, England , SO23 9PS
156.9p
+6.0p
6
SHELL
EASTON LANE, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , SO23 7SL
157.9p
+7.0p
7
E W Pinchbeck & Sons Ltd
E W PINCHBECK & SONS, MIDDLE WALLOP, STOCKBRIDGE, SO20 8EG, STOCKBRIDGE, England , SO20 8EG
157.9p
+7.0p
8
ESSO
ANDOVER RD, WINCHESTER, ENGLAND , SO23 7BT
158.9p
+8.0p
9
ESSO
BAR END ROAD, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO23 9NP
159.9p
+9.0p
10
ESSO
BARTON BY PASS, BARTON STACEY / WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO21 3NF
159.9p
+9.0p

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
SAINSBURY'S
BADGER FARM ROAD, WINCHESTER, ENGLAND , SO22 4QB
176.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Murco
PITT VALE GARAGE, ROMSEY ROAD, WINCHESTER, SO22 5QN, WINCHESTER, England , SO22 5QN
176.9p
+0.0p
3
BP
ST. CROSS FILLING STATION, 43, ST. CROSS ROAD, WINCHESTER, England , SO23 9PS
176.9p
+0.0p
4
ESSO
ANDOVER RD, WINCHESTER, ENGLAND , SO23 7BT
178.9p
+2.0p
5
ESSO
BAR END ROAD, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO23 9NP
179.9p
+3.0p
6
Murco
WHITE HORSE SERVICE STATION, KENTSBORO, MIDDLE WALLOP, STOCKBRIDGE, England , SO20 8DZ
179.9p
+3.0p
7
E W Pinchbeck & Sons Ltd
E W PINCHBECK & SONS, MIDDLE WALLOP, STOCKBRIDGE, SO20 8EG, STOCKBRIDGE, England , SO20 8EG
179.9p
+3.0p
8
ESSO
HARESTOCK GARAGE, 41, PRIORS DEAN ROAD, WINCHESTER, SO22 6JU, WINCHESTER, ENGLAND , SO22 6JU
179.9p
+3.0p
9
ESSO
BARTON BY PASS, BARTON STACEY / WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO21 3NF
182.9p
+6.0p
10
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, EASTON LANE, WINCHESTER, ENGLAND , SO23 7RS
187.9p
+11.0p

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 23 brands operating across 77 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 8% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 14.6p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £8.03 per tank."

For more detailed savings, explore our Interactive Fuel Map to scan the entire region visually.

Frequently Asked Questions

As of August 3, 2026, the cheapest station is SAINSBURY'S at 150.9p per litre.

There is currently a 34.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Portswood, Bitterne. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £18.70 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SAINSBURY'S) 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: 11:35, 03 Aug 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 11:15 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) 1.4p
Was: 160.1p → Now: 161.5p
Diesel (B7) 5.4p
Was: 190p → Now: 195.4p

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Popular Brands in Portswood, Bitterne
SAINSBURY'S TESCO Murco BP SHELL