Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 3, 2026 Petrol (E10) 134.2p 0.7% (+0.9p) 7d avg: 133.1p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 151.6p 0.5% (+0.7p) 7d avg: 150.8p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 144.7p 0.9% (+1.3p) 7d avg: 143.1p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 164.2p 0.3% (+0.5p) 7d avg: 162.9p Slight rise |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 3, 2026 Petrol (E10) 134.2p 0.7% (+0.9p) 7d avg: 133.1p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 151.6p 0.5% (+0.7p) 7d avg: 150.8p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 144.7p 0.9% (+1.3p) 7d avg: 143.1p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 164.2p 0.3% (+0.5p) 7d avg: 162.9p Slight rise |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in City Centre, Abbotts Barton, Bar End, Highcliffe, Hyde, St Cross (E), Winnall: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the City Centre, Abbotts Barton, Bar End, Highcliffe, Hyde, St Cross (E), Winnall 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 Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 at 18:15
5
Local Stations
19
Brands (SO Area)
3.0p
Max Price Gap
#106
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 128.9p at TESCO
  • Potential savings: Up to £1.65 per tank
  • 71 stations tracked across 19 brands

Motorists in City Centre, Abbotts Barton, Bar End, Highcliffe, Hyde, St Cross (E), Winnall are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in SO have Increased 1.5p (1.1%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in City Centre, Abbotts Barton, Bar End, Highcliffe, Hyde, St Cross (E), Winnall 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, Abbotts Barton, Bar End, Highcliffe, Hyde, St Cross (E), Winnall has 71 active fuel stations across 19 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.27 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 12.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Winchester, City Centre, Abbotts Barton, Bar End, Highcliffe, Hyde, St Cross (E), Winnall:
128.9p at TESCO, TESCO STORES LTD, EASTON LANE, WINCHESTER, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Winchester, City Centre, Abbotts Barton, Bar End, Highcliffe, Hyde, St Cross (E), Winnall:
138.9p at TESCO, TESCO STORES LTD, EASTON LANE, WINCHESTER, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
68 / 71 Stations (95.8%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
64 / 71 Stations (90.1%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
69 / 71 Stations (97.2%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
45 / 71 Stations (63.4%)

Top 5 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in City Centre, Abbotts Barton, Bar End, Highcliffe, Hyde, St Cross (E), Winnall today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, EASTON LANE, WINCHESTER, ENGLAND , SO23 7RS
128.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
ANDOVER RD, WINCHESTER, ENGLAND , SO23 7BT
129.9p
+1.0p
3
BP
ST. CROSS FILLING STATION, 43, ST. CROSS ROAD, WINCHESTER, SO23 9PS, WINCHESTER, England , SO23 9PS
129.9p
+1.0p
4
ESSO
BAR END ROAD, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO23 9NP
131.9p
+3.0p
5
SHELL
EASTON LANE, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , SO23 7SL
131.9p
+3.0p

Top 5 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, Abbotts Barton, Bar End, Highcliffe, Hyde, St Cross (E), Winnall area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, EASTON LANE, WINCHESTER, ENGLAND , SO23 7RS
138.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
ANDOVER RD, WINCHESTER, ENGLAND , SO23 7BT
139.9p
+1.0p
3
BP
ST. CROSS FILLING STATION, 43, ST. CROSS ROAD, WINCHESTER, SO23 9PS, WINCHESTER, England , SO23 9PS
139.9p
+1.0p
4
ESSO
BAR END ROAD, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND , SO23 9NP
141.9p
+3.0p
5
SHELL
EASTON LANE, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , SO23 7SL
142.9p
+4.0p

How to save on fuel in City Centre, Abbotts Barton, Bar End, Highcliffe, Hyde, St Cross (E), Winnall

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, Abbotts Barton, Bar End, Highcliffe, Hyde, St Cross (E), Winnall.

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, Abbotts Barton, Bar End, Highcliffe, Hyde, St Cross (E), Winnall benefits from strong market competition with 19 brands operating across 71 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 10% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 12.6p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £6.93 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of March 3, 2026, the cheapest station is TESCO at 128.9p per litre.

There is currently a 3.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in City Centre, Abbotts Barton, Bar End, Highcliffe, Hyde, St Cross (E), Winnall. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £1.65 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (TESCO) 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: 18:45, 03 Mar 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, Abbotts Barton, Bar End, Highcliffe, Hyde, St Cross (E), Winnall was last synchronized at 18:15 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) 1.5p
Was: 135p → Now: 136.5p
Diesel (B7) 2.2p
Was: 156.8p → Now: 159p

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Popular Brands in City Centre, Abbotts Barton, Bar End, Highcliffe, Hyde, St Cross (E), Winnall
TESCO ESSO BP SHELL