Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Salisbury: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Salisbury 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 06:15
3
Local Stations
13
Brands (SP Area)
27.2p
Max Price Gap
#84
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 129.7p at Riverside Service Station
  • Potential savings: Up to £14.96 per tank
  • 35 stations tracked across 13 brands

Motorists in Salisbury are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in SP have Increased 1.8p (1.4%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Salisbury could save you up to 27.2p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £14.96 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Salisbury has 35 active fuel stations across 13 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.37 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 7.2p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Salisbury, Salisbury:
129.7p at Riverside Service Station, ESSO, RIVERSIDE SERVICE STATION, WARMINSTER ROAD, STAPLEFORD, SALISBURY, SP3 4LT, SALISBURY, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Salisbury, Salisbury:
139.7p at Riverside Service Station, ESSO, RIVERSIDE SERVICE STATION, WARMINSTER ROAD, STAPLEFORD, SALISBURY, SP3 4LT, SALISBURY, England

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
35 / 35 Stations (100%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
32 / 35 Stations (91.4%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
35 / 35 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
21 / 35 Stations (60%)

Top 3 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Salisbury today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Riverside Service Station
ESSO, RIVERSIDE SERVICE STATION, WARMINSTER ROAD, STAPLEFORD, SALISBURY, SP3 4LT, SALISBURY, England , SP3 4LT
129.7p
BEST PRICE
2
murco
BRIDGE GARAGE, MADDINGTON STREET, SHREWTON, SALISBURY, SP3 4JD, SALISBURY, England , SP3 4JD
133.9p
+4.2p
3
Shell Tinkerbell
H L EDWARDS LTD, TINKER BELL SERVICE STATION, WILTON ROAD, BARFORD ST. MARTIN, SALISBURY, SP3 4AD, SALISBURY, England , SP3 4AD
156.9p
+27.2p

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 Salisbury area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Riverside Service Station
ESSO, RIVERSIDE SERVICE STATION, WARMINSTER ROAD, STAPLEFORD, SALISBURY, SP3 4LT, SALISBURY, England , SP3 4LT
139.7p
BEST PRICE
2
Shell Tinkerbell
H L EDWARDS LTD, TINKER BELL SERVICE STATION, WILTON ROAD, BARFORD ST. MARTIN, SALISBURY, SP3 4AD, SALISBURY, England , SP3 4AD
139.9p
+0.2p
3
murco
BRIDGE GARAGE, MADDINGTON STREET, SHREWTON, SALISBURY, SP3 4JD, SALISBURY, England , SP3 4JD
142.9p
+3.2p

How to save on fuel in Salisbury

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 Salisbury.

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

"Salisbury benefits from strong market competition with 13 brands operating across 35 stations. With a 7.2p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £3.96 per tank, while interestingly, Riverside Service Station is beating supermarkets on price today."

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 Riverside Service Station at 129.7p per litre.

There is currently a 27.2p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Salisbury. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £14.96 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Riverside Service Station) 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: 06:35, 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 Salisbury was last synchronized at 06:15 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.

Editorial Policy

CheckFuelPrices is independent. We do not accept payment from fuel brands to alter rankings. Read our full policy.

📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 1.8p
Was: 133.3p → Now: 135.1p
Diesel (B7) 1.9p
Was: 142.3p → Now: 144.2p

Visualise the Savings

View 6 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Salisbury
Riverside Service Station murco Shell Tinkerbell