Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.4p 0.6% (-1p) 7d avg: 156p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 173p 0.9% (-1.6p) 7d avg: 173.8p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.2p 1.2% (-2.2p) 7d avg: 179.4p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 197.7p 1.4% (-2.8p) 7d avg: 199.2p Good time to fill up |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.4p 0.6% (-1p) 7d avg: 156p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 173p 0.9% (-1.6p) 7d avg: 173.8p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.2p 1.2% (-2.2p) 7d avg: 179.4p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 197.7p 1.4% (-2.8p) 7d avg: 199.2p Good time to fill up |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Taunton 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 Thursday, 18th June 2026 at 21:55
22
Local Stations
30
Brands (TA Area)
16.0p
Max Price Gap
#51
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 147.9p at MORRISONS
  • Potential savings: Up to £8.80 per tank
  • 73 stations tracked across 30 brands
  • Prices have decreased 0.9p this week

Motorists in Taunton are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in TA have Decreased 0.9p (0.6%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Taunton could save you up to 16.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £8.80 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Taunton has 73 active fuel stations across 30 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.41 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 21.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Taunton, Taunton:
147.9p at MORRISONS, PRIORY BRIDGE ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Taunton, Taunton:
165.9p at MORRISONS, PRIORY BRIDGE ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
72 / 73 Stations (98.6%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
56 / 73 Stations (76.7%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
72 / 73 Stations (98.6%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
33 / 73 Stations (45.2%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
MORRISONS
PRIORY BRIDGE ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, ENGLAND , TA1 1DX
147.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Texaco
TEXACO PETROL STATION, WELLINGTON NEW ROAD, TAUNTON, TA1 5LU, TAUNTON, England , TA1 5LU
147.9p
+0.0p
3
SAINSBURY'S
HANKRIDGE FARM, HANKRIDGE WAY, TAUNTON, ENGLAND , TA1 2LR
148.9p
+1.0p
4
SAINSBURY'S
BILLET STREET, TAUNTON, ENGLAND , TA1 3NE
148.9p
+1.0p
5
BP
BLACK BROOK PARK AVENUE, DEANE GATE / TAUNTON, SOMERSET, ENGLAND , TA1 2UH
149.9p
+2.0p
6
TESCO
SHUDRICK LN, ILMINSTER, ENGLAND , TA19 0BQ
149.9p
+2.0p
7
ESSO
30-33 EAST REACH, TAUNTON, ENGLAND , TA1 3ES
150.9p
+3.0p
8
BP
Curry Rivel Filling Station, Honeylands, Curry Rivel , TA10 0EP
151.9p
+4.0p
9
Esso
Shires Garage, Somerton Road, Langport , TA109SQ
152.9p
+5.0p
10
TEXACO
SPAR STORES, 59, STATION ROAD, ILMINSTER, England , TA19 9BG
152.9p
+5.0p

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 Taunton area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
MORRISONS
PRIORY BRIDGE ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, ENGLAND , TA1 1DX
165.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
BLACK BROOK PARK AVENUE, DEANE GATE / TAUNTON, SOMERSET, ENGLAND , TA1 2UH
167.9p
+2.0p
3
SAINSBURY'S
HANKRIDGE FARM, HANKRIDGE WAY, TAUNTON, ENGLAND , TA1 2LR
167.9p
+2.0p
4
ESSO
30-33 EAST REACH, TAUNTON, ENGLAND , TA1 3ES
168.9p
+3.0p
5
TEXACO
SPAR STORES, 59, STATION ROAD, ILMINSTER, England , TA19 9BG
169.9p
+4.0p
6
Texaco
YANDLES GARAGE LTD, 131, NORTH STREET, MARTOCK, TA12 6ER, MARTOCK, ENGLAND , TA12 6ER
169.9p
+4.0p
7
SAINSBURY'S
BILLET STREET, TAUNTON, ENGLAND , TA1 3NE
170.9p
+5.0p
8
Texaco
TEXACO PETROL STATION, WELLINGTON NEW ROAD, TAUNTON, TA1 5LU, TAUNTON, England , TA1 5LU
170.9p
+5.0p
9
BP
Curry Rivel Filling Station, Honeylands, Curry Rivel , TA10 0EP
171.9p
+6.0p
10
Esso
Shires Garage, Somerton Road, Langport , TA109SQ
172.9p
+7.0p

How to save on fuel in Taunton

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 Taunton.

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

"Taunton benefits from strong market competition with 30 brands operating across 73 stations. With a 21.6p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £11.88 per tank, while interestingly, MORRISONS 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 June 18, 2026, the cheapest station is MORRISONS at 147.9p per litre.

There is currently a 16.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Taunton. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £8.80 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (MORRISONS) 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: 22:12, 18 Jun 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 Taunton was last synchronized at 21:55 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) 0.9p
Was: 156.4p → Now: 155.5p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 178.3p → Now: 177.9p

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Popular Brands in Taunton
MORRISONS Texaco SAINSBURY'S BP TESCO