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 Friday, 6th February 2026 at 03:10
13
Local Stations
23
Brands (TA Area)
12.0p
Max Price Gap
#98
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 127.9p at Texaco
  • Potential savings: Up to £6.60 per tank
  • 58 stations tracked across 23 brands

Motorists in Taunton are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in TA have Remained stable

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Taunton could save you up to 12.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £6.60 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Taunton has 58 active fuel stations across 23 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.40 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 6.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Taunton, Taunton:
127.9p at Texaco, Greenway Road Service Station, Taunton

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Taunton, Taunton:
137.7p at TEXACO, Chard, East Street, Chard, Somerset.

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
53 / 58 Stations (91.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
39 / 58 Stations (67.2%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
53 / 58 Stations (91.4%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
20 / 58 Stations (34.5%)

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
Texaco
Greenway Road Service Station, Taunton , TA2 6LQ
127.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TEXACO
Longforth Road, Wellington , TA21 8RQ
128.9p
+1.0p
3
Texaco
Chelston, Wellington , TA21 9HY
128.9p
+1.0p
4
Piccadilly Service Station
PICCADILLY FILLING STATION, CHELSTON, WELLINGTON, TA21 9HY, WELLINGTON, England , TA21 9HY
128.9p
+1.0p
5
BP
Cross Keys , TA2 6NR
129.9p
+2.0p
6
Esso
MFG Courtfields, Mantle Street, Wellington , TA21 8SN
129.9p
+2.0p
7
Esso
MFG Wellington PR, West Buckland Road, Wellington , TA21 9AD
129.9p
+2.0p
8
TEXACO
Chard, East Street, Chard, Somerset. , TA20 1EP
131.7p
+3.8p
9
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Minehead, Vulcan Road, MINEHEAD , TA24 5BJ
131.9p
+4.0p
10
TESCO
Tapstone Rd Chard , TA20 2LW
131.9p
+4.0p

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
TEXACO
Chard, East Street, Chard, Somerset. , TA20 1EP
137.7p
BEST PRICE
2
TEXACO
Longforth Road, Wellington , TA21 8RQ
137.9p
+0.2p
3
TESCO
Tapstone Rd Chard , TA20 2LW
137.9p
+0.2p
4
Piccadilly Service Station
PICCADILLY FILLING STATION, CHELSTON, WELLINGTON, TA21 9HY, WELLINGTON, England , TA21 9HY
137.9p
+0.2p
5
Texaco
Greenway Road Service Station, Taunton , TA2 6LQ
137.9p
+0.2p
6
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Minehead, Vulcan Road, MINEHEAD , TA24 5BJ
138.9p
+1.2p
7
TESCO
Seaward Way Minehead , TA24 5BY
138.9p
+1.2p
8
Texaco
Chelston, Wellington , TA21 9HY
138.9p
+1.2p
9
Esso
MFG Courtfields, Mantle Street, Wellington , TA21 8SN
139.9p
+2.2p
10
Esso
MFG Wellington PR, West Buckland Road, Wellington , TA21 9AD
139.9p
+2.2p

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 23 brands operating across 58 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while however, prices rank in the bottom 17% 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 Texaco at 127.9p per litre.

There is currently a 12.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Taunton. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £6.60 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Texaco) 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: 03:15, 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 Taunton was last synchronized at 03:10 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) Stable
Was: 134.3p → Now: 134.3p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 143.3p → Now: 143.4p

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Popular Brands in Taunton
Texaco TEXACO Piccadilly Service Station BP Esso