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Petrol prices in Oxford

Unleaded Petrol from 174.9p a litre, averaging 177.4p across 8 stations we track in Oxford. Diesel averages 201.9p and starts at 196.9p.

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At a glance

Stations tracked: 8
Local areas: 1
Cheapest unleaded: 174.9p
Cheapest diesel: 196.9p

Data updated 1 day ago

If you fill up regularly in Oxford, the habit worth building is checking two or three forecourts rather than defaulting to the one on your commute. The gap between the cheapest petrol and the dearest is rarely nothing.

There are 8 petrol stations in Oxford with prices recent enough to compare, covering the major brands alongside the local independents.

For diesel drivers, the cheapest diesel in Oxford is 196.9p a litre at the moment, with the town averaging 201.9p.

The table underneath lists the cheapest petrol in Oxford right now, sorted by unleaded, with diesel prices alongside where the site reports them.

Fuel prices Oxford - today’s snapshot

We track 8 active petrol stations in and around Oxford with recent prices. (Data updated 1 day ago)

Cheapest petrol in Oxford: 174.9p at Sainsburys near OX4 4XR, Oxford.

Unleaded petrol (E10)

Lowest price: 174.9p
Average price: 177.4p
Highest price: 179.9p
Spread: 5.0p across 8 sites

Diesel (B7)

Lowest price: 196.9p
Average price: 201.9p
Highest price: 204.9p
Spread: 8.0p across 8 sites

Premium petrol (E5)

Lowest price: 186.9p
Average price: 194.7p
Highest price: 204.9p
Spread: 18.0p across 8 sites

Premium diesel

Lowest price: 213.9p
Average price: 221.2p
Highest price: 224.9p
Spread: 11.0p across 6 sites

Figures cover stations reporting to the official CMA price feed within the last 30 days. We exclude obvious reporting errors - prices given in pounds rather than pence, retailer test records, and premium grades priced below the standard grade - so the averages reflect what you can actually pay.

Fuel brands in Oxford

BP (3) Shell (2) Tesco (1) Sainsburys (1) Welcome Break (1)

Cheapest petrol stations in Oxford

Petrol and diesel prices Oxford, sorted by unleaded so the cheapest petrol is first. Open any station for its price history and nearby comparison.

Station	Local area	Petrol	Diesel
Sainsburys Heyford Hill, Oxford OX4 4XR	Oxford	174.9p	196.9p
BP Cherwell Drive, Oxford OX3 0NA	Oxford	176.9p	202.9p
BP 54-56 Oxford Road, Cowley OX4 2DT	Oxford	176.9p	202.9p
BP A40 Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 8AL	Oxford	176.9p	202.9p
Tesco Unit 7, Oxford Retail Park, Oxford OX4 6XJ	Oxford	176.9p	198.9p
Welcome Break A34, Oxford OX2 8JZ	Oxford	176.9p	201.9p
Shell London Road, Oxford OX3 7RD	Oxford	179.9p	203.9p
Shell 44-48 Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 2LG	Oxford	179.9p	204.9p

Wider area

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Places nearby

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Milton Keynes 23 stations from 168.9p Reading 22 stations from 171.9p Southampton 17 stations from 166.9p Portsmouth 17 stations from 171.9p Brighton and Hove 17 stations from 172.9p Guildford 15 stations from 172.9p Slough 15 stations from 172.9p Winchester 13 stations from 170.9p Maidstone 13 stations from 170.9p Ashford 12 stations from 173.9p Hastings 11 stations from 169.9p High Wycombe 11 stations from 171.9p Crawley 10 stations from 171.9p Worthing 10 stations from 171.9p Rochester 10 stations from 174.9p Bracknell 9 stations from 176.9p Basingstoke 9 stations from 173.9p Gillingham 9 stations from 173.9p Eastbourne 8 stations from 169.7p Horsham 8 stations from 173.9p Aylesbury 8 stations from 169.9p Wokingham 8 stations from 175.9p Chatham 8 stations from 174.9p

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Common questions about fuel in Oxford

What is the latest reported petrol price in Oxford?

The latest reported petrol prices in Oxford run from 174.9p to 179.9p per litre, with an average of 177.4p across 8 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 174.9p at SAINSBURYS near OX4 4XR.

What is the latest reported diesel price in Oxford?

The latest reported diesel prices in Oxford run from 196.9p to 204.9p per litre, with an average of 201.9p across 8 stations.

How many stations do you track around Oxford?

We currently track 8 active petrol stations in and around Oxford. Prices are refreshed from the official CMA fuel price feed throughout the day.

Where is the cheapest petrol in Oxford?

The cheapest petrol in Oxford we can currently see is 174.9p a litre at SAINSBURYS near OX4 4XR. That is 2.5p below the local average of 177.4p.

How many petrol stations are there in Oxford?

We track 8 petrol stations in and around Oxford with recent prices, including BP, Shell, Tesco. Each one is listed with its latest unleaded and diesel price.

How do I compare stations near Oxford?

Open the map to compare stations near Oxford and work out which stop makes sense for your route. You can sort by price or distance and filter to supermarket forecourts only.

Is it cheaper to fill up with petrol or diesel in Oxford?

Diesel currently averages 24.5p more per litre than unleaded in Oxford, at 201.9p against 177.4p. That gap changes with wholesale costs, so it is worth checking before a big fill.

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