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Petrol prices in Southampton

Unleaded Petrol from 166.9p a litre, averaging 175.8p across 17 stations we track in Southampton. Diesel averages 200.8p and starts at 194.9p.

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At a glance

Stations tracked: 17
Local areas: 1
Cheapest unleaded: 166.9p
Cheapest diesel: 194.9p

Data updated 3 hours ago

The pumps around Southampton price against their immediate neighbours far more than against any national average, which is why the spread on petrol prices across town can be wider than people expect.

Southampton has 17 forecourts in our current data set, each publishing prices under the CMA transparency rules.

Right now there is about 8.9p a litre between the cheapest unleaded in Southampton and the town average, which works out at roughly £4.47 on a typical 50 litre fill.

On the diesel side, Southampton starts at 194.9p a litre and averages 200.8p, a gap worth a short detour on a big fill.

Scroll down for the cheapest petrol in Southampton we can currently see, along with the full spread across every grade.

Fuel prices Southampton - today’s snapshot

We track 17 active petrol stations in and around Southampton with recent prices. (Data updated 3 hours ago)

Cheapest petrol in Southampton: 166.9p at Costco Wholesale near SO15 8TA, Southampton.

Unleaded petrol (E10)

Lowest price: 166.9p
Average price: 175.8p
Highest price: 181.9p
Spread: 15.0p across 17 sites

Diesel (B7)

Lowest price: 194.9p
Average price: 200.8p
Highest price: 204.9p
Spread: 10.0p across 17 sites

Premium petrol (E5)

Lowest price: 178.9p
Average price: 195.2p
Highest price: 239.9p
Spread: 61.0p across 16 sites

Premium diesel

Lowest price: 209.9p
Average price: 219.3p
Highest price: 224.9p
Spread: 15.0p across 9 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 Southampton

Esso (6) BP (3) Shell (2) Texaco (1) Tesco (1) Asda Millbrook Express Petrol (1)

Cheapest petrol stations in Southampton

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

Station	Local area	Petrol	Diesel
Costco Wholesale Regents Park Road, Southampton SO15 8TA	Southampton	166.9p	194.9p
BP Bitterne Road West, Southampton SO181AR	Southampton	171.9p	199.9p
Texaco Queensway Service Station, 13-15, Queensway, Southampton SO14 3BL	Southampton	172.9p	198.9p
BP Sholing Service Station BP Service Station, Southampton SO19 8NG	Southampton	173.9p	199.9p
Esso Thornhill Park Road(A334), Southampton SO18 5TQ	Southampton	173.9p	199.9p
Esso 7-15 Lodge Rd, Southampton SO14 6RP	Southampton	173.9p	200.9p
Esso 149 W End Rd, Southampton SO18 6PJ	Southampton	173.9p	199.9p
Esso 110 Northam Road, Southampton SO14 0QL	Southampton	173.9p	201.9p
BP 170 Portsmouth Road, Woolston SO19 9AQ	Southampton	174.9p	201.9p
Sainsburys Superstore 1, Southampton SO16 8HY	Southampton	176.9p	198.9p

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 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 Oxford 8 stations from 174.9p 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 Southampton

What is the latest reported petrol price in Southampton?

The latest reported petrol prices in Southampton run from 166.9p to 181.9p per litre, with an average of 175.8p across 17 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 166.9p at COSTCO WHOLESALE near SO15 8TA.

What is the latest reported diesel price in Southampton?

The latest reported diesel prices in Southampton run from 194.9p to 204.9p per litre, with an average of 200.8p across 17 stations.

How many stations do you track around Southampton?

We currently track 17 active petrol stations in and around Southampton. Prices are refreshed from the official CMA fuel price feed throughout the day.

Where is the cheapest petrol in Southampton?

The cheapest petrol in Southampton we can currently see is 166.9p a litre at COSTCO WHOLESALE near SO15 8TA. That is 8.9p below the local average of 175.8p.

How many petrol stations are there in Southampton?

We track 17 petrol stations in and around Southampton with recent prices, including Esso, BP, Shell. Each one is listed with its latest unleaded and diesel price.

How do I compare stations near Southampton?

Open the map to compare stations near Southampton 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 Southampton?

Diesel currently averages 24.9p more per litre than unleaded in Southampton, at 200.8p against 175.8p. That gap changes with wholesale costs, so it is worth checking before a big fill.

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