Fuel prices in Southampton
Unleaded petrol (E10) in Southampton currently runs from 164.9p to 194.9p, averaging 173.5p across 32 stations with recent reports. The lowest is Costco Wholesale Southampton (SO15 8TA).
Stations & prices
Unleaded petrol (E10)
Costco Wholesale Southampton Members Only★ Lowest reported164.9p
6.6p/L below local avg166.9p
5.6p/L below local avg167.9p
5.6p/L below local avg167.9p
4.6p/L below local avg168.9p- 3.6p/L below local avg169.9p
3.6p/L below local avg169.9p
3.6p/L below local avg169.9p- 3.6p/L below local avg169.9p
- 3.6p/L below local avg169.9p
- 3.6p/L below local avg169.9p
2.6p/L below local avg170.9p- 2.6p/L below local avg170.9p
- 1.6p/L below local avg171.9p
- 1.6p/L below local avg171.9p
Immediate surrounding stations within 3.5 miles (1 nearby)
Accessible stations just beyond the town boundary in neighbouring areas:
- ★ Lowest reported169.9p
Showing reported prices from official GOV.UK reports. Open a station for reported prices, opening hours and directions — prices can change before you arrive.
Area overview
| Fuel | Lowest | Average | Highest | Spread | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded petrol (E10) | 164.9p | 173.5p | 194.9p | 30.0p | 32 of 34 |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 173.9p | 189.8p | 215.9p | 42.0p | 24 of 31 |
| Diesel (B7) | 196.9p | 201.7p | 218.9p | 22.0p | 18 of 34 |
| Premium diesel | 214.9p | 222.5p | 239.9p | 25.0p | 10 of 19 |
Supermarket vs. Branded Stations in Southampton
Unleaded petrol (E10) price comparison across 32 local stations
Statistics use eligible recent reports — prices updated within 14 days. Stations reporting less recently remain active at their last confirmed board price. Read how we calculate our statistics.
Across all Southampton stations in the UK, we track 34 fuel stations, and 32 of them have reported an unleaded price in the last 14 days. Reported unleaded currently runs from 164.9p to 194.9p, averaging 173.5p — a spread of 30.0p.
Diesel runs from 196.9p to 218.9p, averaging 201.7p across 18 recent reports.
29 stations have updated their price in the last 7 days, and the lowest price we can currently see is 164.9p at Costco Wholesale Southampton.
Prices are reported by stations when they change. The spread is the gap between the lowest and highest reported price — not a guaranteed saving on your journey.
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Common questions about fuel in Southampton
What is the cheapest petrol in Southampton today?
The lowest reported unleaded petrol (E10) price in Southampton is 164.9p per litre at Costco Wholesale Southampton (SO15 8TA) (Costco membership required). This is 8.6p/L below the Southampton average of 173.5p across 32 stations with recent reports.
What is the cheapest diesel in Southampton today?
Standard diesel (B7) in Southampton starts from 196.9p per litre at Asda Locksheath Express (SO31 7ZE), compared to an area average of 201.7p across 18 recent reports (4.8p/L below average).
How often are fuel prices in Southampton updated?
Prices in Southampton are monitored continuously via official UK Fuel Finder reports. 6 stations in Southampton updated within the last 24 hours, and 29 of 34 updated over the past 7 days. The average price report age across Southampton is 5.6 days. Under government regulations, fuel retailers are mandated to publish price revisions within 30 minutes of updating their totem displays.
What is the price spread across fuel stations in Southampton?
The price spread for standard petrol in Southampton is 30.0p per litre (spanning from 164.9p to 194.9p). Choosing the cheapest station instead of the most expensive one yields an immediate saving of 30.0p per litre on every fill.
Are supermarket fuel stations cheaper in Southampton?
11 of the 34 stations in Southampton are run by supermarkets (Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda). Supermarket stations (Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda) average 171.5p for unleaded, which is 3.0p/L cheaper than branded stations (Shell, Gulf, Esso averaging 174.5p).
Which fuel stations in Southampton are open 24 hours?
17 of 34 stations in Southampton offer 24-hour refuelling access, including Shell Swaythling, Tesco Hythe Superstore, Aruba Uk Ltd and 14 more.