Fuel prices in SO16 postcode area
Unleaded petrol (E10) in SO16 postcode area currently runs from 171.9p to 194.9p, averaging 181.9p across 6 stations with recent reports. The lowest is Sainsburys Lordshill (SO16 8HY).
Stations & prices
Unleaded petrol (E10)
★ Lowest reported171.9p
9.0p/L below local avg172.9p
4.0p/L below local avg177.9p- 3.0p/L below local avg178.9p
Rownhams West Mwsa Ⓜ Motorway Services194.9p- Rownhams East Mwsa Ⓜ Motorway Services194.9p
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) | 171.9p | 181.9p | 194.9p | 23.0p | 6 of 6 |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 182.9p | 199.4p | 215.9p | 33.0p | 4 of 6 |
| Diesel (B7) | 200.9p | 210.2p | 218.9p | 18.0p | 4 of 6 |
| Premium diesel | 238.9p | 239.4p | 239.9p | 1.0p | 2 of 4 |
Supermarket vs. Branded Stations in SO16 postcode area
Unleaded petrol (E10) price comparison across 6 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 SO16 postcode area stations in the UK, we track 6 fuel stations, and 6 of them have reported an unleaded price in the last 14 days. Reported unleaded currently runs from 171.9p to 194.9p, averaging 181.9p — a spread of 23.0p.
Diesel runs from 200.9p to 218.9p, averaging 210.2p across 4 recent reports.
6 stations have updated their price in the last 7 days, and the lowest price we can currently see is 171.9p at Sainsburys Lordshill.
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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Fuel brands in SO16 postcode area
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Common questions about fuel in SO16 postcode area
What is the cheapest petrol in SO16 postcode area today?
The lowest reported unleaded petrol (E10) price in SO16 postcode area is 171.9p per litre at Sainsburys Lordshill (SO16 8HY). This is 10.0p/L below the SO16 postcode area average of 181.9p across 6 stations with recent reports.
What is the cheapest diesel in SO16 postcode area today?
Standard diesel (B7) in SO16 postcode area starts from 200.9p per litre at Shell Co-Op Bassett (SO16 7LQ), compared to an area average of 210.2p across 4 recent reports (9.3p/L below average).
How often are fuel prices in SO16 postcode area updated?
Prices in SO16 postcode area are monitored continuously via official UK Fuel Finder reports. 3 stations in SO16 postcode area updated within the last 24 hours, and 6 of 6 updated over the past 7 days. The average price report age across SO16 postcode area is 1.3 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 SO16 postcode area?
The price spread for standard petrol in SO16 postcode area is 23.0p per litre (spanning from 171.9p to 194.9p). Choosing the cheapest station instead of the most expensive one yields an immediate saving of 23.0p per litre on every fill.
Are supermarket fuel stations cheaper in SO16 postcode area?
2 of the 6 stations in SO16 postcode area are run by supermarkets (Sainsbury's, Tesco). Supermarket stations (Sainsbury's, Tesco) average 172.4p for unleaded, which is 14.3p/L cheaper than branded stations (BP, Shell averaging 186.7p).
Which fuel stations in SO16 postcode area are open 24 hours?
4 of 6 stations in SO16 postcode area offer 24-hour refuelling access, including Rownhams West Mwsa, Rownhams East Mwsa, Shell Co-Op Bassett and 1 more.