⛽ Updated 2026-04-05

Cheapest fuel in Southampton today

Tracking 35 stations across Southampton, Hampshire. Prices updated daily from official government data.

Cheapest petrol in Southampton today
148.9p+2.1p vs last week
Costco · COSTCO WHOLESALE SOUTHAMPTON
SO15 8TA
Avg petrol
155.3p
+2.1p vs last week
Avg diesel
188.6p
Price spread
13.0p

Station map

🛒 Cheapest supermarket
Costco
Costco
COSTCO WHOLESALE SOUTHAMPTON
SO15 8TA
148.9p
🔧 Cheapest independent
Esso
Esso
BITTERNE ESSO EXPRESS
SO18 6PJ
150.9p

📈 30-day price trend — Southampton

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— Petrol (E10)— Diesel

Key insights for Southampton

  • Average petrol has risen 2.1p/litre in Southampton over the past week
  • There is a 13p/litre spread between the cheapest and most expensive petrol in Southampton — filling a 55L tank at the cheapest saves ~£7.15
  • Costco is the cheapest forecourt in Southampton at 148.9p, 2p cheaper than the cheapest independent
  • Southampton is currently 2.5p/litre cheaper than Fareham nearby

Is it cheaper nearby?

Towns near Southampton — click to compare

155.0p-0.3p
Southampton
155.3p
156.3p+1p
156.5p+1.2p
157.2p+1.9p
157.8p+2.5p

Top 5 cheapest stations in Southampton

Tap a station to see opening times and details

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Costco
C
Costco
COSTCO WHOLESALE SOUTHAMPTONSO15 8TAPetrolSupermarket
148.9p
#2
Tesco
T
Tesco
HYTHE SUPERSTORE - PETROL FILLING STATIONSO45 5JAPetrolSupermarket
149.9p
#3
Esso
E
Esso
BITTERNE ESSO EXPRESSSO18 6PJPetrol
150.9p
#4
Esso
E
Esso
HYTHE ESSO EXPRESSSO45 4JHPetrol
151.9p
#5
E
EG Group
EG SOUTHAMPTON PFSSO30 3AGPetrol
152.9p
📰 Fuel prices in Southampton — latest update

# Petrol Prices Rise in Southampton

Motorists in Southampton are facing higher fuel costs, with the average petrol price climbing to 156.7p per litre today—up 5.4p from last week. This puts the city 1.3p above the UK national average of 155.4p/litre, making it one of the pricier locations for filling up. Across the 33 petrol stations tracked in the area, there's a significant 36.0p spread between the cheapest and most expensive fuel, meaning drivers who shop around could save substantially on their weekly fill-up.

The cheapest petrol available in Southampton is 143.9p per litre at a BP independent forecourt, offering genuine savings compared to higher-priced competitors in the city. With such a wide price variation between stations, drivers are advised to check current prices before refuelling rather than defaulting to their nearest garage. Taking five minutes to identify the best local deals could translate into meaningful savings over time.

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Fuel prices in Southampton — what's happening

Updated 2026-04-05

# Petrol Prices Rise in Southampton Motorists in Southampton are facing higher fuel costs, with the average petrol price climbing to 156.7p per litre today—up 5.4p from last week. This puts the city 1.3p above the UK national average of 155.4p/litre, making it one of the pricier locations for filling up. Across the 33 petrol stations tracked in the area, there's a significant 36.0p spread between the cheapest and most expensive fuel, meaning drivers who shop around could save substantially on their weekly fill-up. The cheapest petrol available in Southampton is 143.9p per litre at a BP independent forecourt, offering genuine savings compared to higher-priced competitors in the city. With such a wide price variation between stations, drivers are advised to check current prices before refuelling rather than defaulting to their nearest garage. Taking five minutes to identify the best local deals could translate into meaningful savings over time.