# Cheapest fuel in Edinburgh

**The cheapest petrol in Edinburgh is 163.9p a litre at Sainsbury's, Edinburgh.**

- Forecourts tracked: 6 (within ~7 miles of Edinburgh)
- Unleaded average: 169.4p (£1.69)
- vs UK average (173.3p): −3.9p
- Diesel: cheapest 182.9p, average 190.9p
- County: City of Edinburgh · Region: Scotland
- Last updated: 18 September 2026

## Cheapest petrol in Edinburgh

| # | Station | Address | Price | 55-litre tank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Sainsbury's | Edinburgh, EH14 5JX | 163.9p | £90.14 |
| 2 | Sainsbury's | 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5PB | 166.9p | £91.80 |
| 3 | Sainsbury's | Loanhead, EH20 9PW | 166.9p | £91.80 |
| 4 | Esso | 226 Willowbrae Road, Edinburgh, EH8 7NG | 170.9p | £94.00 |
| 5 | Esso | 187 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1PU | 171.9p | £94.55 |
| 6 | BP | 77 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4AQ | 175.9p | £96.75 |

## Cheapest super unleaded petrol in Edinburgh

| # | Station | Address | Price | 55-litre tank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Sainsbury's | Edinburgh, EH14 5JX | 175.9p | £96.75 |
| 2 | Sainsbury's | 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5PB | 178.9p | £98.39 |
| 3 | Sainsbury's | Loanhead, EH20 9PW | 178.9p | £98.39 |
| 4 | Esso | 226 Willowbrae Road, Edinburgh, EH8 7NG | 185.9p | £102.25 |
| 5 | BP | 77 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4AQ | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 6 | Esso | 187 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1PU | 189.9p | £104.44 |

## Cheapest diesel in Edinburgh

| # | Station | Address | Price | 55-litre tank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Sainsbury's | Edinburgh, EH14 5JX | 182.9p | £100.59 |
| 2 | Sainsbury's | 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5PB | 185.9p | £102.25 |
| 3 | Sainsbury's | Loanhead, EH20 9PW | 185.9p | £102.25 |
| 4 | Esso | 187 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1PU | 194.9p | £107.19 |
| 5 | Esso | 226 Willowbrae Road, Edinburgh, EH8 7NG | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 6 | BP | 77 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4AQ | 199.9p | £109.94 |

## About fuel in Edinburgh

Edinburgh has relatively few forecourts for its size, particularly in the New Town and Old Town, so most drivers end up filling at the larger supermarket sites on the city bypass.

**Local tip.** The A720 city bypass sites are generally the cheapest in Edinburgh. Central forecourts are limited and priced accordingly.

## Nearby towns

- [Stirling](https://cheapestfuel.uk/cheapest-fuel/stirling/) — 31 miles
- [Dundee](https://cheapestfuel.uk/cheapest-fuel/dundee/) — 36 miles
- [Glasgow](https://cheapestfuel.uk/cheapest-fuel/glasgow/) — 42 miles, unleaded averages 174.0p
- [Paisley](https://cheapestfuel.uk/cheapest-fuel/paisley/) — 48 miles, unleaded averages 171.7p
- [Carlisle](https://cheapestfuel.uk/cheapest-fuel/carlisle/) — 74 miles
- [Newcastle upon Tyne](https://cheapestfuel.uk/cheapest-fuel/newcastle-upon-tyne/) — 91 miles, unleaded averages 172.1p

## FAQ

### Where is the cheapest petrol in Edinburgh?

Sainsbury's, Edinburgh is currently the cheapest at 163.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Sainsbury's Edinburgh (163.9p), Sainsbury's 6 Lady Road, Edinburgh (166.9p), Sainsbury's Loanhead (166.9p), Esso 226 Willowbrae Road, Edinburgh (170.9p), Esso 187 Slateford Road, Edinburgh (171.9p). Prices change daily — the [live map](https://cheapestfuel.uk/map/) always shows the current figure.

### How much is petrol in Edinburgh?

Unleaded averages 169.4p a litre (£1.69) across 6 forecourts in the Edinburgh area, ranging from 163.9p to 175.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £93.17.

### How much is diesel in Edinburgh?

Diesel averages 190.9p a litre across 6 forecourts in the Edinburgh area. The cheapest is 182.9p at Sainsbury's, Edinburgh, and the most expensive nearby is 199.9p.

### Is fuel cheaper in Edinburgh than the rest of the UK?

Edinburgh averages 169.4p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — −3.9p the national figure. See [how much petrol costs across the UK](https://cheapestfuel.uk/how-much-is-petrol/) for the full regional picture.

### How do I get alerts when fuel gets cheaper in Edinburgh?

Save your regular forecourts as favourites in the free [CheapestFuel iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/cheapestfuel/id6744545252?ppid=b2b7bcca-e7b3-42dc-9486-8361e82514e9) and turn on price-drop notifications. You will get a push alert when one of them cuts its price.

## Source

Aggregated from retailers' published price feeds under the UK open fuel price scheme (Great Britain only).
Canonical page: https://cheapestfuel.uk/cheapest-fuel/edinburgh/
Live map: https://cheapestfuel.uk/map/
UK averages: https://cheapestfuel.uk/how-much-is-petrol/

Prices are indicative. Always check the price displayed at the pump.