Cheapest fuel in Nottingham
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Nottingham is 163.9p a litre at Sainsbury's, Nottingham, and the cheapest diesel is 183.9p at the same station. Across 14 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 169.5p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £90.14 — £3.08 less than filling at the Nottingham average, and £5.50 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 163.9pSainsbury's
- Cheapest diesel
- 183.9pSainsbury's
- Nottingham average
- 169.5p−3.8p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 14within 7 miles
Fuel prices in Nottingham
Unleaded in Nottingham averages 169.5p, which is 3.8p below the national average of 173.3p — cheaper than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £54 less than a typical UK driver pays.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Nottingham area is 10.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £5.50 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Nottingham right now
Cheapest petrol in Nottingham
14 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 169.5p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sainsbury's | 163.9p | £90.14 |
| 2 | Tesco | 165.9p | £91.25 |
| 3 | Tesco | 165.9p | £91.25 |
| 4 | Tesco | 165.9p | £91.25 |
| 5 | Tesco | 166.9p | £91.80 |
| 6 | Esso | 167.9p | £92.34 |
| 7 | Jet | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 8 | Independent / other | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 9 | BP | 171.9p | £94.55 |
| 10 | Applegreen | 172.9p | £95.09 |
Cheapest super unleaded petrol in Nottingham
10 forecourts in the area publish a super unleaded price, averaging 184.1p a litre.
| # | Station | Super unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 175.9p | £96.75 |
| 2 | Tesco | 175.9p | £96.75 |
| 3 | Sainsbury's | 175.9p | £96.75 |
| 4 | Tesco | 176.9p | £97.30 |
| 5 | Esso | 182.9p | £100.59 |
| 6 | Independent / other | 185.9p | £102.25 |
| 7 | Jet | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 8 | BP | 191.9p | £105.55 |
| 9 | BP | 192.9p | £106.09 |
| 10 | BP | 192.9p | £106.09 |
Cheapest diesel in Nottingham
13 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 192.8p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sainsbury's | 183.9p | £101.14 |
| 2 | Tesco | 186.9p | £102.80 |
| 3 | Tesco | 186.9p | £102.80 |
| 4 | Tesco | 186.9p | £102.80 |
| 5 | Tesco | 187.9p | £103.34 |
| 6 | Applegreen | 192.9p | £106.09 |
| 7 | Esso | 193.9p | £106.64 |
| 8 | Independent / other | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 9 | Esso | 196.9p | £108.30 |
| 10 | BP | 196.9p | £108.30 |
About fuel in Nottingham
Nottingham benefits from a ring of large supermarket forecourts around the city — Beeston, Netherfield, Clifton and Arnold — that routinely set some of the cheapest prices in the East Midlands.
Forecourts in the Nottingham area are operated by Tesco (4), BP (3), Esso (2), Jet (1), Applegreen (1), Gulf (1), Sainsbury's (1), Independent / other (1).
Nottingham sits in Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands region. This page covers forecourts within about 7 miles of the town centre, which is the realistic detour range for a fill-up.
Fuel prices in nearby towns
Forecourts compete across town boundaries, so a neighbouring town is often worth a look — especially if you are passing through anyway.
Questions
Fuel prices in Nottingham — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Nottingham?
Sainsbury's, Nottingham is currently the cheapest at 163.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Sainsbury's Nottingham (163.9p), Tesco Ilkeston (165.9p), Tesco Nottingham (165.9p), Tesco 35 Jennison Street, Nottingham (165.9p), Tesco Nottingham (166.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Nottingham?
Unleaded averages 169.5p a litre (£1.70) across 14 forecourts in the Nottingham area, ranging from 163.9p to 173.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £93.22.
How much is diesel in Nottingham?
Diesel averages 192.8p a litre across 13 forecourts in the Nottingham area. The cheapest is 183.9p at Sainsbury's, Nottingham, and the most expensive nearby is 199.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Nottingham than the rest of the UK?
Nottingham averages 169.5p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — −3.8p the national figure. See how much petrol costs across the UK for the full regional picture.
How do I get alerts when fuel gets cheaper in Nottingham?
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Prices are aggregated from retailers' published fuel price feeds under the UK government's open fuel price scheme, which covers Great Britain only. Last updated 18 September 2026. Figures are indicative and can change without notice — always check the price displayed at the pump before filling up. See our privacy policy for how we handle data.