Cheapest fuel in Southampton
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Southampton is 170.9p a litre at Esso, 7-15 Lodge Rd, Southampton, and the cheapest diesel is 194.9p at the same station. Across 9 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 179.8p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £94.00 — £4.90 less than filling at the Southampton average, and £14.30 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 170.9pEsso
- Cheapest diesel
- 194.9pEsso
- Southampton average
- 179.8p+6.5p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 9within 6 miles
Fuel prices in Southampton
Unleaded in Southampton averages 179.8p, which is 6.5p above the national average of 173.3p — more expensive than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £93 more than a typical UK driver pays — which makes picking the right forecourt locally worth more here, not less.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Southampton area is 26.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £14.30 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Southampton right now
Cheapest petrol in Southampton
9 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 179.8p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esso | 170.9p | £94.00 |
| 2 | BP | 173.9p | £95.64 |
| 3 | Tesco | 174.9p | £96.19 |
| 4 | Shell | 174.9p | £96.19 |
| 5 | Shell | 175.9p | £96.75 |
| 6 | Shell | 176.9p | £97.30 |
| 7 | Shell | 176.9p | £97.30 |
| 8 | BP | 196.9p | £108.30 |
| 9 | BP | 196.9p | £108.30 |
Cheapest super unleaded petrol in Southampton
8 forecourts in the area publish a super unleaded price, averaging 199.5p a litre.
| # | Station | Super unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 184.9p | £101.69 |
| 2 | Esso | 185.9p | £102.25 |
| 3 | BP | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 4 | Shell | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 5 | Shell | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 6 | Shell | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 7 | BP | 217.9p | £119.84 |
| 8 | BP | 217.9p | £119.84 |
Cheapest diesel in Southampton
9 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 202.8p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esso | 194.9p | £107.19 |
| 2 | Tesco | 196.9p | £108.30 |
| 3 | Shell | 198.9p | £109.39 |
| 4 | Shell | 198.9p | £109.39 |
| 5 | Shell | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 6 | Shell | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 7 | BP | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 8 | BP | 217.9p | £119.84 |
| 9 | BP | 217.9p | £119.84 |
About fuel in Southampton
Southampton's forecourts benefit from proximity to the Fawley refinery and a good spread of supermarket sites along the A33 and A3024, which keeps prices competitive for the South East.
Forecourts in the Southampton area are operated by Shell (4), BP (3), Esso (1), Tesco (1).
Southampton sits in Hampshire, in the South East region. This page covers forecourts within about 6 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 Southampton — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Southampton?
Esso, 7-15 Lodge Rd, Southampton is currently the cheapest at 170.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Esso 7-15 Lodge Rd, Southampton (170.9p), BP 170 Portsmouth Road, Woolston (173.9p), Tesco Southampton (174.9p), Shell Eastleigh Southampton (174.9p), Shell Southampton (175.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Southampton?
Unleaded averages 179.8p a litre (£1.80) across 9 forecourts in the Southampton area, ranging from 170.9p to 196.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £98.89.
How much is diesel in Southampton?
Diesel averages 202.8p a litre across 9 forecourts in the Southampton area. The cheapest is 194.9p at Esso, 7-15 Lodge Rd, Southampton, and the most expensive nearby is 217.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Southampton than the rest of the UK?
Southampton averages 179.8p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — +6.5p 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 Southampton?
Save your regular forecourts as favourites in the free CheapestFuel iOS app and turn on price-drop notifications. You will get a push alert when one of them cuts its price.
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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.