Cheapest Fuel in Musselburgh
East Lothian · 14 stations within 5 miles
Where in Musselburgh are you?
The cheapest price in town is no use if it is on the far side of it.
East Musselburgh
Cheapest unleaded in east Musselburgh is Tranent Service Station at 171.9p (last reported 3 days ago).
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is Asda Edinburgh Supercentre at 171.7p, 5.3 miles away across town (last reported 19 days ago); on a 55 litre fill that saves 11p before the drive, but the round trip would burn about £2.40 of fuel, so stay east.
Cheapest diesel in east Musselburgh is Tranent Service Station at 198.9p (last reported 20 days ago).
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is Musselburgh Extra at 192.9p, 3.3 miles away across town (last reported 17 days ago); on a 55 litre fill that is £1.73 still in your pocket after driving there and back, so it is worth the trip.
Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Those sums count the fuel for the round trip at typical mpg, nothing else. 4 miles across a city at busy times can take 20 minutes, and we have no traffic data — judge that part yourself.
Stations near Musselburgh
1 of 11 unleaded prices was updated in the last 48 hours. Stations here change their unleaded price every 4 days on average.
1 of 11 diesel prices was updated in the last 48 hours. Stations here change their diesel price every 3 days on average.
| Station | Unleaded | Diesel | Distance |
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| 171.7p | 194.7p | 2.9 mi | |
| 171.9p | 192.9p | 1.1 mi | |
| 171.9p | 197.9p | 1.4 mi | |
| 171.9p | 198.9p | 2.5 mi | |
| 171.9p | 198.9p | 3.4 mi | |
| 171.9p | 196.9p | 4.0 mi | |
| 171.9p | 193.9p | 4.3 mi | |
| 171.9p | 197.9p | 4.8 mi | |
| 173.9p | 203.9p | 2.0 mi | |
| 174.9p | 198.9p | 4.7 mi | |
| 174.9p | 199.9p | 4.9 mi | |
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John Hastie & Son Ltd
Over a month
East · John Hastie & Son Ltd, Redburn Garage, Mid Road, Prestonpans
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174.9poldLast reported 40 days ago | 199.9poldLast reported 40 days ago | 2.2 mi |
| 174.9poldLast reported 40 days ago | 199.9poldLast reported 40 days ago | 3.6 mi | |
| 174.9poldLast reported 41 days ago | 199.9poldLast reported 41 days ago | 4.2 mi |
old: last reported more than a month ago.
Premium fuel and the price spread in Musselburgh
How far apart prices are
Cheapest to dearest is 3.2p a litre. Choosing well saves £1.76 on a 55 litre fill.
Asda Edinburgh Supercentre 2.9 mi
Cheapest to dearest is 11.0p a litre. Choosing well saves £6.05 on a 55 litre fill.
Musselburgh Extra 1.1 mi
Premium grades
Musselburgh Extra, 1.1 mi (last reported 17 days ago).
Super unleaded costs 10.2p a litre more than unleaded here.
Rj Fuels Ltd, 4.8 mi.
Super diesel costs 20.0p a litre more than diesel here.
Prices in Musselburgh over time
Average unleaded price in Musselburgh each day over the last 30 days, against the UK average
The line is the average of the prices on record each day; the figures below compare the same stations on both dates.
Figures to 2 November 2026.
Unleaded in Musselburgh is down 0.8p this week. It is down 1.4p over 30 days and up 11.5p over 90 days.
Diesel in Musselburgh is down 0.2p this week. It is down 0.9p over 30 days and up 16.7p over 90 days.
Worth a drive from Musselburgh?
Prices in the nearest towns, measured from the town centre, after the fuel the round trip itself burns at typical mpg.
No town near Musselburgh beats it on unleaded once you count the drive.
- Lasswade: Costco Edinburgh at 184.9p for diesel (last reported 20 days ago), 7.0 mi away. Saves £1.25 on a 55 litre fill after the drive.
Open 24 hours in Musselburgh
7 of the stations within 5 miles are open around the clock.
The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is Asda Edinburgh Supercentre at 171.7p (last reported 19 days ago), 2.9 mi.
The cheapest 24-hour diesel is Asda Edinburgh Supercentre at 194.7p (last reported 19 days ago), 2.9 mi.
Facilities in Musselburgh
Across the stations within 5 miles. AdBlue pumps, LPG and HVO are the hard ones to find, so those name a station.
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AdBlue pumps 1 station
Cheapest: MFG Monktonhall, 203.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 2.0 mi
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AdBlue (packaged) 14 stations
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LPG pumps 1 station
Nearest: MFG Musselburgh, 1.4 mi
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Car wash 12 stations
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Toilets 11 stations
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Air pump / screenwash 12 stations
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Water filling 8 stations
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Suitable for HGVs 1 station
Mapped by volunteers
- At least 1 station has pay at pump.
Volunteers map these, so treat each count as a floor rather than the whole picture.
Some of these details come from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database Licence.
Something to eat near the cheapest
At or near the three cheapest unleaded forecourts in Musselburgh.
- Asda Edinburgh Supercentre: Asda Superstore, 0.1 mi away, rated Pass for food hygiene (inspected Feb 2020). Check opening hours
- Musselburgh Extra: Tesco Family Dining, 0.1 mi away, rated Pass for food hygiene (inspected May 2017). Check opening hours
- MFG Musselburgh: The Ship Inn, 0.1 mi away, rated Pass for food hygiene (inspected Jan 2023). Check opening hours
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
Brands in Musselburgh
4 of 14 stations are supermarket forecourts.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 0.9p less on unleaded than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 24 days.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 4.0p less on diesel than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 24 days.
Sorted by average unleaded
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Asda 2 stations
Average unleaded 171.8p (on prices reported over the last 19 days); cheapest Asda Edinburgh Supercentre at 171.7p (last reported 19 days ago), 2.9 mi
Average diesel 196.8p (on prices reported over the last 24 days); cheapest Asda Edinburgh Supercentre at 194.7p (last reported 19 days ago), 2.9 mi
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JET 2 stations
Average unleaded 171.9p (on prices reported over the last 3 days); cheapest Tranent Service Station at 171.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 2.5 mi
Average diesel 198.4p (on prices reported over the last 20 days); cheapest Rj Fuels Ltd at 197.9p, 4.8 mi
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BP 2 stations
Average unleaded 172.9p (on prices reported over the last 4 days); cheapest MFG Musselburgh at 171.9p (last reported 4 days ago), 1.4 mi
Average diesel 200.9p (on prices reported over the last 12 days); cheapest MFG Musselburgh at 197.9p (last reported 12 days ago), 1.4 mi
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Esso 2 stations
Unleaded at Willowbrae Rd Esso Express: 171.9p, 4.0 mi
Diesel at Willowbrae Rd Esso Express: 196.9p (last reported 13 days ago), 4.0 mi
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Morrisons 1 station
Unleaded at MFG Morrisons Edinburgh Portobello Road: 171.9p (last reported 24 days ago), 4.3 mi
Diesel at MFG Morrisons Edinburgh Portobello Road: 193.9p (last reported 15 days ago), 4.3 mi
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Tesco 1 station
Unleaded at Musselburgh Extra: 171.9p (last reported 17 days ago), 1.1 mi
Diesel at Musselburgh Extra: 192.9p (last reported 17 days ago), 1.1 mi
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Shell 1 station
Unleaded at Shell Leith: 174.9p, 4.7 mi
Diesel at Shell Leith: 198.9p (last reported 10 days ago), 4.7 mi
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Independent and unbranded 2 stations
Loyalty schemes
- Asda Rewards members get fuel coupons in the app from time to time. Scan the Rewards barcode, then the coupon, at the pump or kiosk of a participating forecourt.
- BPme Rewards members collect points on fuel at participating BP forecourts by scanning the card in the BPme app at the till, or by paying for fuel in the app.
- Participating Esso forecourts give Nectar points on fuel when you scan a Nectar card or pay in the Esso App; Esso sites with a Tesco Express shop take Tesco Clubcard instead.
- Morrisons More members collect points on fuel by scanning their More Card or the Morrisons More app when they pay.
- Tesco Clubcard holders collect points on fuel by scanning their card or the Tesco app when they pay, at Tesco petrol stations and at Esso sites with a Tesco Express.
- Shell GO+ members collect points on fuel at participating Shell forecourts by scanning the Shell App, a GO+ card or a key fob at the till, or by paying in the app at the pump.
Schemes change and not every forecourt takes part, so check with the retailer before you count on one.
Common questions about fuel in Musselburgh
How much is unleaded in Musselburgh?
The cheapest unleaded in Musselburgh is 171.7p a litre at Asda Edinburgh Supercentre (last reported 19 days ago). That is 0.1p above the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, unleaded runs from 171.7p to 174.9p a litre.
How much is diesel in Musselburgh?
The cheapest diesel in Musselburgh is 192.9p a litre at Musselburgh Extra (last reported 17 days ago). That is 5.5p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, diesel runs from 192.9p to 203.9p a litre.
Which station is cheapest for unleaded in Musselburgh?
Going by the price it last reported, 19 days ago, Asda Edinburgh Supercentre has the cheapest unleaded in Musselburgh, at 171.7p a litre. It is in west Musselburgh, 2.9 miles from the centre.
Are there 24-hour petrol stations in Musselburgh?
Yes. 7 of the stations within 5 miles are open 24 hours. The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is at Asda Edinburgh Supercentre, 2.9 miles from the centre, for 171.7p a litre (last reported 19 days ago). The cheapest 24-hour diesel is at Asda Edinburgh Supercentre, 2.9 miles from the centre, for 194.7p a litre (last reported 19 days ago).
Where can I get AdBlue at the pump in Musselburgh?
1 of the stations within 5 miles has AdBlue at the pump. The cheapest diesel among them is at MFG Monktonhall, 2.0 miles from the centre, for 203.9p a litre (last reported 3 days ago).
Where can I get LPG in Musselburgh?
1 of the stations within 5 miles has LPG. The nearest to the centre of Musselburgh is MFG Musselburgh, 1.4 miles away.