Cheapest Fuel in Southampton
Hampshire · 36 stations within 5 miles
Where in Southampton are you?
The cheapest price in town is no use if it is on the far side of it.
Central Southampton
Cheapest unleaded in central Southampton is MFG Northam at 169.9p (last reported 3 days ago).
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is Costco Southampton at 165.9p, 2.3 miles away across town; on a 55 litre fill that is £1.20 still in your pocket after driving there and back, so it is worth the trip.
Cheapest diesel in central Southampton is Manor at 198.9p (last reported 3 days ago).
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is Queensway Service Station at 197.9p, 1.6 miles away across town (last reported 17 days ago); on a 55 litre fill that saves 55p before the drive, but the round trip would burn about 76p of fuel, so stay central.
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 Southampton
5 of 34 unleaded prices were updated in the last 48 hours. Stations here change their unleaded price every 3 days on average.
1 of 27 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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| 165.9p | 194.9poldLast reported 36 days ago | 1.9 mi | |
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Queensway Service Station
Fresh
South · Texaco Queensway Service Station, 13-15, Queensway, Southampton, SO14 3BL, Southampton
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168.9p | 197.9p | 1.3 mi |
| 169.9p | 199.9p | 0.7 mi | |
| 169.9p | 198.9p | 0.8 mi | |
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Eastleigh Service Station
6 days ago
North · Valero Service Station, Southampton Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5QT, Eastleigh
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169.9p | 197.9poldLast reported 38 days ago | 3.5 mi |
| 169.9p | 197.9p | 4.2 mi | |
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Horton Heath Service Station
2 days ago
East · Horton Heath Filling Station, Botley Road, Horton Heath, Eastleigh
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169.9p | 197.9poldLast reported 39 days ago | 5.0 mi |
| 171.9p | 200.9p | 0.0 mi | |
| 171.9p | 198.9p | 2.1 mi | |
| 171.9p | 199.9p | 2.2 mi | |
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Bp Sholing Service Station SO19
1 day ago
East · BP Service Station, 428-430, Bursledon Road, Southampton
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171.9p | 198.9p | 3.1 mi |
| 171.9p | 198.9p | 3.4 mi | |
| 171.9p | 199.9p | 3.6 mi | |
| 172.9p | 197.9p | 3.7 mi | |
| 172.9p | 198.9p | 4.6 mi | |
| 172.9p | 199.9p | 4.6 mi | |
| 173.9p | 201.9p | 1.9 mi | |
| 173.9p | 199.9p | 2.3 mi | |
| 173.9p | 199.9poldLast reported 44 days ago | 2.6 mi | |
| 173.9p | 199.9p | 2.7 mi | |
| 173.9p | 199.9p | 4.6 mi | |
| 174.9p | 199.9poldLast reported 37 days ago | 2.2 mi | |
| 174.9p | 199.9p | 3.5 mi | |
| 174.9p | 199.9poldLast reported 40 days ago | 4.2 mi | |
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Baddesley
Fresh
North · Baddesley Filling Station, 54-56, Botley Road, North Baddesley, Southampton, Test Valley
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174.9p | 202.9p | 4.6 mi |
old: last reported more than a month ago.
Premium fuel and the price spread in Southampton
How far apart prices are
Cheapest to dearest is 33.0p a litre. Choosing well saves £18.15 on a 55 litre fill.
Costco Southampton 1.9 mi
Cheapest to dearest is 25.0p a litre. Choosing well saves £13.75 on a 55 litre fill.
Queensway Service Station 1.3 mi
Premium grades
Costco Southampton, 1.9 mi (last reported 5 days ago).
Super unleaded costs 10.0p a litre more than unleaded here.
Eastleigh Twyford Rd Esso Express, 4.6 mi (last reported 11 days ago).
Super diesel costs 16.0p a litre more than diesel here.
Prices in Southampton over time
Average unleaded price in Southampton 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 Southampton is down 1.6p this week. It is down 2.0p over 30 days and up 12.3p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Costco Southampton has been the cheapest unleaded in Southampton on 43 of the last 90 days.
Diesel in Southampton is down 0.3p this week. It is down 0.4p over 30 days and up 17.9p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Costco Southampton has been the cheapest diesel in Southampton on 34 of the last 90 days.
Worth a drive from Southampton?
Prices in the nearest towns, measured from the town centre, after the fuel the round trip itself burns at typical mpg.
No town near Southampton beats it on unleaded once you count the drive.
No town near Southampton beats it on diesel once you count the drive.
Motorway prices near Southampton
Services on the M27 near Southampton charge 33.0p a litre more for unleaded than the cheapest in town: Rownhams West Mwsa at 198.9p (last reported 9 days ago), 3.5 mi away.
Services on the M27 near Southampton charge 25.0p a litre more for diesel than the cheapest in town: Rownhams West Mwsa at 222.9p (last reported 9 days ago), 3.5 mi away.
Roadworks affecting Southampton
Works near the stations listed above. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time.
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In progressLane closure on Woodhouse LaneIn progress, due to finish 26 Mar · Highway improvement works
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In progressGive and take on Canal WalkIn progress, due to finish 25 Dec · Highway improvement works
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PlannedRoad closure on Browning AvenueWas due to start Mon 2 Nov · Highway improvement works
Near Rontec Thornhill
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PlannedTwo-way temporary traffic lights on Empress RoadWas due to start Thu 15 Oct, until 1 Mar · Utility asset works
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Open 24 hours in Southampton
20 of the stations within 5 miles are open around the clock.
The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is MFG Northam at 169.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 0.7 mi.
The cheapest 24-hour diesel is Southampton Extra at 197.9p (last reported 18 days ago), 3.7 mi.
Facilities in Southampton
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 3 stations
Cheapest: Baddesley, 202.9p, 4.6 mi
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AdBlue (packaged) 36 stations
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LPG pumps 2 stations
Nearest: Shell Swaythling, 1.4 mi
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Car wash 18 stations
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Toilets 20 stations
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Air pump / screenwash 34 stations
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Water filling 21 stations
Mapped by volunteers
- At least 4 stations have 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 Southampton.
- Costco Southampton: BAT Co Ltd, 0.1 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Apr 2019). Check opening hours
- Queensway Service Station: Queensway Service Station on site, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Sep 2012).
- MFG Northam: Woodshack, 0.2 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Jun 2026). Check opening hours
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
Brands in Southampton
6 of 36 stations are supermarket forecourts.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 3.4p less on unleaded than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 26 days.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 3.9p less on diesel than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 23 days.
Sorted by average unleaded
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Texaco 2 stations
Average unleaded 170.9p (on prices reported over the last 3 days); cheapest Queensway Service Station at 168.9p, 1.3 mi
Average diesel 198.4p (on prices reported over the last 17 days); cheapest Queensway Service Station at 197.9p (last reported 17 days ago), 1.3 mi
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Tesco 3 stations
Average unleaded 172.6p (on prices reported over the last 5 days); cheapest Hythe Superstore at 169.9p (last reported 5 days ago), 4.2 mi
Average diesel 197.9p (on prices reported over the last 18 days); cheapest Southampton Extra at 197.9p (last reported 18 days ago), 3.7 mi
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Sainsbury's 2 stations
Average unleaded 172.9p; cheapest Sainsbury's Hedge End at 171.9p, 3.6 mi
Average diesel 199.9p (on prices reported over the last 13 days); cheapest Sainsbury's Lordshill at 199.9p (last reported 13 days ago), 2.7 mi
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Esso 10 stations
Average unleaded 174.1p (on prices reported over the last 26 days); cheapest MFG Northam at 169.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 0.7 mi
Average diesel 200.7p (on prices reported over the last 20 days); cheapest MFG Northam at 199.9p (last reported 20 days ago), 0.7 mi
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Shell 6 stations
Average unleaded 177.6p (on prices reported over the last 13 days); cheapest Shell Hythe at 174.9p, 3.5 mi
Average diesel 201.9p (on prices reported over the last 23 days); cheapest Shell Hythe at 199.9p, 3.5 mi
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BP 7 stations
Average unleaded 181.1p (on prices reported over the last 9 days); cheapest Manor at 169.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 0.8 mi
Average diesel 207.7p (on prices reported over the last 20 days); cheapest Manor at 198.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 0.8 mi
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Costco 1 station
Unleaded at Costco Southampton: 165.9p, 1.9 mi
No current diesel price.
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JET 1 station
Unleaded at Horton Heath Service Station: 169.9p, 5.0 mi
No current diesel price.
Loyalty schemes
- Texaco Star Rewards members collect points at participating forecourts by handing over their card at the till, or tapping the key fob or app card on the reader.
- 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.
- Sainsbury's petrol stations give Nectar points on fuel when you scan a Nectar card or the Nectar app, in the kiosk or at the pump.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Schemes change and not every forecourt takes part, so check with the retailer before you count on one.
Common questions about fuel in Southampton
How much is unleaded in Southampton?
The cheapest unleaded in Southampton is 165.9p a litre at Costco Southampton. That is 5.8p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, unleaded runs from 165.9p to 198.9p a litre.
How much is diesel in Southampton?
The cheapest diesel in Southampton is 197.9p a litre at Queensway Service Station (last reported 17 days ago). That is 0.5p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, diesel runs from 197.9p to 222.9p a litre.
Which station is cheapest for unleaded in Southampton?
Right now Costco Southampton has the cheapest unleaded in Southampton, at 165.9p a litre. It is in west Southampton, 1.9 miles from the centre.
Is fuel cheaper in Southampton than Eastleigh?
Yes. Unleaded is 4.0p a litre cheaper in Southampton than in Eastleigh. The cheapest in Southampton is 165.9p at Costco Southampton; in Eastleigh it is 169.9p at Eastleigh Service Station (last reported 6 days ago). Diesel is 1.0p a litre cheaper in Southampton than in Eastleigh. The cheapest in Southampton is 197.9p at Queensway Service Station (last reported 17 days ago); in Eastleigh it is 198.9p at Asda Eastleigh Supercentre (last reported 12 days ago).
Are there 24-hour petrol stations in Southampton?
Yes. 20 of the stations within 5 miles are open 24 hours. The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is at MFG Northam, 0.7 miles from the centre, for 169.9p a litre (last reported 3 days ago). The cheapest 24-hour diesel is at Southampton Extra, 3.7 miles from the centre, for 197.9p a litre (last reported 18 days ago).
Where can I get AdBlue at the pump in Southampton?
3 of the stations within 5 miles have AdBlue at the pump. The cheapest diesel among them is at Baddesley, 4.6 miles from the centre, for 202.9p a litre.