Cheapest Fuel in Merton
Merton - Greater London · 70 stations within 5 miles
Where in Merton are you?
The cheapest price in town is no use if it is on the far side of it.
Central Merton
Cheapest unleaded in central Merton is Sainsbury's Merton at 170.9p (last reported 18 days ago).
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is Sainsbury's Purley Way at 167.9p, 3.9 miles away across town; on a 55 litre fill that saves £1.65 before the drive, but the round trip would burn about £1.74 of fuel, so stay central.
Cheapest diesel in central Merton is Wimbledon Esso Express at 199.9p (last reported 13 days ago).
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is Asda Wallington Superstore at 196.7p, 3.8 miles away across town (last reported 19 days ago); on a 55 litre fill that saves £1.76 before the drive, but the round trip would burn about £1.83 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 Merton
10 of 68 unleaded prices were updated in the last 48 hours. Stations here change their unleaded price every 3 days on average.
2 of 63 diesel prices were 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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| 167.9p | 196.9p | 4.2 mi | |
| 167.9p | 197.9p | 4.4 mi | |
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Purley Way Service Stn Limited
2 days ago
East · Purley Way Service Station Ltd, 514, Purley Way, Croydon
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167.9p | 196.9p | 4.7 mi |
| 169.7p | 196.7p | 3.7 mi | |
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Norbury Service Centre Ltd SW16
3 days ago
East · Norbury Service Centre Ltd, 1270 London Road, London
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169.8p | 197.8p | 3.3 mi |
| 169.9p | 199.9p | 1.5 mi | |
| 169.9p | 198.9p | 1.9 mi | |
| 169.9p | 201.9p | 2.1 mi | |
| 169.9p | 201.9poldLast reported 35 days ago | 2.4 mi | |
| 169.9p | 199.9p | 2.6 mi | |
| 169.9p | 198.9p | 2.9 mi | |
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Asda Roehampton Express Petrol
3 days ago
West · 29 Roehampton Vale, Roehampton, London, Greater London
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169.9p | 197.9p | 2.9 mi |
| 169.9p | 198.9p | 3.0 mi | |
| 169.9p | 201.9p | 3.1 mi | |
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St Dunstan Service Station
2 days ago
South · L S A Retail Ltd, 95, St. Dunstans Hill, Cheam, Sutton
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169.9p | 201.9p | 3.2 mi |
| 169.9p | 199.9p | 3.5 mi | |
| 169.9p | 201.9p | 3.5 mi | |
| 169.9p | 201.9p | 3.7 mi | |
| 169.9p | 201.9p | 3.8 mi | |
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Beddington Lane Service Station
1 week ago
East · BP Mobil Petrol Station, 35, Beddington Lane, Croydon
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169.9p | 199.9p | 3.8 mi |
| 169.9p | 197.9p | 4.1 mi | |
| 169.9p | 199.9poldLast reported 35 days ago | 4.1 mi | |
| 170.9p | 199.9p | 0.7 mi | |
| 170.9p | 198.9p | 2.5 mi | |
| 172.9p | 199.9p | 0.5 mi |
old: last reported more than a month ago.
Premium fuel and the price spread in Merton
How far apart prices are
Cheapest to dearest is 11.0p a litre. Choosing well saves £6.05 on a 55 litre fill.
Sainsbury's Purley Way 4.2 mi
Cheapest to dearest is 7.2p a litre. Choosing well saves £3.96 on a 55 litre fill.
Asda Wallington Superstore 3.7 mi
Premium grades
Sainsbury's Purley Way, 4.2 mi.
Super unleaded costs 12.0p a litre more than unleaded here.
Beddington Lane Service Station, 3.8 mi (last reported 14 days ago).
Super diesel costs 11.2p a litre more than diesel here.
Prices in Merton over time
Average unleaded price in Merton 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 Merton is down 1.4p this week. It is down 3.4p over 30 days and up 9.3p over 90 days.
Diesel in Merton is down 0.4p this week. It is down 0.9p over 30 days and up 17.5p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Asda Wallington Superstore has been the cheapest diesel in Merton on 32 of the last 90 days.
Worth a drive from Merton?
Prices in the nearest towns, measured from the town centre, after the fuel the round trip itself burns at typical mpg.
No town near Merton beats it on unleaded once you count the drive.
No town near Merton beats it on diesel once you count the drive.
Motorway prices near Merton
Services on the M4 near Merton charge 27.0p a litre more for unleaded than the cheapest in town: Heston East Service Area at 194.9p, 9.8 mi away.
Services on the M4 near Merton charge 23.2p a litre more for diesel than the cheapest in town: Heston East Service Area at 219.9p, 9.8 mi away.
Roadworks affecting Merton
Works near the stations listed above. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time.
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PlannedRoad closure on Wandle SideWas due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 3 Nov · New service connection
Near MFG Waddon Court
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PlannedMulti-way temporary traffic lights on Whitestone WayWas due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 6 Nov · Utility asset works
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PlannedMulti-way temporary traffic lights on Purley WayWas due to start Mon 5 Oct, until 7 Nov · New service connection
Near MFG Waddon Court
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PlannedGive and take on Cecil RoadWas due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 11 Dec · Disconnection or alteration of supply
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Open 24 hours in Merton
47 of the stations within 5 miles are open around the clock.
The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is MFG Waddon Court at 167.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 4.4 mi.
The cheapest 24-hour diesel is Asda Wallington Superstore at 196.7p (last reported 19 days ago), 3.7 mi.
Facilities in Merton
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: St Dunstan Service Station, 201.9p (last reported 22 days ago), 3.2 mi
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AdBlue (packaged) 68 stations
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LPG pumps 1 station
Nearest: Trinity Sf Connect, 2.4 mi
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Car wash 23 stations
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Toilets 41 stations
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Air pump / screenwash 66 stations
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Water filling 42 stations
Mapped by volunteers
- At least 2 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 Merton.
- Sainsbury's Purley Way: Home Bargains, 0.1 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Jun 2026). Check opening hours
- MFG Waddon Court: McDonalds, 0.1 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Jul 2025). Check opening hours
- Purley Way Service Stn Limited: ESSO/Budgens - Purley Way Service Station on site, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Feb 2024).
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
Brands in Merton
10 of 70 stations are supermarket forecourts.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 2.4p less on unleaded than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 26 days.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 2.2p less on diesel than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 26 days.
Sorted by average unleaded
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Sainsbury's 6 stations
Average unleaded 169.9p (on prices reported over the last 18 days); cheapest Sainsbury's Purley Way at 167.9p, 4.2 mi
Average diesel 198.6p (on prices reported over the last 20 days); cheapest Sainsbury's Purley Way at 196.9p (last reported 20 days ago), 4.2 mi
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Tesco 3 stations
Average unleaded 170.6p (on prices reported over the last 18 days); cheapest New Malden Extra at 169.9p (last reported 18 days ago), 1.9 mi
Average diesel 198.6p (on prices reported over the last 18 days); cheapest Thornton Heath Rd Express at 197.9p (last reported 18 days ago), 3.5 mi
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Esso 22 stations
Average unleaded 171.3p (on prices reported over the last 13 days); cheapest MFG Waddon Court at 167.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 4.4 mi
Average diesel 199.8p (on prices reported over the last 19 days); cheapest Purley Way Service Stn Limited at 196.9p, 4.7 mi
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Valero 2 stations
Average unleaded 171.9p (on prices reported over the last 7 days); cheapest Pgg Knights Hill at 171.9p (last reported 7 days ago), 4.0 mi
Average diesel 200.9p (on prices reported over the last 26 days); cheapest Pgg Knights Hill at 199.9p (last reported 7 days ago), 4.0 mi
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BP 13 stations
Average unleaded 172.0p (on prices reported over the last 9 days); cheapest MFG Rose Cottage at 169.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 3.1 mi
Average diesel 201.1p (on prices reported over the last 26 days); cheapest Rontec Fernside at 198.9p (last reported 6 days ago), 3.1 mi
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Texaco 3 stations
Average unleaded 173.9p (on prices reported over the last 8 days); cheapest Arruba Ltd at 171.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 4.2 mi
Average diesel 200.9p (on prices reported over the last 20 days); cheapest Arruba Ltd at 199.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 4.2 mi
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Shell 17 stations
Average unleaded 174.5p (on prices reported over the last 26 days); cheapest Epsom Service Station Ltd at 169.9p (last reported 17 days ago), 4.1 mi
Average diesel 201.1p (on prices reported over the last 23 days); cheapest Shell Plough Lane at 199.9p (last reported 10 days ago), 1.4 mi
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Asda 1 station
Unleaded at Asda Wallington Superstore: 169.7p (last reported 6 days ago), 3.7 mi
Diesel at Asda Wallington Superstore: 196.7p (last reported 19 days ago), 3.7 mi
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Independent and unbranded 1 station
Loyalty schemes
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Schemes change and not every forecourt takes part, so check with the retailer before you count on one.
Common questions about fuel in Merton
How much is unleaded in Merton?
The cheapest unleaded in Merton is 167.9p a litre at Sainsbury's Purley Way. That is 3.7p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, unleaded runs from 167.9p to 178.9p a litre.
How much is diesel in Merton?
The cheapest diesel in Merton is 196.7p a litre at Asda Wallington Superstore (last reported 19 days ago). That is 1.7p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, diesel runs from 196.7p to 203.9p a litre.
Which station is cheapest for unleaded in Merton?
Right now Sainsbury's Purley Way has the cheapest unleaded in Merton, at 167.9p a litre. It is in east Merton, 4.2 miles from the centre.
Are there 24-hour petrol stations in Merton?
Yes. 47 of the stations within 5 miles are open 24 hours. The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is at MFG Waddon Court, 4.4 miles from the centre, for 167.9p a litre (last reported 3 days ago). The cheapest 24-hour diesel is at Asda Wallington Superstore, 3.7 miles from the centre, for 196.7p a litre (last reported 19 days ago).
Where can I get AdBlue at the pump in Merton?
1 of the stations within 5 miles has AdBlue at the pump. The cheapest diesel among them is at St Dunstan Service Station, 3.2 miles from the centre, for 201.9p a litre (last reported 22 days ago).
Where can I get LPG in Merton?
1 of the stations within 5 miles has LPG. The nearest to the centre of Merton is Trinity Sf Connect, 2.4 miles away.