Cheapest Fuel in Ilminster
Somerset · 8 stations within 5 miles
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Stations near Ilminster
Stations here change their unleaded price every 4 days on average.
Stations here change their diesel price every 5 days on average.
| Station | Unleaded | Diesel | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169.7p | 197.7p | 4.3 mi | |
| 172.9p | 196.9p | 0.2 mi | |
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Merriott Service Station
2 weeks ago
Merriott Service Station, Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5QH, Merriott
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172.9p | 197.9p | 4.8 mi |
| 175.9p | 199.9p | 0.8 mi | |
| 176.9p | 201.9p | 1.6 mi | |
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Isle Valley Transport TA3
Over a month
Isle Valley Transport, The Garage, Isle Brewers, Taunton, TA3 6QL
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173.9poldLast reported 41 days ago | 203.9poldLast reported 41 days ago | 4.2 mi |
| 169.9poldLast reported 48 days ago | 197.9p | 4.2 mi | |
| 176.9poldLast reported 34 days ago | 203.9poldLast reported 34 days ago | 4.4 mi |
old: last reported more than a month ago.
Premium fuel and the price spread in Ilminster
How far apart prices are
Cheapest to dearest is 7.2p a litre. Choosing well saves £3.96 on a 55 litre fill.
Cheapest to dearest is 5.0p a litre. Choosing well saves £2.75 on a 55 litre fill.
Ilminster Superstore 0.2 mi
Premium grades
Ilminster Superstore, 0.2 mi (last reported 16 days ago).
Super unleaded costs 14.2p a litre more than unleaded here.
Merriott Service Station, 4.8 mi (last reported 18 days ago).
Super diesel costs 13.0p a litre more than diesel here.
Prices in Ilminster over time
Average unleaded price in Ilminster 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 Ilminster is down 0.2p this week. It is down 1.2p over 30 days and up 14.2p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Ascona Central Motors Service Station has been the cheapest unleaded in Ilminster on 43 of the last 90 days.
Diesel in Ilminster is unchanged this week. It is down 1.4p over 30 days and up 21.1p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Ilminster Superstore has been the cheapest diesel in Ilminster on 32 of the last 90 days.
Worth a drive from Ilminster?
Prices in the nearest towns, measured from the town centre, after the fuel the round trip itself burns at typical mpg.
No town near Ilminster beats it on unleaded once you count the drive.
No town near Ilminster beats it on diesel once you count the drive.
Open 24 hours in Ilminster
2 of the stations within 5 miles are open around the clock.
The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is Shell Co-op Ilminster at 176.9p, 1.6 mi.
The cheapest 24-hour diesel is Shell Co-op Ilminster at 201.9p (last reported 10 days ago), 1.6 mi.
Facilities in Ilminster
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 2 stations
Cheapest: Shell Co-op Ilminster, 201.9p (last reported 10 days ago), 1.6 mi
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AdBlue (packaged) 7 stations
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LPG pumps 1 station
Nearest: Asda South Petherton Express Petrol, 4.4 mi
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Car wash 3 stations
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Toilets 3 stations
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Air pump / screenwash 6 stations
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Water filling 5 stations
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 Ilminster.
- Ascona Central Motors Service Station: Tesco Stores Limited, 0.2 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Feb 2025). Check opening hours
- Ilminster Superstore: Tesco, 0.1 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Aug 2026). Check opening hours
- Merriott Service Station: Merriott Service Station (formerly Broadway Service Station) on site, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Jan 2025).
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
Brands in Ilminster
2 of 8 stations are supermarket forecourts.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 2.0p less on diesel than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 18 days.
Sorted by average unleaded
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Texaco 3 stations
Average unleaded 172.8p (on prices reported over the last 28 days); cheapest Ascona Central Motors Service Station at 169.7p (last reported 28 days ago), 4.3 mi
Average diesel 198.5p (on prices reported over the last 18 days); cheapest Ascona Central Motors Service Station at 197.7p (last reported 17 days ago), 4.3 mi
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Tesco 2 stations
Unleaded at Ilminster Superstore: 172.9p (last reported 16 days ago), 0.2 mi
Average diesel 197.4p (on prices reported over the last 17 days); cheapest Ilminster Superstore at 196.9p (last reported 16 days ago), 0.2 mi
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Shell 1 station
Unleaded at Shell Co-op Ilminster: 176.9p, 1.6 mi
Diesel at Shell Co-op Ilminster: 201.9p (last reported 10 days ago), 1.6 mi
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Independent and unbranded 1 station
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.
- 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 Ilminster
How much is unleaded in Ilminster?
The cheapest unleaded in Ilminster is 169.7p a litre at Ascona Central Motors Service Station (last reported 28 days ago). That is 2.0p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, unleaded runs from 169.7p to 176.9p a litre.
How much is diesel in Ilminster?
The cheapest diesel in Ilminster is 196.9p a litre at Ilminster Superstore (last reported 16 days ago). That is 1.5p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, diesel runs from 196.9p to 201.9p a litre.
Which station is cheapest for unleaded in Ilminster?
Going by the price it last reported, 28 days ago, Ascona Central Motors Service Station has the cheapest unleaded in Ilminster, at 169.7p a litre. It is 4.3 miles from the centre.
Are there 24-hour petrol stations in Ilminster?
Yes. 2 of the stations within 5 miles are open 24 hours. The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is at Shell Co-op Ilminster, 1.6 miles from the centre, for 176.9p a litre. The cheapest 24-hour diesel is at Shell Co-op Ilminster, 1.6 miles from the centre, for 201.9p a litre (last reported 10 days ago).
Where can I get AdBlue at the pump in Ilminster?
2 of the stations within 5 miles have AdBlue at the pump. The cheapest diesel among them is at Shell Co-op Ilminster, 1.6 miles from the centre, for 201.9p a litre (last reported 10 days ago).
Where can I get LPG in Ilminster?
1 of the stations within 5 miles has LPG. The nearest to the centre of Ilminster is Asda South Petherton Express Petrol, 4.4 miles away.