Petrol & diesel prices in the South East
Today's average fuel prices across 1,059 forecourts in the South East. Pump prices can change every 30 minutes, so this tells you the lie of the land. For the price right now at the stations near you, open Fuel Finder UK.
Source: UK Government CMA open fuel price data
These are today's averages. Prices move faster.
Fuel Finder UK shows every station's live price in the South East, sorted cheapest first, so you never pay more than you need to.
How the South East compares
South East is the dearest of 9 English regions for petrol and the dearest for diesel. The average petrol price in the South East has fallen 0.4p a litre since 2 October. Jet is the cheapest brand for petrol in the South East at 173.0p.
Prices by fuel grade in the South East
| Fuel | Stations reporting | Average | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded (E10) | 1,052 | 176.0p | +1.7p |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 934 | 194.9p | +2.7p |
| Diesel (B7) | 1,055 | 200.6p | +1.4p |
| Premium diesel | 674 | 220.7p | +2.3p |
7-day petrol price trend
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Prices by county in the South East
Cheapest petrol first. Areas need at least 3 priced stations to be listed.
| County | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| East Sussex | 174.2p | 198.9p |
| Buckinghamshire | 174.7p | 200.5p |
| West Sussex | 175.2p | 199.7p |
| Surrey | 176.0p | 201.1p |
| Hampshire | 176.1p | 200.4p |
| Oxfordshire | 176.1p | 200.4p |
| Kent | 176.5p | 200.8p |
| Berkshire | 177.8p | 201.5p |
| Isle of Wight | 181.0p | 204.0p |
Average price by brand in the South East
Brands with at least 3 priced stations in the South East, cheapest petrol first.
| Brand | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Jet | 173.0p | 198.6p |
| Sainsbury's | 173.1p | 197.2p |
| Morrisons | 173.3p | 197.7p |
| Tesco | 173.5p | 197.7p |
| Asda | 174.6p | 198.6p |
| Texaco | 174.9p | 199.7p |
| Murco | 175.4p | 199.6p |
| Independent forecourts | 175.5p | 200.7p |
| Esso | 176.3p | 200.8p |
| Gulf | 176.4p | 201.8p |
| BP | 177.5p | 202.1p |
| Shell | 178.1p | 202.3p |
Towns and cities in the South East
Frequently asked questions
What is the average petrol price in the South East?
The average price of unleaded petrol (E10) in the South East is 176.0p per litre across 1,052 forecourts reporting a price, 1.7p pricier than the UK average (174.3p).
What is the average diesel price in the South East?
Diesel (B7) averages 200.6p per litre in the South East, 1.4p pricier than the UK average (199.2p). A 55-litre fill costs about £110.33.
Where is the cheapest petrol in the South East?
On today's averages, East Sussex is the cheapest county in the South East at 174.2p a litre and Isle of Wight the dearest at 181.0p. Prices differ more between individual stations than between areas, so check the stations near you.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in the South East?
Jet has the lowest average petrol price in the South East today at 173.0p a litre, among brands with at least 3 priced stations here.
Where does this data come from?
From the official UK Government CMA open fuel price data, which forecourts can update every 30 minutes. This page is a once-a-day snapshot. The free Fuel Finder UK app shows the live price at every station.