Daily price snapshot

Petrol & Diesel Prices in Edinburgh

Today's snapshot of 63 forecourts in and around Edinburgh. Pump prices can change every 30 minutes, so this tells you the lie of the land. For the price right now, and the cheapest pump near you, open Fuel Finder UK.

Snapshot · Averages updated 17 October 2026 Live prices in the app

Source: UK Government CMA open fuel price data

Avg Petrol (E10)
173.8p
about the same as the UK average
Avg Diesel (B7)
197.2p
2.0p cheaper than the UK average
Stations Tracked
63
in and around Edinburgh
Cheapest Right Now
000.0p
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These are today's averages. Prices move faster.

Forecourts can change prices every 30 minutes. Fuel Finder UK shows every station's live price, sorted cheapest first, so you never pay more than you need to.

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How Edinburgh compares

Of the 134 UK towns and cities we track, Edinburgh ranks 44th cheapest for petrol and 18th cheapest for diesel. The average petrol price has risen 3.7p a litre since 16 September. Edinburgh is cheaper for petrol than the nearest towns we track, including Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy (175.5p).

Edinburgh is in Scotland. See every town ranked, the UK average price today and prices by brand.

7-day petrol price trend

10-11
174.3p
10-12
174.3p
10-13
174.3p
10-14
174.0p
10-15
173.9p
10-16
173.8p
10-17
173.8p

The snapshot shows the trend. The app shows where to fill up. Live prices, cheapest first, for every station in Edinburgh.

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Average price by brand in Edinburgh

Brands with at least two stations in Edinburgh, cheapest petrol first.

BrandStationsPetrol (E10)Diesel (B7)
Sainsbury's6169.9p189.9p
Morrisons5170.9p193.9p
Asda6171.8p193.9p
Tesco7172.2p193.6p
Independent7173.1p198.3p
Jet5173.5p199.1p
Esso6174.7p200.7p
BP11176.4p200.2p
Shell9177.7p200.8p

Fuel brands in Edinburgh

BP (11)Shell (9)Independent (7)Tesco (7)Esso (6)Sainsbury's (6)Asda (6)Morrisons (5)Jet (5)Gulf (1)

Stations tracked in Edinburgh

Every forecourt we track in Edinburgh. Tap any station to see its live price in the app.

Fuel prices in towns near Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Why are these prices a daily snapshot?

Fuel prices can change every 30 minutes, and the cheapest station at breakfast isn't always the cheapest by the school run. This page gives you a daily read on Edinburgh: averages, the 7-day trend and how brands compare. For the live price at every station, sorted cheapest first, use the free Fuel Finder UK app.

What is the average petrol price in Edinburgh?

The average petrol (E10) price across tracked stations in Edinburgh is 173.8p per litre, about the same as the UK average. This is a snapshot average, not a live quote — prices vary by station and change throughout the day.

Is petrol cheaper in towns near Edinburgh?

Not on average. Edinburgh (173.8p) is as cheap as or cheaper than the nearby towns we track, such as Dundee (174.6p). Individual stations vary, so check live prices in the app before you travel.

Where does this data come from?

All prices are sourced from the official UK Government CMA open fuel price dataset, the same regulated feed used across the industry, which stations can update every 30 minutes. This page is a once-a-day snapshot of it; the app shows it live.

How do I see the exact price at a specific station?

Download the free Fuel Finder UK app for Android or iOS to see live, station-by-station prices, sorted by price or distance, with route planning and fill-cost estimates for your car.

Snapshot from 17 October 2026. Live prices in the app.Get the app