Petrol & diesel prices in Oxford today
The cheapest petrol near Oxford right now is 172.9p at Sainsbury's, 289 Oxford Road, 3.9p below the local average of 176.8p. Diesel starts at 194.9p at Sainsbury's, Heyford Hill. We compared 12 forecourts within 5 miles of the town centre.
Cheapest isn't always best value: the live search also counts the fuel you'd burn getting there.
Cheapest petrol in Oxford
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sainsbury's, 289 Oxford Road289 Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 2PE · 4.0 mi from centre | 172.9p8 Oct |
| 2 | Sainsbury's, Heyford HillHeyford Hill, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4XR · 2.4 mi from centre | 175.9p11 Oct |
| 3 | BP Yarnton, Blenheim Service StationBlenheim Service Station, 93, Woodstock Road, Yarnton, Kidlington, OX5 1PT · 4.5 mi from centre | 175.9p1 Oct |
| 4 | Shell, Yarnton Service StationYarnton Service Station, 98, Woodstock Road, Yarnton, Kidlington, OX5 1PL · 4.5 mi from centre | 175.9p1 Oct |
| 5 | BP, Cherwell DriveCherwell Drive, Oxford, OX3 0NA · 1.5 mi from centre | 176.9p1 Oct |
| 6 | BP, 54-56 Oxford Road54-56 Oxford Road, Cowley, OX4 2DT · 2.0 mi from centre | 176.9p6 Oct |
| 7 | BP, A40 Woodstock RoadA40 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL · 2.7 mi from centre | 176.9p11 Oct |
| 8 | Tesco, Unit 7Unit 7, Oxford Retail Park, Ambassador Avenue, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 6XJ · 2.9 mi from centre | 176.9p2 Oct |
| 9 | Welcome Break, A34A34, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 8JZ · 3.1 mi from centre | 176.9p25 Sept |
| 10 | Pace, Horspath Service StationHorspath Service Station, Oxford Road, Horspath, Oxford, OX33 1RT · 3.7 mi from centre | 176.9p5 Oct |
Cheapest diesel in Oxford
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sainsbury's, Heyford HillHeyford Hill, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4XR · 2.4 mi from centre | 194.9p11 Oct |
| 2 | Tesco, Unit 7Unit 7, Oxford Retail Park, Ambassador Avenue, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 6XJ · 2.9 mi from centre | 198.9p2 Oct |
| 3 | Pace, Horspath Service StationHorspath Service Station, Oxford Road, Horspath, Oxford, OX33 1RT · 3.7 mi from centre | 198.9p5 Oct |
| 4 | Sainsbury's, 289 Oxford Road289 Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 2PE · 4.0 mi from centre | 198.9p8 Oct |
| 5 | BP Yarnton, Blenheim Service StationBlenheim Service Station, 93, Woodstock Road, Yarnton, Kidlington, OX5 1PT · 4.5 mi from centre | 199.9p1 Oct |
| 6 | Shell, Yarnton Service StationYarnton Service Station, 98, Woodstock Road, Yarnton, Kidlington, OX5 1PL · 4.5 mi from centre | 199.9p1 Oct |
| 7 | BP, A40 Woodstock RoadA40 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL · 2.7 mi from centre | 201.9p11 Oct |
| 8 | Welcome Break, A34A34, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 8JZ · 3.1 mi from centre | 201.9p25 Sept |
| 9 | BP, Cherwell DriveCherwell Drive, Oxford, OX3 0NA · 1.5 mi from centre | 202.9p1 Oct |
| 10 | BP, 54-56 Oxford Road54-56 Oxford Road, Cowley, OX4 2DT · 2.0 mi from centre | 202.9p6 Oct |
Average fuel price by brand in Oxford
| Brand | Stations | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 | 174.4p | 196.9p |
| BP | 4 | 176.7p | 201.9p |
| Shell | 3 | 178.6p | 202.9p |
Cheapest isn't always best value
A station 2p cheaper but 6 miles away can cost you more once you count the drive. Refuel Radar ranks every forecourt around Oxford by what a full tank really costs you, including the trip, and can find the best stop along a route too.
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Where is the cheapest petrol in Oxford today?
The cheapest petrol (E10) within 5 miles of Oxford centre is 172.9p a litre at Sainsbury's, 289 Oxford Road (289 Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 2PE), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Oxford today?
The cheapest diesel (B7) within 5 miles of Oxford centre is 194.9p a litre at Sainsbury's, Heyford Hill (Heyford Hill, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4XR), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
How much is petrol and diesel in Oxford?
Petrol averages 176.8p a litre across 12 Oxford stations, 2.1p above the UK average of 174.7p; diesel averages 200.8p, 1.0p above the UK average of 199.8p.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Oxford?
On average Sainsbury's is currently the cheapest brand for petrol in Oxford, at 174.4p a litre across 2 forecourts. The cheapest individual station can still be a different brand, so check the table above.
How much can I save on fuel in Oxford?
Filling a 50-litre tank with petrol at the cheapest station in Oxford rather than an average-priced one saves about £1.95. Refuel Radar's Best Value ranking also counts the fuel you burn driving there, so a slightly dearer station closer to you can work out cheaper overall.
How up to date are these Oxford fuel prices?
Forecourts report their prices to the UK government's Fuel Finder scheme, and this page is rebuilt from that feed throughout the day. These figures were last refreshed at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54. Prices can change at any time, so always check at the pump.