Petrol & diesel prices in Reading today
The cheapest petrol near Reading right now is 171.9p at Costco Wholesale, 100 South Oak Way, 6.0p below the local average of 177.9p. Diesel starts at 195.9p at Costco Wholesale, 100 South Oak Way. We compared 35 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 Reading
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costco Wholesale, 100 South Oak Way100 South Oak Way, Green Park, Reading, Reading, RG2 6UE · 2.4 mi from centre | 171.9p9 Oct |
| 2 | Morrisons, Rose Kiln LaneRose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0HB · 1.4 mi from centre | 174.9p8 Oct |
| 3 | EG ON THE Move, No 1No 1, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, RG6 5HJ · 2.8 mi from centre | 174.9p29 Sept |
| 4 | Asda Lower Earley Supercentre, Chalfont WayChalfont Way, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 5TT · 2.9 mi from centre | 174.9p28 Sept |
| 5 | Valero, 69 London Road69 London Road, Reading, RG1 5BW · 0.8 mi from centre | 175.9p6 Oct |
| 6 | Esso, 211 Shinfield Road211 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HA · 2.3 mi from centre | 175.9p6 Oct |
| 7 | BP Three Mile Cross, Bp GarageBp Garage, Basingstoke Road, Three Mile Cross, Reading, RG7 1BA · 3.4 mi from centre | 175.9p24 Sept |
| 8 | Esso, Arborfield RoadArborfield Road, School Green, Reading, RG2 9DY · 3.7 mi from centre | 175.9p23 Sept |
| 9 | BP, Swallowfield BypassSwallowfield Bypass, Reading, RG7 1LZ · 3.9 mi from centre | 175.9p6 Oct |
| 10 | Murco, Jacksons ServiceJacksons Service, Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1AF · 4.4 mi from centre | 175.9p18 Sept |
Cheapest diesel in Reading
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costco Wholesale, 100 South Oak Way100 South Oak Way, Green Park, Reading, Reading, RG2 6UE · 2.4 mi from centre | 195.9p9 Oct |
| 2 | Asda Tilehurst School Road Petrol Filling Station, 12/14 School Road12/14 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5AL · 2.6 mi from centre | 198.7p8 Oct |
| 3 | Esso, 108 Bath Rd108 Bath Rd, Reading, RG30 2EU · 1.8 mi from centre | 198.9p8 Oct |
| 4 | BP, Bath RoadBath Road, Reading, RG31 7QN · 3.2 mi from centre | 198.9p8 Oct |
| 5 | Sainsbury's, Bath RoadBath Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7SA · 3.6 mi from centre | 198.9p8 Oct |
| 6 | BP, 150 Oxford Road150 Oxford Road, Reading, Reading, RG1 7PJ · 0.4 mi from centre | 199.9p5 Oct |
| 7 | BP, Richfield AvenueRichfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ · 0.7 mi from centre | 199.9p1 Oct |
| 8 | Tesco, Tesco SuperstoreTesco Superstore, Portman Road, Reading, RG30 1AW · 0.9 mi from centre | 199.9p2 Oct |
| 9 | Tesco, Tesco Stores LtdTesco Stores Ltd, Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8DF · 1.0 mi from centre | 199.9p2 Oct |
| 10 | Morrisons, Rose Kiln LaneRose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0HB · 1.4 mi from centre | 199.9p8 Oct |
Average fuel price by brand in Reading
| Brand | Stations | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 3 | 175.8p | 200.2p |
| Murco | 2 | 176.4p | 200.9p |
| Tesco | 2 | 176.9p | 199.9p |
| Esso | 9 | 177.2p | 201.6p |
| Shell | 2 | 178.4p | 201.9p |
| BP | 11 | 180.5p | 204.2p |
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 Reading by what a full tank really costs you, including the trip, and can find the best stop along a route too.
Open the live mapReading fuel price questions
Where is the cheapest petrol in Reading today?
The cheapest petrol (E10) within 5 miles of Reading centre is 171.9p a litre at Costco Wholesale, 100 South Oak Way (100 South Oak Way, Green Park, Reading, Reading, RG2 6UE), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 21:57.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Reading today?
The cheapest diesel (B7) within 5 miles of Reading centre is 195.9p a litre at Costco Wholesale, 100 South Oak Way (100 South Oak Way, Green Park, Reading, Reading, RG2 6UE), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 21:57.
How much is petrol and diesel in Reading?
Petrol averages 177.9p a litre across 35 Reading stations, 3.2p above the UK average of 174.7p; diesel averages 201.8p, 2.0p above the UK average of 199.8p.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Reading?
On average Asda is currently the cheapest brand for petrol in Reading, at 175.8p a litre across 3 forecourts. The cheapest individual station can still be a different brand, so check the table above.
How much can I save on fuel in Reading?
Filling a 50-litre tank with petrol at the cheapest station in Reading rather than an average-priced one saves about £3.00. 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 Reading 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, 21:57. Prices can change at any time, so always check at the pump.