Petrol prices in South Croydon

Compare current petrol (E10) across 5 South Croydon forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in South Croydon

172.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in South Croydon

Mfg Whitgift1.4 mi from South Croydon centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 176.1p/l
Local forecourts: 5
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in South Croydon

5 current petrol (E10) prices from 5 South Croydon forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in South Croydon. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom South Croydon centre	Opening times	Actions
1Mfg WhitgiftEsso	CR2 6EEReported 19 Oct 2026, 12:13	172.9pCheapest	Distance: 1.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
2Tgc - Brighton RoadShell	CR2 6AJReported 14 Oct 2026, 10:35	173.9p	Distance: 1.3 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Rontec ForestdaleEsso	CR2 8JTReported 17 Sept 2026, 14:58	175.9p	Distance: 1.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
4Addington Sf ConnectBP	CR2 8JHReported 9 Oct 2026, 12:15	177.9p	Distance: 1.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
5Shell SandersteadShell	CR2 9LEReported 8 Oct 2026, 16:19	179.9p	Distance: 1.2 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in South Croydon

Coverage, freshness and comparison scope matter as much as the headline price.

South Croydon has 5 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 5. The table ranks forecourts by current petrol (E10) price, with distance and station name used to order equal or unavailable prices. Station status, distance and update freshness remain visible for comparison.

This page focuses on Petrol (E10) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day petrol (E10) price trend

Thirty-day petrol (E10) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

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Average price

176.1p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 172.9p/l
30-day high: 179.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +0.2p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in South Croydon rose 0.2p/l, from 175.9p/l on 20 September to 176.1p/l on 19 October. The wider move is up, although prices turned downward in the latest stretch, falling 0.8p/l from 12 October to 19 October. South Croydon's current average is 2p/l above the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive petrol forecourt

This recommendation requires at least 21 completed reporting days and a current price no higher than the local average.

Mfg Whitgift

172.9p/l today

3.2p/l below South Croydon average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 30 of 30 days
Average gap: 0p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Mfg Whitgift stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential petrol savings

Cheapest versus average is the practical comparison. Cheapest versus highest is the maximum listed difference, not a guaranteed saving.

Current local price range

7p/l

172.9p/l cheapest, 179.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £1.76 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £3.85 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in South Croydon can avoid paying up to 7p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

Ranked by current average petrol price. South Croydon is highlighted so the local baseline remains easy to find.

Thornton Heath has the lowest nearby average shown at 172.4p; it is 3.7p/l cheaper than South Croydon.

Local market evidence

Petrol market in this location

Distribution, station consistency and forecourt type provide different evidence. None is treated as a guarantee of the next pump price.

Price distribution

172.9p to 174.7p2 stations

174.7p to 176.4p1 station

176.4p to 178.2p1 station

178.2p to 179.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in South Croydon sits in the 172.9p to 174.7p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: 176.1p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: Shell, BP, Esso.

Where value persists

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days

Historical claims render only when the documented reporting thresholds are met.

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days
Brand	Stations	30-day average	Average gap	Cheapest presence	Below local average
Esso	2 stations	175.5p/l	0.4p/l	30 of 30 days	98%
Shell	2 stations	177p/l	1.9p/l	20 of 30 days	48%

Esso had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 0.4p/l, with a cheapest station present on 30 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in South Croydon

1South Croydon2 reporting, 2 below average172.9p/l
2Forestdale1 reporting, 1 below average175.9p/l
3Addington1 reporting, 0 below average177.9p/l
4Sanderstead1 reporting, 0 below average179.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for South Croydon

Use the current local evidence to choose a forecourt, compare nearby places and understand how coverage and freshness affect the figures.

Where is the cheapest petrol (E10) in South Croydon today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in South Croydon is 172.9p/l at Mfg Whitgift. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are South Croydon petrol (E10) forecourts ranked?

Forecourts are ranked by their current petrol (E10) price first. If prices are tied or unavailable, the table uses distance and station name. Use the forecourt comparison to sort and inspect the current results.

Are petrol (E10) prices in South Croydon below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 2p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the South Croydon fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some South Croydon forecourts not show a current petrol (E10) price?

A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock petrol (E10), even if there is not a current reported price available for that fuel. The price table keeps those stations visible but prioritises forecourts with current prices.

Should I compare nearby locations before filling up in South Croydon?

Nearby comparisons currently show Croydon at 173.9p/l, 2.2p/l cheaper than South Croydon, Purley at 173.2p/l, 2.9p/l cheaper than South Croydon and Beckenham at 174.9p/l, 1.2p/l cheaper than South Croydon. Compare Croydon, Purley, Beckenham and Coulsdon.

How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?

Use cheapest petrol near me for a distance-led comparison based on your current position.

Built on real fuel-price data

Prices are sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes