Petrol prices in Musselburgh

Compare current petrol (E10) across 3 Musselburgh forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Musselburgh

171.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Musselburgh

Musselburgh Extra - Petrol Filling Station0.3 mi from Musselburgh centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 174.6p/l
Local forecourts: 3
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:32

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Musselburgh

3 current petrol (E10) prices from 3 Musselburgh forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:32. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Musselburgh. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Musselburgh centre	Opening times	Actions
1Musselburgh Extra - Petrol Filling StationTesco	EH21 7BLReported 15 Oct 2026, 15:37	171.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.3 mi	06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00	Details
2Mfg MusselburghBP	EH21 6DNReported 5 Oct 2026, 23:45	173.9p	Distance: 0.6 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Mfg MonktonhallBP	EH21 8REReported 29 Sept 2026, 23:47	177.9p	Distance: 0.7 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Musselburgh

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

Musselburgh has 3 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 3. 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.

177p174p171p

Average price

174.6p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 169.9p/l
30-day high: 177.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +1.7p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Musselburgh rose 1.7p/l, from 172.9p/l on 20 September to 174.6p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average fell 0.3p/l, which cuts against the wider rise. Musselburgh's current average is 0.5p/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.

Musselburgh Extra - Petrol Filling Station

171.9p/l today

2.7p/l below Musselburgh 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

Musselburgh Extra - Petrol Filling Station 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

6p/l

171.9p/l cheapest, 177.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £1.48 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £3.30 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Musselburgh can avoid paying up to 6p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Loanhead has the lowest nearby average shown at 169.5p; it is 5.1p/l cheaper than Musselburgh.

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

171.9p to 173.9p1 station

173.9p to 175.9p1 station

175.9p to 177.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Musselburgh sits in the 171.9p to 173.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 171.9p/l
Major brands: 175.9p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: Tesco, BP.

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
BP	2 stations	175.4p/l	3.6p/l	3 of 30 days	37%

BP had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 3.6p/l, with a cheapest station present on 3 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Musselburgh

1Fisherrow1 reporting, 1 below average171.9p/l
2Newhailes1 reporting, 1 below average173.9p/l
3Old Craighall1 reporting, 0 below average177.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Musselburgh

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 Musselburgh today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Musselburgh is 171.9p/l at Musselburgh Extra - Petrol Filling Station. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 0.5p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Musselburgh fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:32. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh?

Nearby comparisons currently show Dalkeith at 174.2p/l, 0.4p/l cheaper than Musselburgh, Loanhead at 169.5p/l, 5.1p/l cheaper than Musselburgh and Tranent at 173.5p/l, 1.1p/l cheaper than Musselburgh. Compare Dalkeith, Loanhead, Tranent and Edinburgh.

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, 07:32. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes