Petrol prices in Alton

Compare current petrol (E10) across 4 Alton forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Alton

175.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Alton

Sainsburys Alton0.2 mi from Alton centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 177.4p/l
Local forecourts: 4
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:32

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Alton

4 current petrol (E10) prices from 4 Alton 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 Alton. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Alton centre	Opening times	Actions
1Sainsburys AltonSainsbury's	GU34 1SSReported 19 Oct 2026, 06:37	175.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.2 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 22:30; Tuesday: 06:00 - 22:30; Wednesday: 06:00 - 22:30; Thursday: 06:00 - 22:30; Friday: 06:00 - 22:30; Saturday: 06:00 - 22:30; Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30	Details
2Mfg AltonBP	GU34 1LHReported 6 Oct 2026, 23:02	176.9p	Distance: <0.1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Hen & ChickenBP	GU34 4JHReported 14 Oct 2026, 13:10	176.9p	Distance: 3.4 mi	06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00	Details
4Four Marks Sf ConnectBP	GU34 5HRReported 28 Sept 2026, 11:15	179.9p	Distance: 3.6 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Alton

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

Alton has 4 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 4. 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

177.4p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 170.9p/l
30-day high: 179.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +2.5p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Alton rose 2.5p/l, from 174.9p/l on 20 September to 177.4p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices briefly fell 0.7p/l from 20 September to 22 September before moving higher again. Alton's current average is 3.3p/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.

Sainsburys Alton

175.9p/l today

1.5p/l below Alton average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 23 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 17 of 30 days
Average gap: 0.7p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Sainsburys Alton stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 23 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.7p/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

4p/l

175.9p/l cheapest, 179.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £0.82 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £2.20 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Alton can avoid paying up to 4p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Hook has the lowest nearby average shown at 174.2p; it is 3.2p/l cheaper than Alton.

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

175.9p to 176.9p1 station

176.9p to 177.9p2 stations

177.9p to 178.9p0 stations

178.9p to 179.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Alton sits in the 176.9p to 177.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 175.9p/l
Major brands: 177.9p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: Sainsbury's, 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	3 stations	177.2p/l	2.8p/l	18 of 30 days	41%

BP had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 2.8p/l, with a cheapest station present on 18 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Alton

1Mount Pleasant1 reporting, 1 below average175.9p/l
2Newtown1 reporting, 1 below average176.9p/l
3Upper Froyle1 reporting, 1 below average176.9p/l
4Hawthorn1 reporting, 0 below average179.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Alton

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 Alton today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Alton is 175.9p/l at Sainsburys Alton. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Alton 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 Alton below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 3.3p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Alton 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 Alton 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 Alton?

Nearby comparisons currently show Bordon at 175.6p/l, 1.8p/l cheaper than Alton, Liphook at 177.9p/l, 0.5p/l more expensive than Alton and Petersfield at 174.7p/l, 2.7p/l cheaper than Alton. Compare Bordon, Liphook, Petersfield and Farnham.

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