Petrol prices in Didcot

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

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Didcot

172.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Didcot

VTgc - Didcot1.1 mi from Didcot centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 173.7p/l
Local forecourts: 5
UK comparison: Below

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Didcot

5 current petrol (E10) prices from 5 Didcot 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 Didcot. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Didcot centre	Opening times	Actions
1VTgc - DidcotValero	OX11 0BTReported 2 Oct 2026, 10:55	172.9pCheapest	Distance: 1.1 mi	06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00	Details
2Sainsburys DidcotSainsbury's	OX11 7NDReported 18 Oct 2026, 08:31	172.9pCheapest	Distance: 1.4 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 22:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 22:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 22:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 22:00; Friday: 07:00 - 22:00; Saturday: 07:00 - 22:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30	Details
3Didcot Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTesco	OX11 9BZReported 14 Oct 2026, 15:14	172.9pCheapest	Distance: 1.6 mi	06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 21:00	Details
4BlewburyShell	OX11 9NUReported 11 Oct 2026, 06:33	174.9p	Distance: 1.8 mi	06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00	Details
5Berkshire Downs Service StationTexaco	OX11 0RWReported 2 Oct 2026, 10:57	174.9p	Distance: 2.9 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 05:45 - 22:45; Tuesday: 05:45 - 22:45; Wednesday: 05:45 - 22:45; Thursday: 05:45 - 22:45; Friday: 05:45 - 22:45; Saturday: 06:00 - 21:45; Sunday: 06:00 - 21:45; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 21:45	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Didcot

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

Didcot 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

173.7p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 166.9p/l
30-day high: 174.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +3.4p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Didcot rose 3.4p/l, from 170.3p/l on 20 September to 173.7p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average fell 0.2p/l, which cuts against the wider rise. Didcot's current average is 0.4p/l below 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 Didcot

172.9p/l today

0.8p/l below Didcot average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 29 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 22 of 30 days
Average gap: 0.3p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Sainsburys Didcot stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 29 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.3p/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

2p/l

172.9p/l cheapest, 174.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £0.44 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £1.10 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Didcot can avoid paying up to 2p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Wantage has the lowest nearby average shown at 168.9p; it is 4.8p/l cheaper than Didcot.

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 173.4p3 stations

173.4p to 173.9p0 stations

173.9p to 174.4p0 stations

174.4p to 174.9p2 stations

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Didcot sits in the 172.9p to 173.4p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 172.9p/l
Major brands: 174.2p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Shell.

Where value persists

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days

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

No brand has at least two Didcot forecourts and 21 days of petrol evidence for a reliable 30-day comparison.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Didcot

1Coscote1 reporting, 1 below average172.9p/l
2East Hagbourne2 reporting, 2 below average172.9p/l
3Blewbury1 reporting, 0 below average174.9p/l
4Chilton1 reporting, 0 below average174.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Didcot

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 Didcot today?

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

How are Didcot 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 Didcot below the UK average?

Petrol is below the UK average by 0.4p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Didcot 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 Didcot 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 Didcot?

Nearby comparisons currently show Abingdon at 173.8p/l, 0.1p/l more expensive than Didcot, Wallingford at 175.6p/l, 1.9p/l more expensive than Didcot and Whitchurch at 174.4p/l, 0.7p/l more expensive than Didcot. Compare Abingdon, Wallingford, Whitchurch and Wantage.

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