Petrol prices in Hove

Compare current petrol (E10) across 6 Hove forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Hove

173.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Hove

Sainsburys West Hove1 mi from Hove centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 176.4p/l
Local forecourts: 6
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:50

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Hove

6 current petrol (E10) prices from 6 Hove forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:50. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Hove. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Hove centre	Opening times	Actions
1Sainsburys West HoveSainsbury's	BN3 7GDReported 17 Oct 2026, 06:57	173.9pCheapest	Distance: 1 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 22:00; Tuesday: 06:00 - 22:00; Wednesday: 06:00 - 22:00; Thursday: 06:00 - 22:00; Friday: 06:00 - 22:00; Saturday: 06:00 - 22:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 19:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 18:00	Details
2Hove Sf ConnectBP	BN3 4QDReported 18 Oct 2026, 11:15	174.9p	Distance: 1.1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Hove Dyke Rd Esso ExpressEsso	BN3 6NFReported 5 Oct 2026, 15:15	175.9p	Distance: 1.3 mi	05:00 - 00:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 05:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 05:00 - 00:00	Details
4Mfg HoveEsso	BN3 3TJReported 16 Oct 2026, 23:53	176.9p	Distance: 0.6 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
5CCCentral Convenience - Hangleton RoadCentral Convenience	BN3 7LRReported 19 Oct 2026, 13:02	177.9p	Distance: 0.6 mi	06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00	Details
6Shell HoveShell	BN3 7BDReported 8 Oct 2026, 16:19	178.9p	Distance: 0.4 mi	06:30 - 22:30 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:30 - 22:30; Bank holidays: 06:30 - 22:30	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Hove

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

Hove has 6 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 6. 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

176.4p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 164.9p/l
30-day high: 178.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +4.7p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Hove rose 4.7p/l, from 171.7p/l on 20 September to 176.4p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average rose 0.3p/l, which continues the wider rise. Hove's current average is 2.3p/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 West Hove

173.9p/l today

2.5p/l below Hove 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

Sainsburys West Hove 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

5p/l

173.9p/l cheapest, 178.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £1.38 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £2.75 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Hove can avoid paying up to 5p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Shoreham-By-Sea has the lowest nearby average shown at 171.2p; it is 5.2p/l cheaper than Hove.

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

173.9p to 175.2p2 stations

175.2p to 176.4p1 station

176.4p to 177.7p1 station

177.7p to 178.9p2 stations

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Hove sits in the 173.9p to 175.2p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 173.9p/l
Major brands: 176.7p/l
Independent forecourts: 177.9p/l

Named local evidence: Sainsbury's, 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	174.8p/l	3.4p/l	0 of 30 days	43%

Esso had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 3.4p/l, with a cheapest station present on 0 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Hove

1Hangleton2 reporting, 1 below average173.9p/l
2Aldrington1 reporting, 1 below average174.9p/l
3Preston2 reporting, 1 below average175.9p/l
4West Blatchington1 reporting, 0 below average178.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Hove

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 Hove today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Hove is 173.9p/l at Sainsburys West Hove. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Hove 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 Hove below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 2.3p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Hove fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:50. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Hove 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 Hove?

Nearby comparisons currently show Brighton at 175.9p/l, 0.5p/l cheaper than Hove, Shoreham-By-Sea at 171.2p/l, 5.2p/l cheaper than Hove and Burgess Hill at 171.6p/l, 4.8p/l cheaper than Hove. Compare Brighton, Shoreham-By-Sea, Burgess Hill and Peacehaven.

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, 08:50. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes