Petrol prices in Thatcham

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

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Thatcham

177.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Thatcham

MChieveley Motors0.9 mi from Thatcham centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 184.6p/l
Local forecourts: 3
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:32

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Thatcham

3 current petrol (E10) prices from 3 Thatcham 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 Thatcham. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Thatcham centre	Opening times	Actions
1MChieveley MotorsMurco	RG18 9LUReported 1 Oct 2026, 09:42	177.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.9 mi	05:30 - 21:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 05:30 - 21:00; Bank holidays: 05:30 - 21:00	Details
2Rontec ColthropEsso	RG18 4LQReported 29 Sept 2026, 16:46	179.9p	Distance: 2.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Chieveley Service AreaBP	RG18 9XXReported 14 Oct 2026, 12:51	195.9p	Distance: 1.9 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Thatcham

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

Thatcham 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.

187p179p171p

Average price

184.6p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 174.9p/l
30-day high: 199.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +1.4p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Thatcham rose 1.4p/l, from 183.2p/l on 20 September to 184.6p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices briefly fell 1.3p/l from 13 October to 14 October before moving higher again. Thatcham's current average is 10.5p/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.

Chieveley Motors

177.9p/l today

6.7p/l below Thatcham 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

Chieveley Motors 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

18p/l

177.9p/l cheapest, 195.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £3.68 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £9.90 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Thatcham can avoid paying up to 18p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Didcot has the lowest nearby average shown at 173.7p; it is 10.9p/l cheaper than Thatcham.

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

177.9p to 183.9p2 stations

183.9p to 189.9p0 stations

189.9p to 195.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Thatcham sits in the 177.9p to 183.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: 184.6p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: BP, Esso.

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 Thatcham forecourts and 21 days of petrol evidence for a reliable 30-day comparison.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Thatcham

1Longlane1 reporting, 1 below average177.9p/l
2Colthrop1 reporting, 1 below average179.9p/l
3Little Hungerford1 reporting, 0 below average195.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Thatcham

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 Thatcham today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Thatcham is 177.9p/l at Chieveley Motors. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Thatcham 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 Thatcham below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 10.5p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Thatcham 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 Thatcham 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 Thatcham?

Nearby comparisons currently show Newbury at 179.8p/l, 4.8p/l cheaper than Thatcham, Tadley at 177.9p/l, 6.7p/l cheaper than Thatcham and Didcot at 173.7p/l, 10.9p/l cheaper than Thatcham. Compare Newbury, Tadley, Didcot and Hungerford.

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