Cheapest fuel prices in Edinburgh
Find the cheapest petrol and diesel near Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh right now. PumpScout compares live pump prices from the UK Government's Fuel Finder scheme at stations within 7 miles of Edinburgh, sorted cheapest first.
Prices last updated 28 Jul 2026, 15:03.
Cheapest unleaded (E10) near Edinburgh
| # | Station | Distance | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COSTCO WHOLESALE EDINBURGH COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH, EH20 9BY | 5.1 mi | 146.9p |
| 2 | SAINSBURYS MURRAYFIELD 39 WESTFIELD ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH11 2QW | 2.3 mi | 149.9p |
| 3 | SAINSBURYS EDINBURGH LONGSTONE INGLIS GREEN ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH14 2ER | 3.2 mi | 149.9p |
| 4 | CORSTORPHINE EXTRA - PETROL FILLING STATION 30 MEADOW PLACE ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH12 7UQ | 4.2 mi | 149.9p |
| 5 | ASDA CHESSER SUPERCENTRE 3 NEW MART ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH14 1RJ | 3.0 mi | 150.7p |
| 6 | COLINTON SUPERSTORE - PETROL FILLING STATION COLINTON MAINS DR, COLINTON, EDINBURGH, EH13 9AH | 3.5 mi | 151.9p |
| 7 | MFG MORRISONS EDINBURGH GYLE GYLE AVENUE, SOUTH GYLE BROADWAY, EDINBURGH, EH12 9JU | 5.0 mi | 151.9p |
| 8 | SAINSBURYS CURRIE LANARK ROAD WEST, EDINBURGH, EH14 5JX | 5.6 mi | 151.9p |
| 9 | SAINSBURYS BLACKHALL 185 CRAIGHLEITH ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH4 2EB | 2.1 mi | 152.9p |
| 10 | MFG MORRISONS EDINBURGH FERRY ROAD PILTON DRIVE, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, EH5 2HF | 1.9 mi | 153.9p |
Cheapest diesel (B7) near Edinburgh
| # | Station | Distance | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COSTCO WHOLESALE EDINBURGH COSTKEA WAY, LOANHEAD, EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH, EH20 9BY | 5.1 mi | 162.9p |
| 2 | CORSTORPHINE EXTRA - PETROL FILLING STATION 30 MEADOW PLACE ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH12 7UQ | 4.2 mi | 165.9p |
| 3 | ASDA CHESSER SUPERCENTRE 3 NEW MART ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH14 1RJ | 3.0 mi | 167.7p |
| 4 | SAINSBURYS MURRAYFIELD 39 WESTFIELD ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH11 2QW | 2.3 mi | 167.9p |
| 5 | SAINSBURYS EDINBURGH LONGSTONE INGLIS GREEN ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH14 2ER | 3.2 mi | 167.9p |
| 6 | COLINTON SUPERSTORE - PETROL FILLING STATION COLINTON MAINS DR, COLINTON, EDINBURGH, EH13 9AH | 3.5 mi | 169.9p |
| 7 | MFG MORRISONS EDINBURGH GYLE GYLE AVENUE, SOUTH GYLE BROADWAY, EDINBURGH, EH12 9JU | 5.0 mi | 169.9p |
| 8 | SAINSBURYS BLACKHALL 185 CRAIGHLEITH ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH4 2EB | 2.1 mi | 170.9p |
| 9 | SAINSBURYS CURRIE LANARK ROAD WEST, EDINBURGH, EH14 5JX | 5.6 mi | 170.9p |
| 10 | w and j short W & J SHORT, 39-41, BONNYRIGG ROAD, ESKBANK, DALKEITH, EH22 3HF | 6.2 mi | 170.9p |
Fuel prices in Edinburgh: what to know
Edinburgh is ringed by the A720 city bypass, which links to the M8, M9 and A1 and carries most of the through-traffic around the capital. Forecourts cluster at the retail parks just off the bypass — around Hermiston Gait, Straiton and Fort Kinnaird — where supermarket competition keeps prices among the lowest in the city.
A Low Emission Zone covers the central area, encouraging many drivers to refuel out towards the bypass rather than in the centre. Prices differ between the New Town, Leith and the outer suburbs, so checking a couple of nearby stations before you fill up is the simplest way to avoid overpaying.
How to save on fuel in Edinburgh
- Local tip. The supermarket forecourts at the retail parks off the A720 bypass are usually cheaper than central Edinburgh sites.
- Compare before you fill up. Prices between nearby Edinburgh stations can differ by 10p per litre or more — that's up to £5 on a single tank.
- Supermarket fuel is usually cheapest. Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons forecourts typically undercut branded ones.
- Avoid motorway services. Fuel on the motorway is often 15–20p per litre dearer than in town.
- Fill up midweek. Prices tend to be lower on Tuesdays and Wednesdays than at weekends.
Prices come from the UK Government's official Fuel Finder scheme. Under the Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025, every UK retailer must report pump prices within 30 minutes of a change, so the figures above reflect what drivers in Edinburgh are paying right now. PumpScout shows the two most common grades — E10 (Unleaded) and B7 (Diesel).