Petrol prices near £1.74 a litre across southern England

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 06:08 · Archive

Unleaded petrol costs between 164.9p and 173.9p per litre at forecourts in Andover, Winchester and Romsey.

Drivers in Andover, Winchester and Romsey are facing unleaded petrol prices ranging from 164.9p to 173.9p per litre, with diesel even higher at up to 199.9p per litre. The cheapest unleaded petrol is available at Tesco Andover, Jet Andover at Weyhill Service Station, and Texaco Winchester Hill and Co-op Romsey at 164.9p per litre.

The difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations is significant. In Andover, the 6p variation per litre means filling a 50-litre tank costs £82.45 at the cheapest forecourts but £85.45 at the most expensive, a saving of £3. In Winchester and Romsey, the gap is larger: the most expensive unleaded at 173.9p per litre would cost £86.95 for a 50-litre tank, compared with £83.45 at the cheapest stations, representing a saving of £3.50.

Diesel prices present an even greater burden. Six of the eleven diesel stations listed in Andover are charging 199.9p per litre, just 0.1p below the £2 mark. Filling a 50-litre tank with diesel at the most expensive stations costs £99.95 compared with around £97.45 at the cheapest, saving £2 to £2.50 per tank. Motorists are advised to check current pump prices before travelling, as fuel costs change regularly.

How it is being reported

• Where to find cheapest petrol in Andover as prices near £1.71 per litreAt the most expensive price listed, filling a 50-litre tank with unleaded petrol would cost £85.45.Andover Advertiser · 14 Nov, 05:00
• Where to find cheapest petrol in Winchester and Romsey as prices near £1.74 per litreDrivers are advised to check the latest pump prices before travelling, as fuel costs can change regularly.Romsey Advertiser · 14 Nov, 05:00

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