Cheapest fuel in Brighton
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Brighton is 164.9p a litre at Independent / other, 27/53 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, and the cheapest diesel is 184.9p at the same station. Across 6 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 170.4p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £90.69 — £3.02 less than filling at the Brighton average, and £5.50 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 164.9pIndependent / other
- Cheapest diesel
- 184.9pIndependent / other
- Brighton average
- 170.4p−2.9p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 6within 6 miles
Fuel prices in Brighton
Unleaded in Brighton averages 170.4p, which is 2.9p below the national average of 173.3p — cheaper than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £41 less than a typical UK driver pays.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Brighton area is 10.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £5.50 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Brighton right now
Cheapest petrol in Brighton
6 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 170.4p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independent / other | 164.9p | £90.69 |
| 2 | Sainsbury's | 164.9p | £90.69 |
| 3 | Asda | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 4 | Shell | 173.9p | £95.64 |
| 5 | Esso | 173.9p | £95.64 |
| 6 | Independent / other | 174.9p | £96.19 |
Cheapest super unleaded petrol in Brighton
4 forecourts in the area publish a super unleaded price, averaging 185.4p a litre.
| # | Station | Super unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independent / other | 174.9p | £96.19 |
| 2 | Sainsbury's | 176.9p | £97.30 |
| 3 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 4 | Shell | 199.9p | £109.94 |
Cheapest diesel in Brighton
6 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 193.6p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independent / other | 184.9p | £101.69 |
| 2 | Sainsbury's | 184.9p | £101.69 |
| 3 | Asda | 193.9p | £106.64 |
| 4 | Independent / other | 198.9p | £109.39 |
| 5 | Shell | 198.9p | £109.39 |
| 6 | Esso | 199.9p | £109.94 |
About fuel in Brighton
Brighton and Hove have relatively few forecourts for the population they serve, and the coastal geography means there is no cheap ring road alternative — so prices here tend to run above the South East average.
Forecourts in the Brighton area are operated by Independent / other (1), Shell (1), Independent / other (1), Sainsbury's (1), Esso (1), Asda (1).
Brighton sits in East Sussex, in the South East region. This page covers forecourts within about 6 miles of the town centre, which is the realistic detour range for a fill-up.
Fuel prices in nearby towns
Forecourts compete across town boundaries, so a neighbouring town is often worth a look — especially if you are passing through anyway.
Questions
Fuel prices in Brighton — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Brighton?
Independent / other, 27/53 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade is currently the cheapest at 164.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Independent / other 27/53 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade (164.9p), Sainsbury's 361-367 Old Shoreham Rd, Hove (164.9p), Asda Brighton (169.9p), Shell 193 Preston Road, Brighton (173.9p), Esso Hove - Brighton (173.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Brighton?
Unleaded averages 170.4p a litre (£1.70) across 6 forecourts in the Brighton area, ranging from 164.9p to 174.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £93.72.
How much is diesel in Brighton?
Diesel averages 193.6p a litre across 6 forecourts in the Brighton area. The cheapest is 184.9p at Independent / other, 27/53 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, and the most expensive nearby is 199.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Brighton than the rest of the UK?
Brighton averages 170.4p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — −2.9p the national figure. See how much petrol costs across the UK for the full regional picture.
How do I get alerts when fuel gets cheaper in Brighton?
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Prices are aggregated from retailers' published fuel price feeds under the UK government's open fuel price scheme, which covers Great Britain only. Last updated 18 September 2026. Figures are indicative and can change without notice — always check the price displayed at the pump before filling up. See our privacy policy for how we handle data.