Cheapest fuel in Croydon
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Croydon is 169.9p a litre at Esso, 171 High Street, West Wickham, and the cheapest diesel is 197.9p at BP, 702-712 Mitcham Road, London. Across 4 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 173.4p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £93.44 — £1.93 less than filling at the Croydon average, and £3.85 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 169.9pEsso
- Cheapest diesel
- 197.9pBP
- Croydon average
- 173.4p+0.1p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 4within 4 miles
Fuel prices in Croydon
Unleaded in Croydon averages 173.4p, which is 0.1p above the national average of 173.3p — more expensive than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £1 more than a typical UK driver pays — which makes picking the right forecourt locally worth more here, not less.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Croydon area is 7.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £3.85 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Croydon right now
Cheapest petrol in Croydon
4 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 173.4p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esso | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 2 | BP | 171.9p | £94.55 |
| 3 | Esso | 174.9p | £96.19 |
| 4 | Jet | 176.9p | £97.30 |
Cheapest super unleaded petrol in Croydon
4 forecourts in the area publish a super unleaded price, averaging 192.4p a litre.
| # | Station | Super unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 2 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 3 | BP | 190.9p | £105.00 |
| 4 | Jet | 198.9p | £109.39 |
Cheapest diesel in Croydon
4 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 198.9p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BP | 197.9p | £108.84 |
| 2 | Esso | 197.9p | £108.84 |
| 3 | Jet | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 4 | Esso | 199.9p | £109.94 |
About fuel in Croydon
Croydon has more forecourt choice than most London boroughs, and its supermarket sites along the A23 and Purley Way regularly post some of the cheapest prices in the capital.
Forecourts in the Croydon area are operated by Esso (2), BP (1), Jet (1).
Croydon sits in Greater London, in the London region. This page covers forecourts within about 4 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 Croydon — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Croydon?
Esso, 171 High Street, West Wickham is currently the cheapest at 169.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Esso 171 High Street, West Wickham (169.9p), BP 702-712 Mitcham Road, London (171.9p), Esso Morden (174.9p), Jet 42 Croydon Road, London (176.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Croydon?
Unleaded averages 173.4p a litre (£1.73) across 4 forecourts in the Croydon area, ranging from 169.9p to 176.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £95.37.
How much is diesel in Croydon?
Diesel averages 198.9p a litre across 4 forecourts in the Croydon area. The cheapest is 197.9p at BP, 702-712 Mitcham Road, London, and the most expensive nearby is 199.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Croydon than the rest of the UK?
Croydon averages 173.4p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — +0.1p 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 Croydon?
Save your regular forecourts as favourites in the free CheapestFuel iOS app and turn on price-drop notifications. You will get a push alert when one of them cuts its price.
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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.