Cheapest Petrol & Diesel in Balham Today

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Last updated: · Prices refresh every 30 minutes from the UK government's Fuel Finder service.

Cheapest Petrol in Balham

161.9p per litre at SAINSBURY'S, Wandsworth Balham
Area average: 164.4p — save up to 2.5p/litre

Cheapest Diesel in Balham

184.9p per litre at SAINSBURY'S, Wandsworth Balham
Area average: 186.9p — save up to 2.0p/litre

Worth the Drive?

Petrol averages 3.2p less in Lambeth (161.2p vs 164.4p here). The round trip is about 2 miles each way, costing roughly £0.79 in fuel at 35 mpg. A 60‑litre fill would save £1.92 — a net saving of £1.13 after the return journey.

Diesel averages 3.0p less in Streatham Hill West (183.9p vs 186.9p here). The round trip is about 2 miles each way, costing roughly £0.53 in fuel at 50 mpg. A 60‑litre fill would save £1.80 — a net saving of £1.27 after the return journey.

There are 2 fuel stations in Balham reporting live prices via the UK government's Fuel Finder service. Unleaded petrol (E10) averages 164.4p per litre across 2 stations. Diesel (B7) averages 186.9p across 2 stations. Unleaded is 6.3p above the national average of 158.1p.

Use our fuel station finder to find the most economical place to fill up near you, or calculate the fuel cost of a longer trip from Balham.

Fuel Stations in Balham

Station Postcode E10 E5 B7 SDV
SAINSBURY'S, Wandsworth Balham SW12 8SY 161.9p Cheapest 173.9p Cheapest 184.9p Cheapest
SHELL, Wandsworth Balham SW12 9DP 166.9p 189.9p 188.9p 214.9p Cheapest

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Average Petrol and Diesel Prices in Balham (pence per litre)

Unleaded (E10)
164.4p
2 stations
±2.5p std dev
+6.3p vs national
Super Unleaded (E5)
181.9p
2 stations
±8.0p std dev
+5.9p vs national
Diesel (B7)
186.9p
2 stations
±2.0p std dev
+5.5p vs national
Premium Diesel
214.9p
1 stations
+13.3p vs national

30-Day Price Trend in the South West London Region (pence per litre)

Daily averages across all stations in the South West London postcode area over the last 30 days. Balham sits within this region.

What does fuel cost a typical driver in Balham?

At current prices, a typical driver covering 12000 miles a year in a petrol car averaging 35 mpg spends about £2562/year on fuel in Balham (at 164.4p/L). That's £98 more than the UK average of £2464. Across the wider South West London (SW) postcode area petrol averages 160.5p/L, working out at £2502/year.

A diesel driver doing the same 12000 miles at 50 mpg spends about £2039/year at Balham's average diesel price of 186.9p/L. That's £60 more than the UK average of £1979. Across the wider South West London (SW) postcode area diesel averages 185.0p/L — £2018/year.

Choose the right station — save £££

The cheapest petrol in Balham is 161.9p/L and the most expensive is 166.9p/L — a 5.0p/L spread. Filling a 60‑litre tank at the cheapest vs the dearest saves £3.00.

For diesel the spread is 4.0p/L (184.9p cheapest, 188.9p dearest) — £2.40 saved on a 60‑litre fill.

Frequently Asked Questions

The cheapest unleaded petrol (E10) in Balham today is 161.9p per litre at SAINSBURY'S, SW12 8SY. The average across 2 stations is 164.4p. Prices are sourced from the UK government's Fuel Finder service and updated every 30 minutes.

The cheapest diesel (B7) in Balham today is 184.9p per litre at SAINSBURY'S, SW12 8SY. The average across 2 stations is 186.9p. Prices are sourced from the UK government's Fuel Finder service.

The average unleaded (E10) price in Balham is 164.4p per litre from 2 stations. The national average is 158.1p, so Balham is 6.3p above the national average.

The average diesel (B7) price in Balham is 186.9p per litre from 2 stations. The national average is 181.4p, so Balham is 5.5p above the national average.

There are currently 2 fuel stations reporting prices in Balham. This includes supermarket forecourts, independent stations, and branded sites.

Fuel prices on MPG Calc are updated every 30 minutes using official data from the UK government's Fuel Finder service. All retailers with 250+ filling stations are required by law to report their prices, covering the vast majority of UK forecourts.