If you’re looking to save money on fuel in Somerset this Saturday, the Morrisons garage on Priory Bridge Road, Taunton stands out as the cheapest place to fill up petrol. At 136.9p per litre, this location offers substantial savings compared to other stations around the county.
For an average family car with a 55-litre tank, filling up at Morrisons Taunton would cost approximately £75, saving drivers up to £10 compared to the most expensive station in Somerset. This price is based on real-time data compiled by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
The average petrol price across Somerset this week is 138.8p per litre, with several affordable options available:
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- 136.9p - Morrisons, Priory Bridge Road, Taunton
- 137.7p - ASDA, Creechbarrow Road, Taunton
- 137.9p - Esso, Wellington New Road, Taunton
- 137.9p - Sainsbury’s, Billet Street, Bishop’s Hull & Taunton West
- 137.9p - ASDA, Preston Road, Yeovil West
- 137.9p - Morrisons, Broadway, Bridgwater
- 137.9p - Morrisons, Lysander Road, Yeovil South
- 137.9p - ASDA, Warminster Road, Frome East
- 138.7p - ASDA, East Quay, Bridgwater North & Central
- 138.9p - Morrisons, Southgate Road, Wincanton
On the other end, the priciest petrol is found at the ASDA station at Dunball Roundabout in Bridgwater, where prices reach 154.9p per litre—costing around £85 to fill an average tank.
For diesel drivers, the Esso garage in Wells offers the cheapest fuel at 146.9p per litre. Other affordable diesel options include:
- 146.9p - Esso, Prl Wells, Wells
- 155.9p - Morrisons, Priory Bridge Road, Taunton
- 156.9p - Morrisons, Lysander Road, Yeovil South
- 157.7p - ASDA, Creechbarrow Road, Taunton
- 157.7p - ASDA, East Quay, Bridgwater North & Central
- 157.9p - Sainsbury’s, Billet Street, Bishop’s Hull & Taunton West
- 157.9p - ASDA, Preston Road, Yeovil West
- 157.9p - Morrisons, Street Road, Glastonbury
- 157.9p - Morrisons, Broadway, Bridgwater
- 157.9p - ASDA, Warminster Road, Frome East
Nationally, petrol drivers are paying an average of 140.6p per litre, meaning Somerset’s petrol prices are slightly higher by 0.2p per litre. Diesel drivers in Somerset, however, pay marginally less than the national average, at 0.1p below the UK average of 159.9p per litre.
The data covers standard grade petrol (E10) and diesel (B7) and comes directly from major fuel retailers participating in the CMA’s voluntary price transparency scheme. This account covers roughly 60% of the fuel sold in the UK.
Shoppers should keep an eye on price fluctuations and consult local sources or interactive tools to find the best prices near them.