Cheapest Petrol & Diesel in Balham Today
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Cheapest Petrol in Balham
Cheapest Diesel in Balham
Worth the Drive?
Petrol averages 2.5p less in Thornton (London) (152.9p vs 155.4p here). The round trip is about 2 miles each way, costing roughly £0.63 in fuel at 35 mpg. A 60‑litre fill would save £1.50 — a net saving of £0.87 after the return journey.
Diesel averages 2.5p less in South Balham (164.9p vs 167.4p here). The round trip is about 1 miles each way, costing roughly £0.35 in fuel at 50 mpg. A 60‑litre fill would save £1.50 — a net saving of £1.15 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 155.4p per litre across 2 stations. Diesel (B7) averages 167.4p across 2 stations. Unleaded is 4.3p above the national average of 151.1p.
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 | 153.9p Cheapest | 165.9p Cheapest | 165.9p Cheapest | – |
| Shell, Wandsworth Balham | SW12 9DP | 156.9p | 184.9p | 168.9p | 194.9p Cheapest |
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Average Petrol and Diesel Prices in Balham (pence per litre)
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 £2422/year on fuel in Balham (at 155.4p/L). That's £67 more than the UK average of £2355. Across the wider South West London (SW) postcode area petrol averages 152.7p/L, working out at £2380/year.
A diesel driver doing the same 12000 miles at 50 mpg spends about £1826/year at Balham's average diesel price of 167.4p/L. That's £28 more than the UK average of £1798. Across the wider South West London (SW) postcode area diesel averages 165.0p/L — £1800/year.
Choose the right station — save £££
The cheapest petrol in Balham is 153.9p/L and the most expensive is 156.9p/L — a 3.0p/L spread. Filling a 60‑litre tank at the cheapest vs the dearest saves £1.80.
For diesel the spread is 3.0p/L (165.9p cheapest, 168.9p dearest) — £1.80 saved on a 60‑litre fill.
Fuel Prices by Brand in Balham
Average prices and cheapest station for each fuel brand in Balham.
Sainsbury's Fuel Prices in Balham
There is 1 Sainsbury's forecourt in Balham. Petrol is 153.9p/L — 1.5p below the Balham average. Diesel is 165.9p/L (1.5p below town avg). Live prices: Sainsbury's, Wandsworth. Sainsbury's fuel prices across the UK →
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| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's, Wandsworth | SW12 8SY | 153.9p | 165.9p |
Shell Fuel Prices in Balham
There is 1 Shell forecourt in Balham. Petrol is 156.9p/L — 1.5p above the Balham average. Diesel is 168.9p/L (1.5p above town avg). Live prices: Shell, Wandsworth. Shell fuel prices across the UK →
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| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell, Wandsworth | SW12 9DP | 156.9p | 168.9p |
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