Petrol and diesel prices in East Sussex
Cheapest petrol in East Sussex right now: 169.7p at Gulf Trinity Place Service Station, Eastbourne. Cheapest diesel: 193.9p at Woodingdean Esso Express, Brighton. Petrol averages 174.3p and diesel 198.9p across 88 forecourts in East Sussex. Updated 17:30 on 16 Oct.
- Bexhill-on-Sea has the cheapest petrol of the larger towns in East Sussex, averaging 171.8p; Lewes is dearest at 178.0p.
- Supermarket forecourts average 172.6p for petrol, 2.1p less than other forecourts in East Sussex.
Prices reported in the last 3 days.
Prices reported in the last 3 days.
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Fuel prices by town in East Sussex
Cheapest average petrol first.
| Town | Average petrol | Cheapest petrol | Cheapest diesel | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye | 169.9p | 169.9p | 198.0p | 2 |
| Seaford | 171.4p | 170.9p | 196.9p | 2 |
| Wivelsfield | 171.7p | 171.7p | 197.7p | 1 |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 171.8p | 169.7p | 197.7p | 5 |
| Hastings | 172.0p | 169.9p | 195.9p | 6 |
| Eastbourne | 172.2p | 169.7p | 194.7p | 9 |
| Newhaven | 172.4p | 171.9p | 196.9p | 2 |
| Crowborough | 172.7p | 171.9p | 196.9p | 4 |
| St Leonards-on-Sea | 172.9p | 171.7p | 197.7p | 5 |
| Peacehaven | 173.6p | 172.9p | 201.9p | 3 |
| Halisham | 173.9p | 173.9p | 198.9p | 1 |
| Portslade | 173.9p | 173.9p | 192.9p | 1 |
| Battle | 174.5p | 173.9p | 197.9p | 3 |
| Polegate | 174.6p | 171.7p | 194.7p | 4 |
| Etchingham | 174.9p | 174.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Forest Row | 174.9p | 174.9p | 200.9p | 1 |
| Hailsham | 174.9p | 169.9p | 199.9p | 4 |
| Wadhurst | 174.9p | 174.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Woodingdean | 174.9p | 174.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Uckfield | 175.3p | 173.9p | 198.9p | 5 |
| Brighton | 175.5p | 171.9p | 190.9p | 10 |
| Hove | 175.7p | 172.9p | 191.9p | 5 |
| Hove-Brighton | 175.9p | 175.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Pevensey | 175.9p | 175.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Patcham Brighton | 176.9p | 176.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Lewes | 178.0p | 175.9p | 197.9p | 7 |
| Heathfield | 179.9p | 179.9p | 202.9p | 2 |
Council areas in East Sussex
Average petrol price and place in the UK council league table.
| Council area | Petrol average | UK rank |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne | 171.9p | 51 of 354 |
| Hastings | 172.4p | 67 of 354 |
| Rother | 173.4p | 105 of 354 |
| Wealden | 175.0p | 199 of 354 |
| Lewes | 175.0p | 206 of 354 |
| Brighton and Hove | 175.5p | 230 of 354 |
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Questions about fuel prices in East Sussex
Where is the cheapest petrol in East Sussex?
Gulf Trinity Place Service Station in Eastbourne, at 169.7p a litre, among prices reported in the last three days.
How much is diesel in East Sussex today?
Diesel averages 198.9p a litre across 87 forecourts in East Sussex, against a UK average of 199.2p. The cheapest is 193.9p at Woodingdean Esso Express, Brighton.
Which town in East Sussex has the cheapest petrol?
Of towns with three or more forecourts, Bexhill-on-Sea is cheapest, averaging 171.8p a litre. Lewes is dearest at 178.0p.
Which supermarket has the cheapest petrol in East Sussex?
Morrisons, averaging 171.7p a litre across 4 forecourts in East Sussex. Sainsbury's averages 172.2p, Asda averages 172.6p, Tesco averages 174.2p.
How up to date are these prices?
Every forecourt reports its prices to the government's Fuel Finder scheme, and we refresh them twice a day. These were updated 17:30 on 16 Oct.