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Motoring info for Reading RG1

Reading, England

Cheapest unleaded 171.9p BP · 3.8 miCheapest diesel 197.7p Asda · 3.0 mi
Nearest forecourt0.4 miValero Nearest EV charger0.1 miFast · 22 kW Nearest car park1.6 miPavilion car park Weather warnings0None in force

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 5 miles of Reading (RG1) is 171.9p at BP, MFG Swallowfield, Swallowfield Bypass, Reading – 1.7p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 197.7p at Asda (3.0 mi away). There are no Met Office weather warnings for Reading right now.

Fuel prices near RG1

Within 5 miles, nearest first. UK averages: unleaded 173.6p, diesel 199.6p.

  1. Valero 0.4 mi
    MFG Reading, 69 London Road, Reading, RG1 5BW
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Premium diesel
    215.9p
    Directions
  2. Asda 0.5 mi
    10 Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JT
    Unleaded
    177.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    196.9p
    Directions
  3. ESSO 0.6 mi
    MFG Reading Rose Kiln, Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0HP
    Unleaded
    175.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  4. Esso 0.9 mi
    MFG Thames Valley, George Street, Reading, RG4 8DH
    Unleaded
    174.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  5. ESSO 1.1 mi
    Church Street, READING, RG4 8AU
    Unleaded
    177.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    192.9p
    Premium diesel
    215.9p
    Directions
  6. Morrisons 1.2 mi
    MFG Morrisons Reading, Rose Kiln Lane, READING, RG2 0HB
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    197.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Directions
  7. BP 1.5 mi
    MFG Leander, 182-184 Henley Road, Reading, RG4 5DL
    Unleaded
    175.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  8. ESSO 1.9 mi
    BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, READING, RG4 8RZ
    Unleaded
    176.9p
    Diesel
    200.9p
    Super
    191.9p
    Premium diesel
    214.9p
    Directions
  9. Esso 1.9 mi
    MFG Shinfield, 211 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HA
    Unleaded
    172.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  10. Esso 2.0 mi
    MFG Norcot, 856 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EL
    Unleaded
    174.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions

Cheapest fuel across Reading →

Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 17 min ago

EV charging near RG1

60 public charging locations within 3 miles:

  • 4 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
  • 10 Rapid (25–99 kW)
  • 32 Fast (7–22 kW)
  • 12 Slow (under 7 kW)
  1. Civic Offices Bridge Street0.1 mi
    Arnold, Reading, RG1 2LU
    Fast · 22 kW CHAdeMO, Type 2 3 points
    The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ) · Public - Pay At Location
    Directions
  2. East Street0.1 mi
    East Street, Reading, RG1 4QU
    Slow · 3.7 kW Type 2 1 point
    Joju Ltd · Public - Pay At Location
    Directions
  3. The Oracle Shopping Centre-Holy Brook Car Park0.2 mi
    Bridge Street, Reading, RG1 2LR
    Fast · 22 kW Type 2 7 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.35/kWh. Parking fees apply
    Directions
  4. The Oracle Shopping Centre-the Riverside Car Park0.2 mi
    Mill Lane, Reading, RG1 2AG
    Fast · 22 kW Type 2 5 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.35/kWh. Parking fees apply
    Directions
  5. Reading Civic Centre, outside Car Park0.2 mi
    Simmonds Street, Coley, Reading, RG1 6QF
    Rapid · 44 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 2 points
    Evolt Network (Swarco E.Connect) · Public - Pay At Location
    Directions
  6. DRAX_001050.4 mi
    Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP
    Fast · 22 kW Type 2 2 points
    Drax Energy Solutions Limited · Public - Pay At Location
    Directions
  7. Antstey Road0.4 mi
    Antstey Road, Reading, RG1 7JR
    Slow · 3.7 kW Type 2 1 point
    Joju Ltd · Public - Pay At Location
    Directions
  8. Forbury Place0.4 mi
    Forbury Road, Reading, RG1 3JH
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: 1
    Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 4 hr ago

Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.

Car parks near RG1

41 public car parks within 5 miles, nearest first.

  1. Pavilion car park1.6 mi
    Free
    Directions
  2. Tulip Styles parking1.7 mi
    Free 12 spaces Customers only
    Directions
  3. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses1.7 mi
    Free Customers only
    Directions
  4. IBIS Car Park C2.0 mi
    Customers only
    Directions
  5. Student Drop Off2.0 mi
    Free Customers only
    Directions
  6. Car park2.2 mi
    4 spaces
    Directions

Check prices, height limits and opening times on site.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Reading right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 17 min ago

Vehicle crime near RG1

In August 2026, police recorded 34 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of RG1, down from 45 in July.

  • Jun 36
  • Jul 45
  • Aug 34

Reported most often on or near: Castle Hill (2), Chatham Place (2), Prince's Street (1).

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference. Locations are approximate to protect privacy.

Source: police.uk (Open Government Licence) · latest published month: August 2026

Quick answers about Reading (RG1)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Reading (RG1) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Reading (RG1) is 171.9p a litre at BP, MFG Swallowfield, Swallowfield Bypass, Reading, RG7 1LZ, 3.8 mi away – 1.7p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Reading (RG1) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Reading (RG1) is 197.7p a litre at Asda, 12/14 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5AL, 3.0 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 17 forecourts within 5 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Reading (RG1)?

There are 60 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Reading (RG1), including 14 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Civic Offices Bridge Street, 0.1 mi away, charging at up to 22 kW.

Where can I park in Reading (RG1)?

The nearest public car park to Reading (RG1) is Pavilion car park, 1.6 mi away, free to use. There are 41 car parks within 5 miles, and at least 1 of the nearest public ones are free.

How much vehicle crime is there in Reading (RG1)?

Police recorded 34 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Reading (RG1) in August 2026, compared with 45 in July 2026. Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference (police.uk).

Are there any weather warnings for driving in Reading (RG1)?

No – on 25 Oct there are no Met Office weather warnings in force for Reading.

About RG1

Area
Reading
Council
Reading
Country
England
Postcodes
1,248

Source: ONS Postcode Directory

Motoring news

Source: GOV.UK – DVLA, DVSA, OZEV, National Highways and Department for Transport (Open Government Licence)

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