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Motoring info for Reading RG2

Reading, England

Cheapest unleaded 171.9p BP · 2.0 miCheapest diesel 197.7p Asda · 4.7 mi
Nearest forecourt0.7 miEsso Nearest EV charger0.1 miFast · 7 kW Nearest car park3.2 miPavilion car park Weather warnings0None in force

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 5 miles of Reading (RG2) is 171.9p at BP, MFG Swallowfield, Swallowfield Bypass, Reading – 1.7p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 197.7p at Asda (4.7 mi away). There are no Met Office weather warnings for Reading right now.

Fuel prices near RG2

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

  1. Esso 0.7 mi
    MFG Shinfield, 211 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HA
    Unleaded
    172.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  2. Asda 0.9 mi
    Chalfont Way, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 5TT
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    198.9p
    Directions
  3. Asda 1.0 mi
    Arborfield Road, Reading, RG2 9DY
    Unleaded
    175.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    194.9p
    Premium diesel
    218.9p
    Directions
  4. Morrisons 1.4 mi
    MFG Morrisons Reading, Rose Kiln Lane, READING, RG2 0HB
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    197.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Directions
  5. BP 2.0 mi
    MFG Swallowfield, Swallowfield Bypass, Reading, RG7 1LZ
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  6. ESSO 2.1 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
  7. Valero 2.3 mi
    MFG Reading, 69 London Road, Reading, RG1 5BW
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Premium diesel
    215.9p
    Directions
  8. Asda 2.4 mi
    10 Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JT
    Unleaded
    177.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    196.9p
    Directions
  9. Esso 3.2 mi
    MFG Thames Valley, George Street, Reading, RG4 8DH
    Unleaded
    174.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  10. ESSO 3.4 mi
    Bath Road, READING, RG30 2EU
    Unleaded
    176.9p
    Diesel
    198.9p
    Super
    191.9p
    Premium diesel
    212.9p
    Directions

Cheapest fuel across Reading →

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

EV charging near RG2

53 public charging locations within 3 miles:

  • 4 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
  • 12 Rapid (25–99 kW)
  • 27 Fast (7–22 kW)
  • 9 Slow (under 7 kW)
  1. Crosfield School0.1 mi
    Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 9BL
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.40/kWh
    Directions
  2. MFG0.7 mi
    Shell, Shinfield Rd, Reading, RG2 8HA
    Rapid · 50 kW CHAdeMO, Type 2 3 points
    The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ) · Public - Pay At Location
    Directions
  3. The Sportsman0.7 mi
    201 Shinfield Road, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 5TS
    Fast · 21 kW Type 2 2 points
    ChargePoint
    Directions
  4. Lidl-Basingstoke Road0.8 mi
    577 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0SJ
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 2 points
    Lidl · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.74/kWh; other tariffs available
    Directions
  5. Shell Recharge Fairfield0.9 mi
    585 Basingstoke Road, Church, Reading, RG2 0TA
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point
    Shell Recharge Solutions (UK) · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: £0.79/kWh
    Directions
  6. SHELL RECHARGE FAIRFIELD0.9 mi
    585 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0TA
    Rapid · 50 kW CHAdeMO, Type 2 3 points
    Shell Recharge Solutions (UK) · Public - Pay At Location
    Directions
  7. Holiday Inn Reading South0.9 mi
    500 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0SL
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: £0.79/kWh; other tariffs available
    Directions
  8. The World Upside Down1.1 mi
    387 Basingstoke Road, Whitley, Reading, RG2 0JE
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 2 points
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: £0.79/kWh; other tariffs available
    Directions

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

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Car parks near RG2

33 public car parks within 5 miles, nearest first.

  1. Pavilion car park3.2 mi
    Free
    Directions
  2. Student Drop Off3.4 mi
    Free Customers only
    Directions
  3. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses3.5 mi
    Free Customers only
    Directions
  4. Surface car park3.5 mi
    Free 20 spaces
    Directions
  5. HGVs3.6 mi
    Directions
  6. Surface car park3.6 mi
    Free 10 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 RG2

In August 2026, police recorded 21 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of RG2, up from 8 in July.

  • Jun 9
  • Jul 8
  • Aug 21

Reported most often on or near: Notton Way (2), Worrall Way (1), Wychelm Road (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 (RG2)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Reading (RG2) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Reading (RG2) is 171.9p a litre at BP, MFG Swallowfield, Swallowfield Bypass, Reading, RG7 1LZ, 2.0 mi away – 1.7p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Reading (RG2) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Reading (RG2) is 197.7p a litre at Asda, 12/14 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5AL, 4.7 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 17 forecourts within 5 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Reading (RG2)?

There are 53 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Reading (RG2), including 16 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Crosfield School, 0.1 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.

Where can I park in Reading (RG2)?

The nearest public car park to Reading (RG2) is Pavilion car park, 3.2 mi away, free to use. There are 33 car parks within 5 miles, and at least 3 of the nearest public ones are free.

How much vehicle crime is there in Reading (RG2)?

Police recorded 21 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Reading (RG2) in August 2026, compared with 8 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 (RG2)?

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

About RG2

Area
Reading
Council
Reading
Country
England
Postcodes
1,052

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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