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Fuel prices in Thatcham today

West Berkshire, England

Cheapest unleaded 174.9p Esso · 4.7 miCheapest diesel 197.9p BP · 9.4 mi
Local average unleaded180.0p6.4p above the UK average
Local average diesel203.8p4.2p above the UK average
Weather warnings0None in force

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded in and around Thatcham is 174.9p at Esso, MFG Kingsclere, Newbury Road, Newbury (4.7 mi from the town centre). The cheapest diesel is 197.9p at BP (9.4 mi). Across 8 forecourts within 10 miles, unleaded averages 180.0p – 6.4p above the UK average.

Cheapest unleaded near Thatcham

Within 10 miles of the town centre, cheapest first.

  1. Esso 4.7 mi
    MFG Kingsclere, Newbury Road, Newbury, RG20 4TA
    Unleaded
    174.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Directions
  2. Asda 9.5 mi
    329 Reading Road, Reading, RG8 7JE
    Unleaded
    175.9p
    Super
    191.9p
    Directions
  3. Esso 5.6 mi
    MFG Aldermaston, Bath Road, Reading, RG7 5HT
    Unleaded
    176.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Directions
  4. BP 9.4 mi
    Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7QN
    Unleaded
    176.9p
    Super
    197.9p
    Directions
  5. Asda 6.3 mi
    Mulfords Hill, Tadley, RG26 3LQ
    Unleaded
    177.9p
    Super
    196.9p
    Directions

Cheapest diesel near Thatcham

  1. BP 9.4 mi
    Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7QN
    Diesel
    197.9p
    Premium diesel
    218.9p
    Directions
  2. Esso 5.6 mi
    MFG Aldermaston, Bath Road, Reading, RG7 5HT
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  3. Asda 9.5 mi
    329 Reading Road, Reading, RG8 7JE
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Directions
  4. Esso 4.7 mi
    MFG Kingsclere, Newbury Road, Newbury, RG20 4TA
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  5. Asda 6.3 mi
    Mulfords Hill, Tadley, RG26 3LQ
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Directions

Nearest forecourts to Thatcham centre

  1. BP 3.9 mi
    Chieveley Service Area, Oxford Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9XX, RG18 9XX
    Unleaded
    199.9p
    Diesel
    222.9p
    Super
    219.9p
    Premium diesel
    242.9p
    Directions
  2. Esso 4.7 mi
    MFG Kingsclere, Newbury Road, Newbury, RG20 4TA
    Unleaded
    174.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  3. Shell 4.9 mi
    PRL Kingsclere, Newbury Road, Newbury, RG20 4TA
    Super
    165.9p
    Directions
  4. Esso 5.6 mi
    MFG Aldermaston, Bath Road, Reading, RG7 5HT
    Unleaded
    176.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  5. Asda 6.3 mi
    Mulfords Hill, Tadley, RG26 3LQ
    Unleaded
    177.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    196.9p
    Directions
  6. Asda 8.5 mi
    Reading Road, Reading, RG7 3EH
    Unleaded
    177.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    196.9p
    Premium diesel
    220.9p
    Directions

Cheapest fuel across West Berkshire →

Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 24 min ago

EV charging near Thatcham

30 public charging locations within 3 miles:

  • 2 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
  • 5 Rapid (25–99 kW)
  • 7 Fast (7–22 kW)
  • 16 Slow (under 7 kW)
  1. Thatcham Town Council0.1 mi
    Brownsfield Road, Thatcham, RG18 3GD
    Fast · 22 kW Type 2 2 points
    (Unknown Operator)
    Cost: £0.30/kWh
    Directions
  2. Mercure Newbury West Grange Hotel1.7 mi
    Cox's Lane, Midgham, Upper Bucklebury, RG7 5UP
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 2 points
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
    Directions
  3. BP London Road Newbury2.0 mi
    London Road, Newbury, RG14 2BS
    Ultra-rapid · 150 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 2 points
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: £0.89/kWh; other tariffs available
    Directions
  4. Lidl-Newbury2.1 mi
    Unit 2 London Road Retail Park, Newbury, RG14 2BP
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point
    Lidl · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.74/kWh; other tariffs available
    Directions
  5. Podium Place2.2 mi
    31 Bone Lane, Newbury, RG14 5SH
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS 2 points
    Vend Electric · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.85/kWh
    Directions
  6. N/A2.5 mi
    York Road, Newbury, RG14 7NJ
    Slow · 3.7 kW Type 2 1 point
    Shell Recharge Solutions (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Directions
  7. 57 Kings Road2.5 mi
    57 Kings Road, Newbury, RG14 5RA
    Slow · 3.7 kW Type 2 1 point
    Shell Recharge Solutions (UK) · Public - Pay At Location
    Directions
  8. 67 Kings Road2.5 mi
    67 Kings Road, Newbury, RG14 5RA
    Slow · 3.7 kW Type 2 1 point
    Shell Recharge Solutions (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 1 hr ago

Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.

Car parks near Thatcham

6 public car parks within 1 mile, nearest first.

  1. Co-op<0.1 mi
    Customers only
    Directions
  2. King's Head<0.1 mi
    Free 13 spaces Customers only
    Directions
  3. Chequers Pub Car Park0.1 mi
    Customers only
    Directions
  4. Kingsland Car Park0.1 mi
    Paid
    West Berkshire Council
    Directions
  5. Surface car park0.1 mi
    Paid 58 spaces
    Directions
  6. Thatcham Station Car Park1.0 mi
    Paid 57 spaces ♿ 2 Customers only
    APCOA Parking
    Directions

Check prices, height limits and opening times on site.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for West Berkshire right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 24 min ago

Vehicle crime near Thatcham

In August 2026, police recorded 1 vehicle crime within 1 mile of Thatcham, the same as in July.

  • Jun 7
  • Jul 1
  • Aug 1

Reported most often on or near: Richmond Avenue (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 Thatcham

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Thatcham today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Thatcham is 174.9p a litre at Esso, MFG Kingsclere, Newbury Road, Newbury, RG20 4TA, 4.7 mi away – 1.3p above the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Thatcham today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Thatcham is 197.9p a litre at BP, Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7QN, 9.4 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 8 forecourts within 10 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Thatcham?

There are 30 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Thatcham, including 7 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Thatcham Town Council, 0.1 mi away, charging at up to 22 kW.

Where can I park in Thatcham?

The nearest public car park to Thatcham is Kingsland Car Park, 0.1 mi away, paid parking. There are 6 car parks within 1 mile.

How much vehicle crime is there in Thatcham?

Police recorded 1 vehicle crime within 1 mile of Thatcham in August 2026, compared with 1 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 Thatcham?

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

Motoring news

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

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