Drivers are facing fuel prices that are “far higher than they should be”, according to the RAC.

The motoring group said fuel retailers were using the general election as a distraction to keep profit margins persistently high.

Therefore, when it comes to saving money on fuel, every little helps.

So the Daily Echo is publishing the top 10 cheapest stations to buy fuel around Southampton, according to petrolprices.com.

Prices are correct as of 3.30pm on Wednesday, June 19.

10 – Applegreen Southampton, West End

Unleaded: 144.8p

Diesel: 151.8p

9 – Asda Express Millbrook

Unleaded: 144.7p

Diesel: 150.7p

8 - Sainsbury's Hedge End

Unleaded: 143.9p

Diesel: 148.9p

7 – Sainsbury's Lordshill

Unleaded: 143.9

Diesel: 149.9

6 - Esso on Ringwood Road in Totton

Unleaded: 143.7

Diesel:  148.7

5 – Eastleigh Texaco on Southampton Road

Unleaded: 142.9

Diesel: 149.9

4 – Tesco Hythe, Sizer Way

Unleaded: 142.9

Diesel: 147.9

3 – Tesco Southampton, William Macleod Wat

Unleaded: 142.9

Diesel: 148.9

2 – Texaco Queensway, Southampton

Unleaded: 142.9

Diesel: 147.9

1 – Costco, Southampton

Unleaded: 139.9

Diesel: 140.9