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Petrol prices in Manchester

Unleaded from 149.9p a litre, averaging 159.4p across 37 stations we track in Manchester.

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At a glance

Stations tracked: 37
Local areas: 1
Cheapest unleaded: 149.9p
Cheapest diesel: 173.9p

Data updated 17 hours ago

Fuel pricing around Manchester is set street by street. Retailers watch their nearest rivals far more closely than they watch the national average, and that is where the savings come from.

There are 37 petrol stations in Manchester with prices recent enough to compare, covering the major brands alongside the local independents.

The gap between the cheapest petrol in Manchester and the local average is around 9.5p a litre. On a 50 litre fill that is roughly £4.76 for choosing the right forecourt.

For diesel drivers, the cheapest diesel in Manchester is 173.9p a litre at the moment, with the town averaging 181.6p.

The full spread across Manchester is about 19.0p a litre from cheapest to dearest, which is a wide range for one town and usually reflects a mix of supermarket and convenience-site pricing.

Below you will find today's cheapest forecourts in Manchester, plus average and highest prices so you can judge whether a detour is worth it.

Fuel prices Manchester - today’s snapshot

We track 37 active petrol stations in and around Manchester with recent prices. (Data updated 17 hours ago)

Lowest reported petrol price: 149.9p at Texaco near M21 7RF, Manchester.

Unleaded petrol (E10)

Lowest price: 149.9p
Average price: 159.4p
Highest price: 168.9p
Spread: 19.0p across 37 sites

Diesel (B7)

Lowest price: 173.9p
Average price: 181.6p
Highest price: 189.9p
Spread: 16.0p across 37 sites

Premium petrol (E5)

Lowest price: 165.9p
Average price: 181.0p
Highest price: 199.9p
Spread: 34.0p across 31 sites

Premium diesel

Lowest price: 185.9p
Average price: 200.6p
Highest price: 214.9p
Spread: 29.0p across 23 sites

Figures cover stations reporting to the official CMA price feed within the last 30 days. We exclude obvious reporting errors - prices given in pounds rather than pence, retailer test records, and premium grades priced below the standard grade - so the averages reflect what you can actually pay.

Fuel brands in Manchester

Esso (11) Texaco (5) Shell (4) Asda (3) Essar (2) Tesco (2)

Cheapest petrol stations in Manchester

Petrol and diesel prices Manchester, sorted by unleaded so the cheapest petrol is first. Open any station for its price history and nearby comparison.

Station	Local area	Petrol	Diesel
Texaco Mauldeth Road Service Station, Manchester M21 7RF	Manchester	149.9p	181.9p
Essar 1555-1571 Ashton Old Road, Manchester M11 1GR	Manchester	154.9p	173.9p
Morrisons Lime Square, Openshaw M11 1DA	Manchester	154.9p	175.9p
Asda Sportcity, Ashton New Road, Manchester M11 4BD	Manchester	155.7p	175.7p
Esso 571 Oldham Road, Manchester M40 5AF	Manchester	155.9p	179.9p
Tesco Hyde Road, Manchester M18 8LD	Manchester	155.9p	174.9p
Tesco Victoria Ave E, Manchester M9 6HP	Manchester	155.9p	175.9p
Texaco St Marys Road, Newton Heath M40 3AR	Manchester	155.9p	178.9p
Asda Harpurhey Shopping Centre, Manchester M9 4DJ	Manchester	156.9p	176.9p
Sainsburys Heaton Park Heaton Park Road, Manchester M9 0QS	Manchester	156.9p	177.9p

Wider area

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Places nearby

Drill into a specific area for its own price snapshot and cheapest stations.

Liverpool 43 stations from 150.9p Bolton 19 stations from 155.9p Westmorland and Furness 18 stations from 156.9p Warrington 18 stations from 158.7p Blackpool 17 stations from 154.9p Blackburn 17 stations from 156.9p Preston 14 stations from 155.9p Rochdale 13 stations from 153.9p Stockport 12 stations from 159.9p St Helens 11 stations from 155.9p Salford 11 stations from 157.9p Oldham 11 stations from 155.9p Cheshire East 11 stations from 159.9p Crewe 10 stations from 158.9p Southport 10 stations from 158.9p Wigan 10 stations from 158.7p Birkenhead 10 stations from 153.9p Cumberland 9 stations from 157.9p Bootle 9 stations from 157.9p Bebington 8 stations from 154.9p Carlisle 8 stations from 156.7p Burnley 8 stations from 158.9p Ellesmere Port 8 stations from 156.9p

Common questions about fuel in Manchester

What is the latest reported petrol price in Manchester?

The latest reported petrol prices in Manchester run from 149.9p to 168.9p per litre, with an average of 159.4p across 37 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 149.9p at TEXACO near M21 7RF.

What is the latest reported diesel price in Manchester?

The latest reported diesel prices in Manchester run from 173.9p to 189.9p per litre, with an average of 181.6p across 37 stations.

How many stations do you track around Manchester?

We currently track 37 active petrol stations in and around Manchester. Prices are refreshed from the official CMA fuel price feed throughout the day.

Where is the cheapest petrol in Manchester?

The cheapest petrol in Manchester we can currently see is 149.9p a litre at TEXACO near M21 7RF. That is 9.5p below the local average of 159.4p.

How many petrol stations are there in Manchester?

We track 37 petrol stations in and around Manchester with recent prices, including Esso, Texaco, Shell. Each one is listed with its latest unleaded and diesel price.

How do I compare stations near Manchester?

Open the map to compare stations near Manchester and work out which stop makes sense for your route. You can sort by price or distance and filter to supermarket forecourts only.

Is it cheaper to fill up with petrol or diesel in Manchester?

Diesel currently averages 22.1p more per litre than unleaded in Manchester, at 181.6p against 159.4p. That gap changes with wholesale costs, so it is worth checking before a big fill.

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