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Petrol prices in Preston

Unleaded from 158.9p a litre, averaging 164.3p across 14 stations we track in Preston.

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At a glance

Stations tracked: 14
Local areas: 1
Cheapest unleaded: 158.9p
Cheapest diesel: 180.9p

Data updated an hour ago

Anyone filling up in Preston regularly will have noticed prices do not move in step. One site drops, the neighbours follow within a day or two, and the rest hold out.

Preston has 14 forecourts in our current data set, each publishing prices under the CMA transparency rules.

That spread is worth about 5.4p a litre between the keenest price in Preston and the local average, so roughly £2.69 each time you fill up.

Diesel prices in Preston currently start at 180.9p a litre against a local average of 185.4p, so it is worth checking before you commit to a full tank.

There is roughly 16.0p between the lowest and highest unleaded price in Preston, so where you stop genuinely matters here.

Use the snapshot below for the current range on both petrol and diesel, then open a station to see how its price has moved over recent weeks.

Fuel prices Preston - today’s snapshot

We track 14 active petrol stations in and around Preston with recent prices. (Data updated an hour ago)

Lowest reported petrol price: 158.9p at Tesco near PR2 6BX, Preston.

Unleaded petrol (E10)

Lowest price: 158.9p
Average price: 164.3p
Highest price: 174.9p
Spread: 16.0p across 14 sites

Diesel (B7)

Lowest price: 180.9p
Average price: 185.4p
Highest price: 194.9p
Spread: 14.0p across 13 sites

Premium petrol (E5)

Lowest price: 168.9p
Average price: 178.4p
Highest price: 185.9p
Spread: 17.0p across 10 sites

Premium diesel

Lowest price: 192.7p
Average price: 199.0p
Highest price: 204.9p
Spread: 12.2p across 7 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 Preston

Texaco (3) Shell (2) Morrisons (1) Essar Lea Gate Station (1) Tesco (1) BP (1)

Cheapest petrol stations in Preston

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

Station	Local area	Petrol	Diesel
Tesco 89-91 Blackpool Road, Preston PR2 6BX	Preston	158.9p	180.9p
BP Lea Service Station, Preston PR2 1XL	Preston	160.7p	182.7p
Essar Lea Gate Station Blackpool Rd, Preston PR4 0XB	Preston	160.7p	182.7p
Asda East Way - Fulwood, Preston PR2 9NP	Preston	160.9p	183.7p
Esso Blackpool Road, Preston PR1 6UY	Preston	161.9p	181.9p
Morrisons Mariners Way, Ashton-On-Ribble PR2 2YN	Preston	161.9p	184.9p
Sainsburys Flintoff Way, Preston PR1 6PJ	Preston	161.9p	183.9p
EG On the Move Saddle Inn, Preston PR4 0RS	Preston	163.7p	185.7p
Shell Bluebell Way, Preston PR2 5PZ	Preston	163.9p	186.9p
Texaco Ribbleton Service Station, 315, Ribbleton Lane, Preston PR1 5EB	Preston	164.8p	-

Wider area

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Places nearby

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Liverpool 43 stations from 157.9p Manchester 37 stations from 159.9p Westmorland and Furness 19 stations from 165.0p Bolton 19 stations from 161.9p Warrington 17 stations from 163.9p Blackpool 17 stations from 158.9p Blackburn 17 stations from 162.9p Rochdale 13 stations from 162.9p Cheshire East 13 stations from 164.9p Stockport 12 stations from 164.9p St Helens 11 stations from 157.9p Salford 11 stations from 161.9p Oldham 11 stations from 160.9p Crewe 10 stations from 162.9p Southport 10 stations from 163.9p Wigan 10 stations from 161.9p Birkenhead 10 stations from 161.9p Cumberland 9 stations from 166.9p Bootle 9 stations from 162.9p Bebington 8 stations from 166.9p Carlisle 8 stations from 161.9p Burnley 8 stations from 162.9p Ellesmere Port 8 stations from 161.9p

Common questions about fuel in Preston

What is the latest reported petrol price in Preston?

The latest reported petrol prices in Preston run from 158.9p to 174.9p per litre, with an average of 164.3p across 14 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 158.9p at TESCO near PR2 6BX.

What is the latest reported diesel price in Preston?

The latest reported diesel prices in Preston run from 180.9p to 194.9p per litre, with an average of 185.4p across 13 stations.

How many stations do you track around Preston?

We currently track 14 active petrol stations in and around Preston. Prices are refreshed from the official CMA fuel price feed throughout the day.

Where is the cheapest petrol in Preston?

The cheapest petrol in Preston we can currently see is 158.9p a litre at TESCO near PR2 6BX. That is 5.4p below the local average of 164.3p.

How many petrol stations are there in Preston?

We track 14 petrol stations in and around Preston with recent prices, including Texaco, Shell, Morrisons. Each one is listed with its latest unleaded and diesel price.

How do I compare stations near Preston?

Open the map to compare stations near Preston 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 Preston?

Diesel currently averages 21.1p more per litre than unleaded in Preston, at 185.4p against 164.3p. That gap changes with wholesale costs, so it is worth checking before a big fill.

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