Petrol and diesel prices in Greater Manchester have risen again after a brief dip, as the Middle East conflict continues to affect global markets. The cheapest petrol in the region is 151.9p per litre at a Valero garage in Stalybridge, while the most expensive is 177.9p at a BP station in Heywood.
Cheapest Petrol Stations
According to data supplied by retailers, the Valero garage in Stalybridge (SK15 1PD) charges 151.9p per litre for standard petrol (E10). Filling a typical 55-litre tank there costs £94, potentially saving up to £16 compared to the most expensive station.
Other low-cost petrol options include Costco Wholesale in Oldham at 151.9p, Murco in Manchester at 152.9p, and several stations in Ashton-under-Lyne and Leigh at 152.9p to 154.9p.
Cheapest Diesel Stations
For diesel drivers, the cheapest fuel is at Costco Wholesale in Oldham, priced at 169.9p per litre. Valero Stalybridge follows at 170.9p, with Sainsbury's in Leigh at 171.9p.
The most expensive diesel is also at the BP station in Heywood, at 177.9p per litre, costing £110 to fill an average car.
Regional and National Comparisons
Petrol in Greater Manchester averages 159.4p, which is 2.5p below the UK average of 161.9p. Diesel averages 179.8p, 3.1p below the national average of 182.9p.
Nationally, the cheapest petrol is 143.9p at an Emo garage in Dungannon, while the most expensive is 197.9p at a Welcome Break in Hungerford. Prices are for standard E10 petrol and B7 diesel, as supplied by retailers under a government scheme.
