The cheapest place to buy petrol in Greater Manchester today is at the Valero garage in Stalybridge, where a litre of standard petrol costs 140.9p, according to data supplied by retailers under the government's fuel price transparency scheme. An average family car with a 55-litre tank would cost £86 to fill up at this station, compared to £97 at the most expensive station in the region.
Cheapest Petrol Stations in Greater Manchester
Here are the cheapest petrol stations in Greater Manchester today, based on live government data:
- 140.9p - Valero, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 1PD
- 140.9p - Costco Wholesale, The Broadway, Oldham, OL9 8AU
- 141.7p - Asda, Cavendish Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7PF
- 141.9p - Morrisons, Foundry Street, Dukinfield, SK16 5PJ
- 141.9p - Costco Wholesale, Barton Dock Road, Manchester, M41 7PP
- 142.7p - Asda, Milne Street, Oldham, OL9 0JE
- 142.7p - Asda, Sportcity, Manchester, M11 4BD
- 142.9p - Essar, 1555-1571 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1GR
- 142.9p - Asda, Harpurhey Shopping Centre, Manchester, M9 4DJ
- 142.9p - Esso, East Lancashire Road, Warrington, WA3 2BE
Most Expensive Petrol Station
The most expensive petrol station in Greater Manchester is the BP garage at 2b Sunbank Lane, Manchester, charging 155.9p per litre. Filling an average 55-litre tank there costs £97, meaning drivers can save up to £11 by choosing the cheapest station.
Cheapest Diesel Stations in Greater Manchester
For diesel car owners, the cheapest fuel is at Costco Wholesale in Oldham, where a litre of standard diesel costs 153.9p. Here are the top diesel prices today:
- 153.9p - Costco Wholesale, The Broadway, Oldham, OL9 8AU
- 154.9p - Costco Wholesale, Barton Dock Road, Manchester, M41 7PP
- 155.9p - Texaco, Horwich Service Station, Bolton, BL6 6DT
- 156.7p - Asda, Cavendish Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7PF
- 156.9p - Tesco, Stalybridge, SK15 2BJ
- 156.9p - Valero, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 1PD
- 156.9p - Sainsbury's, 2 Lord Sheldon Way, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7UB
- 156.9p - Morrisons, Foundry Street, Dukinfield, SK16 5PJ
- 156.9p - Tesco, Manchester Rd, Manchester, M43 6TQ
- 157.7p - Asda, 43-53 The Linkway, Horwich, BL6 6JA
National and Regional Comparisons
UK drivers currently pay an average of 151.2p per litre for petrol and 167.8p for diesel. In Greater Manchester, petrol prices are 3.9p lower than the national average, while diesel prices are 4.5p lower. Nationally, the cheapest petrol is at a Sainsbury's in Bishop Auckland at 139.9p per litre, while the most expensive is at Thorn House Filling Station in Penrith at 200.0p per litre.
All prices quoted are for standard grade petrol (E10) and standard grade diesel (B7), supplied by major retailers under the government's scheme to ensure fair pricing for motorists.
