Drivers in Greater Manchester can save up to £10 on a full tank of petrol by visiting the cheapest station today, according to government-published live fuel price data. The Valero garage on Caroline Street in Stalybridge is charging 140.9p per litre for standard petrol (E10), making it the most affordable option in the region. Filling an average 55-litre family car there costs £86.
Cheapest Petrol Stations in Greater Manchester Today
The following forecourts offer the lowest petrol prices on Thursday, 2 July 2026:
- 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
- 142.7p - Asda, Asda Sportcity, Manchester, M11 4BD
- 142.7p - Asda, Milne Street, Oldham, OL9 0JE
- 142.9p - Tesco, Victoria Ave E, Manchester, M9 6HP
- 142.9p - Tesco, Tesco Stores Ltd, Stalybridge, SK15 2BJ
- 142.9p - Morrisons, Lime Square, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1DA
- 142.9p - Murco Hartshead Service Station, Premier Hartshead, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8TU
Most Expensive Petrol Station
The most expensive petrol in Greater Manchester is at a BP station on 2b Sunbank Lane in Altrincham, charging 155.9p per litre. Filling a 55-litre tank there costs £97, a difference of £11 compared to the cheapest station.
Cheapest Diesel Stations Today
For diesel car owners, the cheapest fuel is at Costco Wholesale in Oldham, priced at 153.9p per litre for standard diesel (B7). The top ten cheapest diesel forecourts are:
- 153.9p - Costco Wholesale, The Broadway, Oldham, OL9 8AU
- 155.9p - Texaco, Horwich Service Station, Bolton, BL6 6DT
- 156.7p - Asda, Cavendish Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7PF
- 156.9p - Sainsbury's, 2 Lord Sheldon Way, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7UB
- 156.9p - Tesco, Manchester Rd, Manchester, M43 6TQ
- 156.9p - Tesco, Tesco Stores Ltd, Stalybridge, SK15 2BJ
- 156.9p - Valero, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 1PD
- 156.9p - Morrisons, Foundry Street, Dukinfield, SK16 5PJ
- 157.7p - Asda, Asda Sportcity, Manchester, M11 4BD
- 157.7p - Asda, 43-53 The Linkway, Horwich, BL6 6JA
Comparison with National Averages
UK drivers currently pay an average of 151.2p per litre for petrol and 167.8p for diesel. In Greater Manchester, petrol buyers pay 3.9p less than the national average, while diesel drivers pay 4.5p less.
Nationally, the cheapest petrol is at a Sainsbury's in Bishop Auckland, Durham, at 139.9p per litre. The most expensive is at Thorn House Filling Station in Penrith, Cumbria, at 200.0p per litre.
Prices quoted are for standard grade petrol (E10) and standard grade diesel (B7). Data is supplied by major retailers under a government scheme to ensure fair pricing for motorists.
