Petrol prices in Greater Manchester range from 139.9p to 173.9p per litre, with the cheapest fuel available at Costco Wholesale in Oldham. According to live data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, a driver filling a 55-litre family car at that station would pay £84, saving up to £20 compared to the most expensive forecourt in the region.
Cheapest Petrol Stations in Greater Manchester
The Costco Wholesale garage at The Broadway, Oldham, OL9 8AU, charges 139.9p per litre for standard E10 petrol. Other budget options include Asda on Cavendish Street, Ashton-under-Lyne (141.7p), Costco at Barton Dock Road, Manchester (141.9p), and Sainsbury's on Lord Sheldon Way, Ashton-under-Lyne (141.9p). Multiple stations at 142.9p include Tesco in Stalybridge and Manchester, Valero in Stalybridge, Essar on Ashton Old Road, Eg On The Move in Manchester, and Sainsbury's in Leigh.
Most Expensive Petrol Station
The priciest filling station is a BP at Birch Service Area, Heywood, charging 173.9p per litre, which totals £104 for a 55-litre tank. This represents a £20 difference from the cheapest option.
Cheapest Diesel Stations
For diesel car owners, Costco Oldham again leads at 152.9p per litre for standard B7 diesel. Other low-cost diesel stations include Costco Barton Dock Road (154.9p), Valero Stalybridge (154.9p), Asda Ashton-under-Lyne (155.7p), Sainsbury's Bolton (155.9p), Tesco Stalybridge (155.9p), Tesco Manchester Road (155.9p), Sainsbury's Ashton-under-Lyne (155.9p), Morrisons Openshaw (156.9p), and Morrisons Hyde (156.9p).
Regional and National Comparison
UK drivers currently pay an average of 151.2p per litre for petrol and 166.0p for diesel. In Greater Manchester, petrol is 3.8p cheaper than the national average, while diesel is 4.4p cheaper. The cheapest petrol in the UK is at Blakenhall Service Station in Wolverhampton at 139.6p per litre, while the most expensive is Mackenzie Stores in Portree at 199.9p. Prices are for standard grade E10 petrol and B7 diesel, supplied by retailers under a government scheme to ensure fair pricing.
