Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.4% (-0.7p) 7d avg: 188.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.2% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 208.2p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.4% (-0.7p) 7d avg: 188.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.2% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 208.2p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Monday, 4th May 2026 at 14:55
4
Local Stations
32
Brands (BB Area)
15.0p
Max Price Gap
#19
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 152.9p at Texaco
  • Potential savings: Up to £8.25 per tank
  • 76 stations tracked across 32 brands

Motorists in Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 16% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in BB have Increased 0.5p (0.3%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes could save you up to 15.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £8.25 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes has 76 active fuel stations across 32 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.42 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 23.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Darwen, Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes:
152.9p at Texaco, LONDIS TOTTENHAM ROAD GARAGE, TOTTENHAM ROAD, LOWER DARWEN, DARWEN, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Darwen, Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes:
184.9p at Texaco, LONDIS TOTTENHAM ROAD GARAGE, TOTTENHAM ROAD, LOWER DARWEN, DARWEN, England

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (Texaco) has beaten the supermarkets to the top spot today.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
67 / 76 Stations (88.2%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
56 / 76 Stations (73.7%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
68 / 76 Stations (89.5%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
43 / 76 Stations (56.6%)

Top 4 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Texaco
LONDIS TOTTENHAM ROAD GARAGE, TOTTENHAM ROAD, LOWER DARWEN, DARWEN, England , BB3 0PY
152.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
80 BLACKBURN ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , BB3 1ET
155.9p
+3.0p
3
Bolton Road Service Station
BOLTON ROAD SERVICE STATION, 352, BOLTON ROAD, DARWEN, England , BB3 2PS
155.9p
+3.0p
4
SHELL
COMMERCIAL ROAD, M65 JCT 4, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , BB3 0DB
167.9p
+15.0p

Top 4 cheapest diesel stations (B7)

For diesel drivers, the price variance can often be even higher. The following stations are currently offering the best value for B7 Diesel in the Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Texaco
LONDIS TOTTENHAM ROAD GARAGE, TOTTENHAM ROAD, LOWER DARWEN, DARWEN, England , BB3 0PY
184.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
80 BLACKBURN ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , BB3 1ET
187.9p
+3.0p
3
Bolton Road Service Station
BOLTON ROAD SERVICE STATION, 352, BOLTON ROAD, DARWEN, England , BB3 2PS
187.9p
+3.0p
4
SHELL
COMMERCIAL ROAD, M65 JCT 4, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , BB3 0DB
197.9p
+13.0p

How to save on fuel in Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes

While choosing the cheapest station is the easiest way to save, changing your driving habits can also make a significant difference to your monthly spend.

Drive Smoothly

Aggressive acceleration and heavy braking can increase fuel consumption by up to 40% in stop-and-go traffic around Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes.

Reduce Weight

Carrying an extra 50kg in your boot increases fuel consumption by 1-2%. Clear out unnecessary items.

Market Analyst Commentary
CFP Research Team

"Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes benefits from strong market competition with 32 brands operating across 76 stations. Ranking in the top 16% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while with a 23.6p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £12.98 per tank."

For more detailed savings, explore our Interactive Fuel Map to scan the entire region visually.

Frequently Asked Questions

As of May 4, 2026, the cheapest station is Texaco at 152.9p per litre.

There is currently a 15.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £8.25 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Texaco) is actually cheaper than the local supermarkets today.

Our Analysis Methodology

Data Collection
  • Direct feed from UK Government CMA API
  • Updated every 30 minutes via automated polling
  • Zero user-submitted prices (prevents manipulation)
  • Last sync: 15:04, 04 May 2026
Quality Assurance
  • Automated anomaly detection for pricing errors
  • Cross-referenced against regional averages
  • Outliers flagged for manual review
  • Historical data tracked for trend validation
Verified Data Source: All prices displayed on this page are sourced directly from the Competition and Markets Authority's official fuel price transparency scheme. We do not accept payments from retailers to alter rankings or display preferential pricing.
Data Accuracy & Methodology

Source: We retrieve real-time pricing data directly from the UK Government CMA Open Data Scheme.

Frequency: Data for Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes was last synchronized at 14:55 today. We update our database every 4 hours to ensure accuracy.

Disclaimer: While we strive for 100% accuracy, forecourt prices can change instantly. The prices listed above were correct at the time of our last server sync.

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 0.5p
Was: 155p → Now: 155.5p
Diesel (B7) 0.8p
Was: 187.4p → Now: 186.6p

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View 8 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes
Texaco ESSO Bolton Road Service Station SHELL