Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee 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 Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 at 04:55
6
Local Stations
28
Brands (BB Area)
7.0p
Max Price Gap
#7
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 127.9p at SHELL
  • Potential savings: Up to £3.85 per tank
  • 62 stations tracked across 28 brands

Motorists in Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 6% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in BB have Increased 0.9p (0.7%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee could save you up to 7.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £3.85 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee has 62 active fuel stations across 28 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.45 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 7.2p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Nelson, Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee:
127.9p at SHELL, MANCHESTER ROAD, NELSON, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Nelson, Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee:
139.9p at MORRISONS, CLAYTON STREET, NELSON, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
51 / 62 Stations (82.3%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
41 / 62 Stations (66.1%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
52 / 62 Stations (83.9%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
30 / 62 Stations (48.4%)

Top 5 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
MANCHESTER ROAD, NELSON, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , BB9 7AJ
127.9p
BEST PRICE
2
MORRISONS
CLAYTON STREET, NELSON, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , BB9 7PY
129.9p
+2.0p
3
Junction 13 Service Station
JUNCTION 13 SERVICE STATION, WESTFIELD, NELSON, BB9 7YN, NELSON, England , BB9 7YN
131.9p
+4.0p
4
BP
WALVERDEN SERVICE STATION, NETHERFIELD ROAD, NELSON, LANCASHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , BB9 9PS
132.9p
+5.0p
5
ESSO
MANCHESTER ROAD, NELSON, ENGLAND , BB9 7SH
134.9p
+7.0p

Top 5 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 Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
MORRISONS
CLAYTON STREET, NELSON, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , BB9 7PY
139.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SHELL
MANCHESTER ROAD, NELSON, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , BB9 7AJ
140.9p
+1.0p
3
Junction 13 Service Station
JUNCTION 13 SERVICE STATION, WESTFIELD, NELSON, BB9 7YN, NELSON, England , BB9 7YN
141.9p
+2.0p
4
BP
WALVERDEN SERVICE STATION, NETHERFIELD ROAD, NELSON, LANCASHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , BB9 9PS
142.9p
+3.0p
5
ESSO
MANCHESTER ROAD, NELSON, ENGLAND , BB9 7SH
146.9p
+7.0p

How to save on fuel in Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee

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 Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee.

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

"Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee benefits from strong market competition with 28 brands operating across 62 stations. Ranking in the top 6% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while with a 7.2p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £3.96 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of March 3, 2026, the cheapest station is SHELL at 127.9p per litre.

There is currently a 7.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £3.85 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SHELL) 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: 05:15, 03 Mar 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 Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee was last synchronized at 04:55 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) 0.9p
Was: 130.2p → Now: 131.1p
Diesel (B7) 1.2p
Was: 139.4p → Now: 140.6p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee
SHELL MORRISONS Junction 13 Service Station BP ESSO