Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.5p 1.2% (+2p) 7d avg: 166.6p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.4p 0.8% (+1.5p) 7d avg: 184.6p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.7p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 191.2p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.4p 1.7% (+3.6p) 7d avg: 211.5p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.5p 1.2% (+2p) 7d avg: 166.6p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.4p 0.8% (+1.5p) 7d avg: 184.6p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.7p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 191.2p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.4p 1.7% (+3.6p) 7d avg: 211.5p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Chester, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Chester, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Friday, 18th September 2026 at 09:55
27
Local Stations
29
Brands (CH Area)
24.0p
Max Price Gap
#101
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 155.9p at SAINSBURYS
  • Potential savings: Up to £13.20 per tank
  • 89 stations tracked across 29 brands
  • Prices have decreased 1.9p this week

Motorists in Chester, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in CH have Decreased 1.9p (1.1%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Chester, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney could save you up to 24.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £13.20 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Chester, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney has 89 active fuel stations across 29 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.33 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 15.2p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Chester, Chester, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney:
155.9p at SAINSBURYS, 342A WOODCHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Chester, Chester, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney:
178.9p at SAINSBURYS, UPTON BY PASS, WIRRAL, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
85 / 89 Stations (95.5%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
66 / 89 Stations (74.2%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
85 / 89 Stations (95.5%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
55 / 89 Stations (61.8%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Chester, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURYS
342A WOODCHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND , CH42 8PQ
155.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
1 BROUGHTON SHOPPING PARK, CHESTER ROAD, BROUGHTON, CHESTER, WALES , CH4 0DP
155.9p
+0.0p
3
SAINSBURYS
UPTON BY PASS, WIRRAL, ENGLAND , CH49 6QG
157.9p
+2.0p
4
TESCO
BIDSTON LINK ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND , CH43 7AA
157.9p
+2.0p
5
ESSO
HOYLAKE, HOYLAKE, MERSEYSIDE, ENGLAND , CH47 0LA
159.9p
+4.0p
6
Go
119 New Chester Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead , CH41 9BN
161.9p
+6.0p
7
SHELL
ARROWE PARK ROAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM , CH49 0UE
162.9p
+7.0p
8
SHELL
413 BOROUGH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM , CH42 0HA
163.9p
+8.0p
9
MORRISONS
HIGH STREET, SALTNEY, CHESTER, WALES , CH4 8RU
169.9p
+14.0p
10
ASDA
SEA VIEW ROAD, WALLASEY, ENGLAND , CH45 4NZ
171.9p
+16.0p

Top 10 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 Chester, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURYS
UPTON BY PASS, WIRRAL, ENGLAND , CH49 6QG
178.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURYS
342A WOODCHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND , CH42 8PQ
178.9p
+0.0p
3
TESCO
BIDSTON LINK ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND , CH43 7AA
187.9p
+9.0p
4
TESCO
1 BROUGHTON SHOPPING PARK, CHESTER ROAD, BROUGHTON, CHESTER, WALES , CH4 0DP
188.9p
+10.0p
5
ESSO
HOYLAKE, HOYLAKE, MERSEYSIDE, ENGLAND , CH47 0LA
189.9p
+11.0p
6
Go
119 New Chester Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead , CH41 9BN
189.9p
+11.0p
7
MORRISONS
HIGH STREET, SALTNEY, CHESTER, WALES , CH4 8RU
192.9p
+14.0p
8
SHELL
ARROWE PARK ROAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM , CH49 0UE
192.9p
+14.0p
9
ESSO
157 HOYLAKE ROAD, WIRRAL, ENGLAND , CH46 9PZ
193.9p
+15.0p
10
VALERO
109 KING STREET, WALLASEY, MERSEYSIDE, ENGLAND , CH44 0BZ
193.9p
+15.0p

How to save on fuel in Chester, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney

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 Chester, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney.

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

"Chester, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney benefits from strong market competition with 29 brands operating across 89 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 14% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 15.2p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £8.36 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of September 18, 2026, the cheapest station is SAINSBURYS at 155.9p per litre.

There is currently a 24.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Chester, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £13.20 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SAINSBURYS) 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: 10:11, 18 Sep 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 Chester, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney was last synchronized at 09:55 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) 1.9p
Was: 171.8p → Now: 169.9p
Diesel (B7) 1p
Was: 192.6p → Now: 193.6p
Popular Brands in Chester, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney