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) 188.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 188.3p 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) 188.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 188.3p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.2% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 208.2p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Great Sutton, Hooton, Ledsham, Little Sutton, Overpool, Whitby: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Great Sutton, Hooton, Ledsham, Little Sutton, Overpool, Whitby 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 04:15
3
Local Stations
29
Brands (CH Area)
4.0p
Max Price Gap
#97
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 155.9p at TEXACO
  • Potential savings: Up to £2.20 per tank
  • 84 stations tracked across 29 brands

Motorists in Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Great Sutton, Hooton, Ledsham, Little Sutton, Overpool, Whitby are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in CH have Remained stable

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Great Sutton, Hooton, Ledsham, Little Sutton, Overpool, Whitby could save you up to 4.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £2.20 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Great Sutton, Hooton, Ledsham, Little Sutton, Overpool, Whitby has 84 active fuel stations across 29 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.35 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 27.8p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Ellesmere Port, Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Great Sutton, Hooton, Ledsham, Little Sutton, Overpool, Whitby:
155.9p at TEXACO, THORNTON SERVICE STATION, 155 CHESTER ROAD, CHESHIRE

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Ellesmere Port, Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Great Sutton, Hooton, Ledsham, Little Sutton, Overpool, Whitby:
186.9p at TEXACO, THORNTON SERVICE STATION, 155 CHESTER ROAD, CHESHIRE

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
83 / 84 Stations (98.8%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
66 / 84 Stations (78.6%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
83 / 84 Stations (98.8%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
52 / 84 Stations (61.9%)

Top 3 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Great Sutton, Hooton, Ledsham, Little Sutton, Overpool, Whitby today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TEXACO
THORNTON SERVICE STATION, 155 CHESTER ROAD, CHESHIRE , CH66 1QF
155.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
WHITBY ROUNDABOUT, ELLESMERE PORT, SOUTH WIRRALL, ENGLAND , CH66 2PY
159.9p
+4.0p
3
BP HARVEST ENERGY
OVERPOOL ROAD, ELLESMERE PORT, ELLESMERE PORT, WIRRAL, ENGLAND , CH66 2JF
159.9p
+4.0p

Top 3 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 Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Great Sutton, Hooton, Ledsham, Little Sutton, Overpool, Whitby area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TEXACO
THORNTON SERVICE STATION, 155 CHESTER ROAD, CHESHIRE , CH66 1QF
186.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
WHITBY ROUNDABOUT, ELLESMERE PORT, SOUTH WIRRALL, ENGLAND , CH66 2PY
189.9p
+3.0p
3
BP HARVEST ENERGY
OVERPOOL ROAD, ELLESMERE PORT, ELLESMERE PORT, WIRRAL, ENGLAND , CH66 2JF
191.9p
+5.0p

How to save on fuel in Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Great Sutton, Hooton, Ledsham, Little Sutton, Overpool, Whitby

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 Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Great Sutton, Hooton, Ledsham, Little Sutton, Overpool, Whitby.

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

"Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Great Sutton, Hooton, Ledsham, Little Sutton, Overpool, Whitby benefits from strong market competition with 29 brands operating across 84 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while however, prices rank in the bottom 18% nationally, suggesting room for improvement."

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 155.9p per litre.

There is currently a 4.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Great Sutton, Hooton, Ledsham, Little Sutton, Overpool, Whitby. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £2.20 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: 04:18, 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 Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Great Sutton, Hooton, Ledsham, Little Sutton, Overpool, Whitby was last synchronized at 04:15 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) Stable
Was: 159p → Now: 158.7p
Diesel (B7) 0.6p
Was: 190.7p → Now: 190.1p

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Popular Brands in Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, Great Sutton, Hooton, Ledsham, Little Sutton, Overpool, Whitby
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