Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Congleton: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Congleton 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 Friday, 6th February 2026 at 19:10
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Local Stations
18
Brands (CW Area)
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Max Price Gap
#108
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 136.9p at SHELL
  • Potential savings: Up to £0.00 per tank
  • 35 stations tracked across 18 brands
  • Prices have decreased 0.6p this week

Motorists in Congleton are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in CW have Decreased 0.6p (0.4%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Congleton could save you up to 0.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £0.00 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Congleton has 35 active fuel stations across 18 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.51 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 11.1p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Congleton, Congleton:
136.9p at SHELL, CLAYTON BY PASS

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Congleton, Congleton:
147.9p at SHELL, CLAYTON BY PASS

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
31 / 35 Stations (88.6%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
24 / 35 Stations (68.6%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
29 / 35 Stations (82.9%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
12 / 35 Stations (34.3%)

Top 1 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Congleton today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
CLAYTON BY PASS , CW12 1LR
136.9p
BEST PRICE

Top 1 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 Congleton area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
CLAYTON BY PASS , CW12 1LR
147.9p
BEST PRICE

How to save on fuel in Congleton

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 Congleton.

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

"Congleton benefits from strong market competition with 18 brands operating across 35 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 8% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 11.1p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £6.11 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of February 6, 2026, the cheapest station is SHELL at 136.9p per litre.

There is currently a 0.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Congleton. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £0.00 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: 19:40, 06 Feb 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 Congleton was last synchronized at 19:10 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.

Editorial Policy

CheckFuelPrices is independent. We do not accept payment from fuel brands to alter rankings. Read our full policy.

📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 0.6p
Was: 135.5p → Now: 134.9p
Diesel (B7) 1.5p
Was: 142.9p → Now: 141.4p

Visualise the Savings

View 2 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Congleton
SHELL