Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.4p 0.6% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 155.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 172.9p 0.9% (-1.6p) 7d avg: 173.5p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.1p 1.2% (-2.1p) 7d avg: 179.1p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 197.7p 1.3% (-2.6p) 7d avg: 198.8p Prices dipping |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.4p 0.6% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 155.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 172.9p 0.9% (-1.6p) 7d avg: 173.5p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.1p 1.2% (-2.1p) 7d avg: 179.1p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 197.7p 1.3% (-2.6p) 7d avg: 198.8p Prices dipping |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre 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, 19th June 2026 at 03:55
20
Local Stations
25
Brands (M Area)
14.0p
Max Price Gap
#15
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 145.9p at MORRISONS
  • Potential savings: Up to £7.70 per tank
  • 117 stations tracked across 25 brands

Motorists in Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 13% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in M have Remained stable

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre could save you up to 14.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £7.70 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre has 117 active fuel stations across 25 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.21 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 17.5p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Manchester, Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre:
145.9p at MORRISONS, LIME SQUARE, 1 ASHTON OLD ROAD, OPENSHAW, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Manchester, Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre:
163.9p at MORRISONS, LIME SQUARE, 1 ASHTON OLD ROAD, OPENSHAW, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
116 / 117 Stations (99.1%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
99 / 117 Stations (84.6%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
116 / 117 Stations (99.1%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
72 / 117 Stations (61.5%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
MORRISONS
LIME SQUARE, 1 ASHTON OLD ROAD, OPENSHAW, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M11 1DA
145.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSAR
1555-1571 ASHTON OLD ROAD, OPENSHAW, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M11 1GR
146.9p
+1.0p
3
ESSO
ARDWICK GREEN SOUTH, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M13 9XF
150.9p
+5.0p
4
ESSO
257 UPPER BROOK STREET, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M13 0HL
150.9p
+5.0p
5
TEXACO
TEXACO, 512, HYDE ROAD, MANCHESTER, England , M18 7AA
151.9p
+6.0p
6
ASDA
ASDA SPORTCITY, ASHTON NEW ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M11 4BD
152.7p
+6.8p
7
ESSO
CHANCELLOR LANE, ARDWICK / MANCHESTER, GTR MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M12 6JZ
152.9p
+7.0p
8
TESCO
HYDE ROAD, GORTON, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M18 8LD
152.9p
+7.0p
9
Texaco
TEXACO, 138, KINGSWAY, MANCHESTER, England , M19 1BB
153.9p
+8.0p
10
ESSO
STOCKPORT ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M19 2RE
154.9p
+9.0p

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 Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
MORRISONS
LIME SQUARE, 1 ASHTON OLD ROAD, OPENSHAW, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M11 1DA
163.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSAR
1555-1571 ASHTON OLD ROAD, OPENSHAW, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M11 1GR
163.9p
+0.0p
3
ESSO
ARDWICK GREEN SOUTH, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M13 9XF
167.9p
+4.0p
4
ESSO
257 UPPER BROOK STREET, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M13 0HL
167.9p
+4.0p
5
ESSO
CHANCELLOR LANE, ARDWICK / MANCHESTER, GTR MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M12 6JZ
168.9p
+5.0p
6
SHELL
10 WILMSLOW ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M14 5TQ
169.9p
+6.0p
7
BP
PRINCESS PARADE, FALLOWFIELD, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M14 7FS
171.9p
+8.0p
8
ESSO
377-385 WILMSLOW ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M14 6AH
171.9p
+8.0p
9
ESSO
STOCKPORT ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M19 2RE
172.9p
+9.0p
10
Essar
KINGFISHER FILLING STATION, 441, STOCKPORT ROAD, MANCHESTER, England , M12 4JB
173.9p
+10.0p

How to save on fuel in Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre

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 Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre.

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

"Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre benefits from strong market competition with 25 brands operating across 117 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while ranking in the top 13% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of June 19, 2026, the cheapest station is MORRISONS at 145.9p per litre.

There is currently a 14.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £7.70 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (MORRISONS) 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: 04:10, 19 Jun 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 Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre was last synchronized at 03:55 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) Stable
Was: 153.5p → Now: 153.4p
Diesel (B7) 1p
Was: 175.4p → Now: 176.4p

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Popular Brands in Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre
MORRISONS ESSAR ESSO TEXACO ASDA