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, 6th February 2026 at 21:10
17
Local Stations
23
Brands (M Area)
12.2p
Max Price Gap
#10
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 125.7p at Asda
  • Potential savings: Up to £6.71 per tank
  • 95 stations tracked across 23 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 8% 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 12.2p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £6.71 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre has 95 active fuel stations across 23 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.24 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 7.8p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Manchester, Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre:
125.7p at Asda, ASDA Sportcity, Ashton New Road, Manchester

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Manchester, Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre:
133.7p at Asda, ASDA Sportcity, Ashton New Road, Manchester

As expected, the supermarket chains are leading the price war in Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre, aggressively undercutting the major oil brands.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
93 / 95 Stations (97.9%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
75 / 95 Stations (78.9%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
93 / 95 Stations (97.9%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
46 / 95 Stations (48.4%)

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
Asda
ASDA Sportcity, Ashton New Road, Manchester , M11 4BD
125.7p
BEST PRICE
2
Asda
100 Princess Road, Manchester , M15 5AS
125.7p
+0.0p
3
TESCO
Hyde Road Gorton Manchester , M18 8LD
125.9p
+0.2p
4
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Manchester Openshaw, Lime Square, 1 Ashton Old Road, MANCHESTER , M11 1DA
126.9p
+1.2p
5
Essar
1555-1571 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, Manchester , M11 1GR
127.9p
+2.2p
6
ESSO
ARDWICK GREEN, ARDWICK , M13 9XF
128.9p
+3.2p
7
ESSO
257 UPPER BROOK STREET, MANCHESTER , M13 0HL
128.9p
+3.2p
8
Esso
MFG Levenshulme, Stockport Road, Manchester , M19 2RE
128.9p
+3.2p
9
Esso
32 Wilbraham Road, Fallowfield , M14 7DW
129.9p
+4.2p
10
Shell
MFG Rusholme, 10 Wilmslow Road, Manchester , M14 5TQ
129.9p
+4.2p

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
Asda
ASDA Sportcity, Ashton New Road, Manchester , M11 4BD
133.7p
BEST PRICE
2
Asda
100 Princess Road, Manchester , M15 5AS
133.7p
+0.0p
3
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Manchester Openshaw, Lime Square, 1 Ashton Old Road, MANCHESTER , M11 1DA
133.9p
+0.2p
4
TESCO
Hyde Road Gorton Manchester , M18 8LD
133.9p
+0.2p
5
Essar
1555-1571 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, Manchester , M11 1GR
134.9p
+1.2p
6
Esso
32 Wilbraham Road, Fallowfield , M14 7DW
137.9p
+4.2p
7
ESSO
ARDWICK GREEN, ARDWICK , M13 9XF
137.9p
+4.2p
8
ESSO
257 UPPER BROOK STREET, MANCHESTER , M13 0HL
137.9p
+4.2p
9
SHELL
PRINCESS ROAD , M14 7LU
138.9p
+5.2p
10
Kingfisher Filling Station
KINGFISHER FILLING STATION, 441, STOCKPORT ROAD, MANCHESTER, M12 4JB, MANCHESTER, England , M12 4JB
138.9p
+5.2p

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 23 brands operating across 95 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while ranking in the top 8% 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 February 6, 2026, the cheapest station is Asda at 125.7p per litre.

There is currently a 12.2p 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 £6.71 per tank.

Yes, currently supermarkets (Asda) are offering the lowest prices in the area.

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: 21:25, 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 Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre was last synchronized at 21:10 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.

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) Stable
Was: 129.8p → Now: 129.7p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 138.7p → Now: 138.7p

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Popular Brands in Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre
Asda TESCO Morrisons Essar ESSO