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) 188p 0.4% (-0.7p) 7d avg: 188.2p 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) 188p 0.4% (-0.7p) 7d avg: 188.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.2% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 208.2p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity 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 09:15
22
Local Stations
28
Brands (M Area)
16.0p
Max Price Gap
#20
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 148.9p at shell
  • Potential savings: Up to £8.80 per tank
  • 116 stations tracked across 28 brands

Motorists in Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 17% 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 Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity could save you up to 16.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £8.80 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity has 116 active fuel stations across 28 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.24 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 19.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Manchester, Salford, Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity:
148.9p at shell, failsworth service station, oldham road failsworth, Manchester

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Manchester, Salford, Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity:
175.9p at Essar , S & S SERVICE LTD, MANCHESTER ROAD EAST, LITTLE HULTON, MANCHESTER, England

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
115 / 116 Stations (99.1%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
99 / 116 Stations (85.3%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
115 / 116 Stations (99.1%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
72 / 116 Stations (62.1%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
shell
failsworth service station, oldham road failsworth, Manchester , M35 0BR
148.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Essar
S & S SERVICE LTD, MANCHESTER ROAD EAST, LITTLE HULTON, MANCHESTER, England , M38 9AW
149.9p
+1.0p
3
MORRISONS
OLDHAM ROAD, FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M35 0AN
150.9p
+2.0p
4
TESCO
ASHTON ROAD, FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M35 0EJ
150.9p
+2.0p
5
MORRISONS
SAXON STREET, DENTON, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M34 3DS
151.9p
+3.0p
6
MORRISONS
IRWELL PLACE, ECCLES, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M30 0FH
152.9p
+4.0p
7
SAINSBURY'S
OLDHAM STREET, DENTON, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M34 3SJ
152.9p
+4.0p
8
TESCO
737 CHESTER ROAD, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M32 0QW
152.9p
+4.0p
9
ASDA
MARSLAND ROAD, SALE, ENGLAND , M33 3NA
154.9p
+6.0p
10
TESCO
MANOR AVE, SALE, ENGLAND , M33 4XA
154.9p
+6.0p

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 Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Essar
S & S SERVICE LTD, MANCHESTER ROAD EAST, LITTLE HULTON, MANCHESTER, England , M38 9AW
175.9p
BEST PRICE
2
MORRISONS
OLDHAM ROAD, FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M35 0AN
182.9p
+7.0p
3
MORRISONS
SAXON STREET, DENTON, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M34 3DS
182.9p
+7.0p
4
SAINSBURY'S
OLDHAM STREET, DENTON, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M34 3SJ
182.9p
+7.0p
5
shell
failsworth service station, oldham road failsworth, Manchester , M35 0BR
182.9p
+7.0p
6
TESCO
ASHTON ROAD, FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M35 0EJ
183.9p
+8.0p
7
MORRISONS
IRWELL PLACE, ECCLES, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M30 0FH
185.9p
+10.0p
8
TESCO
737 CHESTER ROAD, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M32 0QW
185.9p
+10.0p
9
VALERO
65 STOCKPORT ROAD, DENTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M34 6DD
185.9p
+10.0p
10
ASDA
MARSLAND ROAD, SALE, ENGLAND , M33 3NA
186.9p
+11.0p

How to save on fuel in Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity

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 Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity.

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

"Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity benefits from strong market competition with 28 brands operating across 116 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while ranking in the top 17% 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 May 4, 2026, the cheapest station is shell at 148.9p per litre.

There is currently a 16.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £8.80 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: 09:54, 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 Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity was last synchronized at 09:15 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.

Editorial Policy

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) Stable
Was: 155.5p → Now: 155.5p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 187.7p → Now: 187.5p

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Popular Brands in Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity
shell Essar MORRISONS TESCO SAINSBURY'S