Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158.9p 0.8% (+1.3p) 7d avg: 158.4p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 176.9p 0.6% (+1p) 7d avg: 176.5p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 181.2p 1.2% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 180.4p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 200.1p 0.9% (+1.8p) 7d avg: 199.3p Slight rise |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 158.9p 0.8% (+1.3p) 7d avg: 158.4p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 176.9p 0.6% (+1p) 7d avg: 176.5p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 181.2p 1.2% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 180.4p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 200.1p 0.9% (+1.8p) 7d avg: 199.3p Slight rise |

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, 3rd August 2026 at 11:55
23
Local Stations
25
Brands (M Area)
13.0p
Max Price Gap
#20
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 149.9p at SAINSBURY'S
  • Potential savings: Up to £7.15 per tank
  • 117 stations tracked across 25 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 Increased 2.4p (1.6%)

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 13.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £7.15 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity 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 10.8p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Manchester, Salford, Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity:
149.9p at SAINSBURY'S, OLDHAM STREET, DENTON, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Manchester, Salford, Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity:
170.9p at SAINSBURY'S, OLDHAM STREET, DENTON, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (SAINSBURY'S) 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 Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURY'S
OLDHAM STREET, DENTON, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M34 3SJ
149.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
ASHTON ROAD, FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M35 0EJ
150.9p
+1.0p
3
ASDA
MARSLAND ROAD, SALE, ENGLAND , M33 3NA
151.9p
+2.0p
4
TESCO
737 CHESTER ROAD, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M32 0QW
152.9p
+3.0p
5
TESCO
MANOR AVE, SALE, ENGLAND , M33 4XA
154.9p
+5.0p
6
MORRISONS
OLDHAM ROAD, FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M35 0AN
155.9p
+6.0p
7
MORRISONS
SAXON STREET, DENTON, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M34 3DS
155.9p
+6.0p
8
ESSO
LIVERPOOL ROAD, ECCLES, MANCHESTER , M30 0QN
156.9p
+7.0p
9
ESSO
LIVERPOOL RD, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M30 0WD
156.9p
+7.0p
10
shell
failsworth service station, oldham road failsworth, Manchester , M35 0BR
156.9p
+7.0p

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
SAINSBURY'S
OLDHAM STREET, DENTON, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M34 3SJ
170.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ASDA
MARSLAND ROAD, SALE, ENGLAND , M33 3NA
171.9p
+1.0p
3
MORRISONS
OLDHAM ROAD, FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M35 0AN
174.9p
+4.0p
4
ESSO
LIVERPOOL ROAD, ECCLES, MANCHESTER , M30 0QN
175.9p
+5.0p
5
MORRISONS
SAXON STREET, DENTON, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M34 3DS
175.9p
+5.0p
6
ESSO
LIVERPOOL RD, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M30 0WD
175.9p
+5.0p
7
Murco
CLEGGS LANE SERVICE STATION, CLEGGS LANE, LITTLE HULTON, MANCHESTER, M38 9NJ, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M38 9NJ
175.9p
+5.0p
8
MORRISONS
IRWELL PLACE, ECCLES, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M30 0FH
176.9p
+6.0p
9
shell
failsworth service station, oldham road failsworth, Manchester , M35 0BR
176.9p
+6.0p
10
Cambridge Grove Filling Station
CAMBRIDGE GROVE FILLING STATION, 28, WELLINGTON ROAD, ECCLES, MANCHESTER, England , M30 0NP
178.9p
+8.0p

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 25 brands operating across 117 stations. Prices have climbed 2.4p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, 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 August 3, 2026, the cheapest station is SAINSBURY'S at 149.9p per litre.

There is currently a 13.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £7.15 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SAINSBURY'S) 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: 12:04, 03 Aug 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 11:55 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) 2.4p
Was: 155.1p → Now: 157.5p
Diesel (B7) 5.9p
Was: 173.8p → Now: 179.7p

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Popular Brands in Manchester City Centre, Blackfriars, Trinity
SAINSBURY'S TESCO ASDA MORRISONS ESSO