Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.7p 2.5% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 154.2p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 173.1p 2.5% (+4.2p) 7d avg: 171.5p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 187.4p 3.4% (+6.1p) 7d avg: 185p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 205.2p 2.9% (+5.8p) 7d avg: 202.7p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.7p 2.5% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 154.2p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 173.1p 2.5% (+4.2p) 7d avg: 171.5p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 187.4p 3.4% (+6.1p) 7d avg: 185p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 205.2p 2.9% (+5.8p) 7d avg: 202.7p Hold off if you can |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Urmston 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 Sunday, 5th April 2026 at 13:15
6
Local Stations
28
Brands (M Area)
24.0p
Max Price Gap
#22
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 135.9p at Texaco
  • Potential savings: Up to £13.20 per tank
  • 116 stations tracked across 28 brands

Motorists in Urmston are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 19% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in M have Increased 5.2p (3.5%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Urmston could save you up to 24.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £13.20 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Urmston 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 18.7p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Manchester, Urmston:
135.9p at Texaco, SANDGATE SERVICE STATION, 15, LOSTOCK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, M41 0SU, MANCHESTER, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Manchester, Urmston:
144.9p at Texaco, SANDGATE SERVICE STATION, 15, LOSTOCK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, M41 0SU, MANCHESTER, England

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (Texaco) 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 6 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Texaco
SANDGATE SERVICE STATION, 15, LOSTOCK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, M41 0SU, MANCHESTER, England , M41 0SU
135.9p
BEST PRICE
2
COSTCO WHOLESALE
BARTON DOCK ROAD, TRAFFORD PARK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M41 7PP
148.9p
+13.0p
3
ASDA
BARTON DOCK ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M41 7ZA
149.7p
+13.8p
4
TEXACO
BROADWAY FILLING STATION, BROADWAY, MANCHESTER , M41 7NW
156.9p
+21.0p
5
TEXACO
VILLAGE SERVICE STATION, 447/449 FLIXTON ROAD, MANCHESTER , M41 6JL
157.9p
+22.0p
6
SHELL
42 STRETFORD ROAD, TRAFFORD, LANCASHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , M41 9LS
159.9p
+24.0p

Top 6 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 Urmston area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Texaco
SANDGATE SERVICE STATION, 15, LOSTOCK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, M41 0SU, MANCHESTER, England , M41 0SU
144.9p
BEST PRICE
2
COSTCO WHOLESALE
BARTON DOCK ROAD, TRAFFORD PARK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M41 7PP
177.9p
+33.0p
3
ASDA
BARTON DOCK ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , M41 7ZA
178.7p
+33.8p
4
TEXACO
VILLAGE SERVICE STATION, 447/449 FLIXTON ROAD, MANCHESTER , M41 6JL
187.9p
+43.0p
5
SHELL
42 STRETFORD ROAD, TRAFFORD, LANCASHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , M41 9LS
188.9p
+44.0p
6
TEXACO
BROADWAY FILLING STATION, BROADWAY, MANCHESTER , M41 7NW
188.9p
+44.0p

How to save on fuel in Urmston

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 Urmston.

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

"Urmston benefits from strong market competition with 28 brands operating across 116 stations. Prices have climbed 5.2p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while ranking in the top 19% 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 April 5, 2026, the cheapest station is Texaco at 135.9p per litre.

There is currently a 24.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Urmston. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £13.20 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Texaco) 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: 13:28, 05 Apr 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 Urmston was last synchronized at 13:15 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

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

📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 5.2p
Was: 149.4p → Now: 154.6p
Diesel (B7) 9.4p
Was: 177.1p → Now: 186.5p

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Popular Brands in Urmston
Texaco COSTCO WHOLESALE ASDA TEXACO SHELL