Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.6p 0.4% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 167.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.8p 0.3% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 187.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 195.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 195.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 216.5p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.6p 0.4% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 167.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.8p 0.3% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 187.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 195.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 195.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 216.5p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead 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, 2nd November 2026 at 13:16
3
Local Stations
24
Brands (OL Area)
3.0p
Max Price Gap
#82
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 169.9p at ESSO
  • Potential savings: Up to £1.65 per tank
  • 54 stations tracked across 24 brands
  • Prices have decreased 4.4p this week

Motorists in Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in OL have Decreased 4.4p (2.6%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead could save you up to 3.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £1.65 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead has 54 active fuel stations across 24 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.44 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 21.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Oldham, Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead:
169.9p at ESSO, 129-131 LEES ROAD, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Oldham, Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead:
195.9p at Murco, LEES VILLAGE SERVICE STATION, ST JOHN ST, LEES , OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER,, UNITED KINGDOM

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
51 / 54 Stations (94.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
42 / 54 Stations (77.8%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
51 / 54 Stations (94.4%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
36 / 54 Stations (66.7%)

Top 3 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
129-131 LEES ROAD, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , OL4 1JW
169.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Murco
LEES VILLAGE SERVICE STATION, ST JOHN ST, LEES , OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER,, UNITED KINGDOM , OL4 3DQ
169.9p
+0.0p
3
shell
TWO COUNTIES FILLING STATION, HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, OLDHAM, OL4 2HN, OLDHAM, England , OL4 2HN
172.9p
+3.0p

Top 3 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 Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Murco
LEES VILLAGE SERVICE STATION, ST JOHN ST, LEES , OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER,, UNITED KINGDOM , OL4 3DQ
195.9p
BEST PRICE
2
shell
TWO COUNTIES FILLING STATION, HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, OLDHAM, OL4 2HN, OLDHAM, England , OL4 2HN
196.9p
+1.0p
3
ESSO
129-131 LEES ROAD, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , OL4 1JW
197.9p
+2.0p

How to save on fuel in Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead

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 Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead.

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

"Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead benefits from strong market competition with 24 brands operating across 54 stations. The recent 4.4p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while with a 21.6p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £11.88 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of November 2, 2026, the cheapest station is ESSO at 169.9p per litre.

There is currently a 3.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £1.65 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (ESSO) 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: 13:43, 02 Nov 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 Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead was last synchronized at 13:16 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) 4.4p
Was: 172.9p → Now: 168.5p
Diesel (B7) 2.7p
Was: 197.9p → Now: 195.2p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead
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