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) 200p 0.9% (+1.7p) 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) 200p 0.9% (+1.7p) 7d avg: 199.3p Slight rise |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Ashton-under-Lyne: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Ashton-under-Lyne 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 11:15
2
Local Stations
22
Brands (OL Area)
3.0p
Max Price Gap
#8
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 158.9p at SHELL
  • Potential savings: Up to £1.65 per tank
  • 54 stations tracked across 22 brands

Motorists in Ashton-under-Lyne are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 7% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in OL have Increased 1.9p (1.3%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Ashton-under-Lyne 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

Ashton-under-Lyne has 54 active fuel stations across 22 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.41 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 13.9p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Ashton-under-Lyne, Ashton-under-Lyne:
158.9p at SHELL, 188 STOCKPORT ROAD, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Ashton-under-Lyne, Ashton-under-Lyne:
181.9p at BP, MANCHESTER ROAD, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, 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
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 2 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Ashton-under-Lyne today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
188 STOCKPORT ROAD, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , OL7 0NS
158.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
MANCHESTER ROAD, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , OL7 0DA
161.9p
+3.0p

Top 2 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 Ashton-under-Lyne area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
MANCHESTER ROAD, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , OL7 0DA
181.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SHELL
188 STOCKPORT ROAD, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , OL7 0NS
184.9p
+3.0p

How to save on fuel in Ashton-under-Lyne

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 Ashton-under-Lyne.

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

"Ashton-under-Lyne benefits from strong market competition with 22 brands operating across 54 stations. Ranking in the top 7% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while with a 13.9p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £7.65 per tank."

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 SHELL at 158.9p per litre.

There is currently a 3.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Ashton-under-Lyne. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £1.65 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: 11:30, 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 Ashton-under-Lyne was last synchronized at 11:15 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) 1.9p
Was: 154.9p → Now: 156.8p
Diesel (B7) 4.9p
Was: 173.1p → Now: 178p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Ashton-under-Lyne
SHELL BP