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 Friday, 6th February 2026 at 22:50
2
Local Stations
16
Brands (OL Area)
1.0p
Max Price Gap
#9
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 127.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £0.55 per tank
  • 38 stations tracked across 16 brands
  • Prices have decreased 0.9p this week

Motorists in Ashton-under-Lyne are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 8% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in OL have Decreased 0.9p (0.7%)

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 1.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £0.55 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Ashton-under-Lyne has 38 active fuel stations across 16 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.42 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 6.7p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Ashton-under-Lyne, Ashton-under-Lyne:
127.9p at BP, MFG Maynestone, Manchester Road, Ashton Under Lyne

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Ashton-under-Lyne, Ashton-under-Lyne:
138.9p at BP, MFG Maynestone, Manchester Road, Ashton Under Lyne

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
35 / 38 Stations (92.1%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
28 / 38 Stations (73.7%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
33 / 38 Stations (86.8%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
20 / 38 Stations (52.6%)

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
BP
MFG Maynestone, Manchester Road, Ashton Under Lyne , OL7 0DA
127.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SHELL
188 STOCKPORT ROAD , OL7 0NS
128.9p
+1.0p

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
MFG Maynestone, Manchester Road, Ashton Under Lyne , OL7 0DA
138.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SHELL
188 STOCKPORT ROAD , OL7 0NS
138.9p
+0.0p

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 16 brands operating across 38 stations. Ranking in the top 8% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while with a 6.7p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £3.69 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of February 6, 2026, the cheapest station is BP at 127.9p per litre.

There is currently a 1.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Ashton-under-Lyne. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £0.55 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (BP) 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: 22:55, 06 Feb 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 22:50 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) 0.9p
Was: 130.5p → Now: 129.6p
Diesel (B7) 1.4p
Was: 140.5p → Now: 139.1p

Visualise the Savings

View 4 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Ashton-under-Lyne
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