Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157.1p 0.3% (+0.4p) 7d avg: 156.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.2p 0.1% (+0.2p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 188.1p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 208.1p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157.1p 0.3% (+0.4p) 7d avg: 156.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.2p 0.1% (+0.2p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 188.1p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 208.1p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Bardsley, Oldham: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Bardsley, Oldham 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 Wednesday, 6th May 2026 at 03:55
6
Local Stations
20
Brands (OL Area)
3.0p
Max Price Gap
#14
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 153.9p at Gulf-Nisa Hollinwood Service Station
  • Potential savings: Up to £1.65 per tank
  • 52 stations tracked across 20 brands

Motorists in Bardsley, Oldham are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 12% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in OL have Increased 0.6p (0.4%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Bardsley, Oldham 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

Bardsley, Oldham has 52 active fuel stations across 20 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.38 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 7.7p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Oldham, Bardsley, Oldham:
153.9p at Gulf-Nisa Hollinwood Service Station, GULF FILLING STATION, 257, MANCHESTER ROAD, OLDHAM, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Oldham, Bardsley, Oldham:
182.9p at Gulf-Nisa Hollinwood Service Station, GULF FILLING STATION, 257, MANCHESTER ROAD, OLDHAM, England

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (Gulf-Nisa Hollinwood Service Station) has beaten the supermarkets to the top spot today.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
49 / 52 Stations (94.2%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
42 / 52 Stations (80.8%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
49 / 52 Stations (94.2%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
35 / 52 Stations (67.3%)

Top 5 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Gulf-Nisa Hollinwood Service Station
GULF FILLING STATION, 257, MANCHESTER ROAD, OLDHAM, England , OL8 4RH
153.9p
BEST PRICE
2
EG ON THE MOVE
A62 MANCHESTER ROAD, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM , OL8 3RB
154.9p
+1.0p
3
Texaco Hollinwood Service Station
654, HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, OL8 4JZ, OLDHAM, England , OL8 4JZ
154.9p
+1.0p
4
ESSO
PARK ROAD, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , OL8 1DB
155.9p
+2.0p
5
SHELL
289 MANCHESTER STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , OL8 1SY
156.9p
+3.0p

Top 5 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 Bardsley, Oldham area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Gulf-Nisa Hollinwood Service Station
GULF FILLING STATION, 257, MANCHESTER ROAD, OLDHAM, England , OL8 4RH
182.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
PARK ROAD, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND , OL8 1DB
187.9p
+5.0p
3
Texaco Hollinwood Service Station
654, HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, OL8 4JZ, OLDHAM, England , OL8 4JZ
187.9p
+5.0p
4
SHELL
289 MANCHESTER STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , OL8 1SY
189.9p
+7.0p
5
EG ON THE MOVE
A62 MANCHESTER ROAD, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM , OL8 3RB
190.9p
+8.0p

How to save on fuel in Bardsley, Oldham

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 Bardsley, Oldham.

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

"Bardsley, Oldham benefits from strong market competition with 20 brands operating across 52 stations. Ranking in the top 12% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while with a 7.7p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £4.24 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of May 6, 2026, the cheapest station is Gulf-Nisa Hollinwood Service Station at 153.9p per litre.

There is currently a 3.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Bardsley, Oldham. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £1.65 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Gulf-Nisa Hollinwood Service Station) 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: 04:00, 06 May 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 Bardsley, Oldham was last synchronized at 03:55 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) 0.6p
Was: 155p → Now: 155.6p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 187.2p → Now: 187p

Visualise the Savings

View 10 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Bardsley, Oldham
Gulf-Nisa Hollinwood Service Station EG ON THE MOVE Texaco Hollinwood Service Station ESSO SHELL