Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.5p 1.2% (+2p) 7d avg: 166.6p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.4p 0.8% (+1.5p) 7d avg: 184.6p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.7p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 191.2p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.4p 1.7% (+3.6p) 7d avg: 211.5p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.5p 1.2% (+2p) 7d avg: 166.6p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.4p 0.8% (+1.5p) 7d avg: 184.6p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.7p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 191.2p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.4p 1.7% (+3.6p) 7d avg: 211.5p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in City Centre, Avenham, Broadgate, Deepdale, Fishwick, St. Matthew's, Penwortham: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the City Centre, Avenham, Broadgate, Deepdale, Fishwick, St. Matthew's, Penwortham 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, 18th September 2026 at 09:56
11
Local Stations
27
Brands (PR Area)
29.0p
Max Price Gap
#94
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 147.9p at SAINSBURYS
  • Potential savings: Up to £15.95 per tank
  • 80 stations tracked across 27 brands

Motorists in City Centre, Avenham, Broadgate, Deepdale, Fishwick, St. Matthew's, Penwortham are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in PR have Increased 1p (0.6%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in City Centre, Avenham, Broadgate, Deepdale, Fishwick, St. Matthew's, Penwortham could save you up to 29.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £15.95 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

City Centre, Avenham, Broadgate, Deepdale, Fishwick, St. Matthew's, Penwortham has 80 active fuel stations across 27 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.34 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 20.9p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Preston, City Centre, Avenham, Broadgate, Deepdale, Fishwick, St. Matthew's, Penwortham:
147.9p at SAINSBURYS, FLINTOFF WAY, PRESTON, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Preston, City Centre, Avenham, Broadgate, Deepdale, Fishwick, St. Matthew's, Penwortham:
168.9p at SAINSBURYS, FLINTOFF WAY, PRESTON, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
75 / 80 Stations (93.8%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
65 / 80 Stations (81.3%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
72 / 80 Stations (90%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
41 / 80 Stations (51.2%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in City Centre, Avenham, Broadgate, Deepdale, Fishwick, St. Matthew's, Penwortham today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURYS
FLINTOFF WAY, PRESTON, ENGLAND , PR1 6PJ
147.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
LIVERPOOL ROAD, PENWORTHAM, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , PR1 9XE
151.9p
+4.0p
3
ESSO
BLACKPOOL ROAD, PRESTON, ENGLAND , PR1 6UY
161.9p
+14.0p
4
TEXACO
RIBBLETON SERVICE STATION, 315, RIBBLETON LANE, PRESTON, PR1 5EB, PRESTON, ENGLAND , PR1 5EB
164.8p
+16.9p
5
SHELL
556-610 NEW HALL LANE, PRESTON, ENGLAND , PR1 4TE
169.9p
+22.0p
6
SHELL
TOWNSEND GARAGE, 184 LYTHAM ROAD, WARTON, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , PR14 1AH
169.9p
+22.0p
7
Texaco
71 New Hall Lane, Preston , PR15NY
169.9p
+22.0p
8
ESSO
138 LEYLAND ROAD, PENWORTHAM, ENGLAND , PR1 9QD
170.9p
+23.0p
9
Gulf
GULF FUEL, 5-13, BOW LANE, PRESTON, England , PR1 8ND
173.9p
+26.0p
10
GULF
MILLBROOK WAY, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , PR1 0XW
173.9p
+26.0p

Top 10 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 City Centre, Avenham, Broadgate, Deepdale, Fishwick, St. Matthew's, Penwortham area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURYS
FLINTOFF WAY, PRESTON, ENGLAND , PR1 6PJ
168.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
LIVERPOOL ROAD, PENWORTHAM, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , PR1 9XE
182.9p
+14.0p
3
ESSO
BLACKPOOL ROAD, PRESTON, ENGLAND , PR1 6UY
183.9p
+15.0p
4
TEXACO
KEY FILLING STATION, 38, GARSTANG ROAD, PRESTON, England , PR1 1NA
189.9p
+21.0p
5
ESSO
138 LEYLAND ROAD, PENWORTHAM, ENGLAND , PR1 9QD
190.9p
+22.0p
6
SHELL
TOWNSEND GARAGE, 184 LYTHAM ROAD, WARTON, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , PR14 1AH
191.9p
+23.0p
7
Gulf
GULF FUEL, 5-13, BOW LANE, PRESTON, England , PR1 8ND
194.9p
+26.0p
8
Texaco
71 New Hall Lane, Preston , PR15NY
195.9p
+27.0p
9
GULF
MILLBROOK WAY, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , PR1 0XW
196.9p
+28.0p
10
SHELL
556-610 NEW HALL LANE, PRESTON, ENGLAND , PR1 4TE
199.9p
+31.0p

How to save on fuel in City Centre, Avenham, Broadgate, Deepdale, Fishwick, St. Matthew's, Penwortham

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 City Centre, Avenham, Broadgate, Deepdale, Fishwick, St. Matthew's, Penwortham.

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

"City Centre, Avenham, Broadgate, Deepdale, Fishwick, St. Matthew's, Penwortham benefits from strong market competition with 27 brands operating across 80 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 20% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 20.9p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £11.50 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of September 18, 2026, the cheapest station is SAINSBURYS at 147.9p per litre.

There is currently a 29.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in City Centre, Avenham, Broadgate, Deepdale, Fishwick, St. Matthew's, Penwortham. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £15.95 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SAINSBURYS) 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: 10:09, 18 Sep 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 City Centre, Avenham, Broadgate, Deepdale, Fishwick, St. Matthew's, Penwortham was last synchronized at 09:56 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) 1p
Was: 167.8p → Now: 168.8p
Diesel (B7) 4.2p
Was: 189.6p → Now: 193.8p

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View 20 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in City Centre, Avenham, Broadgate, Deepdale, Fishwick, St. Matthew's, Penwortham
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