Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.5p 0.4% (-0.7p) 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) 167.5p 0.4% (-0.7p) 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 Ainsdale, Birkdale, Blowick: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Ainsdale, Birkdale, Blowick 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 21:16
6
Local Stations
28
Brands (PR Area)
22.0p
Max Price Gap
#95
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 153.9p at TESCO
  • Potential savings: Up to £12.10 per tank
  • 80 stations tracked across 28 brands
  • Prices have decreased 3.4p this week

Motorists in Ainsdale, Birkdale, Blowick are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in PR have Decreased 3.4p (1.9%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Ainsdale, Birkdale, Blowick could save you up to 22.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £12.10 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Ainsdale, Birkdale, Blowick has 80 active fuel stations across 28 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.35 - 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 Southport, Ainsdale, Birkdale, Blowick:
153.9p at TESCO, TOWN LANE, KEW, SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Southport, Ainsdale, Birkdale, Blowick:
186.9p at TESCO, TOWN LANE, KEW, SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (TESCO) 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 6 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Ainsdale, Birkdale, Blowick today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
TOWN LANE, KEW, SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND , PR8 5JH
153.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Texaco
AUTOPOINT SERVICE STATION, 57, CEMETERY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, England , PR8 5EF
167.9p
+14.0p
3
MORRISONS
VICTORIA WAY, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, ENGLAND , PR8 1RH
169.9p
+16.0p
4
ESSO
SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, ENGLAND , PR8 5HL
171.9p
+18.0p
5
BP
3A SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND , PR8 6PU
172.9p
+19.0p
6
SHELL
555 LIVERPOOL ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, ENGLAND , PR8 3BJ
175.9p
+22.0p

Top 6 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 Ainsdale, Birkdale, Blowick area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
TOWN LANE, KEW, SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND , PR8 5JH
186.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Texaco
AUTOPOINT SERVICE STATION, 57, CEMETERY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, England , PR8 5EF
194.9p
+8.0p
3
MORRISONS
VICTORIA WAY, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, ENGLAND , PR8 1RH
196.9p
+10.0p
4
ESSO
SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, ENGLAND , PR8 5HL
197.9p
+11.0p
5
BP
3A SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND , PR8 6PU
199.9p
+13.0p
6
SHELL
555 LIVERPOOL ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, ENGLAND , PR8 3BJ
199.9p
+13.0p

How to save on fuel in Ainsdale, Birkdale, Blowick

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 Ainsdale, Birkdale, Blowick.

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

"Ainsdale, Birkdale, Blowick benefits from strong market competition with 28 brands operating across 80 stations. The recent 3.4p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while however, prices rank in the bottom 19% nationally, suggesting room for improvement."

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 TESCO at 153.9p per litre.

There is currently a 22.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Ainsdale, Birkdale, Blowick. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £12.10 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (TESCO) 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: 21:50, 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 Ainsdale, Birkdale, Blowick was last synchronized at 21:16 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) 3.4p
Was: 172.9p → Now: 169.5p
Diesel (B7) 2.4p
Was: 199p → Now: 196.6p

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Popular Brands in Ainsdale, Birkdale, Blowick
TESCO Texaco MORRISONS ESSO BP