Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156p 2.1% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 154.7p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 173.4p 2.2% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 172.1p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 187.8p 2.6% (+4.8p) 7d avg: 185.9p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 205.9p 2.8% (+5.6p) 7d avg: 203.6p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156p 2.1% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 154.7p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 173.4p 2.2% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 172.1p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 187.8p 2.6% (+4.8p) 7d avg: 185.9p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 205.9p 2.8% (+5.6p) 7d avg: 203.6p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Macclesfield: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Macclesfield area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Monday, 6th April 2026 at 12:15
5
Local Stations
17
Brands (SK Area)
3.0p
Max Price Gap
#109
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 161.9p at SHELL
  • Potential savings: Up to £1.65 per tank
  • 63 stations tracked across 17 brands

Motorists in Macclesfield are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in SK have Increased 4.2p (2.7%)

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

Macclesfield has 63 active fuel stations across 17 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.27 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 11.2p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Macclesfield, Macclesfield:
161.9p at SHELL, ALDERLEY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Macclesfield, Macclesfield:
191.9p at SHELL, ALDERLEY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
61 / 63 Stations (96.8%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
52 / 63 Stations (82.5%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
61 / 63 Stations (96.8%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
35 / 63 Stations (55.6%)

Top 5 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
ALDERLEY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , SK11 9AH
161.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SHELL
LONDON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND , SK11 0JX
162.9p
+1.0p
3
SHELL
147 147 BROKEN CROSS, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , SK11 8TU
162.9p
+1.0p
4
ESSO
CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, ENGLAND , SK11 9JR
163.9p
+2.0p
5
Gulf
PEXALL SERVICE STATION, CHELFORD ROAD, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 9PG, MACCLESFIELD, England , SK11 9PG
164.9p
+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 Macclesfield area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
ALDERLEY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , SK11 9AH
191.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SHELL
147 147 BROKEN CROSS, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , SK11 8TU
192.9p
+1.0p
3
ESSO
CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, ENGLAND , SK11 9JR
195.9p
+4.0p
4
SHELL
LONDON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND , SK11 0JX
195.9p
+4.0p
5
Gulf
PEXALL SERVICE STATION, CHELFORD ROAD, HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 9PG, MACCLESFIELD, England , SK11 9PG
196.9p
+5.0p

How to save on fuel in Macclesfield

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 Macclesfield.

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

"Macclesfield benefits from strong market competition with 17 brands operating across 63 stations. Prices have climbed 4.2p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while however, prices rank in the bottom 8% 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 April 6, 2026, the cheapest station is SHELL at 161.9p per litre.

There is currently a 3.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Macclesfield. 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: 12:53, 06 Apr 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 Macclesfield was last synchronized at 12:15 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) 4.2p
Was: 153.9p → Now: 158.1p
Diesel (B7) 6.4p
Was: 183.7p → Now: 190.1p
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