Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 188.3p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.2% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 208.2p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 188.3p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.2% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 208.2p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Widnes, Cronton: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Widnes, Cronton 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, 4th May 2026 at 06:15
8
Local Stations
18
Brands (WA Area)
19.0p
Max Price Gap
#45
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 151.9p at Vertu Fourth Investments
  • Potential savings: Up to £10.45 per tank
  • 76 stations tracked across 18 brands
  • Prices have decreased 0.5p this week

Motorists in Widnes, Cronton are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in WA have Decreased 0.5p (0.3%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Widnes, Cronton could save you up to 19.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £10.45 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Widnes, Cronton has 76 active fuel stations across 18 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.24 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 19.8p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Widnes, Widnes, Cronton:
151.9p at Vertu Fourth Investments, VERTU MOTORS WIDNES NISSAN, MOOR LANE, WIDNES, WA8 7AL, WIDNES, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Widnes, Widnes, Cronton:
185.7p at ASDA, WIDNES ROAD, WIDNES, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
72 / 76 Stations (94.7%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
58 / 76 Stations (76.3%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
72 / 76 Stations (94.7%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
38 / 76 Stations (50%)

Top 8 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Vertu Fourth Investments
VERTU MOTORS WIDNES NISSAN, MOOR LANE, WIDNES, WA8 7AL, WIDNES, England , WA8 7AL
151.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ASDA
WIDNES ROAD, WIDNES, ENGLAND , WA8 6AH
152.7p
+0.8p
3
MORRISONS
GREEN OAKS WAY, APPLETON WARD, WIDNES, ENGLAND , WA8 6UA
152.9p
+1.0p
4
TESCO
TESCO EXTRA, ASHLEY GATEWAY RETAIL PARK, LUGSDALE ROAD, WIDNES, ENGLAND , WA8 7YT
152.9p
+1.0p
5
DITTON FILLING STATION
DITTON FILLING STATION, 172, HALE ROAD, WIDNES, England , WA8 8SZ
155.9p
+4.0p
6
TEXACO
WARRINGTON ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND , WA8 0AU
156.9p
+5.0p
7
ESSO
184-186 LUNTS HEATH ROAD, HALTON, ENGLAND , WA8 5AZ
160.9p
+9.0p
8
BP Widnes (Ace of hearts )
ACE OF HEARTS GARAGE, WARRINGTON ROAD, BOLD HEATH, WIDNES, England , WA8 3XN
170.9p
+19.0p

Top 8 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 Widnes, Cronton area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ASDA
WIDNES ROAD, WIDNES, ENGLAND , WA8 6AH
185.7p
BEST PRICE
2
MORRISONS
GREEN OAKS WAY, APPLETON WARD, WIDNES, ENGLAND , WA8 6UA
185.9p
+0.2p
3
BP Widnes (Ace of hearts )
ACE OF HEARTS GARAGE, WARRINGTON ROAD, BOLD HEATH, WIDNES, England , WA8 3XN
185.9p
+0.2p
4
TESCO
TESCO EXTRA, ASHLEY GATEWAY RETAIL PARK, LUGSDALE ROAD, WIDNES, ENGLAND , WA8 7YT
186.9p
+1.2p
5
Vertu Fourth Investments
VERTU MOTORS WIDNES NISSAN, MOOR LANE, WIDNES, WA8 7AL, WIDNES, England , WA8 7AL
187.9p
+2.2p
6
TEXACO
WARRINGTON ROAD, WIDNES, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND , WA8 0AU
188.9p
+3.2p
7
DITTON FILLING STATION
DITTON FILLING STATION, 172, HALE ROAD, WIDNES, England , WA8 8SZ
189.9p
+4.2p
8
ESSO
184-186 LUNTS HEATH ROAD, HALTON, ENGLAND , WA8 5AZ
194.9p
+9.2p

How to save on fuel in Widnes, Cronton

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 Widnes, Cronton.

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

"Widnes, Cronton benefits from strong market competition with 18 brands operating across 76 stations. With a 19.8p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £10.89 per tank, while interestingly, Vertu Fourth Investments is beating supermarkets on price today."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of May 4, 2026, the cheapest station is Vertu Fourth Investments at 151.9p per litre.

There is currently a 19.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Widnes, Cronton. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £10.45 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Vertu Fourth Investments) 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: 06:35, 04 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 Widnes, Cronton was last synchronized at 06:15 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.

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CheckFuelPrices is independent. We do not accept payment from fuel brands to alter rankings. Read our full policy.

📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 0.5p
Was: 157.1p → Now: 156.6p
Diesel (B7) 1.2p
Was: 189.3p → Now: 188.1p

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Popular Brands in Widnes, Cronton
Vertu Fourth Investments ASDA MORRISONS TESCO DITTON FILLING STATION