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 Saturday, 7th February 2026 at 00:10
6
Local Stations
16
Brands (WA Area)
3.2p
Max Price Gap
#115
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 128.7p at Asda
  • Potential savings: Up to £1.76 per tank
  • 64 stations tracked across 16 brands

Motorists in Widnes, Cronton are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in WA have Increased 6.2p (4.7%)

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 3.2p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £1.76 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Widnes, Cronton has 64 active fuel stations across 16 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.25 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 16.4p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Widnes, Widnes, Cronton:
128.7p at Asda, Widnes Road, Widnes

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Widnes, Widnes, Cronton:
137.7p at Asda, Widnes Road, Widnes

As expected, the supermarket chains are leading the price war in Widnes, Cronton, aggressively undercutting the major oil brands.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
57 / 64 Stations (89.1%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
40 / 64 Stations (62.5%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
57 / 64 Stations (89.1%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
26 / 64 Stations (40.6%)

Top 6 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
Asda
Widnes Road, Widnes , WA8 6AH
128.7p
BEST PRICE
2
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Widnes, Green Oaks Way, Widnes , WA8 6UA
128.7p
+0.0p
3
Esso
184-186 Lunts Heath Road, Halton , WA8 5AZ
128.9p
+0.2p
4
TESCO
Tesco Extra Ashley Gateway Retail Park Lugsdale Road Widnes , WA8 7YT
128.9p
+0.2p
5
BP Widnes (Ace of hearts )
ACE OF HEARTS GARAGE, WARRINGTON ROAD, BOLD HEATH, WIDNES, WA8 3XN, WIDNES, England , WA8 3XN
130.9p
+2.2p
6
Texaco
MFG Widnes, Warrington Road, Widnes , WA8 0AU
131.9p
+3.2p

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 Widnes, Cronton area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Asda
Widnes Road, Widnes , WA8 6AH
137.7p
BEST PRICE
2
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Widnes, Green Oaks Way, Widnes , WA8 6UA
137.7p
+0.0p
3
Esso
184-186 Lunts Heath Road, Halton , WA8 5AZ
137.9p
+0.2p
4
TESCO
Tesco Extra Ashley Gateway Retail Park Lugsdale Road Widnes , WA8 7YT
137.9p
+0.2p
5
BP Widnes (Ace of hearts )
ACE OF HEARTS GARAGE, WARRINGTON ROAD, BOLD HEATH, WIDNES, WA8 3XN, WIDNES, England , WA8 3XN
138.9p
+1.2p
6
Texaco
MFG Widnes, Warrington Road, Widnes , WA8 0AU
139.9p
+2.2p

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 16 brands operating across 64 stations. Prices have climbed 6.2p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while however, prices rank in the bottom 3% 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 February 7, 2026, the cheapest station is Asda at 128.7p per litre.

There is currently a 3.2p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Widnes, Cronton. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £1.76 per tank.

Yes, currently supermarkets (Asda) are offering the lowest prices in the area.

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: 00:24, 07 Feb 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 00:10 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) 6.2p
Was: 133.1p → Now: 139.3p
Diesel (B7) 0.8p
Was: 141.8p → Now: 141p

Visualise the Savings

View 12 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Widnes, Cronton
Asda Morrisons Esso TESCO BP Widnes (Ace of hearts )