Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 10, 2026 Petrol (E10) 139.5p 2.4% (+3.3p) 7d avg: 137.9p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 157.2p 1.9% (+2.9p) 7d avg: 155.8p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 157p 6% (+8.9p) 7d avg: 152.5p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 176.3p 4.7% (+7.9p) 7d avg: 172.3p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 10, 2026 Petrol (E10) 139.5p 2.4% (+3.3p) 7d avg: 137.9p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 157.2p 1.9% (+2.9p) 7d avg: 155.8p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 157p 6% (+8.9p) 7d avg: 152.5p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 176.3p 4.7% (+7.9p) 7d avg: 172.3p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington 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 Wednesday, 11th March 2026 at 04:15
4
Local Stations
14
Brands (WN Area)
4.0p
Max Price Gap
#36
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 137.9p at boarshead petrol station ltd
  • Potential savings: Up to £2.20 per tank
  • 27 stations tracked across 14 brands

Motorists in Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in WN have Increased 4p (3%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington could save you up to 4.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £2.20 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Competitive

Competition Level: High

Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington has 27 active fuel stations across 14 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.52 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 4.9p, showing moderate price variation across the market.

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Wigan, Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington:
137.9p at boarshead petrol station ltd, BOARS HEAD SERVICE STATION, 227, WIGAN ROAD, STANDISH, WIGAN, WN6 0AE, WIGAN, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Wigan, Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington:
158.9p at ESSO, ALMOND BROOK ROAD, WIGAN, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
26 / 27 Stations (96.3%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
19 / 27 Stations (70.4%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
26 / 27 Stations (96.3%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
15 / 27 Stations (55.6%)

Top 4 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
boarshead petrol station ltd
BOARS HEAD SERVICE STATION, 227, WIGAN ROAD, STANDISH, WIGAN, WN6 0AE, WIGAN, England , WN6 0AE
137.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
WOODHOUSE LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , WN6 7NR
138.9p
+1.0p
3
BP
MOSSY LEA ROAD, WRIGHTINGTON, WIGAN, ENGLAND , WN6 9RB
139.9p
+2.0p
4
ESSO
ALMOND BROOK ROAD, WIGAN, ENGLAND , WN6 0SR
141.9p
+4.0p

Top 4 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 Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
ALMOND BROOK ROAD, WIGAN, ENGLAND , WN6 0SR
158.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
WOODHOUSE LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND , WN6 7NR
159.9p
+1.0p
3
BP
MOSSY LEA ROAD, WRIGHTINGTON, WIGAN, ENGLAND , WN6 9RB
165.9p
+7.0p
4
boarshead petrol station ltd
BOARS HEAD SERVICE STATION, 227, WIGAN ROAD, STANDISH, WIGAN, WN6 0AE, WIGAN, England , WN6 0AE
167.9p
+9.0p

How to save on fuel in Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington

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 Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington.

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

"Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington benefits from strong market competition with 14 brands operating across 27 stations. Prices have climbed 4p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while interestingly, boarshead petrol station ltd 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 March 11, 2026, the cheapest station is boarshead petrol station ltd at 137.9p per litre.

There is currently a 4.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £2.20 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (boarshead petrol station ltd) 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: 04:46, 11 Mar 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 Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington was last synchronized at 04:15 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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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 4p
Was: 134.8p → Now: 138.8p
Diesel (B7) 10.3p
Was: 145.9p → Now: 156.2p

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Popular Brands in Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington
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