Preston
Preston has 35 petrol stations reporting live prices, including forecourts run by Esso, Shell and Texaco. Across the local stations on this page, unleaded averages roughly 159p per litre at the moment.
Fuel prices around Preston
At the bottom of the local market, unleaded starts around 156p per litre right now. Right now roughly 8p per litre separates the cheapest unleaded from the dearest locally.
The low end of the market has recently been held by Asda around East Way - Fulwood. Forecourts on East Way and Sheephill Lane carry much of the passing trade, and their prices often move first.
The town's unleaded average sits slightly below the North West England norm at the moment. Diesel averages around 181p per litre across the stations listed for Preston.
The comparison covers stations up to roughly 10 km out, which keeps out-of-town supermarkets and bypass sites in the same view as the town centre. The cheapest station in Preston is not fixed; the low spot moves between forecourts through the week, so the current ordering matters more than habit.
The table below carries the exact live figures per station, and alerts can flag a drop at the forecourts you actually use.
Local fuel price snapshot
Within 10 km of Preston we track 33 active petrol stations with recent prices. (Data updated 8 hours, 34 minutes ago)
Lowest reported petrol price: 155.7p at EG near SADDLE INN
Unleaded petrol (E10)
- Lowest price: 155.7p
- Average price: 159.6p
- Highest price: 164.9p
- Spread: 9.2p (across the stations we track)
Diesel (B7)
- Lowest price: 176.9p
- Average price: 182.2p
- Highest price: 187.9p
- Spread: 11.0p (across the stations we track)
Premium petrol (E5)
- Lowest price: 168.9p
- Average price: 177.1p
- Highest price: 184.9p
- Spread: 16.0p (across the stations we track)
Premium diesel
- Lowest price: 188.7p
- Average price: 198.1p
- Highest price: 207.9p
- Spread: 19.2p (across the stations we track)
Fuel brands in Preston
Cheapest petrol stations in Preston
| Station | Distance | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eg Saddle Inn Pfs PR4 0RS | 3.6 mi | 155.7p | 178.7p |
| Essar Lea Gate Station PR4 0XB | 3.6 mi | 155.7p | 178.7p |
| Esso Asda North End S/Stn Express Petrol PR1 6UY | 1.1 mi | 155.9p | 176.9p |
| Tesco Penwortham Superstore - Petrol Filling Station PR1 9XE | 1.4 mi | 155.9p | 179.9p |
| Asda Fulwood Superstore PR2 9NP | 2.1 mi | 155.9p | – |
| BP Lea service station limited PR2 1XL | 2.5 mi | 157.7p | 179.7p |
| Texaco Sunshine Garages Limited PR1 5NY | 0.9 mi | 157.9p | 178.9p |
| Esso Rontec Fulwood PR2 9XL | 1.7 mi | 157.9p | 181.9p |
| Gulf Hillcrest Service Station PR2 3TY | 1.9 mi | 157.9p | – |
| Esso Mfg Tag Lane PR2 7AB | 2.6 mi | 157.9p | 182.9p |
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Fuel prices in nearby towns
- Penwortham (2 miles)
- Leyland (5 miles)
- Chorley (8 miles)
- Blackburn (9 miles)
- Darwen (11 miles)
- Lytham St Annes (12 miles)
Common questions about fuel in Preston
What is the latest reported petrol price in Preston?
The latest reported petrol prices in Preston run from 155.7p to 164.9p per litre, with an average of 159.6p across 26 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 155.7p at EG near SADDLE INN.
What is the latest reported diesel price in Preston?
The latest reported diesel prices in Preston run from 176.9p to 187.9p per litre, with an average of 182.2p across 30 stations.
How many stations do you track around Preston?
We currently track 33 active stations within 10 km of Preston. Prices are refreshed from the official fuel price feed throughout the day.
How do I compare stations near Preston?
Open the map to compare the stations near Preston and work out which stop makes sense for your route. You can also set a price alert if you want updates on the stations you use most.
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