Fuel Prices in Preston
Compare reported petrol and diesel prices around Preston.
Independent comparison using official UK fuel price reports. Check each station before travelling.
Compare stations in Preston
- Lowest reported
- 165.9p / litre
- Area average
- 172.3p / litre
- Stations reporting
- 27
Unleaded petrol (E10)
Lowest prices first · 10 shownDistances are from the centre of Preston, not your location.
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165.9p per litre Lowest reportedStation details
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167.7p per litreStation details
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Local fuel price snapshot
Within 10 km of Preston we track 30 active petrol stations with recent prices. (Data updated 9 hours, 27 minutes ago)
Lowest reported petrol price: 165.9p at Essar near BLACKPOOL RD
Unleaded petrol (E10)
- Based on 27 stations with eligible recent reports.
- Lowest price: 165.9p
- Average price: 172.3p
- Highest price: 177.9p
- Spread: 12.0p (across the stations we track)
Diesel (B7)
- Based on 28 stations with eligible recent reports.
- Lowest price: 192.9p
- Average price: 198.2p
- Highest price: 201.9p
- Spread: 9.0p (across the stations we track)
Premium petrol (E5)
- Based on 15 stations with eligible recent reports.
- Lowest price: 180.9p
- Average price: 186.1p
- Highest price: 192.9p
- Spread: 12.0p (across the stations we track)
Premium diesel
- Based on 10 stations with eligible recent reports.
- Lowest price: 202.9p
- Average price: 213.0p
- Highest price: 221.9p
- Spread: 19.0p (across the stations we track)
The price spread is the gap between the lowest and highest reported prices, not a guaranteed saving on your journey. Compare with the UK petrol and diesel price index, or read how we calculate our published fuel price statistics.
Fuel brands in Preston
About fuel prices around Preston
Preston has 33 petrol stations reporting live prices, including forecourts run by Esso, Gulf and Shell. Across the local stations on this page, unleaded averages roughly 173p per litre at the moment.
At the bottom of the local market, unleaded starts around 168p per litre right now. Right now roughly 10p per litre separates the cheapest unleaded from the dearest locally.
The low end of the market has recently been held by EG around Saddle Inn. 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 199p 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.
Wider area
See prices across North West England if you want the bigger picture.
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 165.9p to 177.9p per litre, with an average of 172.3p across 27 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 165.9p at Essar near BLACKPOOL RD.
What is the latest reported diesel price in Preston?
The latest reported diesel prices in Preston run from 192.9p to 201.9p per litre, with an average of 198.2p across 28 stations.
How many stations do you track around Preston?
We currently track 30 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?
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