Preston
Preston has 39 petrol stations reporting live prices, including forecourts run by Esso, Shell and Texaco. Across the stations we track locally, unleaded averages roughly 149p per litre at the moment.
Fuel prices around Preston
At the bottom of the local market, unleaded starts around 146p per litre right now. Right now roughly 12p per litre separates the cheapest unleaded from the dearest locally.
The low end of the market has recently been held by Texaco. Forecourts on East Way and Sheephill Lane carry much of the passing trade, and their prices often move first.
Average unleaded here tracks the wider North West England figure closely. Diesel averages around 164p per litre across the stations we track in 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 35 active petrol stations. (Data updated 3 hours, 14 minutes ago)
Lowest petrol right now: 145.7p at BP near LEA SERVICE STATION
Unleaded petrol (E10)
- Lowest price: 145.7p
- Average price: 154.6p
- Highest price: 289.9p
- Spread: 144.2p (across the stations we track)
Diesel (B7)
- Lowest price: 160.9p
- Average price: 166.4p
- Highest price: 189.9p
- Spread: 29.0p (across the stations we track)
Premium petrol (E5)
- Lowest price: 156.9p
- Average price: 170.4p
- Highest price: 259.9p
- Spread: 103.0p (across the stations we track)
Premium diesel
- Lowest price: 172.9p
- Average price: 188.2p
- Highest price: 279.9p
- Spread: 107.0p (across the stations we track)
Fuel brands in Preston
Cheapest petrol stations in Preston
| Station | Distance | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Lea service station limited PR2 1XL | 2.5 mi | 145.7p | 161.7p |
| Texaco Newton s s PR4 3RE | 5.8 mi | 145.7p | 162.7p |
| Eg Saddle Inn Pfs PR4 0RS | 3.6 mi | 146.7p | 162.7p |
| Essar Lea Gate Station PR4 0XB | 3.6 mi | 146.8p | 163.8p |
| Sainsbury's Sainsburys Deepdale PR1 6PJ | 1.1 mi | 146.9p | 161.9p |
| Mfg Morrisons Preston Riversway PR2 2YN | 1.4 mi | 146.9p | 161.9p |
| Tesco Preston Superstore - Petrol Filling Station PR2 6BX | 1.4 mi | 146.9p | 161.9p |
| Tesco Penwortham Superstore - Petrol Filling Station PR1 9XE | 1.4 mi | 147.9p | 163.9p |
| Asda Fulwood Superstore PR2 9NP | 2.1 mi | 147.9p | 163.7p |
| Mfg Morrisons Leyland PR25 3UR | 4.4 mi | 147.9p | 160.9p |
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Common questions about fuel in Preston
What is the cheapest petrol in Preston today?
Right now petrol in Preston runs from 145.7p to 289.9p per litre, with an average of 154.6p across 35 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 145.7p at BP near LEA SERVICE STATION.
What is the cheapest diesel in Preston today?
Right now diesel in Preston runs from 160.9p to 189.9p per litre, with an average of 166.4p across 35 stations.
How many stations do you track around Preston?
We currently track 35 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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