Cheapest fuel in Manchester
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Manchester is 165.9p a litre at Tesco, Manchester, and the cheapest diesel is 186.9p at the same station. Across 24 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 171.5p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £91.25 — £3.08 less than filling at the Manchester average, and £4.95 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 165.9pTesco
- Cheapest diesel
- 186.9pTesco
- Manchester average
- 171.5p−1.8p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 24within 7 miles
Fuel prices in Manchester
Unleaded in Manchester averages 171.5p, which is 1.8p below the national average of 173.3p — cheaper than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £26 less than a typical UK driver pays.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Manchester area is 9.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £4.95 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Manchester right now
Cheapest petrol in Manchester
24 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 171.5p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 165.9p | £91.25 |
| 2 | Essar | 165.9p | £91.25 |
| 3 | Tesco | 167.9p | £92.34 |
| 4 | Tesco | 167.9p | £92.34 |
| 5 | Texaco | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 6 | Esso | 170.9p | £94.00 |
| 7 | Tesco | 171.9p | £94.55 |
| 8 | Texaco | 171.9p | £94.55 |
| 9 | Texaco | 171.9p | £94.55 |
| 10 | Esso | 171.9p | £94.55 |
Cheapest super unleaded petrol in Manchester
17 forecourts in the area publish a super unleaded price, averaging 187.5p a litre.
| # | Station | Super unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 175.9p | £96.75 |
| 2 | Tesco | 177.9p | £97.84 |
| 3 | Tesco | 177.9p | £97.84 |
| 4 | Tesco | 181.9p | £100.05 |
| 5 | Esso | 185.9p | £102.25 |
| 6 | Shell | 185.9p | £102.25 |
| 7 | Essar | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 8 | BP | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 9 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 10 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
Cheapest diesel in Manchester
24 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 195.9p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 186.9p | £102.80 |
| 2 | Essar | 187.9p | £103.34 |
| 3 | Tesco | 190.9p | £105.00 |
| 4 | Tesco | 190.9p | £105.00 |
| 5 | BP | 193.9p | £106.64 |
| 6 | Texaco | 193.9p | £106.64 |
| 7 | Esso | 194.9p | £107.19 |
| 8 | Texaco | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 9 | Essar | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 10 | BP | 195.9p | £107.75 |
About fuel in Manchester
Greater Manchester packs a lot of forecourts into a small area, and the competition between supermarket sites in Salford, Trafford and Stockport tends to keep headline prices below the regional average for the North West.
Forecourts in the Manchester area are operated by Esso (8), Tesco (4), Texaco (4), BP (4), Essar (2), Shell (2).
Manchester sits in Greater Manchester, in the North West region. This page covers forecourts within about 7 miles of the town centre, which is the realistic detour range for a fill-up.
Fuel prices in nearby towns
Forecourts compete across town boundaries, so a neighbouring town is often worth a look — especially if you are passing through anyway.
Questions
Fuel prices in Manchester — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Manchester?
Tesco, Manchester is currently the cheapest at 165.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Tesco Manchester (165.9p), Essar 1555-1571 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, Manchester (165.9p), Tesco Salford (167.9p), Tesco 737 Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester (167.9p), Texaco 512, Hyde Road, Manchester (169.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Manchester?
Unleaded averages 171.5p a litre (£1.72) across 24 forecourts in the Manchester area, ranging from 165.9p to 174.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £94.33.
How much is diesel in Manchester?
Diesel averages 195.9p a litre across 24 forecourts in the Manchester area. The cheapest is 186.9p at Tesco, Manchester, and the most expensive nearby is 199.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Manchester than the rest of the UK?
Manchester averages 171.5p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — −1.8p the national figure. See how much petrol costs across the UK for the full regional picture.
How do I get alerts when fuel gets cheaper in Manchester?
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Prices are aggregated from retailers' published fuel price feeds under the UK government's open fuel price scheme, which covers Great Britain only. Last updated 18 September 2026. Figures are indicative and can change without notice — always check the price displayed at the pump before filling up. See our privacy policy for how we handle data.