Cheapest fuel in Oldham
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Oldham is 165.9p a litre at Tesco, Manchester, and the cheapest diesel is 186.9p at the same station. Across 5 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 171.3p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £91.25 — £2.97 less than filling at the Oldham average, and £3.85 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 165.9pTesco
- Cheapest diesel
- 186.9pTesco
- Oldham average
- 171.3p−2.0p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 5within 5 miles
Fuel prices in Oldham
Unleaded in Oldham averages 171.3p, which is 2.0p below the national average of 173.3p — cheaper than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £29 less than a typical UK driver pays.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Oldham area is 7.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £3.85 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Oldham right now
Cheapest petrol in Oldham
5 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 171.3p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 165.9p | £91.25 |
| 2 | Murco | 171.9p | £94.55 |
| 3 | Esso | 172.9p | £95.09 |
| 4 | BP | 172.9p | £95.09 |
| 5 | Shell | 172.9p | £95.09 |
Cheapest diesel in Oldham
5 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 194.5p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 186.9p | £102.80 |
| 2 | BP | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 3 | Murco | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 4 | Shell | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 5 | Esso | 197.9p | £108.84 |
About fuel in Oldham
Oldham's forecourts serve both the town and the Pennine fringe, with supermarket sites on the lower ground generally cheaper than those closer to the moors.
Forecourts in the Oldham area are operated by Tesco (1), Esso (1), BP (1), Murco (1), Shell (1).
Oldham sits in Greater Manchester, in the North West region. This page covers forecourts within about 5 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 Oldham — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Oldham?
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), Murco Greater Manchester, (171.9p), Esso 129-131 Lees Road, Oldham (172.9p), BP Oldham (172.9p), Shell 289 Manchester Street, Oldham (172.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Oldham?
Unleaded averages 171.3p a litre (£1.71) across 5 forecourts in the Oldham area, ranging from 165.9p to 172.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £94.22.
How much is diesel in Oldham?
Diesel averages 194.5p a litre across 5 forecourts in the Oldham area. The cheapest is 186.9p at Tesco, Manchester, and the most expensive nearby is 197.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Oldham than the rest of the UK?
Oldham averages 171.3p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — −2.0p 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 Oldham?
Save your regular forecourts as favourites in the free CheapestFuel iOS app and turn on price-drop notifications. You will get a push alert when one of them cuts its price.
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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.