Where can I get the cheapest petrol and diesel in Manchester today as pound hits record low

We take a look at the cheapest places to buy petrol and diesel in Greater Manchester amid warnings the falling pound could impact fuel prices.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

A warning has been issued that the falling pound could impact the price of fuel at UK garages.

Sterling plunged to a record low against the US dollar early on Monday (26 September) after the UK government announced a raft of tax cuts. The value of the pound has fallen as international currency traders have been selling off sterling, in favour of the traditionally more robust US dollar.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The fact that oil prices are based on the dollar means that petrol could be more expensive for UK drivers, as it costs more to be imported by fuel companies.

With that in mind, we look at some of the cheapest places to buy petrol and diesel in Greater Manchester today (Monday 3 October) with the help of data from PetrolPrices.com

Refuelling at the moment is expensive, but some petrol stations are selling fuel for cheaper than others.Refuelling at the moment is expensive, but some petrol stations are selling fuel for cheaper than others.
Refuelling at the moment is expensive, but some petrol stations are selling fuel for cheaper than others.

1. Costco Oldham Automat, Broadway, OL9 8AU: petrol 145.9p; diesel 168.7p

2. Costco Manchester Automat, Trader Avenue, M41 7ZA: petrol 150.7p; diesel 170.7p

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

3. Tesco Gorton, Hyde Road, M18 8LD: petrol 157.9p; diesel 176.9p

4. KP Hill Esso, Victoria Avenue, M9 8WQ: petrol 157.9p; diesel 179.9p

5. Tesco Droylsden, Manchester Road, M43 6TQ: petrol 157.9p; diesel 174.9p

Both victims had been at Tesco Extra in WiganBoth victims had been at Tesco Extra in Wigan
Both victims had been at Tesco Extra in Wigan

6. Sainsbury’s Denton, Oldham Street, M34 3SJ: petrol 157.9p; diesel 175.9p

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

7. Tesco Blackley, Victoria Avenue East: petrol 157.9p; diesel 177.9p

7=. Sainsbury’s Heaton Park, M9 0QS: petrol 157.9p; diesel 177.9p

9. Shell Failsworth, Oldham Road, M35 0BR: petrol 158.9p ; diesel 175.9p

10. Broughton Lane service station, M8 9UE: petrol 159.9p; diesel 179.9p5.

* Prices correct at time of publication but are subject to change.