⛽ Updated 2026-04-05

Cheapest fuel in Salford today

Tracking 13 stations across Salford, Greater Manchester. Prices updated daily from official government data.

Cheapest petrol in Salford today
153.9p+5.8p vs last week
Tesco · SALFORD EXTRA - PETROL FILLING STATION
M6 5JG
Avg petrol
156.3p
+5.8p vs last week
Avg diesel
187.5p
Price spread
6.0p

Station map

🛒 Cheapest supermarkets
Tesco
Tesco
SALFORD EXTRA - PETROL FILLING STATION
M6 5JG
153.9p
S
Sainsbury's
SAINSBURYS SALFORD
M5 4QU
153.9p
🔧 Cheapest independent
I
Irlam Gateway Service Station
M44 6FW
155.9p

📈 30-day price trend — Salford

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— Petrol (E10)— Diesel

Key insights for Salford

  • Average petrol has risen 5.8p/litre in Salford over the past week
  • There is a 6p/litre spread between the cheapest and most expensive petrol in Salford — filling a 55L tank at the cheapest saves ~£3.30
  • Tesco is the cheapest forecourt in Salford at 153.9p, 2p cheaper than the cheapest independent
  • Rochdale is currently 2.8p/litre cheaper on average than Salford

Is it cheaper nearby?

Towns near Salford — click to compare

153.5p-2.8p
154.0p-2.3p
154.4p-1.9p
Salford
156.3p
157.0p+0.7p
158.4p+2.1p

Top 5 cheapest stations in Salford

Tap a station to see opening times and details

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Tesco
T
Tesco
SALFORD EXTRA - PETROL FILLING STATIONM6 5JGPetrolSupermarket
153.9p
#2
S
Sainsbury's
SAINSBURYS SALFORDM5 4QUPetrolSupermarket
153.9p
#3
Esso
E
Esso
ASDA WORSLEY EXPRESS PETROLM28 2RZPetrolSupermarket
154.9p
#4
C
CASTLE IRWELL SERVICE STATION
M6 6DAPetrolSupermarket
154.9p
#5
S
SHELL SALFORD
M6 6SXPetrolSupermarket
154.9p
📰 Fuel prices in Salford — latest update

# Petrol Prices Rise Sharply in Salford

Petrol prices in Salford have climbed significantly this week, with the average now standing at 155.3p per litre—up 6.2p from last week. This puts Salford marginally below the UK national average of 155.4p per litre, offering drivers a slight advantage over most of the country. However, the price spread across 13 tracked stations in the area is substantial at 10.0p per litre, meaning careful shopping around can yield meaningful savings at the pumps.

For drivers seeking the best deal, BP on an independent forecourt offers the cheapest fuel in Salford at 149.9p per litre. Given the wide variation in prices across stations, motorists are advised to check current rates before filling up, as even small differences can add up significantly over time, particularly for those refuelling regularly.

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Fuel prices in Salford — what's happening

Updated 2026-04-05

# Petrol Prices Rise Sharply in Salford Petrol prices in Salford have climbed significantly this week, with the average now standing at 155.3p per litre—up 6.2p from last week. This puts Salford marginally below the UK national average of 155.4p per litre, offering drivers a slight advantage over most of the country. However, the price spread across 13 tracked stations in the area is substantial at 10.0p per litre, meaning careful shopping around can yield meaningful savings at the pumps. For drivers seeking the best deal, BP on an independent forecourt offers the cheapest fuel in Salford at 149.9p per litre. Given the wide variation in prices across stations, motorists are advised to check current rates before filling up, as even small differences can add up significantly over time, particularly for those refuelling regularly.