⛽ Updated 2026-04-05

Cheapest fuel in Bolton today

Tracking 33 stations across Bolton, Greater Manchester. Prices updated daily from official government data.

Cheapest petrol in Bolton today
150.9p+5.4p vs last week
Esso · BOLTON WIGAN RD ESSO EXPRESS
BL3 5PX
Avg petrol
156.2p
+5.4p vs last week
Avg diesel
187.8p
Price spread
36.0p

Station map

🛒 Cheapest supermarkets
Asda
Asda
ASDA FARNWORTH SUPERSTORE
BL4 9DT
152.9p
Asda
Asda
ASDA BOLTON SUPERSTORE
BL1 8QG
152.9p
🔧 Cheapest independents
Esso
Esso
BOLTON WIGAN RD ESSO EXPRESS
BL3 5PX
150.9p
Esso
Esso
BRADFORD ST ESSO EXPRESS
BL2 1JR
150.9p

📈 30-day price trend — Bolton

131p153p174p03-0603-1003-1403-1903-23
— Petrol (E10)— Diesel

Key insights for Bolton

  • Average petrol has risen 5.4p/litre in Bolton over the past week
  • There is a 36p/litre spread between the cheapest and most expensive petrol in Bolton — filling a 55L tank at the cheapest saves ~£19.80
  • The cheapest independent in Bolton (Esso at 150.9p) undercuts the cheapest supermarket by 2p/litre
  • Rochdale is currently 2.7p/litre cheaper on average than Bolton

Is it cheaper nearby?

Towns near Bolton — click to compare

153.5p-2.7p
154.0p-2.2p
154.1p-2.1p
154.4p-1.8p
Bolton
156.2p
158.4p+2.2p

Top 5 cheapest stations in Bolton

Tap a station to see opening times and details

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Esso
E
Esso
BOLTON WIGAN RD ESSO EXPRESSBL3 5PXPetrol
150.9p
#2
Esso
E
Esso
BRADFORD ST ESSO EXPRESSBL2 1JRPetrol
150.9p
#3
Shell
S
Shell
SHELL BEAUMONT ROADBL3 4RBPetrol
151.9p
#4
Texaco
T
Texaco
Firwood Service StationBL2 2PEPetrol
152.9p
#5
Texaco
T
Texaco
HORWICH SERVICE STATIONBL6 6DTPetrol
152.9p
📰 Fuel prices in Bolton — latest update

# Petrol Prices Rise in Bolton

Petrol prices across Bolton have climbed significantly, with the average now standing at 155.2p per litre—up 5.8p from last week. This puts Bolton slightly ahead of the UK national average of 155.4p per litre, meaning drivers here are paying marginally less than the national trend. However, the real concern for motorists is the substantial 36.0p spread between the cheapest and most expensive fuel across the 33 tracked stations in the area. This variation means savvy drivers could save considerably by choosing their forecourt carefully.

The cheapest petrol available in Bolton today is 150.9p per litre at an Esso independent forecourt. With prices fluctuating so widely across the town, it's worth checking current rates before filling up—particularly given this week's upward movement. Even small savings per litre add up quickly for regular drivers, so taking a few minutes to locate competitive pricing could help offset the impact of rising fuel costs.

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Fuel prices in Bolton — what's happening

Updated 2026-04-05

# Petrol Prices Rise in Bolton Petrol prices across Bolton have climbed significantly, with the average now standing at 155.2p per litre—up 5.8p from last week. This puts Bolton slightly ahead of the UK national average of 155.4p per litre, meaning drivers here are paying marginally less than the national trend. However, the real concern for motorists is the substantial 36.0p spread between the cheapest and most expensive fuel across the 33 tracked stations in the area. This variation means savvy drivers could save considerably by choosing their forecourt carefully. The cheapest petrol available in Bolton today is 150.9p per litre at an Esso independent forecourt. With prices fluctuating so widely across the town, it's worth checking current rates before filling up—particularly given this week's upward movement. Even small savings per litre add up quickly for regular drivers, so taking a few minutes to locate competitive pricing could help offset the impact of rising fuel costs.