Diesel prices in Preston

Compare current diesel (B7) across 1 Preston forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed diesel forecourt in Preston

199.9p/l

Lowest listed diesel price in Preston

HFJohn Hastie & Son Ltd<0.1 mi from Preston centre

Directions Station details

Diesel local average: 199.9p/l
Local forecourts: 1
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10

Live local prices

Current diesel prices in Preston

1 current diesel (B7) prices from 1 Preston forecourts listed as stocking diesel.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current diesel prices in Preston. Ranked by Diesel (B7) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Diesel(B7), selected ranking	Distancefrom Longniddry, Prestonpans centre	Opening times	Actions
1HFJohn Hastie & Son LtdHighland Fuels	EH32 9ERReported 22 Sept 2026, 14:04	199.9pCheapest	Distance: <0.1 mi	05:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 05:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 05:00 - 23:00	Details

How to read this page

About diesel prices in Preston

Coverage, freshness and comparison scope matter as much as the headline price.

Preston has 1 forecourts listed as stocking diesel (B7), with current prices available from 1. The table ranks forecourts by current diesel (B7) price, with distance and station name used to order equal or unavailable prices. Station status, distance and update freshness remain visible for comparison.

This page focuses on Diesel (B7) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day diesel (B7) price trend

Thirty-day diesel (B7) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

203p199p194p

Average price

199.9p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 195.9p/l
30-day high: 199.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +4p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's diesel trend read

Diesel in Preston rose 4p/l, from 195.9p/l on 20 September to 199.9p/l on 19 October. The latest 7 days were steadier, with the average little changed since 12 October. Preston's current average is 0.8p/l above the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive diesel forecourt

This recommendation requires at least 21 completed reporting days and a current price no higher than the local average.

John Hastie & Son Ltd

199.9p/l today

Matches Preston average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 30 of 30 days
Average gap: 0p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

John Hastie & Son Ltd stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest diesel price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential diesel savings

Cheapest versus average is the practical comparison. Cheapest versus highest is the maximum listed difference, not a guaranteed saving.

Current local price range

0p/l

199.9p/l cheapest, 199.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £0.00 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £0.00 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current diesel prices in Preston can avoid paying up to 0p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Diesel (B7) compared with nearby locations

Ranked by current average diesel price. Preston is highlighted so the local baseline remains easy to find.

Loanhead has the lowest nearby average shown at 189.5p; it is 10.4p/l cheaper than Preston.

Local market evidence

Diesel market in this location

Distribution, station consistency and forecourt type provide different evidence. None is treated as a guarantee of the next pump price.

Price distribution

199.9p/l1 stations

All reporting diesel forecourts in Preston currently list the same price.

Cheapest station consistency

1John Hastie & Son Ltd30 days

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: No price
Independent forecourts: 199.9p/l

Named local evidence: Independent forecourts.

Where value persists

Diesel brand reliability over 30 days

Historical claims render only when the documented reporting thresholds are met.

No brand has at least two Preston forecourts and 21 days of diesel evidence for a reliable 30-day comparison.

Areas with the cheapest diesel in Preston

1Preston1 reporting, 0 below average199.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Preston

Use the current local evidence to choose a forecourt, compare nearby places and understand how coverage and freshness affect the figures.

Where is the cheapest diesel (B7) in Preston today?

The cheapest listed diesel (B7) price in Preston is 199.9p/l at John Hastie & Son Ltd. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Preston diesel (B7) forecourts ranked?

Forecourts are ranked by their current diesel (B7) price first. If prices are tied or unavailable, the table uses distance and station name. Use the forecourt comparison to sort and inspect the current results.

Are diesel (B7) prices in Preston below the UK average?

Diesel is above the UK average by 0.8p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Preston fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Preston forecourts not show a current diesel (B7) price?

A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock diesel (B7), even if there is not a current reported price available for that fuel. The price table keeps those stations visible but prioritises forecourts with current prices.

Should I compare nearby locations before filling up in Preston?

Nearby comparisons currently show Tranent at 199.3p/l, 0.6p/l cheaper than Preston, Musselburgh at 199.2p/l, 0.7p/l cheaper than Preston and Dalkeith at 198.2p/l, 1.7p/l cheaper than Preston. Compare Tranent, Musselburgh, Dalkeith and Haddington.

How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?

Use cheapest diesel near me for a distance-led comparison based on your current position.

Built on real fuel-price data

Prices are sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes