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Canalhead Service Station fuel prices in Preston

Current petrol and diesel prices, opening times, directions and nearby alternatives for Canalhead Service Station, a Gulf forecourt in Preston.

Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5AE · 3.9 miles from Preston town centre

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Opening times: 06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00
Station type: Petrol station
Price source: Official UK Fuel Finder data

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:32

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Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:32

Station verdict

Both petrol and diesel are pricey here.

E10 is 2.2p above the Preston average and ranks 30th of 41, while B7 is 1.7p above it and ranks 26th of 38. It is worth checking nearby stations before filling up.

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Nearby fuel prices in Preston

This station and nearby alternatives, ordered by petrol price, lowest first. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:32. Select a heading to sort without changing the table layout.

Nearby fuel prices in Preston. This station and nearby alternatives, ordered by petrol price, lowest first.
Forecourt	Petrol	Diesel	Super unleaded	Premium diesel	Distance
TexacoRIBBLETON SERVICE STATION, 315, RIBBLETON LANE, PRESTON, PR1 5EB, Preston, PR1 5EBReported 8 Sept 2026, 23:39	164.8p/lSave 10.1p/l	Unavailable	180.8p/lSave 12.1p/l	Unavailable	2.9 milesSave 12.1p/l best
Preston Superstore - Petrol Filling Station89-91 BLACKPOOL ROAD, Preston, PR2 6BXReported 14 Oct 2026, 16:14	169.9p/lSave 5p/l	194.9p/lSave 5p/l	179.9p/lSave 13p/l	Unavailable	3.0 milesSave 13p/l best
Sainsburys DeepdaleFLINTOFF WAY, Preston, PR1 6PJReported 19 Oct 2026, 07:58	169.9p/lSave 5p/l	194.9p/lSave 5p/l	181.9p/lSave 11p/l	Unavailable	3.4 milesSave 11p/l best
Key Filling StnKEY FILLING STATION, Preston, PR1 1NAReported 1 Oct 2026, 11:53	172.9p/lSave 2p/l	196.9p/lSave 3p/l	182.9p/lSave 10p/l	206.9p/l	3.1 milesSave 10p/l best
Leyland Extra - Petrol Filling StationTOWNGATE, Leyland, PR25 2FNReported 14 Oct 2026, 19:16	173.9p/lSave 1p/l	198.9p/lSave 1p/l	183.9p/lSave 9p/l	Unavailable	2.6 milesSave 9p/l best
Canalhead Service StationBrownedge Road, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5AEThis stationReported 8 Oct 2026, 09:10	174.9p/l	199.9p/l	192.9p/l	Unavailable	0 mi

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Station information

Opening times, address, listed amenities and map for Canalhead Service Station.

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06:00 - 22:00 daily

Monday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00
Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00

Address

Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5AE

3.9 miles from Preston town centre

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Amenities

Packaged AdBlue
Air Pump Or Screenwash
Car wash

Station identity

Brand family: Gulf
Station type: Petrol station
Location: Preston, North West

Price context

Detailed current price comparison

At Canalhead Service Station, the latest reported prices are compared with the Preston, regional and UK averages below.

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Detailed current price comparison. All prices are in pence per litre. Stale or unusual prices are excluded from rankings and averages.
Fuel	Preston rank	Current	30-day avg	Preston avg	Regional avg	UK avg	30-day trend
Petrol (E10)	30th of 41 in Preston	174.9p/l	174.8p/l	172.7p/l	174p/l	174.1p/l	Petrol (E10) 30-day trend: 2p/l up
Diesel (B7)	26th of 38 in Preston	199.9p/l	200.6p/l	198.2p/l	198.7p/l	199.1p/l	Diesel (B7) 30-day trend: 3p/l up
Super unleaded (E5)	22nd of 34 in Preston	192.9p/l	192.8p/l	190.1p/l	192.1p/l	191.9p/l	Super unleaded (E5) 30-day trend: 2p/l up
Premium diesel (SDV)	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked

All prices are in pence per litre. Stale or unusual prices are excluded from rankings and averages.

What the numbers mean

What the current comparison says

Across the 3 fuel types stocked at Canalhead Service Station, current comparable prices place Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7) and Super unleaded (E5) above the Preston average.

Petrol is currently the 30th cheapest of 41 ranked forecourts in Preston, at 174.9p/l. It is 2.2p/l more expensive than the Preston average, 0.9p/l more expensive than the regional average and 0.8p/l more expensive than the UK average.
Diesel is currently the 26th cheapest of 38 ranked forecourts in Preston, at 199.9p/l. It is 1.7p/l more expensive than the Preston average, 1.2p/l more expensive than the regional average and 0.8p/l more expensive than the UK average.
Super unleaded is currently the 22nd cheapest of 34 ranked forecourts in Preston, at 192.9p/l. It is 2.8p/l more expensive than the Preston average, 0.8p/l more expensive than the regional average and 1p/l more expensive than the UK average.

Price movement

30-day price history at this station

Separate station trends for each fuel, compared with Preston, North West and UK daily averages.

E10

Petrol price history

177p174p170p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 171.3p/l; regional 172.1p/l; UK 172.5p/l.
Monday, 21 September 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 171.2p/l; regional 172.4p/l; UK 172.8p/l.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 171.9p/l; local 171.3p/l; regional 172.6p/l; UK 173p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 171.9p/l; local 171.6p/l; regional 172.8p/l; UK 173.3p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 171.8p/l; regional 173.1p/l; UK 173.6p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 172.2p/l; regional 173.5p/l; UK 173.9p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 172.3p/l; regional 173.7p/l; UK 174p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 172.4p/l; regional 173.8p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 172.6p/l; regional 174.2p/l; UK 174.4p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 172.8p/l; regional 174.3p/l; UK 174.5p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 172.8p/l; regional 174.4p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 172.7p/l; regional 174.4p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Friday, 2 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.8p/l; regional 174.6p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.8p/l; regional 174.6p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.8p/l; regional 174.6p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
Monday, 5 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.8p/l; regional 174.6p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.8p/l; regional 174.5p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.8p/l; regional 174.5p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.8p/l; regional 174.4p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Friday, 9 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.9p/l; regional 174.4p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.8p/l; regional 174.4p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.9p/l; regional 174.4p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.9p/l; regional 174.4p/l; UK 174.5p/l.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.7p/l; regional 174.3p/l; UK 174.4p/l.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.7p/l; regional 174.2p/l; UK 174.3p/l.
Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.7p/l; regional 174.2p/l; UK 174.2p/l.
Friday, 16 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.7p/l; regional 174.1p/l; UK 174.2p/l.
Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.8p/l; regional 174.1p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.8p/l; regional 174.1p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 172.8p/l; regional 174p/l; UK 174.1p/l.

Current station price

174.9p/l

Petrol at this station rose 2p/l, from 172.9p/l on 20 September to 174.9p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices briefly fell 1p/l from 21 September to 22 September before moving higher again. The current 174.9p/l price is 2.2p/l above the Preston average, 0.9p/l above the North West average and 0.8p/l above the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 174.8p/l.

30-day station avg: 174.8p/l
Preston avg: 172.7p/l
North West avg: 174p/l
UK avg: 174.1p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

Diesel price history

205p200p194p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 195.7p/l; regional 196p/l; UK 196.3p/l.
Monday, 21 September 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 196.5p/l; regional 196.6p/l; UK 196.9p/l.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 196.6p/l; regional 196.9p/l; UK 197.3p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 197.1p/l; regional 197.3p/l; UK 197.7p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 197.5p/l; regional 197.8p/l; UK 198.3p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 203.9p/l; local 198p/l; regional 198.4p/l; UK 198.8p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 203.9p/l; local 198.1p/l; regional 198.6p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 203.9p/l; local 198.3p/l; regional 198.8p/l; UK 199.2p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 201.9p/l; local 198.5p/l; regional 199.2p/l; UK 199.6p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 201.9p/l; local 198.5p/l; regional 199.3p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 201.9p/l; local 198.6p/l; regional 199.4p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 201.9p/l; local 198.7p/l; regional 199.4p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Friday, 2 October 2026: station 201.9p/l; local 198.7p/l; regional 199.5p/l; UK 199.9p/l.
Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 201.9p/l; local 198.7p/l; regional 199.6p/l; UK 200p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 201.9p/l; local 198.8p/l; regional 199.6p/l; UK 200p/l.
Monday, 5 October 2026: station 201.9p/l; local 198.8p/l; regional 199.6p/l; UK 200p/l.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 201.9p/l; local 198.8p/l; regional 199.4p/l; UK 199.9p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 201.9p/l; local 198.8p/l; regional 199.4p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 198.7p/l; regional 199.4p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Friday, 9 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 198.7p/l; regional 199.4p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 198.7p/l; regional 199.3p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 198.7p/l; regional 199.3p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 198.6p/l; regional 199.3p/l; UK 199.6p/l.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 198.4p/l; regional 199.1p/l; UK 199.4p/l.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 198.3p/l; regional 199p/l; UK 199.3p/l.
Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 198.4p/l; regional 199p/l; UK 199.2p/l.
Friday, 16 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 198.3p/l; regional 198.9p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 198.3p/l; regional 198.8p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 198.3p/l; regional 198.8p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 198.3p/l; regional 198.8p/l; UK 199.1p/l.

Current station price

199.9p/l

Diesel at this station rose 3p/l, from 196.9p/l on 20 September to 199.9p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 4p/l from 27 September to 8 October before moving higher again. The current 199.9p/l price is 1.7p/l above the Preston average, 1.2p/l above the North West average and 0.8p/l above the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 200.6p/l.

30-day station avg: 200.6p/l
Preston avg: 198.2p/l
North West avg: 198.7p/l
UK avg: 199.1p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

Super unleaded price history

195p190p185p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 190.9p/l; local 186.6p/l; regional 189.6p/l; UK 189.5p/l.
Monday, 21 September 2026: station 190.9p/l; local 188p/l; regional 190p/l; UK 189.7p/l.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 189.9p/l; local 188p/l; regional 190.1p/l; UK 189.9p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 189.9p/l; local 188.5p/l; regional 190.3p/l; UK 190.1p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 191.9p/l; local 188.7p/l; regional 190.5p/l; UK 190.3p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 193.9p/l; local 188.7p/l; regional 190.8p/l; UK 190.5p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 193.9p/l; local 188.7p/l; regional 191p/l; UK 190.6p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 193.9p/l; local 188.9p/l; regional 191.1p/l; UK 190.7p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 193.9p/l; local 189.4p/l; regional 191.8p/l; UK 191.6p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 193.9p/l; local 189.5p/l; regional 192.2p/l; UK 192p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 193.9p/l; local 189.6p/l; regional 192.3p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 193.9p/l; local 190p/l; regional 192.3p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Friday, 2 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 190p/l; regional 192.4p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 190p/l; regional 192.4p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 190p/l; regional 192.4p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
Monday, 5 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 190p/l; regional 192.3p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 189.9p/l; regional 192.3p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 189.9p/l; regional 192.3p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 189.9p/l; regional 192.2p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Friday, 9 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 190p/l; regional 192.2p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 190p/l; regional 192.2p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 190.1p/l; regional 192.3p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 190p/l; regional 192.4p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 190.1p/l; regional 192.3p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 190p/l; regional 192.2p/l; UK 192p/l.
Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 190.1p/l; regional 192.2p/l; UK 192p/l.
Friday, 16 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 190.1p/l; regional 192.1p/l; UK 192p/l.
Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 190.2p/l; regional 192.1p/l; UK 192p/l.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 190.2p/l; regional 192.1p/l; UK 192p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 190.2p/l; regional 192.1p/l; UK 191.9p/l.

Current station price

192.9p/l

Super unleaded at this station rose 2p/l, from 190.9p/l on 20 September to 192.9p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices briefly fell 1p/l from 21 September to 22 September before moving higher again. The current 192.9p/l price is 2.8p/l above the Preston average, 0.8p/l above the North West average and 1p/l above the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 192.8p/l.

30-day station avg: 192.8p/l
Preston avg: 190.1p/l
North West avg: 192.1p/l
UK avg: 191.9p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

Premium diesel · SDV

Premium diesel is not stocked here

This forecourt does not stock premium diesel (SDV).

Local price leadership

Days this station was cheapest in the last 30 days

Completed-day prices are compared when at least two Preston forecourts reported the same fuel. Ties and unchanged carried-forward prices count.

Daily record of whether each stocked fuel was cheapest locally during the last 30 days.
Fuel	Sept20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	Oct1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	Cheapest
Petrol (E10)																															0 of 30 days
Diesel (B7)																															0 of 30 days
Super unleaded (E5)																															0 of 30 days
Premium diesel (SDV)																															Does not stock

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How often this station was cheapest locally

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What are the current fuel prices at Canalhead Service Station?

Canalhead Service Station currently reports Petrol (E10) at 174.9p/l, Diesel (B7) at 199.9p/l and Super unleaded (E5) at 192.9p/l. The latest price observation on this page was 8 Oct 2026, 09:10.

Is Canalhead Service Station cheap for petrol and diesel in Preston?

No. Current petrol and diesel prices are both above the Preston averages. Petrol ranks 30th of 41 current prices in Preston, and the price is 2.2p/l above the Preston average. Diesel ranks 26th of 38 current prices in Preston, and the price is 1.7p/l above the Preston average. Compare all current forecourt prices in Preston.

What are the opening times for Canalhead Service Station?

Canalhead Service Station reports opening hours of 06:00 - 22:00 daily. Bank holiday and temporary opening hours may differ.

Where is Canalhead Service Station?

Canalhead Service Station is at Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5AE. It is listed as a petrol station in Preston. Get directions to Canalhead Service Station.

Which fuel types are available at Canalhead Service Station?

Canalhead Service Station is listed as offering Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7) and Super unleaded (E5).

How up to date are fuel prices at Canalhead Service Station?

The latest price observation shown for Canalhead Service Station was 8 Oct 2026, 09:10. Prices come from the official GOV.UK Fuel Finder feed, where participating retailers report price changes. Read our data accuracy rules.

What facilities are available at Canalhead Service Station?

Listed facilities at Canalhead Service Station include Packaged AdBlue, Air Pump Or Screenwash and Car wash. Facility availability and access hours may differ from the forecourt's opening times.

Does Canalhead Service Station have toilets?

Toilets are not listed in the available facilities data for Canalhead Service Station, so we cannot confirm whether they are available. Check with the station before relying on a toilet stop.

Fuel price data

Prices are sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:32.

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