Fuel prices in Birkenhead
Compare current petrol, diesel, super unleaded and premium diesel prices across 6 Birkenhead forecourts. Start with local averages, then use the map and table to compare like with like.
Current local averages
Four fuel grades, kept separate so every comparison stays useful.
Petrol (E10)
176.6p/l
2.5p above UK average
Diesel (B7)
200.7p/l
1.6p above UK average
Super unleaded (E5)
194.7p/l
2.8p above UK average
Premium diesel (SDV)
218.4p/l
0.1p above UK average
Live local prices
Current fuel prices in Birkenhead
6 forecourts in Birkenhead. Petrol (E10) is selected initially; choose another grade to compare like with like. Distances are measured from Birkenhead centre.
Rank table byPetrol (E10) price
Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.
| Forecourt | Postcode and report | Petrol(E10), selected ranking | Diesel(B7) | Super unleaded(E5) | Premium diesel(SDV) | Distancefrom Birkenhead centre | Opening times | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GGo TranmereGO | CH41 9BNReported 1 Oct 2026, 09:47 | 164.9pCheapest | 194.9pCheapest | 174.9pCheapest | 201.9pCheapest | Distance: 0.8 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
2 Sainsburys BirkenheadSainsbury's | CH42 8PQReported 18 Oct 2026, 07:38 | 174.9p | 198.9p | 186.9p | - | Distance: 1 mi | 06:30 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:30 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30 | Details |
3 Asda Lairds Express PetrolAsda | CH41 9BWReported 24 Sept 2026, 21:58 | 177.9p | 201.9p | 196.9p | 220.9p | Distance: 0.7 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 4Asda Greenlane Express PetrolAsda | CH41 9AZReported 23 Sept 2026, 20:45 | 179.9p | 201.9p | 198.9p | 220.9p | Distance: 0.6 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
5 Eg Laird Street PfsBP | CH41 7AJReported 30 Sept 2026, 14:13 | 179.9p | 201.9p | 200.9p | - | Distance: 1.6 mi | 06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00 | Details |
6 Shell Wirral WayShell | CH42 0HAReported 2 Oct 2026, 13:54 | 181.9p | 204.9p | 209.9p | 229.9p | Distance: 0.1 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
How to read this page
About fuel prices in Birkenhead
Coverage, freshness and comparison scope matter as much as the headline price.
Birkenhead has 6 forecourts included on this page, with current prices available from 6. The table initially ranks forecourts by current petrol (E10) price. Choose another fuel grade to compare like with like; distance and station name order equal or unavailable prices. Station status, distance and update freshness remain visible for comparison.
This page compares Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded and Premium diesel using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.
Thirty-day evidence
How local fuel prices are moving
Daily local averages by fuel grade. The complete daily values remain available in the page even when the chart is enhanced.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 175.1p/l average on 20 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 175.1p/l average on 21 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 175.1p/l average on 22 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 175.4p/l average on 23 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 175.6p/l average on 24 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 175.7p/l average on 25 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 175.9p/l average on 26 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 175.9p/l average on 27 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 175.9p/l average on 28 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 176.2p/l average on 29 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 176.1p/l average on 30 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 176.7p/l average on 1 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 177.1p/l average on 2 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 177.1p/l average on 3 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 177.1p/l average on 4 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 177.1p/l average on 5 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 177.1p/l average on 6 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 177.1p/l average on 7 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 176.9p/l average on 8 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 176.9p/l average on 9 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 176.9p/l average on 10 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 177.1p/l average on 11 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 177.1p/l average on 12 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 176.9p/l average on 13 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 176.9p/l average on 14 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 176.7p/l average on 15 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 176.7p/l average on 16 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 176.7p/l average on 17 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 176.6p/l average on 18 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Birkenhead: 176.6p/l average on 19 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 197.7p/l average on 20 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 197.7p/l average on 21 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 198.6p/l average on 22 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 198.6p/l average on 23 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 198.9p/l average on 24 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 199.1p/l average on 25 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 199.2p/l average on 26 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 199.2p/l average on 27 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 199.6p/l average on 28 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 199.6p/l average on 29 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 199.6p/l average on 30 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.1p/l average on 1 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.1p/l average on 2 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.1p/l average on 3 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.1p/l average on 4 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.1p/l average on 5 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.1p/l average on 6 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.1p/l average on 7 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.1p/l average on 8 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.4p/l average on 9 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.4p/l average on 10 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.6p/l average on 11 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.9p/l average on 12 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.7p/l average on 13 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.7p/l average on 14 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.7p/l average on 15 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.7p/l average on 16 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.7p/l average on 17 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.7p/l average on 18 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Birkenhead: 200.7p/l average on 19 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 192.7p/l average on 20 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 192.7p/l average on 21 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 192.7p/l average on 22 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 193.1p/l average on 23 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 193.2p/l average on 24 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 193.4p/l average on 25 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 193.6p/l average on 26 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 193.6p/l average on 27 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 193.6p/l average on 28 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 193.6p/l average on 29 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 193.7p/l average on 30 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 194.4p/l average on 1 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 194.4p/l average on 2 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 194.4p/l average on 3 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 194.4p/l average on 4 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 194.4p/l average on 5 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 194.4p/l average on 6 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 194.4p/l average on 7 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 194.2p/l average on 8 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 194.2p/l average on 9 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 194.2p/l average on 10 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 194.4p/l average on 11 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 195.2p/l average on 12 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 195.1p/l average on 13 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 195.1p/l average on 14 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 194.9p/l average on 15 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 194.9p/l average on 16 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 194.9p/l average on 17 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 194.7p/l average on 18 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Birkenhead: 194.7p/l average on 19 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 214.9p/l average on 20 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 214.9p/l average on 21 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 215.9p/l average on 22 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 215.9p/l average on 23 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 215.9p/l average on 24 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 215.9p/l average on 25 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 215.9p/l average on 26 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 215.9p/l average on 27 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 216.4p/l average on 28 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 216.4p/l average on 29 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 216.4p/l average on 30 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 217.2p/l average on 1 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 2 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 3 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 4 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 5 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 6 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 7 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 8 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 9 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 10 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 11 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 12 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 13 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 14 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 15 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 16 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 17 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 18 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Birkenhead: 218.4p/l average on 19 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10)Petrol in Birkenhead rose 1.5p/l, from 175.1p/l on 20 September to 176.6p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 0.5p/l from 12 October to 18 October before moving higher again. Across the completed days, the local average ranged from 175.1p/l to 177.1p/l across 6 reporting forecourts.176.6p/l1.7p
- Diesel (B7)Diesel in Birkenhead rose 3p/l, from 197.7p/l on 20 September to 200.7p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average fell 0.2p/l, which cuts against the wider rise. Across the completed days, the local average ranged from 197.7p/l to 200.9p/l across 6 reporting forecourts.200.7p/l3.1p
- Super unleaded (E5)Super unleaded in Birkenhead rose 2p/l, from 192.7p/l on 20 September to 194.7p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 0.5p/l from 12 October to 18 October before moving higher again. Across the completed days, the local average ranged from 192.7p/l to 195.2p/l across 6 reporting forecourts.194.7p/l2.1p
- Premium diesel (SDV)Premium diesel in Birkenhead rose 3.5p/l, from 214.9p/l on 20 September to 218.4p/l on 19 October. The latest 7 days were steadier, with the average little changed since 12 October. Across the completed days, the local average ranged from 214.9p/l to 218.4p/l across 4 reporting forecourts.218.4p/l3.5p
What the local trend means
Birkenhead 30-day trends show petrol up 1.7p, diesel up 3.1p and super unleaded up 2.1p. The widest current local spread is 35p/l on super unleaded (e5), so comparing forecourts can materially change the pump price.
Price range and benchmarks
What choosing a cheaper forecourt could change
The average comparison is the more realistic decision baseline. The highest-price comparison is only the maximum currently listed difference.
Petrol (E10)
17p/l range
164.9p/l cheapest, 181.9p/l highest
- Cheapest vs average
- £6.43 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Full listed range
- £9.35 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Diesel (B7)
10p/l range
194.9p/l cheapest, 204.9p/l highest
- Cheapest vs average
- £3.19 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Full listed range
- £5.50 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Super unleaded (E5)
35p/l range
174.9p/l cheapest, 209.9p/l highest
- Cheapest vs average
- £10.89 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Full listed range
- £19.25 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Premium diesel (SDV)
28p/l range
201.9p/l cheapest, 229.9p/l highest
- Cheapest vs average
- £9.07 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Full listed range
- £15.40 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Birkenhead compared with regional and UK fuel prices
Every row compares the same grade locally, regionally and nationally.
| Fuel grade | Local average | Region | UK | Versus UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (E10) | 176.6 | 174 | 174.1 | 2.5p higher |
| Diesel (B7) | 200.7 | 198.8 | 199.1 | 1.6p higher |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 194.7 | 192.1 | 191.9 | 2.8p higher |
| Premium diesel (SDV) | 218.4 | 218 | 218.3 | 0.1p higher |
Birkenhead is above the UK average across the available fuel benchmarks, so the cheapest forecourt rows matter more than the local average alone.
Local forecourt market
Supermarket, major-brand and independent fuel prices in Birkenhead
A compact local comparison of supermarkets, major brands and independents. Follow a qualifying brand into its full UK comparison.
Forecourt-type averages
Lowest current category average for each fuel grade is highlighted.
Petrol (E10)
- Supermarkets
- 177.6p/l
- Major brands
- 180.9p/l
- Independent forecourts
- 164.9p/l
Diesel (B7)
- Supermarkets
- 200.9p/l
- Major brands
- 203.4p/l
- Independent forecourts
- 194.9p/l
Super unleaded (E5)
- Supermarkets
- 194.2p/l
- Major brands
- 205.4p/l
- Independent forecourts
- 174.9p/l
Premium diesel (SDV)
- Supermarkets
- 220.9p/l
- Major brands
- 229.9p/l
- Independent forecourts
- 201.9p/l
Qualifying named-brand observations
- Asda2 forecourts178.9p/lPetrol (E10)
- Sainsbury's1 forecourt174.9p/lPetrol (E10)
- Shell1 forecourt181.9p/lPetrol (E10)
- BP1 forecourt179.9p/lPetrol (E10)
At category level, the lowest current averages come from independent forecourts for Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7), Super unleaded (E5) and Premium diesel (SDV). Among the named operators, the lowest current averages are Sainsbury's for Petrol (E10) at 174.9p/l, Diesel (B7) at 198.9p/l and Super unleaded (E5) at 186.9p/l and Asda for Premium diesel (SDV) at 220.9p/l. Supermarket prices are 0.3p/l below their 30-day averages on average and major-brand prices are 1.4p/l above their 30-day averages on average. The independent comparison covers 1 forecourt reporting Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7), Super unleaded (E5) and Premium diesel (SDV), so its averages should be read with that coverage in mind.
Local context
Compare the wider local market
Nearby places and named local areas add useful context, but the forecourt table remains the decision source for the journey you are making.
Fuel prices in nearby locations
Compare petrol and diesel separately in nearby locations.
Areas with the lowest average fuel prices in Birkenhead
- 1Tranmere3 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded, Premium diesel194.7p/l
Premium fuel availability
Coverage and benchmark context for fuels that are not stocked at every forecourt.
Super unleaded availability
Super unleaded (E5) is widely available in Birkenhead, with 6 of 6 forecourts reporting a current price.
- Average
- 194.7p/l
- Reporting
- 6 stations
- Availability
- 100% availability
- Versus UK
- 2.8p above UK average
Premium diesel availability
Premium diesel (SDV) is available at a useful share of local forecourts in Birkenhead, with 4 of 6 forecourts reporting a current price.
- Average
- 218.4p/l
- Reporting
- 4 stations
- Availability
- 67% availability
- Versus UK
- 0.1p above UK average
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Prices are sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. See how we qualify and compare prices
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