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Fuel prices in Lancaster

Compare current petrol, diesel, super unleaded and premium diesel prices across 10 Lancaster 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.

10 forecourts reporting locally

Live local prices

Current fuel prices in Lancaster

10 forecourts in Lancaster. Petrol (E10) is selected initially; choose another grade to compare like with like. Distances are measured from Lancaster centre.

Rank table byPetrol (E10) price

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current fuel prices in Lancaster. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
ForecourtPostcode and reportPetrol(E10), selected rankingDiesel(B7)Super unleaded(E5)Premium diesel(SDV)Distancefrom Lancaster centreOpening timesActions
1Station Garage Caton LimitedGulfLA2 9QJReported 21 Sept 2026, 09:51171.9pCheapest198.9p--Distance: 4.7 miHours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 20:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00; Friday: 07:00 - 20:00; Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00; Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 19:00Details
2Asda Lancaster SuperstoreAsdaLA1 5JRReported 13 Oct 2026, 18:55173.9p197.7pCheapest--Distance: 3 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 18:00Details
3Ascona Toll Bar Service StationJETLA1 4NSReported 15 Oct 2026, 17:20174.9p198.9p199.9p219.9pCheapestDistance: 0.5 mi06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00Details
4Ascona Bowling Green Service StationBPLA1 4SGReported 16 Oct 2026, 12:44177.9p201.9p199.9p219.9pCheapestDistance: 0.7 mi06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00Details
5Cockerham Garage ltdIndependent forecourtLA2 0DZReported 22 Sept 2026, 09:01177.9p209.9p--Distance: 3.8 miHours vary by dayMonday: 08:30 - 18:00; Tuesday: 08:30 - 18:00; Wednesday: 08:30 - 18:00; Thursday: 08:30 - 18:00; Friday: 08:30 - 18:00; Saturday: 09:30 - 18:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00Details
6Bailrigg ServiceGulfLA1 4YWReported 23 Sept 2026, 15:42179.9p205.9p--Distance: 0.7 miHours vary by dayMonday: 08:45 - 16:30; Tuesday: 09:00 - 16:30; Wednesday: 09:00 - 16:30; Thursday: 09:00 - 16:30; Friday: 09:00 - 16:30; Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00Details
7Shell LancasterShellLA1 3PEReported 29 Sept 2026, 13:36179.9p201.9p204.9p229.9pDistance: 2.9 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
8Asda Rylands Express PetrolAsdaLA1 2LLReported 23 Sept 2026, 20:50181.9p201.9p200.9p220.9pDistance: 2.6 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
9Lancaster South Service AreaBPLA2 9DUReported 16 Oct 2026, 11:05181.9p213.9p195.9pCheapest222.9pDistance: 4.2 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
10Lancaster North Service AreaBPLA2 9DUReported 16 Oct 2026, 11:05181.9p213.9p195.9pCheapest222.9pDistance: 4.2 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails

How to read this page

About fuel prices in Lancaster

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

Lancaster has 10 forecourts included on this page, with current prices available from 10. 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.

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  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 179.8p/l average on 20 September 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 180.1p/l average on 21 September 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 180.7p/l average on 22 September 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 181.3p/l average on 23 September 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 181.9p/l average on 24 September 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 182.2p/l average on 25 September 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 182.2p/l average on 26 September 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 182.4p/l average on 27 September 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 182.6p/l average on 28 September 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 182.5p/l average on 29 September 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 182.1p/l average on 30 September 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 182p/l average on 1 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 182p/l average on 2 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 182p/l average on 3 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 182p/l average on 4 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 181.9p/l average on 5 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 181.5p/l average on 6 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 179.3p/l average on 7 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 179.5p/l average on 8 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 179.8p/l average on 9 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 179.8p/l average on 10 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 179.9p/l average on 11 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 180.3p/l average on 12 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 180.1p/l average on 13 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 179.1p/l average on 14 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 178.6p/l average on 15 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 178.2p/l average on 16 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 178.2p/l average on 17 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 178.2p/l average on 18 October 2026.
  • Petrol (E10) in Lancaster: 178.2p/l average on 19 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 202.6p/l average on 20 September 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 202.9p/l average on 21 September 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 204p/l average on 22 September 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 204.8p/l average on 23 September 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 205.3p/l average on 24 September 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 205.4p/l average on 25 September 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 205.4p/l average on 26 September 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 205.4p/l average on 27 September 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 205.9p/l average on 28 September 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 206.1p/l average on 29 September 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 205.5p/l average on 30 September 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 205.7p/l average on 1 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 205.7p/l average on 2 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 205.7p/l average on 3 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 205.7p/l average on 4 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 205.7p/l average on 5 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 205.7p/l average on 6 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 203.7p/l average on 7 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 204.7p/l average on 8 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 204.3p/l average on 9 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 204.3p/l average on 10 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 204.3p/l average on 11 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 204.3p/l average on 12 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 204.2p/l average on 13 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 205.4p/l average on 14 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 205.3p/l average on 15 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 204.9p/l average on 16 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 204.9p/l average on 17 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 204.9p/l average on 18 October 2026.
  • Diesel (B7) in Lancaster: 204.5p/l average on 19 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 205.7p/l average on 20 September 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 205.7p/l average on 21 September 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 205.7p/l average on 22 September 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 205.9p/l average on 23 September 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 206.6p/l average on 24 September 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 207.6p/l average on 25 September 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 207.6p/l average on 26 September 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 207.6p/l average on 27 September 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 207.6p/l average on 28 September 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 207.6p/l average on 29 September 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 206.9p/l average on 30 September 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 206.9p/l average on 1 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 206.9p/l average on 2 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 206.9p/l average on 3 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 206.9p/l average on 4 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 206.9p/l average on 5 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 206.2p/l average on 6 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 201.6p/l average on 7 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 201.9p/l average on 8 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 202.2p/l average on 9 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 202.2p/l average on 10 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 202.2p/l average on 11 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 203.2p/l average on 12 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 203.2p/l average on 13 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 201.6p/l average on 14 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 200.9p/l average on 15 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 200.6p/l average on 16 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 200.6p/l average on 17 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 200.6p/l average on 18 October 2026.
  • Super unleaded (E5) in Lancaster: 199.6p/l average on 19 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 226.2p/l average on 20 September 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 226.2p/l average on 21 September 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 226.2p/l average on 22 September 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 226.2p/l average on 23 September 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 226.9p/l average on 24 September 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 227.6p/l average on 25 September 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 227.6p/l average on 26 September 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 227.6p/l average on 27 September 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 227.6p/l average on 28 September 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 227.6p/l average on 29 September 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 226.9p/l average on 30 September 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 226.9p/l average on 1 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 226.9p/l average on 2 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 226.9p/l average on 3 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 226.9p/l average on 4 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 226.9p/l average on 5 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 226.9p/l average on 6 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 220.9p/l average on 7 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 221.6p/l average on 8 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 220.9p/l average on 9 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 220.9p/l average on 10 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 220.9p/l average on 11 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 221.7p/l average on 12 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 221.7p/l average on 13 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 223.7p/l average on 14 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 223.7p/l average on 15 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 223.4p/l average on 16 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 223.4p/l average on 17 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 223.4p/l average on 18 October 2026.
  • Premium diesel (SDV) in Lancaster: 222.7p/l average on 19 October 2026.
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What the local trend means

Lancaster 30-day trends show petrol down 1.6p, diesel up 2.1p and super unleaded down 6.1p. The widest current local spread is 16.2p/l on diesel (b7), 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)

10p/l range

171.9p/l cheapest, 181.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average
£3.46 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range
£5.50 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Diesel (B7)

16.2p/l range

197.7p/l cheapest, 213.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average
£3.74 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range
£8.91 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Super unleaded (E5)

9p/l range

195.9p/l cheapest, 204.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average
£2.03 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range
£4.95 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Premium diesel (SDV)

10p/l range

219.9p/l cheapest, 229.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average
£1.54 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range
£5.50 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Lancaster compared with regional and UK fuel prices

Every row compares the same grade locally, regionally and nationally.

Lancaster compared with regional and UK fuel prices
Fuel gradeLocal averageRegionUKVersus UK
Petrol (E10)178.2174174.14.1p higher
Diesel (B7)204.5198.8199.15.4p higher
Super unleaded (E5)199.6192.1191.97.7p higher
Premium diesel (SDV)222.7218218.34.4p higher

Lancaster 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 Lancaster

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
177.9p/l
Major brands
178.3p/l
Independent forecourts
177.9p/l

Diesel (B7)

Supermarkets
199.8p/l
Major brands
205p/l
Independent forecourts
209.9p/l

Super unleaded (E5)

Supermarkets
200.9p/l
Major brands
199.3p/l
Independent forecourts
No price

Premium diesel (SDV)

Supermarkets
220.9p/l
Major brands
223.1p/l
Independent forecourts
No price

Qualifying named-brand observations

  • Asda2 forecourts177.9p/lPetrol (E10)
  • Shell1 forecourt179.9p/lPetrol (E10)
  • BP3 forecourts180.6p/lPetrol (E10)
  • JET1 forecourt174.9p/lPetrol (E10)

At category level, the lowest current averages come from supermarkets for Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7) and Premium diesel (SDV) and major brands for Super unleaded (E5). Among the named operators, the lowest current averages are JET for Petrol (E10) at 174.9p/l, Diesel (B7) at 198.9p/l and Premium diesel (SDV) at 219.9p/l and BP for Super unleaded (E5) at 197.2p/l. Supermarket prices are 0.1p/l below their 30-day averages on average and major-brand prices are 1.6p/l below their 30-day averages on average. The independent comparison covers 1 forecourt reporting Petrol (E10) and Diesel (B7), 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 Lancaster

  1. 1Scotforth2 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded, Premium diesel199.2p/l
  2. 2Bay Horse2 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded, Premium diesel203.7p/l

Premium fuel availability

Coverage and benchmark context for fuels that are not stocked at every forecourt.

Super unleaded availability

Super unleaded (E5) is available at a useful share of local forecourts in Lancaster, with 6 of 10 forecourts reporting a current price.

Average
199.6p/l
Reporting
6 stations
Availability
60% availability
Versus UK
7.7p above UK average

Premium diesel availability

Premium diesel (SDV) is available at a useful share of local forecourts in Lancaster, with 6 of 10 forecourts reporting a current price.

Average
222.7p/l
Reporting
6 stations
Availability
60% availability
Versus UK
4.4p above UK average

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Lancaster

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

What is the cheapest fuel price in Lancaster today?
The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Lancaster is 171.9p/l at Station Garage Caton Limited. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.
How are Lancaster fuel forecourts ranked?
Forecourts are ranked by their cheapest current fuel 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 fuel prices in Lancaster below the UK average?
Petrol is above the UK average by 4.1p/l, Diesel is above the UK average by 5.4p/l, Super unleaded is above the UK average by 7.7p/l and Premium diesel is above the UK average by 4.4p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.
How recent are the Lancaster fuel prices on this page?
Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.
Why do some Lancaster forecourts not show every fuel price?
Not every forecourt reports every fuel type at the same time. The page shows available current prices first and keeps unavailable cells visible so gaps in coverage are clear.
Should I compare nearby locations before filling up in Lancaster?
Nearby comparisons currently show Morecambe at 198.3p/l, 3p/l cheaper than Lancaster, Carnforth at 198.2p/l, 3.1p/l cheaper than Lancaster and Fleetwood at 194.8p/l, 6.5p/l cheaper than Lancaster. Compare Morecambe, Carnforth, Fleetwood and Poulton-Le-Fylde.
How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?
Use cheapest petrol near me or cheapest diesel near me or cheapest super unleaded near me or cheapest premium 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, 06:40. See how we qualify and compare prices

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