Petrol prices in Accrington

Compare current petrol (E10) across 7 Accrington forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Accrington

173.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Accrington

Gem Accrington0.3 mi from Accrington centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 174.8p/l
Local forecourts: 7
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Accrington

7 current petrol (E10) prices from 7 Accrington forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

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

Current petrol prices in Accrington. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Accrington centre	Opening times	Actions
1Gem AccringtonShell	BB5 6DWReported 15 Oct 2026, 15:48	173.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.3 mi	07:00 - 22:30 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 22:30; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:30	Details
2VMfg AccringtonValero	BB5 1PYReported 14 Oct 2026, 23:54	173.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Asda Accrington SuperstoreAsda	BB5 1PYReported 13 Oct 2026, 18:56	173.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.6 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 00:00; Tuesday: 06:00 - 00:00; Wednesday: 06:00 - 00:00; Thursday: 06:00 - 00:00; Friday: 06:00 - 00:00; Saturday: 06:00 - 00:00; Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 18:00	Details
4Accrington Abbey St Esso ExpressEsso	BB5 1EHReported 16 Oct 2026, 15:06	174.9p	Distance: 0.1 mi	06:00 - 00:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 00:00	Details
5Church Hall Garage Service StationTexaco	BB5 4EBReported 22 Sept 2026, 17:40	174.9p	Distance: 1.2 mi	06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00	Details
6EOEg Accrington PfsEG On The Move	BB5 6LDReported 1 Oct 2026, 16:39	174.9p	Distance: 1.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
7Shell Rising BridgeShell	BB5 2SBReported 19 Oct 2026, 14:21	176.9p	Distance: 2.3 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Accrington

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

Accrington has 7 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 7. The table ranks forecourts by current petrol (E10) 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 Petrol (E10) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day petrol (E10) price trend

Thirty-day petrol (E10) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

177p174p171p

Average price

174.8p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 170.9p/l
30-day high: 177.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +3p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Accrington rose 2.8p/l, from 172p/l on 20 September to 174.8p/l on 19 October. The wider move is up, although prices turned downward in the latest stretch, falling 0.7p/l from 12 October to 19 October. Accrington's current average is 0.7p/l above the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive petrol forecourt

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

Gem Accrington

173.9p/l today

0.9p/l below Accrington average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 24 of 30 days
Average gap: 0.2p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Gem Accrington stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.2p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential petrol savings

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

Current local price range

3p/l

173.9p/l cheapest, 176.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £0.50 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £1.65 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Accrington can avoid paying up to 3p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Haslingden has the lowest nearby average shown at 167.1p; it is 7.7p/l cheaper than Accrington.

Local market evidence

Petrol 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

173.9p to 174.7p3 stations

174.7p to 175.4p3 stations

175.4p to 176.2p0 stations

176.2p to 176.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Accrington sits in the 173.9p to 174.7p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 173.9p/l
Major brands: 174.9p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: Asda, Shell, Esso, EG On The Move.

Where value persists

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days

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

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days
Brand	Stations	30-day average	Average gap	Cheapest presence	Below local average
Shell	2 stations	174.9p/l	1.2p/l	24 of 30 days	53%

Shell had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 1.2p/l, with a cheapest station present on 24 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Accrington

1Lower Fold1 reporting, 1 below average173.9p/l
2Milnshaw1 reporting, 1 below average173.9p/l
3Waterloo1 reporting, 1 below average173.9p/l
4Barnfield1 reporting, 0 below average174.9p/l
5Huncoat1 reporting, 0 below average174.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Accrington

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 petrol (E10) in Accrington today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Accrington is 173.9p/l at Gem Accrington. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Accrington petrol (E10) forecourts ranked?

Forecourts are ranked by their current petrol (E10) 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 petrol (E10) prices in Accrington below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 0.7p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Accrington 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 Accrington forecourts not show a current petrol (E10) price?

A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock petrol (E10), 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 Accrington?

Nearby comparisons currently show Haslingden at 167.1p/l, 7.7p/l cheaper than Accrington, Blackburn at 174.4p/l, 0.4p/l cheaper than Accrington and Burnley at 172.9p/l, 1.9p/l cheaper than Accrington. Compare Haslingden, Blackburn, Burnley and Darwen.

How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?

Use cheapest petrol 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