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Petrol prices in Alston

Compare current petrol (E10) across 1 Alston forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Alston

172.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Alston

Gem Alston<0.1 mi from Alston centre
DirectionsStation details
Petrol local average
172.9p/l
Local forecourts
1
UK comparison
Below

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Current petrol prices in Alston

1 current petrol (E10) prices from 1 Alston 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 Alston. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
ForecourtPostcode and reportPetrol(E10), selected rankingDistancefrom Alston centreOpening timesActions
1Gem AlstonTexacoCA9 3HYReported 25 Sept 2026, 06:32172.9pCheapestDistance: <0.1 mi06:00 - 22:30 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:30; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:30Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Alston

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

Alston has 1 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 1. 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.

176p173p170p
  • 20 September 2026: local 171.9: region 172.1: UK 172.5
  • 21 September 2026: local 171.9: region 172.4: UK 172.8
  • 22 September 2026: local 171.9: region 172.6: UK 173
  • 23 September 2026: local 171.9: region 172.8: UK 173.3
  • 24 September 2026: local 171.9: region 173.1: UK 173.6
  • 25 September 2026: local 172.9: region 173.5: UK 173.9
  • 26 September 2026: local 172.9: region 173.7: UK 174
  • 27 September 2026: local 172.9: region 173.8: UK 174.1
  • 28 September 2026: local 172.9: region 174.2: UK 174.4
  • 29 September 2026: local 172.9: region 174.3: UK 174.5
  • 30 September 2026: local 172.9: region 174.4: UK 174.6
  • 1 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.4: UK 174.6
  • 2 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.6: UK 174.7
  • 3 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.6: UK 174.8
  • 4 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.6: UK 174.8
  • 5 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.6: UK 174.8
  • 6 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.5: UK 174.7
  • 7 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.5: UK 174.7
  • 8 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.4: UK 174.6
  • 9 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.4: UK 174.6
  • 10 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.4: UK 174.6
  • 11 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.4: UK 174.6
  • 12 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.4: UK 174.5
  • 13 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.3: UK 174.4
  • 14 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.2: UK 174.3
  • 15 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.2: UK 174.2
  • 16 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.1: UK 174.2
  • 17 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.1: UK 174.1
  • 18 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174.1: UK 174.1
  • 19 October 2026: local 172.9: region 174: UK 174.1

Average price

172.9p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low
171.9p/l
30-day high
172.9p/l
Movement (30 days)
+1p/l
Volatility
Low
Jerry holding a light bulb and presenting a fuel-price insight

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Alston rose 1p/l, from 171.9p/l on 20 September to 172.9p/l on 19 October. The latest 7 days were steadier, with the average little changed since 12 October. Alston's current average is 1.2p/l below 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 Alston

172.9p/l today

Matches Alston 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
DirectionsStation details

Gem Alston stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0p/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

0p/l

172.9p/l cheapest, 172.9p/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 petrol prices in Alston can avoid paying up to 0p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

  1. 1AlstonHereCurrent location, 1 reporting172.9pAverageBaselineCheapest 172.9p
  2. 2Kirkby Stephen24.2 mi, 2 reporting173.9pAverage+1p/lCheapest 173.9p
  3. 3Brampton13.5 mi, 2 reporting174.4pAverage+1.5p/lCheapest 173.9p
  4. 4Carlisle20 mi, 19 reporting175.4pAverage+2.5p/lCheapest 169.9p
  5. 5Penrith15.3 mi, 12 reporting175.8pAverage+2.9p/lCheapest 171.9p
  6. 6Greenholme25.8 mi, 2 reporting194.9pAverage+22p/lCheapest 194.9p

Alston has the lowest average petrol price in this comparison at 172.9p/l.

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

172.9p/l1 stations

All reporting petrol forecourts in Alston currently list the same price.

Cheapest station consistency

  1. 1Gem Alston30 days

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets
No price
Major brands
172.9p/l
Independent forecourts
No price

Where value persists

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days

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

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

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Alston

  1. 1Bayles1 reporting, 0 below average172.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Alston

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 Alston today?
The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Alston is 172.9p/l at Gem Alston. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.
How are Alston 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 Alston below the UK average?
Petrol is below the UK average by 1.2p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.
How recent are the Alston 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 Alston 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 Alston?
Nearby comparisons currently show Brampton at 174.4p/l, 1.5p/l more expensive than Alston, Penrith at 175.8p/l, 2.9p/l more expensive than Alston and Carlisle at 175.4p/l, 2.5p/l more expensive than Alston. Compare Brampton, Penrith, Carlisle and Kirkby Stephen.
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