Petrol prices in Birkenhead

Compare current petrol (E10) across 6 Birkenhead forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Birkenhead

164.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Birkenhead

GGo Tranmere0.8 mi from Birkenhead centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 176.6p/l
Local forecourts: 6
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:20

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Birkenhead

6 current petrol (E10) prices from 6 Birkenhead forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:20. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Birkenhead. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Birkenhead centre	Opening times	Actions
1GGo TranmereGO	CH41 9BNReported 1 Oct 2026, 09:47	164.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
2Sainsburys BirkenheadSainsbury's	CH42 8PQReported 18 Oct 2026, 07:38	174.9p	Distance: 1 mi	06:30 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:30 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30	Details
3Asda Lairds Express PetrolAsda	CH41 9BWReported 24 Sept 2026, 21:58	177.9p	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	Distance: 0.6 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
5Eg Laird Street PfsBP	CH41 7AJReported 30 Sept 2026, 14:13	179.9p	Distance: 1.6 mi	06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00	Details
6Shell Wirral WayShell	CH42 0HAReported 2 Oct 2026, 13:54	181.9p	Distance: 0.1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Birkenhead

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

Birkenhead has 6 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 6. 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.

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Average price

176.6p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 161.9p/l
30-day high: 181.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +1.7p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

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. Birkenhead's current average is 2.5p/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.

Go Tranmere

164.9p/l today

11.7p/l below Birkenhead 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

Directions Station details

Go Tranmere 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

17p/l

164.9p/l cheapest, 181.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £6.43 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £9.35 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Birkenhead can avoid paying up to 17p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Wallasey has the lowest nearby average shown at 173.4p; it is 3.2p/l cheaper than Birkenhead.

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

164.9p to 169.2p1 station

169.2p to 173.4p0 stations

173.4p to 177.7p1 station

177.7p to 181.9p4 stations

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Birkenhead sits in the 177.7p to 181.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 177.6p/l
Major brands: 180.9p/l
Independent forecourts: 164.9p/l

Named local evidence: Asda, Sainsbury's, Shell, BP.

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
Asda	2 stations	178.7p/l	14.9p/l	0 of 30 days	0%

Asda had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 14.9p/l, with a cheapest station present on 0 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Birkenhead

1Tranmere3 reporting, 1 below average164.9p/l
2Prenton1 reporting, 1 below average174.9p/l
3Bidston1 reporting, 0 below average179.9p/l
4Devonshire Park1 reporting, 0 below average181.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Birkenhead

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 Birkenhead today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Birkenhead is 164.9p/l at Go Tranmere. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 2.5p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Birkenhead fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:20. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead?

Nearby comparisons currently show Wallasey at 173.4p/l, 3.2p/l cheaper than Birkenhead, Upton at 177.4p/l, 0.8p/l more expensive than Birkenhead and Pensby at 173.9p/l, 2.7p/l cheaper than Birkenhead. Compare Wallasey, Upton, Pensby and Bromborough.

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, 07:20. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes