Petrol prices in Nelson

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

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Nelson

167.7p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Nelson

Mfg Morrisons Nelson0.4 mi from Nelson centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 170p/l
Local forecourts: 6
UK comparison: Below

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 09:10

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Nelson

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

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 09:10. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Nelson. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Nelson centre	Opening times	Actions
1Mfg Morrisons NelsonMorrisons	BB9 7PYReported 17 Oct 2026, 22:32	167.7pCheapest	Distance: 0.4 mi	06:30 - 22:30 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:30 - 22:30; Bank holidays: 06:30 - 22:30	Details
2NelsonShell	BB9 7AJReported 28 Sept 2026, 22:10	167.9p	Distance: 0.1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Pendle View Service StationTexaco	BB9 5NPReported 16 Sept 2026, 16:32	167.9p	Distance: 0.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
4Asda Hollin Bank Express PetrolAsda	BB9 7SHReported 26 Sept 2026, 12:26	171.9p	Distance: 0.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
5Walverden Service StationBP	BB9 9PSReported 13 Oct 2026, 11:01	171.9p	Distance: 0.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
6Junction 13 Service StationShell	BB9 7YNReported 16 Oct 2026, 14:06	172.9p	Distance: 0.5 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Nelson

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

Nelson 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.

176p171p166p

Average price

170p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 163.9p/l
30-day high: 174.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +2.6p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Nelson rose 2.6p/l, from 167.4p/l on 20 September to 170p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 1.1p/l from 11 October to 17 October before moving higher again. Nelson's current average is 4.1p/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.

Nelson

167.9p/l today

2.1p/l below Nelson average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 27 of 30 days
Average gap: 0p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Nelson 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

5.2p/l

167.7p/l cheapest, 172.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £1.27 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £2.86 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Nelson can avoid paying up to 5.2p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Nelson has the lowest average petrol price in this comparison at 170p/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

167.7p to 169p3 stations

169p to 170.3p0 stations

170.3p to 171.6p0 stations

171.6p to 172.9p3 stations

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Nelson sits in the 167.7p to 169p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 169.8p/l
Major brands: 170.2p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: Asda, Morrisons, 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
Shell	2 stations	170.3p/l	3.1p/l	27 of 30 days	50%

Shell had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 3.1p/l, with a cheapest station present on 27 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Nelson

1Bradley3 reporting, 1 below average167.7p/l
2Lomeshaye2 reporting, 1 below average167.9p/l
3Waterside1 reporting, 1 below average167.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Nelson

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 Nelson today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Nelson is 167.7p/l at Mfg Morrisons Nelson. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Nelson 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 Nelson below the UK average?

Petrol is below the UK average by 4.1p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Nelson fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 09:10. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Nelson 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 Nelson?

Nearby comparisons currently show Colne at 171.6p/l, 1.6p/l more expensive than Nelson, Burnley at 172.5p/l, 2.5p/l more expensive than Nelson and Barnoldswick at 170.9p/l, 0.9p/l more expensive than Nelson. Compare Colne, Burnley, Barnoldswick and Clitheroe.

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, 09:10. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes