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Petrol prices in Pontefract

Compare current petrol (E10) across 15 Pontefract forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Pontefract

167.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Pontefract

Grade Filling Station3.9 mi from Pontefract centre
DirectionsStation details
Petrol local average
172.4p/l
Local forecourts
15
UK comparison
Below

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Current petrol prices in Pontefract

15 current petrol (E10) prices from 15 Pontefract forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:50. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Pontefract. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
ForecourtPostcode and reportPetrol(E10), selected rankingDistancefrom Pontefract centreOpening timesActions
1Grade Filling StationJETWF9 2JHReported 23 Sept 2026, 18:29167.9pCheapestDistance: 3.9 miHours vary by dayMonday: 24 hours; Tuesday: 24 hours; Wednesday: 00:00 - 00:00; Thursday: 00:00 - 00:00; Friday: 00:00 - 00:00; Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00Details
2Gulf Wakefield Road Service StationGulfWF7 5BPReported 14 Oct 2026, 13:59168.9pDistance: 3.1 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
3Ackworth Service StationBPWF7 7HYReported 7 Oct 2026, 09:02169.9pDistance: 1.1 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
4Rontec AckworthEssoWF7 7AAReported 19 Oct 2026, 10:26169.9pDistance: 1.7 mi06:00 - 00:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 00:00Details
5Rontec PontefractEssoWF8 3QFReported 19 Oct 2026, 10:29169.9pDistance: 2.5 mi06:00 - 00:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 00:00Details
6MStringers Service Station - MurcoMurcoWF8 1PNReported 19 Oct 2026, 12:38169.9pDistance: 3 miHours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 19:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00; Friday: 07:00 - 19:00; Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00; Sunday: 09:00 - 16:00; Bank holidays: 08:00 - 19:00Details
7Hemsworth Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTescoWF9 4LBReported 18 Sept 2026, 14:17169.9pDistance: 3 mi06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 21:00Details
8Millpond Service Station LtdIndependent forecourtWF7 5HLReported 19 Oct 2026, 12:12169.9pDistance: 3.2 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
9Springhouse garageIndependent forecourtWF9 3LBReported 16 Sept 2026, 12:06169.9pDistance: 3.7 miHours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 18:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 18:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 18:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 18:00; Friday: 07:00 - 18:00; Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00Details
10South Elmsall S StnShellWF9 2PHReported 14 Oct 2026, 10:27171.9pDistance: 3.4 miHours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 22:00; Tuesday: 06:00 - 22:00; Wednesday: 06:00 - 22:00; Thursday: 06:00 - 22:00; Friday: 06:00 - 22:00; Saturday: 06:00 - 22:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00Details
11Eg Ferrybridge PfsTotalEnergiesWF8 2PBReported 6 Oct 2026, 16:56173.9pDistance: 3.7 mi06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00Details
12WBWelcome Break DarringtonWelcome BreakWF8 3BAReported 25 Sept 2026, 11:58176.9pDistance: 2 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
13Shell PontefractShellWF8 2JPReported 19 Oct 2026, 15:49176.9pDistance: 3.4 miHours vary by dayMonday: 24 hours; Tuesday: 24 hours; Wednesday: 24 hours; Thursday: 24 hours; Friday: 24 hours; Saturday: 24 hours; Sunday: 08:00 - 19:00; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
14Shell Barnsdale Bar NorthShellWF8 3JFReported 8 Oct 2026, 16:34179.9pDistance: 3.3 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
15Shell Barnsdale Bar SouthShellWF8 3JFReported 8 Oct 2026, 16:43179.9pDistance: 3.3 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails

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About petrol prices in Pontefract

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

Pontefract has 15 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 15. 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 172: region 171.4: UK 172.5
  • 21 September 2026: local 172: region 171.7: UK 172.8
  • 22 September 2026: local 172.4: region 171.9: UK 173
  • 23 September 2026: local 172.3: region 172.1: UK 173.3
  • 24 September 2026: local 172.3: region 172.4: UK 173.6
  • 25 September 2026: local 172.4: region 172.8: UK 173.9
  • 26 September 2026: local 172.7: region 173.1: UK 174
  • 27 September 2026: local 172.8: region 173.1: UK 174.1
  • 28 September 2026: local 172.8: region 173.3: UK 174.4
  • 29 September 2026: local 172.8: region 173.5: UK 174.5
  • 30 September 2026: local 172.7: region 173.5: UK 174.6
  • 1 October 2026: local 172.7: region 173.6: UK 174.6
  • 2 October 2026: local 172.7: region 173.7: UK 174.7
  • 3 October 2026: local 172.7: region 173.8: UK 174.8
  • 4 October 2026: local 172.7: region 173.8: UK 174.8
  • 5 October 2026: local 172.7: region 173.7: UK 174.8
  • 6 October 2026: local 172.6: region 173.7: UK 174.7
  • 7 October 2026: local 172.6: region 173.6: UK 174.7
  • 8 October 2026: local 173: region 173.6: UK 174.6
  • 9 October 2026: local 173: region 173.6: UK 174.6
  • 10 October 2026: local 173: region 173.5: UK 174.6
  • 11 October 2026: local 173: region 173.5: UK 174.6
  • 12 October 2026: local 172.9: region 173.4: UK 174.5
  • 13 October 2026: local 172.9: region 173.2: UK 174.4
  • 14 October 2026: local 173.2: region 173.2: UK 174.3
  • 15 October 2026: local 173.2: region 173.1: UK 174.2
  • 16 October 2026: local 173.2: region 173: UK 174.2
  • 17 October 2026: local 173.2: region 173: UK 174.1
  • 18 October 2026: local 173.2: region 173: UK 174.1
  • 19 October 2026: local 172.4: region 172.9: UK 174.1

Average price

172.4p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low
164.9p/l
30-day high
179.9p/l
Movement (30 days)
+0.4p/l
Volatility
Low
Jerry holding a light bulb and presenting a fuel-price insight

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Pontefract rose 0.4p/l, from 172p/l on 20 September to 172.4p/l on 19 October. The wider move is up, although prices turned downward in the latest stretch, falling 0.8p/l from 18 October to 19 October. Pontefract's current average is 1.7p/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.

Grade Filling Station

167.9p/l today

4.5p/l below Pontefract 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

Grade Filling Station 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

12p/l

167.9p/l cheapest, 179.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average
£2.48 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest
£6.60 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Pontefract can avoid paying up to 12p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

  1. 1Castleford5 mi, 3 reporting167.6pAverage-4.8p/lCheapest 166.9p
  2. 2Glasshoughton4.9 mi, 2 reporting168.9pAverage-3.5p/lCheapest 168.9p
  3. 3Normanton5.6 mi, 3 reporting170.9pAverage-1.5p/lCheapest 168.9p
  4. 4PontefractHereCurrent location, 15 reporting172.4pAverageBaselineCheapest 167.9p
  5. 5Wakefield8.5 mi, 21 reporting173.4pAverage+1p/lCheapest 168.9p
  6. 6Knottingley4.5 mi, 3 reporting180.6pAverage+8.2p/lCheapest 171.9p

Castleford has the lowest nearby average shown at 167.6p; it is 4.8p/l cheaper than Pontefract.

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

167.9p to 170.9p9 stations
170.9p to 173.9p1 station
173.9p to 176.9p1 station
176.9p to 179.9p4 stations

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Pontefract sits in the 167.9p to 170.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

  1. 1Grade Filling Station30 days
  2. 2Gulf Wakefield Road Service Station2 days
  3. 3Hemsworth Superstore - Petrol Filling Station0 days
  4. 4Springhouse garage0 days

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets
169.9p/l
Major brands
173p/l
Independent forecourts
169.9p/l
Named local evidence: Tesco, Shell, BP, JET.

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
BrandStations30-day averageAverage gapCheapest presenceBelow local average
Esso2 stations173p/l5.4p/l0 of 30 days53%
Shell4 stations175.7p/l8.1p/l0 of 30 days25%

Esso had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 5.4p/l, with a cheapest station present on 0 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Pontefract

  1. 1Common End1 reporting, 1 below average167.9p/l
  2. 2Purston Jaglin2 reporting, 2 below average168.9p/l
  3. 3Ackworth Moor Top1 reporting, 1 below average169.9p/l
  4. 4Green Hill1 reporting, 1 below average169.9p/l
  5. 5Harewood Park1 reporting, 1 below average169.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Pontefract

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 Pontefract today?
The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Pontefract is 167.9p/l at Grade Filling Station. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.
How are Pontefract 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 Pontefract below the UK average?
Petrol is below the UK average by 1.7p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.
How recent are the Pontefract fuel prices on this page?
Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:50. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.
Why do some Pontefract 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 Pontefract?
Nearby comparisons currently show Knottingley at 180.6p/l, 8.2p/l more expensive than Pontefract, Glasshoughton at 168.9p/l, 3.5p/l cheaper than Pontefract and Castleford at 167.6p/l, 4.8p/l cheaper than Pontefract. Compare Knottingley, Glasshoughton, Castleford and Normanton.
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, 06:50. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target
30 minutes