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Premium diesel prices in Pontefract

Compare current premium diesel (SDV) across 8 Pontefract forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed premium diesel forecourt in Pontefract

205.9p/l

Lowest listed premium diesel price in Pontefract

Grade Filling Station3.9 mi from Pontefract centre
DirectionsStation details
Premium diesel local average
218.5p/l
Local forecourts
8
UK comparison
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Current premium diesel prices in Pontefract

8 current premium diesel (SDV) prices from 8 Pontefract forecourts listed as stocking premium diesel.

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

Current premium diesel prices in Pontefract. Ranked by Premium diesel (SDV) price.
ForecourtPostcode and reportPremium diesel(SDV), selected rankingDistancefrom Pontefract centreOpening timesActions
1Grade Filling StationJETWF9 2JHReported 23 Sept 2026, 18:29205.9pCheapestDistance: 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
2WBWelcome Break DarringtonWelcome BreakWF8 3BAReported 15 Oct 2026, 13:35211.9pDistance: 2 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
3Millpond Service Station LtdIndependent forecourtWF7 5HLReported 19 Oct 2026, 12:12212.9pDistance: 3.2 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
4Ackworth Service StationBPWF7 7HYReported 13 Oct 2026, 10:13214.9pDistance: 1.1 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
5South Elmsall S StnShellWF9 2PHReported 14 Oct 2026, 10:27217.9pDistance: 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
6Shell PontefractShellWF8 2JPReported 16 Sept 2026, 17:59224.9pDistance: 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
7Shell Barnsdale Bar NorthShellWF8 3JFReported 12 Oct 2026, 18:04229.9pDistance: 3.3 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
8Shell Barnsdale Bar SouthShellWF8 3JFReported 12 Oct 2026, 18:03229.9pDistance: 3.3 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails

How to read this page

About premium diesel prices in Pontefract

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

Pontefract has 8 forecourts listed as stocking premium diesel (SDV), with current prices available from 8. The table ranks forecourts by current premium diesel (SDV) 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 Premium diesel (SDV) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day premium diesel (SDV) price trend

Thirty-day premium diesel (SDV) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

220p216p212p
  • 20 September 2026: local 214: region 213.6: UK 215.3
  • 21 September 2026: local 214: region 214.2: UK 215.7
  • 22 September 2026: local 214.5: region 214.4: UK 216
  • 23 September 2026: local 215.5: region 214.7: UK 216.3
  • 24 September 2026: local 215.7: region 215.1: UK 216.6
  • 25 September 2026: local 216.2: region 215.6: UK 217
  • 26 September 2026: local 216.2: region 215.9: UK 217.2
  • 27 September 2026: local 216.4: region 215.9: UK 217.2
  • 28 September 2026: local 216.5: region 216.5: UK 218
  • 29 September 2026: local 217.8: region 217: UK 218.4
  • 30 September 2026: local 217.8: region 217: UK 218.4
  • 1 October 2026: local 217.8: region 217.1: UK 218.5
  • 2 October 2026: local 217.8: region 217.2: UK 218.5
  • 3 October 2026: local 217.8: region 217.2: UK 218.5
  • 4 October 2026: local 217.8: region 217.2: UK 218.6
  • 5 October 2026: local 217.7: region 217.1: UK 218.6
  • 6 October 2026: local 217.7: region 217.1: UK 218.5
  • 7 October 2026: local 217.7: region 217: UK 218.4
  • 8 October 2026: local 217.7: region 216.9: UK 218.4
  • 9 October 2026: local 217.7: region 217: UK 218.5
  • 10 October 2026: local 217.7: region 216.9: UK 218.5
  • 11 October 2026: local 217.5: region 217: UK 218.5
  • 12 October 2026: local 218.8: region 217.1: UK 218.6
  • 13 October 2026: local 218.7: region 217: UK 218.5
  • 14 October 2026: local 218.9: region 217: UK 218.4
  • 15 October 2026: local 218.7: region 217: UK 218.4
  • 16 October 2026: local 218.7: region 216.9: UK 218.4
  • 17 October 2026: local 218.7: region 217: UK 218.4
  • 18 October 2026: local 218.7: region 216.9: UK 218.4
  • 19 October 2026: local 218.5: region 216.9: UK 218.3

Average price

218.5p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low
198.9p/l
30-day high
229.9p/l
Movement (30 days)
+4.5p/l
Volatility
Low
Jerry holding a light bulb and presenting a fuel-price insight

Jerry's premium diesel trend read

Premium diesel in Pontefract rose 4.5p/l, from 214p/l on 20 September to 218.5p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average fell 0.3p/l, which cuts against the wider rise. Pontefract's current average is 0.2p/l above the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive premium diesel forecourt

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

Grade Filling Station

205.9p/l today

12.6p/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 premium diesel price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential premium diesel savings

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

Current local price range

24p/l

205.9p/l cheapest, 229.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average
£6.93 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest
£13.20 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current premium diesel prices in Pontefract can avoid paying up to 24p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Premium diesel (SDV) compared with nearby locations

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

  1. 1Castleford5 mi, 3 reporting207.9pAverage-10.6p/lCheapest 204.9p
  2. 2PontefractHereCurrent location, 8 reporting218.5pAverageBaselineCheapest 205.9p
  3. 3Wakefield8.5 mi, 17 reporting219.1pAverage+0.6p/lCheapest 204.9p
  4. 4Normanton5.6 mi, 2 reporting219.9pAverage+1.4p/lCheapest 219.9p
  5. 5Knottingley4.5 mi, 2 reporting229.9pAverage+11.4p/lCheapest 219.9p

Castleford has the lowest nearby average shown at 207.9p; it is 10.6p/l cheaper than Pontefract.

Local market evidence

Premium diesel 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

205.9p to 211.9p1 station
211.9p to 217.9p3 stations
217.9p to 223.9p1 station
223.9p to 229.9p3 stations

The largest group of reporting premium diesel forecourts in Pontefract sits in the 211.9p to 217.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

  1. 1Grade Filling Station30 days
  2. 2Welcome Break Darrington0 days
  3. 3Millpond Service Station Ltd0 days
  4. 4Ackworth Service Station0 days

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets
No price
Major brands
219.3p/l
Independent forecourts
212.9p/l
Named local evidence: Shell, BP, JET, Independent forecourts.

Where value persists

Premium diesel brand reliability over 30 days

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

Premium diesel brand reliability over 30 days
BrandStations30-day averageAverage gapCheapest presenceBelow local average
Shell4 stations222.8p/l17.6p/l0 of 30 days18%

Shell had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest premium diesel price at 17.6p/l, with a cheapest station present on 0 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest premium diesel in Pontefract

  1. 1Common End1 reporting, 1 below average205.9p/l
  2. 2Darrington1 reporting, 1 below average211.9p/l
  3. 3Purston Jaglin1 reporting, 1 below average212.9p/l
  4. 4Mount Pleasant1 reporting, 1 below average214.9p/l
  5. 5Elm Estate1 reporting, 1 below average217.9p/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 premium diesel (SDV) in Pontefract today?
The cheapest listed premium diesel (SDV) price in Pontefract is 205.9p/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 premium diesel (SDV) forecourts ranked?
Forecourts are ranked by their current premium diesel (SDV) 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 premium diesel (SDV) prices in Pontefract below the UK average?
Premium diesel is above the UK average by 0.2p/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 premium diesel (SDV) price?
A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock premium diesel (SDV), 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 229.9p/l, 11.4p/l more expensive than Pontefract, Castleford at 207.9p/l, 10.6p/l cheaper than Pontefract and Normanton at 219.9p/l, 1.4p/l more expensive than Pontefract. Compare Knottingley, Glasshoughton, Castleford and Normanton.
How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?
Use cheapest premium diesel 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