Fuel prices in Pontefract
Unleaded petrol (E10) in Pontefract currently runs from 162.9p to 177.9p, averaging 169.3p across 10 stations with recent reports. The lowest is Gulf Wakefield Road Service Station (WF7 5BP).
Stations & prices
Unleaded petrol (E10)
Gulf Wakefield Road Service Station Featherstone★ Lowest reported162.9p
5.4p/L below local avg163.9p
5.4p/L below local avg163.9p- IN3.4p/L below local avg165.9p
2.4p/L below local avg166.9p- IN167.9p
171.9p- 173.9p
169.9p
176.9p
Immediate surrounding stations within 3.5 miles (1 nearby)
Accessible stations just beyond the town boundary in neighbouring areas:
- ★ Lowest reported169.9p
Showing reported prices from official GOV.UK reports. Open a station for reported prices, opening hours and directions — prices can change before you arrive.
Area overview
| Fuel | Lowest | Average | Highest | Spread | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded petrol (E10) | 162.9p | 169.3p | 177.9p | 15.0p | 10 of 13 |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 174.9p | 182.2p | 194.9p | 20.0p | 6 of 12 |
| Diesel (B7) | 196.9p | 198.4p | 199.9p | 3.0p | 4 of 13 |
| Premium diesel | 214.9p | 221.6p | 224.9p | 10.0p | 3 of 7 |
Supermarket vs. Branded Stations in Pontefract
Unleaded petrol (E10) price comparison across 10 local stations
Statistics use eligible recent reports — prices updated within 14 days. Stations reporting less recently remain active at their last confirmed board price. Read how we calculate our statistics.
Across all Pontefract stations in the UK, we track 13 fuel stations, and 10 of them have reported an unleaded price in the last 14 days. Reported unleaded currently runs from 162.9p to 177.9p, averaging 169.3p — a spread of 15.0p.
Diesel runs from 196.9p to 199.9p, averaging 198.4p across 4 recent reports.
2 stations have updated their price in the last 7 days, and the lowest price we can currently see is 162.9p at Gulf Wakefield Road Service Station.
Prices are reported by stations when they change. The spread is the gap between the lowest and highest reported price — not a guaranteed saving on your journey.
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Common questions about fuel in Pontefract
What is the cheapest petrol in Pontefract today?
The lowest reported unleaded petrol (E10) price in Pontefract is 162.9p per litre at Gulf Wakefield Road Service Station (WF7 5BP). This is 6.4p/L below the Pontefract average of 169.3p across 10 stations with recent reports.
What is the cheapest diesel in Pontefract today?
Standard diesel (B7) in Pontefract starts from 196.9p per litre at South Elmsall S Stn (WF9 2PH), compared to an area average of 198.4p across 4 recent reports (1.5p/L below average).
How often are fuel prices in Pontefract updated?
Prices in Pontefract are monitored continuously via official UK Fuel Finder reports. 3 of 13 stations in Pontefract updated their price over the past 7 days. The average price report age across Pontefract is 11.3 days. Under government regulations, fuel retailers are mandated to publish price revisions within 30 minutes of updating their totem displays.
What is the price spread across fuel stations in Pontefract?
The price spread for standard petrol in Pontefract is 15.0p per litre (spanning from 162.9p to 177.9p). Choosing the cheapest station instead of the most expensive one yields an immediate saving of 15.0p per litre on every fill.
Are supermarket fuel stations cheaper in Pontefract?
1 of the 13 stations in Pontefract are run by supermarkets (Tesco). Supermarket stations (Tesco) average 163.9p for unleaded, which is 6.0p/L cheaper than branded stations (Shell, Total, BP averaging 169.9p).
Which fuel stations in Pontefract are open 24 hours?
6 of 13 stations in Pontefract offer 24-hour refuelling access, including Shell Barnsdale Bar North, Ackworth Service Station, Shell Barnsdale Bar South and 3 more.