Fuel prices in BL3 postcode area
Unleaded petrol (E10) in BL3 postcode area currently runs from 165.9p to 171.9p, averaging 167.9p across 8 stations with recent reports. The lowest is Rishton Lane Service Station (BL3 2BR).
Stations & prices
Unleaded petrol (E10)
★ Lowest reported165.9p
166.9p
166.9p
167.9p
167.9p- 171.9p
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) | 165.9p | 167.9p | 171.9p | 6.0p | 8 of 8 |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 178.9p | 187.2p | 199.9p | 21.0p | 7 of 7 |
| Diesel (B7) | 192.9p | 196.1p | 197.9p | 5.0p | 6 of 8 |
| Premium diesel | 202.9p | 212.2p | 219.9p | 17.0p | 4 of 6 |
Supermarket vs. Branded Stations in BL3 postcode area
Unleaded petrol (E10) price comparison across 8 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 BL3 postcode area stations in the UK, we track 8 fuel stations, and 8 of them have reported an unleaded price in the last 14 days. Reported unleaded currently runs from 165.9p to 171.9p, averaging 167.9p — a spread of 6.0p.
Diesel runs from 192.9p to 197.9p, averaging 196.1p across 6 recent reports.
7 stations have updated their price in the last 7 days, and the lowest price we can currently see is 165.9p at Rishton Lane 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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Fuel brands in BL3 postcode area
Nearby towns
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Common questions about fuel in BL3 postcode area
What is the cheapest petrol in BL3 postcode area today?
The lowest reported unleaded petrol (E10) price in BL3 postcode area is 165.9p per litre at Rishton Lane Service Station (BL3 2BR). This is 2.0p/L below the BL3 postcode area average of 167.9p across 8 stations with recent reports.
What is the cheapest diesel in BL3 postcode area today?
Standard diesel (B7) in BL3 postcode area starts from 192.9p per litre at Rishton Lane Service Station (BL3 2BR), compared to an area average of 196.1p across 6 recent reports (3.2p/L below average).
How often are fuel prices in BL3 postcode area updated?
Prices in BL3 postcode area are monitored continuously via official UK Fuel Finder reports. 2 stations in BL3 postcode area updated within the last 24 hours, and 7 of 8 updated over the past 7 days. The average price report age across BL3 postcode area is 4.2 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 BL3 postcode area?
The price spread for standard petrol in BL3 postcode area is 6.0p per litre (spanning from 165.9p to 171.9p). Choosing the cheapest station instead of the most expensive one yields an immediate saving of 6.0p per litre on every fill.
Are supermarket fuel stations cheaper in BL3 postcode area?
1 of the 8 stations in BL3 postcode area are run by supermarkets (Sainsbury's). Supermarket stations (Sainsbury's) average 166.9p for unleaded, which is 1.1p/L cheaper than branded stations (Texaco, Esso, EG On The Move averaging 168.0p).
Which fuel stations in BL3 postcode area are open 24 hours?
4 of 8 stations in BL3 postcode area offer 24-hour refuelling access, including Mfg Manchester Road, Eg Manchester Road, Sainsburys Bolton and 1 more.