Petrol & diesel prices in Bolton today
The cheapest petrol near Bolton right now is 166.9p at Texaco, Lime Service Station, 5.3p below the local average of 172.2p. Diesel starts at 188.9p at Tesco, Tesco Stores Ltd. We compared 46 forecourts within 5 miles of the town centre.
Cheapest isn't always best value: the live search also counts the fuel you'd burn getting there.
Cheapest petrol in Bolton
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texaco, Lime Service StationLime Service Station, Manchester Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3NS · 3.9 mi from centre | 166.9p9 Oct |
| 2 | Shell, Kearsley Service StationKearsley Service Station, 524, Manchester Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8RS · 4.4 mi from centre | 167.9p16 Sept |
| 3 | Essar, S & S Service LtdS & S Service Ltd, Manchester Road East, Little Hulton, Manchester, M38 9AW · 3.4 mi from centre | 168.9p24 Sept |
| 4 | Texaco, Horwich Service StationHorwich Service Station, 427, Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6DT · 4.6 mi from centre | 168.9p9 Oct |
| 5 | Asda Horwich Superstore, 43-53 The Linkway43-53 The Linkway, Middlebrook Retail Park, Horwich, BL6 6JA · 4.5 mi from centre | 169.7p5 Oct |
| 6 | Morrisons, Black Horse StreetBlack Horse Street, Bolton, BL1 1PQ · 0.2 mi from centre | 169.9p9 Oct |
| 7 | Sainsbury's, Trinity StreetTrinity Street, Bolton, BL3 6DH · 0.2 mi from centre | 169.9p11 Oct |
| 8 | Texaco, G M Petroleum (Preston) LtdG M Petroleum (Preston) Ltd, Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 2BR, Bolton, BL3 2BR · 1.1 mi from centre | 169.9p19 Sept |
| 9 | Morrisons, Mornington RoadMornington Road, Bolton, BL1 4EN · 1.2 mi from centre | 169.9p9 Oct |
| 10 | Morrisons, Lea GateLea Gate, Harwood, BL2 3HN · 2.3 mi from centre | 169.9p9 Oct |
Cheapest diesel in Bolton
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco, Tesco Stores LtdTesco Stores Ltd, Crab Tree Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0AG · 4.5 mi from centre | 188.9p2 Oct |
| 2 | Asda Horwich Superstore, 43-53 The Linkway43-53 The Linkway, Middlebrook Retail Park, Horwich, BL6 6JA · 4.5 mi from centre | 191.7p5 Oct |
| 3 | Sainsbury's, Cricketers WayCricketers Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3ZS · 4.4 mi from centre | 191.9p11 Oct |
| 4 | Texaco, Horwich Service StationHorwich Service Station, 427, Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6DT · 4.6 mi from centre | 191.9p9 Oct |
| 5 | Texaco, Lime Service StationLime Service Station, Manchester Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3NS · 3.9 mi from centre | 192.9p9 Oct |
| 6 | Tesco, Mansell WayMansell Way, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6JS · 4.3 mi from centre | 192.9p3 Oct |
| 7 | Asda Radcliffe Superstore, Riverside Retail ParkRiverside Retail Park, Manchester, M26 3DA · 4.3 mi from centre | 194.7p2 Oct |
| 8 | Sainsbury's, Trinity StreetTrinity Street, Bolton, BL3 6DH · 0.2 mi from centre | 194.9p11 Oct |
| 9 | Asda Farnworth Superstore, Brackley StreetBrackley Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9DT · 2.4 mi from centre | 194.9p9 Oct |
| 10 | Tesco, Ellesmere Shopping CentreEllesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road, Walkden, M28 3BT · 3.7 mi from centre | 194.9p2 Oct |
Average fuel price by brand in Bolton
| Brand | Stations | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texaco | 4 | 169.2p | 194.4p |
| Morrisons | 3 | 169.9p | 196.2p |
| Tesco | 3 | 170.2p | 192.2p |
| Sainsbury's | 2 | 170.4p | 193.4p |
| Asda | 4 | 171.3p | 194.6p |
| EG On The Move | 2 | 172.9p | 198.9p |
| Esso | 16 | 173.6p | 199.9p |
| Shell | 6 | 173.7p | 199.1p |
| BP | 2 | 174.4p | 197.9p |
Cheapest isn't always best value
A station 2p cheaper but 6 miles away can cost you more once you count the drive. Refuel Radar ranks every forecourt around Bolton by what a full tank really costs you, including the trip, and can find the best stop along a route too.
Open the live mapBolton fuel price questions
Where is the cheapest petrol in Bolton today?
The cheapest petrol (E10) within 5 miles of Bolton centre is 166.9p a litre at Texaco, Lime Service Station (Lime Service Station, Manchester Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3NS), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Bolton today?
The cheapest diesel (B7) within 5 miles of Bolton centre is 188.9p a litre at Tesco, Tesco Stores Ltd (Tesco Stores Ltd, Crab Tree Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0AG), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
How much is petrol and diesel in Bolton?
Petrol averages 172.2p a litre across 46 Bolton stations, 2.5p below the UK average of 174.7p; diesel averages 197.5p, 2.3p below the UK average of 199.8p.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Bolton?
On average Texaco is currently the cheapest brand for petrol in Bolton, at 169.2p a litre across 4 forecourts. The cheapest individual station can still be a different brand, so check the table above.
How much can I save on fuel in Bolton?
Filling a 50-litre tank with petrol at the cheapest station in Bolton rather than an average-priced one saves about £2.65. Refuel Radar's Best Value ranking also counts the fuel you burn driving there, so a slightly dearer station closer to you can work out cheaper overall.
How up to date are these Bolton fuel prices?
Forecourts report their prices to the UK government's Fuel Finder scheme, and this page is rebuilt from that feed throughout the day. These figures were last refreshed at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54. Prices can change at any time, so always check at the pump.