Fuel prices in Preston today
Preston, Lancashire, England
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded in and around Preston is 167.9p at Esso, MFG Tag Lane, Tag Lane, Preston (2.5 mi from the town centre). The cheapest diesel is 194.7p at Asda (1.7 mi). Across 9 forecourts within 5 miles, unleaded averages 171.5p – 2.2p below the UK average. There are 2 Met Office weather warnings for Preston.
Cheapest unleaded near Preston
Within 5 miles of the town centre, cheapest first.
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Esso 2.5 miMFG Tag Lane, Tag Lane, Preston, PR2 7AB
- Unleaded
- 167.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
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Asda 0.8 miBlackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6UY
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Super
- 188.9p
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Morrisons 1.6 miMFG Morrisons Preston Riversway, Mariners Way, PRESTON, PR2 2YN
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
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Asda 1.7 miEast Way - Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NP
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
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BP 1.8 miMFG Walton, Victoria Road, Walton-Le-Dale, PR5 4BA
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
Cheapest diesel near Preston
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Asda 1.7 miEast Way - Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NP
- Diesel
- 194.7p
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Asda 0.8 miBlackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6UY
- Diesel
- 194.9p
- Premium diesel
- 213.9p
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Morrisons 1.6 miMFG Morrisons Preston Riversway, Mariners Way, PRESTON, PR2 2YN
- Diesel
- 194.9p
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Esso 2.5 miMFG Tag Lane, Tag Lane, Preston, PR2 7AB
- Diesel
- 197.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Morrisons 4.7 miMFG Morrisons Leyland, Olympian Way, LEYLAND, PR25 3UR
- Diesel
- 197.9p
Nearest forecourts to Preston centre
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Asda 0.8 miBlackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6UY
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Diesel
- 194.9p
- Super
- 188.9p
- Premium diesel
- 213.9p
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Morrisons 1.6 miMFG Morrisons Preston Riversway, Mariners Way, PRESTON, PR2 2YN
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Diesel
- 194.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
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Asda 1.7 miEast Way - Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NP
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Diesel
- 194.7p
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Asda 1.7 mi138 Leyland Road, Penwortham, PR1 9QD
- Unleaded
- 174.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 193.9p
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BP 1.8 miMFG Walton, Victoria Road, Walton-Le-Dale, PR5 4BA
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Diesel
- 198.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Esso 2.5 miMFG Tag Lane, Tag Lane, Preston, PR2 7AB
- Unleaded
- 167.9p
- Diesel
- 197.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
Cheapest fuel across Lancashire →
Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 11 min ago
EV charging near Preston
30 public charging locations within 3 miles:
- 3 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
- 10 Rapid (25–99 kW)
- 16 Fast (7–22 kW)
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Lawson St Parking/Charging0.4 mi2-4 Lawson Street, Preston, PR1 2HSBP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £0.79/kWh; other tariffs available
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Preston Bus Centre0.5 miPreston Bus Centre, PR1 1DJBP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £0.59/kWh; other tariffs available
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Queens Shopping Park0.7 miQueens Shopping Park, Mercedes-Benz House, PR1 4HZOsprey Charging · Public - Pay At LocationCost: £0.79/kWh
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Angelo's Preston0.7 mi31-35 Avenham Street, Preston, PR1 3BNTesla (Tesla-only charging) · Public - Membership Required
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Preston City Council0.8 miAvenham Street Car Park, Avenham, Preston, PR1 2AHBP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only. Parking fees apply
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On Street Parking0.8 miOn Street Parking, Winckley Square, PR1 3JJBP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £0.59/kWh; other tariffs available
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SIKA PRESTON 10.9 miMiller St, Preston, PR1 1EAChargePoint
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Preston Business Centre0.9 miFulwood, Preston, PR2 8DYBlink Charging (UK)
Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 4 hr ago
Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.
Car parks near Preston

No public car parks found within 5 miles of Preston.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly
Driving conditions
- Amber warning of wind affecting North West England Valid from 2000 Sat 24 Oct to 2100 Sun 25 Oct
- Yellow warning of wind affecting North West England Valid from 1100 Sat 24 Oct to 2100 Sun 25 Oct
Source: Met Office · updated 11 min ago
Vehicle crime near Preston
In August 2026, police recorded 20 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Preston, down from 40 in July.
- Jun 25
- Jul 40
- Aug 20
Reported most often on or near: Holstein Street (2), Chapman Road (1), Cintra Avenue (1).
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference. Locations are approximate to protect privacy.
Source: police.uk (Open Government Licence) · latest published month: August 2026
Quick answers about Preston
Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Preston today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Preston is 167.9p a litre at Esso, MFG Tag Lane, Tag Lane, Preston, PR2 7AB, 2.5 mi away – 5.7p below the UK average.
Where is the cheapest diesel near Preston today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Preston is 194.7p a litre at Asda, East Way - Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NP, 1.7 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 9 forecourts within 5 miles.
How many EV charging points are there near Preston?
There are 30 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Preston, including 13 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Lawson St Parking/Charging, 0.4 mi away, charging at up to 50 kW.
How much vehicle crime is there in Preston?
Police recorded 20 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Preston in August 2026, compared with 40 in July 2026. Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference (police.uk).
Are there any weather warnings for driving in Preston?
Yes – on 25 Oct the Met Office has 2 warnings in force for Preston: Amber warning of wind affecting North West England; Yellow warning of wind affecting North West England.
Motoring news
- Record funding, record results: 7,000 miles of smoother journeys as government tackles potholes DfT · 21 Oct
- Drivers to save up to £300 when installing EV chargers at home, as government slashes unnecessary red tape DfT · 21 Oct
- Publication of the DVLA business plan 2026 to 2027 DVLA · 20 Oct
- Crackdown on illegal number plates with new government funded roads policing team DVLA · 5 Sept
- Drivers can save up to 10 days by notifying DVLA of a medical condition online DVLA · 17 Aug
Source: GOV.UK – DVLA, DVSA, OZEV, National Highways and Department for Transport (Open Government Licence)
Postcode areas in Preston
Towns near Preston
- Fulwood 1.5 mi
- Penwortham 2.1 mi
- Bamber Bridge 3.2 mi
- Longton 4.8 mi
- Leyland 5.1 mi
- Longridge 5.8 mi
- Euxton 6.7 mi
- Kirkham 7.3 mi