Cheapest Fuel in Nelson
Lancashire · 20 stations within 5 miles
Where in Nelson are you?
The cheapest price in town is no use if it is on the far side of it.
Central Nelson
Cheapest unleaded in central Nelson is MFG Morrisons Nelson at 165.7p (last reported 3 days ago).
That is the cheapest unleaded in the whole 5 miles, so you are already on the right side of Nelson.
Cheapest diesel in central Nelson is MFG Morrisons Nelson at 195.7p (last reported 4 days ago).
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is Asda Burnley Superstore at 191.7p, 3.4 miles away across town (last reported 3 days ago); on a 55 litre fill that is 63p still in your pocket after driving there and back, so it is worth the trip.
Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Those sums count the fuel for the round trip at typical mpg, nothing else. 4 miles across a city at busy times can take 20 minutes, and we have no traffic data — judge that part yourself.
Stations near Nelson
3 of 19 unleaded prices were updated in the last 48 hours. Stations here change their unleaded price every 3 days on average.
1 of 19 diesel prices was updated in the last 48 hours. Stations here change their diesel price every 3 days on average.
| Station | Unleaded | Diesel | Distance |
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| 165.7p | 195.7p | 0.6 mi | |
| 165.7p | 195.7p | 1.2 mi | |
| 165.9p | 195.9p | 0.6 mi | |
| 167.9p | 196.9p | 1.5 mi | |
| 167.9p | 194.9p | 2.2 mi | |
| 168.7p | 191.7p | 3.2 mi | |
| 168.9p | 196.9p | 4.7 mi | |
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Walverden Service Station
4 days ago
Centre · Walverden Service Station, Netherfield Road, Lancashire
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169.9p | 198.9p | 0.2 mi |
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Junction 13 Service Station
1 week ago
Centre · Junction 13 Service Station, Westfield, Nelson, BB9 7YN, Nelson
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169.9p | 197.9p | 0.7 mi |
| 169.9p | 197.9poldLast reported 34 days ago | 0.9 mi | |
| 169.9p | 192.9p | 3.6 mi | |
| 169.9p | 195.9p | 3.8 mi | |
| 169.9p | 193.9p | 4.6 mi | |
| 169.9p | 197.9p | 4.8 mi | |
| 170.9p | 195.9p | 1.8 mi | |
| 171.9p | 201.9p | 4.6 mi | |
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Eastern Avenue Service Station
4 days ago
South · Eastern Avenue Service Station, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AR, Burnley
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172.9p | 195.9p | 2.3 mi |
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Kitchens Service Station
Fresh
South · Kitchens Service Station, Trafalgar Street, Burnley, BB11 1TQ, Burnley
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172.9p | 195.9p | 3.6 mi |
| 176.9p | 199.9p | 0.9 mi | |
| 167.9poldLast reported 46 days ago | 193.9p | 1.2 mi |
old: last reported more than a month ago.
Premium fuel and the price spread in Nelson
How far apart prices are
Cheapest to dearest is 11.2p a litre. Choosing well saves £6.16 on a 55 litre fill.
MFG Morrisons Nelson 0.6 mi
Cheapest to dearest is 10.2p a litre. Choosing well saves £5.61 on a 55 litre fill.
Asda Burnley Superstore 3.2 mi
Premium grades
Sainsbury's Colne, 2.2 mi.
Super unleaded costs 14.2p a litre more than unleaded here.
EG Kelbrook, 4.8 mi (last reported 13 days ago).
Super diesel costs 16.2p a litre more than diesel here.
Prices in Nelson over time
Average unleaded price in Nelson each day over the last 30 days, against the UK average
The line is the average of the prices on record each day; the figures below compare the same stations on both dates.
Figures to 2 November 2026.
Unleaded in Nelson is down 1.9p this week. It is down 3.4p over 30 days and up 9.5p over 90 days.
Diesel in Nelson is down 0.9p this week. It is down 3.2p over 30 days and up 16.3p over 90 days.
Worth a drive from Nelson?
Prices in the nearest towns, measured from the town centre, after the fuel the round trip itself burns at typical mpg.
No town near Nelson beats it on unleaded once you count the drive.
No town near Nelson beats it on diesel once you count the drive.
Motorway prices near Nelson
Services on the M65 near Nelson charge 4.2p a litre more for unleaded than the cheapest in town: Asda Hollin Bank Express Petrol at 169.9p (last reported 5 days ago), 0.9 mi away.
Roadworks affecting Nelson
Works near the stations listed above. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time.
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PlannedRoad closure on Railway StreetWas due to start Mon 21 Sep, until 14 Nov · Highway improvement works
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PlannedTwo-way temporary traffic lights on Fleet StreetWas due to start Fri 30 Oct, until 13 Nov · Diversionary works
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Open 24 hours in Nelson
14 of the stations within 5 miles are open around the clock.
The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is Asda Colne Superstore at 165.7p, 1.2 mi.
The cheapest 24-hour diesel is Asda Burnley Superstore at 191.7p (last reported 3 days ago), 3.2 mi.
Facilities in Nelson
Across the stations within 5 miles. AdBlue pumps, LPG and HVO are the hard ones to find, so those name a station.
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AdBlue pumps 5 stations
Cheapest: Pendle View Service Station, 193.9p (last reported 9 days ago), 1.2 mi
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AdBlue (packaged) 20 stations
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LPG pumps 1 station
Nearest: Rossendale Road Service Station, 4.6 mi
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Car wash 10 stations
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Toilets 9 stations
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Air pump / screenwash 16 stations
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Water filling 10 stations
Some of these details come from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database Licence.
Something to eat near the cheapest
At or near the three cheapest unleaded forecourts in Nelson.
- MFG Morrisons Nelson: Sandwich Stop, 0.1 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Sep 2026). Check opening hours
- Asda Colne Superstore: Asda Cafe, 0.1 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected May 2026). Check opening hours
- Nelson: Springbank Garage on site, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Jan 2025).
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
Brands in Nelson
5 of 20 stations are supermarket forecourts.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 3.0p less on unleaded than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 9 days.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 2.8p less on diesel than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 19 days.
Sorted by average unleaded
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Asda 2 stations
Average unleaded 167.2p (on prices reported over the last 3 days); cheapest Asda Colne Superstore at 165.7p, 1.2 mi
Average diesel 193.7p (on prices reported over the last 3 days); cheapest Asda Burnley Superstore at 191.7p (last reported 3 days ago), 3.2 mi
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EG On The Move 2 stations
Average unleaded 168.9p; cheapest EG Colne at 167.9p, 1.5 mi
Average diesel 196.4p (on prices reported over the last 14 days); cheapest EG Burnley Barracks at 195.9p (last reported 14 days ago), 3.8 mi
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Shell 5 stations
Average unleaded 170.3p (on prices reported over the last 9 days); cheapest Nelson at 165.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 0.6 mi
Average diesel 195.9p (on prices reported over the last 9 days); cheapest Rossendale Road Service Station at 193.9p (last reported 9 days ago), 4.6 mi
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Esso 2 stations
Average unleaded 170.4p (on prices reported over the last 5 days); cheapest Asda Hollin Bank Express Petrol at 169.9p (last reported 5 days ago), 0.9 mi
Diesel at Reedley Esso Express: 195.9p (last reported 13 days ago), 1.8 mi
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BP 2 stations
Average unleaded 173.4p (on prices reported over the last 5 days); cheapest Walverden Service Station at 169.9p (last reported 4 days ago), 0.2 mi
Average diesel 199.4p (on prices reported over the last 19 days); cheapest Walverden Service Station at 198.9p (last reported 19 days ago), 0.2 mi
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Morrisons 1 station
Unleaded at MFG Morrisons Nelson: 165.7p (last reported 3 days ago), 0.6 mi
Diesel at MFG Morrisons Nelson: 195.7p (last reported 4 days ago), 0.6 mi
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Sainsbury's 1 station
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Colne: 167.9p, 2.2 mi
Diesel at Sainsbury's Colne: 194.9p, 2.2 mi
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Essar 1 station
Unleaded at Monarch Garage: 168.9p (last reported 4 days ago), 4.7 mi
Diesel at Monarch Garage: 196.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 4.7 mi
Loyalty schemes
- Asda Rewards members get fuel coupons in the app from time to time. Scan the Rewards barcode, then the coupon, at the pump or kiosk of a participating forecourt.
- Shell GO+ members collect points on fuel at participating Shell forecourts by scanning the Shell App, a GO+ card or a key fob at the till, or by paying in the app at the pump.
- Participating Esso forecourts give Nectar points on fuel when you scan a Nectar card or pay in the Esso App; Esso sites with a Tesco Express shop take Tesco Clubcard instead.
- BPme Rewards members collect points on fuel at participating BP forecourts by scanning the card in the BPme app at the till, or by paying for fuel in the app.
- Morrisons More members collect points on fuel by scanning their More Card or the Morrisons More app when they pay.
- Sainsbury's petrol stations give Nectar points on fuel when you scan a Nectar card or the Nectar app, in the kiosk or at the pump.
Schemes change and not every forecourt takes part, so check with the retailer before you count on one.
Common questions about fuel in Nelson
How much is unleaded in Nelson?
The cheapest unleaded in Nelson is 165.7p a litre at MFG Morrisons Nelson (last reported 3 days ago). That is 6.0p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, unleaded runs from 165.7p to 176.9p a litre.
How much is diesel in Nelson?
The cheapest diesel in Nelson is 191.7p a litre at Asda Burnley Superstore (last reported 3 days ago). That is 6.7p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, diesel runs from 191.7p to 201.9p a litre.
Which station is cheapest for unleaded in Nelson?
Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, MFG Morrisons Nelson has the cheapest unleaded in Nelson, at 165.7p a litre. It is in central Nelson, 0.6 miles from the centre.
Are there 24-hour petrol stations in Nelson?
Yes. 14 of the stations within 5 miles are open 24 hours. The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is at Asda Colne Superstore, 1.2 miles from the centre, for 165.7p a litre. The cheapest 24-hour diesel is at Asda Burnley Superstore, 3.2 miles from the centre, for 191.7p a litre (last reported 3 days ago).
Where can I get AdBlue at the pump in Nelson?
5 of the stations within 5 miles have AdBlue at the pump. The cheapest diesel among them is at Pendle View Service Station, 1.2 miles from the centre, for 193.9p a litre (last reported 9 days ago).
Where can I get LPG in Nelson?
1 of the stations within 5 miles has LPG. The nearest to the centre of Nelson is Rossendale Road Service Station, 4.6 miles away.