Lancaster South Service Area fuel prices
BP · LA2 9DU · Lancaster
Lancaster Service Area, M6 J32/33 White Carr Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire
Unleaded here is 2.3p above the local average. 3rd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Follen Forton Ltd, 1.6 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 12 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 4.5p above the local average. 2nd cheapest of 3 within 3 miles. Cockerham Garage Ltd, 2.5 miles away, is 9.0p cheaper (price reported 8 days ago). Full comparison
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Current prices at Lancaster South Service Area
How much does it cost to fill up at Lancaster South Service Area?
- Unleaded
- £98.40
- Super Unleaded
- £105.00
- Diesel
- £117.10
- Super Diesel
- £122.05
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Petrol stations near LA2 9DU
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
BP
Lancaster Service Area, M6 J32/33 White Carr Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire
|
178.9p
same
0.1 mi
· Diesel 212.9p same
|
|
Esso
Follen Forton Ltd, Cabus Commercial Park, Lancaster New Road, Cabus, Preston
|
174.9pLast reported 12 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 44 days ago
|
|
Quality Fuels
Cockerham Garage Ltd, Cockerham Garage, Lancaster Road, Cockerham, Lancaster
|
175.9pLast reported 8 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 203.9pLast reported 8 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
|
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Amenities
How Lancaster South Service Area fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.3% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+2.3p)
4.8% above the UK average (+8.2p)
7.5% below the BP motorway services average (-14.5p)
3.2% above the average of all BP stations (+5.5p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Follen Forton Ltd — 1.6 mi away, save ~144p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 178.9p on 3 Nov · Highest 195.9p on 6 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.0% cheaper than the 2 stations within 3 miles (-2.0p)
1.6% above the UK average (+3.1p)
10.2% below the BP motorway services average (-21.8p)
1.1% below the average of all BP stations (-2.0p)
1st cheapest of 3 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 190.9p on 3 Nov · Highest 215.9p on 6 Oct
Diesel
2.2% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+4.5p)
7.4% above the UK average (+14.7p)
2.6% below the BP motorway services average (-5.7p)
6.0% above the average of all BP stations (+12.1p)
2nd cheapest of 3 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Cockerham Garage Ltd — 2.5 mi away, save ~371p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 207.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 219.9p on 27 Oct
Super Diesel
2.4% above the UK average (+5.2p)
6.7% below the BP motorway services average (-16.0p)
0.9% above the average of all BP stations (+2.0p)
Lowest 219.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 228.9p on 28 Oct
Lancaster South Service Area price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 9 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 12 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 17 times in the last 30 days.
Super Diesel has fallen 7.0p over the past week and has changed price 16 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 178.9p | 190.9p | 212.9p +2.0 | 221.9p +2.0 | |
| 178.9p −3.0 | 190.9p −3.0 | 210.9p −6.0 | 219.9p −6.0 | |
| 181.9p | 193.9p | 216.9p +3.0 | 225.9p +3.0 | |
| 181.9p | 193.9p | 213.9p −4.0 | 222.9p −4.0 | |
| 181.9p | 193.9p | 217.9p +1.0 | 226.9p −2.0 | |
| 181.9p | 193.9p | 216.9p −3.0 | 228.9p +2.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 181.9p | 193.9p | 219.9p +2.0 | 226.9p | |
| 181.9p | 193.9p | 217.9p +4.0 | 226.9p +4.0 | |
| 181.9p | 193.9p | 213.9p −2.0 | 222.9p −2.0 | |
| 181.9p | 193.9p −3.0 | 215.9p −1.0 | 224.9p −1.0 | |
One row for each day a price changed. Greyed prices did not change that day. Dates are when the price was submitted, or when we first recorded it if no submission time was supplied.
Where the money goes
About 46% of what you pay for unleaded here is tax. Fuel duty is a flat 52.95p on every litre, and 20% VAT is then charged on the fuel and the duty together. The rest covers the fuel itself, delivery and the retailer's margin.
| Per litre | Pump price | Fuel and retailer | Fuel duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded | 178.9p | 96.15p | 52.95p | 29.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 190.9p | 106.15p | 52.95p | 31.80p |
| Diesel | 212.9p | 124.45p | 52.95p | 35.50p |
| Super Diesel | 221.9p | 131.95p | 52.95p | 37.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Lancaster South Service Area
How much is unleaded at Lancaster South Service Area?
Unleaded at Lancaster South Service Area is 178.9p per litre, last reported on 3 November 2026. That is 8.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £98.40.
How much is diesel at Lancaster South Service Area?
Diesel at Lancaster South Service Area is 212.9p per litre, last reported on 4 November 2026. That is 14.7p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £117.10.
Is Lancaster South Service Area the cheapest place for unleaded near Lancaster?
No. Right now Lancaster South Service Area is the 3rd cheapest of 4 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Follen Forton Ltd, 1.6 miles away, charges 174.9p, which saves about £1.44 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 12 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Lancaster South Service Area open 24 hours?
Yes. Lancaster South Service Area is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Lancaster South Service Area have?
Lancaster South Service Area reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Lancaster South Service Area change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 9 times in the last 30 days.