Burton Service Area fuel prices
BP · LA6 1JF · Carnforth
Burton Service Area, M6 J35-36, Carnforth, Cumbria
Unleaded here is 25.1p above the local average. 3rd cheapest of 3 within 3 miles. Ascona Mossdale Service Station, 1.1 miles away, is 25.2p cheaper (price reported 8 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 21.1p above the local average. 3rd cheapest of 3 within 3 miles. Ascona Mossdale Service Station, 1.1 miles away, is 21.2p cheaper (price reported 15 days ago). Full comparison
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Current prices at Burton Service Area
How much does it cost to fill up at Burton Service Area?
- Unleaded
- £107.20
- Super Unleaded
- £118.20
- Diesel
- £120.95
- Super Diesel
- £131.95
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Petrol stations near LA6 1JF
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
Texaco
A6 Road, Burton, Burton, Lancashire
|
169.7pLast reported 8 days ago
-25.2p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 198.7pLast reported 15 days ago
-21.2p cheaper
|
|
Esso
Truckhaven (Carnforth) Ltd, Scotland Road, Carnforth, LA5 9RQ, Carnforth
|
169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-25.0p cheaper
2.9 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-21.0p cheaper
|
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How Burton Service Area fuel prices compare
Unleaded
14.8% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+25.1p)
13.5% above the UK average (+23.2p)
0.4% above the BP motorway services average (+0.7p)
11.9% above the average of all BP stations (+20.8p)
3rd cheapest of 3 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Ascona Mossdale Service Station — 1.1 mi away, save ~1,336p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 194.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 9 Oct
Super Unleaded
13.9% above the UK average (+26.2p)
0.7% above the BP motorway services average (+1.6p)
10.8% above the average of all BP stations (+21.0p)
Lowest 214.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 219.9p on 9 Oct
Diesel
10.6% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+21.1p)
10.8% above the UK average (+21.5p)
0.1% above the BP motorway services average (+0.3p)
9.3% above the average of all BP stations (+18.8p)
3rd cheapest of 3 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Ascona Mossdale Service Station — 1.1 mi away, save ~1,112p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 219.9p on 9 Oct · Highest 222.9p on 20 Oct
Super Diesel
10.3% above the UK average (+22.5p)
0.5% above the BP motorway services average (+1.2p)
8.9% above the average of all BP stations (+19.6p)
Lowest 239.9p on 9 Oct · Highest 242.9p on 20 Oct
Burton Service Area price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 5.0p over the past week and have changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have fallen 3.0p over the past week and have changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 194.9p −2.0 | 214.9p −2.0 | 219.9p −2.0 | 239.9p −2.0 | |
| 196.9p −1.0 | 216.9p −1.0 | 221.9p −1.0 | 241.9p −1.0 | |
| 197.9p −2.0 | 217.9p −2.0 | 222.9p | 242.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 199.9p +4.0 | 219.9p +4.0 | 222.9p +3.0 | 242.9p +3.0 | |
| 195.9p −4.0 | 215.9p −4.0 | 219.9p | 239.9p | |
| 199.9p +4.0 | 219.9p +4.0 | 219.9p +2.0 | 239.9p +2.0 | |
| 195.9p −2.0 | 215.9p −2.0 | 217.9p | 237.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 197.9p −2.0 | 217.9p −2.0 | 217.9p −2.0 | 237.9p −2.0 | |
| 199.9p +1.0 | 219.9p +3.0 | 219.9p | 239.9p +2.0 | |
| 198.9p +2.0 | 216.9p +2.0 | 219.9p +2.0 | 237.9p +2.0 | |
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 44% 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 | 194.9p | 109.45p | 52.95p | 32.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 214.9p | 126.15p | 52.95p | 35.80p |
| Diesel | 219.9p | 130.25p | 52.95p | 36.70p |
| Super Diesel | 239.9p | 146.95p | 52.95p | 40.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Burton Service Area
How much is unleaded at Burton Service Area?
Unleaded at Burton Service Area is 194.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 23.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.20.
How much is diesel at Burton Service Area?
Diesel at Burton Service Area is 219.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 21.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £120.95.
Is Burton Service Area the cheapest place for unleaded near Carnforth?
No. Right now Burton Service Area is the 3rd cheapest of 3 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Ascona Mossdale Service Station, 1.1 miles away, charges 169.7p, which saves about £13.36 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 8 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Burton Service Area open 24 hours?
Yes. Burton Service Area is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Burton Service Area have?
Burton 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 Burton Service Area change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.