Rontec Atherton fuel prices
BP · M46 0LN · Atherton
Wigan Road, Atherton, Manchester
Unleaded here is 0.9p above the local average. 10th cheapest of 15 within 3 miles. Atherton Superstore, 0.6 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 18 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.2p below the local average at its last reported price, 10 days ago. 5th cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. Asda Leigh Supercentre, 1.8 miles away, is 5.2p cheaper (price reported 19 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Rontec Atherton
How much does it cost to fill up at Rontec Atherton?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £103.90
- Diesel
- £106.10
- Super Diesel
- £116.55
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Petrol stations near M46 0LN
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, Crab Tree Lane, Atherton, Manchester
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Tyldesley Road (was due to start Mon 5 Oct, until 1 Dec)
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168.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.6 mi
· Diesel 188.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
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Shell
Corner Lane Garage, Corner Lane, Leigh, WN7 5PY, Leigh
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169.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
1.3 mi
· Diesel 194.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
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Texaco
Texaco S S, Leigh Road, Leigh, WN7 1SJ, Leigh
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171.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
1.6 mi
· Diesel 195.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
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Sainsbury's
Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, Bolton
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169.9pLast reported 9 days ago
same
1.7 mi
· Diesel 192.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
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Asda
Atherleigh Way, Leigh
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167.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-2.2p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 187.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-5.2p cheaper
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BP
Mercury Filling Station, Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton
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173.9poldLast reported 51 days ago
1.8 mi
· Diesel 192.9poldLast reported 51 days ago
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Sainsbury's
Parsonage Retail Park, Parsonage Way, Leigh
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166.9p
-3.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 187.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
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Texaco/Londis
217A, Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5DW, Leigh
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167.9p
-2.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 192.9p same
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Amenities
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How Rontec Atherton fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.5% more expensive than the 14 stations within 3 miles (+0.9p)
1.1% below the UK average (-1.8p)
1.5% below the BP national average (-2.7p)
10th cheapest of 15 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Atherton Superstore — 0.6 mi away, save ~29p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 19 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.8% more expensive than the 8 stations within 3 miles (+5.2p)
0.1% above the UK average (+0.2p)
1.5% below the BP national average (-2.9p)
7th cheapest of 9 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Atherton Superstore — 0.6 mi away, save ~522p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 188.9p on 19 Oct · Highest 192.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
0.6% cheaper than the 11 stations within 3 miles (-1.2p)
2.8% below the UK average (-5.5p)
3.4% below the BP national average (-6.7p)
5th cheapest of 12 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Leigh Supercentre — 1.8 mi away, save ~205p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 192.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 195.9p on 8 Oct
Super Diesel
3.3% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+6.7p)
2.5% below the UK average (-5.5p)
2.9% below the BP national average (-6.3p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Leigh — 2.6 mi away, save ~422p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 211.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 214.9p on 8 Oct
Rontec Atherton price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 2.0p over the past week and have changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 169.9p −1.0 | 188.9p −1.0 | 192.9p | 211.9p | |
| 170.9p −1.0 | 189.9p −1.0 | 192.9p | 211.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 171.9p | 190.9p | 192.9p −1.0 | 211.9p −1.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 190.9p +2.0 | 193.9p | 212.9p | |
| 169.9p −2.0 | 188.9p −2.0 | 193.9p −2.0 | 212.9p −2.0 | |
| 171.9p −2.0 | 190.9p −2.0 | 195.9p | 214.9p | |
| 173.9p +2.0 | 192.9p +2.0 | 195.9p −1.0 | 214.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 171.9p | 190.9p | 196.9p +4.0 | 215.9p +4.0 | |
| 171.9p | 190.9p | 192.9p +1.0 | 211.9p +1.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 190.9p +2.0 | 191.9p | 210.9p | |
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 48% 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 | 169.9p | 88.65p | 52.95p | 28.30p |
| Super Unleaded | 188.9p | 104.45p | 52.95p | 31.50p |
| Diesel | 192.9p | 107.75p | 52.95p | 32.20p |
| Super Diesel | 211.9p | 123.65p | 52.95p | 35.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Rontec Atherton
How much is unleaded at Rontec Atherton?
Unleaded at Rontec Atherton is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at Rontec Atherton?
Diesel at Rontec Atherton is 192.9p per litre, last reported on 22 October 2026. That is 5.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £106.10.
Is Rontec Atherton the cheapest place for unleaded near Atherton?
No. Right now Rontec Atherton is the 10th cheapest of 15 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Atherton Superstore, 0.6 miles away, charges 168.9p, which saves about £0.29 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 18 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Rontec Atherton open 24 hours?
Yes. Rontec Atherton is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Rontec Atherton have?
Rontec Atherton reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Rontec Atherton change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.