Essar Lea Gate Station PR4 fuel prices
Essar Lea Gate Station · PR4 0XB · Preston
Blackpool Rd, Preston, Lancashire
Unleaded here is 0.5p above the local average. 5th cheapest of 8 within 3 miles. EG Saddle Inn, 1.8 miles away, is 2.2p cheaper (price reported 5 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.1p below the local average. 3rd cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. EG Saddle Inn, 1.8 miles away, is 3.2p cheaper (price reported 5 days ago). Full comparison
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Current prices at Essar Lea Gate Station PR4
How much does it cost to fill up at Essar Lea Gate Station PR4?
- Unleaded
- £92.90
- Super Unleaded
- £101.15
- Diesel
- £107.75
- Super Diesel
- £113.25
- HVO Renewable Diesel
- £115.89
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Petrol stations near PR4 0XB
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
Lea Service Station, 834, Blackpool Road, Lea, Preston
|
169.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.2 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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EG On The Move
Saddle Inn, Sidgreaves Ln, Lea Town, Preston, Lancashire
Give and take on Sidgreaves Lane (was due to start Thu 29 Oct, until 3 Nov)
|
166.7pLast reported 5 days ago
-2.2p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 192.7pLast reported 5 days ago
-3.2p cheaper
|
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Morrisons
Mariners Way, Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston
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167.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.2 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 22 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Texaco
Submarine Manufacturing & Products, Blackpool Road, Newton, Preston
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169.7pLast reported 24 days ago
+0.8p dearer
2.4 mi
· Diesel 196.7poldLast reported 30 days ago
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Gulf
Hillcrest Service Station, 235, Tag Lane, Ingol, Preston, Preston
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167.9pLast reported 8 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 8 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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JET
Treales Garage, Treales Road, Treales, Preston, PR4 3SR, Preston
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170.0poldLast reported 41 days ago
2.6 mi
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Esso
Tag Lane, Preston, Lancashire
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167.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.6 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 18 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Tesco
Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Lancashire
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168.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
2.7 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 18 days ago
same
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How Essar Lea Gate Station PR4 fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.3% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+0.5p)
1.6% below the UK average (-2.8p)
1.5% below the Essar national average (-2.5p)
5th cheapest of 8 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: EG Saddle Inn — 1.8 mi away, save ~40p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 164.7p on 15 Oct · Highest 169.9p on 15 Oct
Super Unleaded
0.1% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+0.1p)
2.6% below the UK average (-4.8p)
1.5% below the Essar national average (-2.9p)
2nd cheapest of 4 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: EG Saddle Inn — 1.8 mi away, save ~22p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 179.7p on 15 Oct · Highest 184.9p on 15 Oct
Diesel
0.1% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-0.1p)
1.3% below the UK average (-2.5p)
0.7% below the Essar national average (-1.4p)
3rd cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: EG Saddle Inn — 1.8 mi away, save ~90p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 192.7p on 15 Oct · Highest 195.9p on 15 Oct
Super Diesel
2.1% cheaper than the 2 stations within 3 miles (-4.5p)
5.3% below the UK average (-11.5p)
0.2% above the Essar national average (+0.5p)
1st cheapest of 3 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheapest super diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 202.7p on 15 Oct · Highest 205.9p on 15 Oct
HVO Renewable Diesel
Last reported 208 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Essar Lea Gate Station PR4 price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 41 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 38 times in the last 30 days.
HVO Renewable Diesel has held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel | HVO Renewable Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||||
| 168.9p | 183.9p | 195.9p | 205.9p | 210.7p | |
| 168.9p | 183.9p | 195.9p | 205.9p | 210.7p | |
| 168.9p | 183.9p | 195.9p | 205.9p | 210.7p | |
| 168.9p | 183.9p | 195.9p | 205.9p | 210.7p | |
| 168.9p | 183.9p | 195.9p | 205.9p | 210.7p | |
| 168.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 195.9p | 205.9p | 210.7p | |
| 169.9p | 184.9p | 195.9p | 205.9p | 210.7p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||||
| 169.9p | 184.9p | 195.9p | 205.9p | 210.7p | |
| 169.9p | 184.9p | 195.9p | 205.9p | 210.7p | |
| 169.9p | 184.9p | 195.9p | 205.9p | 210.7p | |
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 | 168.9p | 87.75p | 52.95p | 28.20p |
| Super Unleaded | 183.9p | 100.25p | 52.95p | 30.70p |
| Diesel | 195.9p | 110.25p | 52.95p | 32.70p |
| Super Diesel | 205.9p | 118.65p | 52.95p | 34.30p |
| HVO Renewable Diesel | 210.7p | 122.65p | 52.95p | 35.10p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Essar Lea Gate Station PR4
How much is unleaded at Essar Lea Gate Station PR4?
Unleaded at Essar Lea Gate Station PR4 is 168.9p per litre, last reported on 1 November 2026. That is 2.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.90.
How much is diesel at Essar Lea Gate Station PR4?
Diesel at Essar Lea Gate Station PR4 is 195.9p per litre, last reported on 1 November 2026. That is 2.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.75.
Is Essar Lea Gate Station PR4 the cheapest place for unleaded near Preston?
No. Right now Essar Lea Gate Station PR4 is the 5th cheapest of 8 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. EG Saddle Inn, 1.8 miles away, charges 166.7p, which saves about £0.40 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 5 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Essar Lea Gate Station PR4 open 24 hours?
Yes. Essar Lea Gate Station PR4 is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Essar Lea Gate Station PR4 have?
Essar Lea Gate Station PR4 reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel, Super Diesel and HVO Renewable Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and Toilets.
How often does Essar Lea Gate Station PR4 change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 41 times in the last 30 days.