MFG Manchester Road fuel prices

Esso · BL3 2NZ · Bolton

Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester

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Updated 2 days ago

Unleaded here is 0.1p above the local average. 15th cheapest of 29 within 3 miles. Rishton Lane Service Station, 0.7 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 13 days ago). Full comparison

Diesel here is 2.5p above the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 18th cheapest of 27 within 3 miles. Rishton Lane Service Station, 0.7 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 13 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at MFG Manchester Road

Unleaded
168.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
2 days ago
Super Unleaded
195.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago
Diesel
197.9p
— unchanged this week
1 week ago
Super Diesel
219.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago

How much does it cost to fill up at MFG Manchester Road?

Unleaded
£92.90
Super Unleaded
£107.75
Diesel
£108.85
Super Diesel
£120.95

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Petrol stations near BL3 2NZ

Station Unleaded
EG On The Move
Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester
168.9p
same
0.3 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 3 days ago same
Texaco
G M Petroleum (Preston) Ltd, Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 2BR, Bolton
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Rishton Lane (was due to start Mon 12 Oct, until 21 Nov)
167.9pLast reported 13 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.7 mi · Diesel 193.9pLast reported 13 days ago -4.0p cheaper
BP
19 Bridgeman Place, Bolton, Lancashire
167.9p
-1.0p cheaper
0.8 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 9 days ago same
Sainsbury's
Trinity Street, Bolton
166.9p
-2.0p cheaper
0.9 mi · Diesel 191.9pLast reported 14 days ago -6.0p cheaper
Esso
104 Bradford Street, Bolton
168.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
0.9 mi · Diesel 195.9pLast reported 6 days ago -2.0p cheaper
Morrisons
Black Horse Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester
166.9p
-2.0p cheaper
1.0 mi · Diesel 191.9pLast reported 10 days ago -6.0p cheaper
Esso
Albert Road, Farnworth, Bolton
168.9p
same
1.2 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 9 days ago same
Harrowby Filling Station Ltd
Farnworth Filling Station Ltd, Harrowby Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7BS, Bolton
169.9pLast reported 7 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.2 mi

Opening Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash 24-hour fuel Water filling

Looking for something to eat?

Feeling a bit peckish? Grab something to eat while you fill up. We've gathered local places to eat, along with their food hygiene ratings.

At this forecourt

MFG Manchester Road Service Station
4 out of 5 inspected Nov 2016

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected Nov 2025
4 out of 5 inspected Oct 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Jul 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Jul 2025

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How MFG Manchester Road fuel prices compare

Unleaded

0.1% more expensive than the 28 stations within 3 miles (+0.1p)

1.6% below the UK average (-2.8p)

1.6% below the Esso national average (-2.7p)

15th cheapest of 29 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Rishton Lane Service Station — 0.7 mi away, save ~26p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 168.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 172.9p on 12 Oct

Super Unleaded

Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Diesel

1.3% more expensive than the 26 stations within 3 miles (+2.5p)

0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)

0.7% below the Esso national average (-1.4p)

18th cheapest of 27 for Diesel within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Rishton Lane Service Station — 0.7 mi away, save ~189p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 197.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 14 Oct

Super Diesel

Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

MFG Manchester Road price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.

Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.

Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel Super Diesel
In the past week
168.9p −1.0 195.9p 197.9p 219.9p
Earlier in the last 30 days
169.9p −2.0 195.9p 197.9p −1.0 219.9p
171.9p −1.0 195.9p 198.9p 219.9p
172.9p 195.9p 198.9p −1.0 219.9p
172.9p −1.0 195.9p 199.9p 219.9p
More than 30 days ago
173.9p +1.0 195.9p +6.0 199.9p 219.9p +4.0
172.9p +1.0 189.9p 199.9p 215.9p
171.9p 189.9p 199.9p +2.0 215.9p
171.9p 189.9p 197.9p +2.0 215.9p +6.0
171.9p +2.0 189.9p 195.9p +2.0 209.9p

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 168.9p 87.75p 52.95p 28.20p
Super Unleaded 195.9p 110.25p 52.95p 32.70p
Diesel 197.9p 111.95p 52.95p 33.00p
Super Diesel 219.9p 130.25p 52.95p 36.70p

Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.

How fuel duty works

Common questions about MFG Manchester Road

How much is unleaded at MFG Manchester Road?

Unleaded at MFG Manchester Road is 168.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 2.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.90.

How much is diesel at MFG Manchester Road?

Diesel at MFG Manchester Road is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 23 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.

Is MFG Manchester Road the cheapest place for unleaded near Bolton?

No. Right now MFG Manchester Road is the 15th cheapest of 29 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Rishton Lane Service Station, 0.7 miles away, charges 167.9p, which saves about £0.26 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 13 days ago, so check it before making the trip.

Is MFG Manchester Road open 24 hours?

Yes. MFG Manchester Road is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What fuel and facilities does MFG Manchester Road have?

MFG Manchester Road reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.

How often does MFG Manchester Road change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.