Birchwood Local Ltd fuel prices
Gleaner · PA34 4HQ · Oban
Birchwood Local, Old Mill Estate, Soroba Road, Oban
Unleaded here is 2.5p above the local average at its last reported price, 23 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 3 within 3 miles. Halfway Service Station, 2.8 miles away, is 5.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Birchwood Local Ltd
How much does it cost to fill up at Birchwood Local Ltd?
- Unleaded
- £95.10
- Diesel
- £109.95
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Petrol stations near PA34 4HQ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Oban Filling Station
Oban Filling Station, Soroba Road, Oban, PA34 4HY, Oban
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172.9pLast reported 24 days ago
same
0.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
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Tesco
Lochside, Oban
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170.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
0.3 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 13 days ago
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BP
A85, Dunbeg Oban, Oban
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167.9p
-5.0p cheaper
2.8 mi
· Diesel 195.9p
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How Birchwood Local Ltd fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.5% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+2.5p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.2p)
1.5% below the Gleaner national average (-2.7p)
2nd cheapest of 3 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Halfway Service Station — 2.8 mi away, save ~153p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 172.9p on 9 Oct · Highest 172.9p on 9 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 32 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Birchwood Local Ltd price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel has held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||
| 172.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||
| 170.9p | 199.9p +4.0 | |
| 170.9p +1.0 | 195.9p +2.0 | |
| 169.9p +1.0 | 193.9p +2.0 | |
| 168.9p | 191.9p +2.0 | |
| 168.9p +4.0 | 189.9p +4.0 | |
| 164.9p +3.0 | 185.9p +3.0 | |
| 161.9p | 182.9p | |
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 47% 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 | 172.9p | 91.15p | 52.95p | 28.80p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Birchwood Local Ltd
How much is unleaded at Birchwood Local Ltd?
Unleaded at Birchwood Local Ltd is 172.9p per litre, last reported on 9 October 2026. That is 1.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.10.
Is Birchwood Local Ltd the cheapest place for unleaded near Oban?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 23 days ago, Birchwood Local Ltd is the 2nd cheapest of 3 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Halfway Service Station, 2.8 miles away, charges 167.9p, which saves about £1.53 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Birchwood Local Ltd?
Birchwood Local Ltd is open Monday to Wednesday 06:30–20:00, Thursday 06:00–20:00, Friday 06:30–20:00, Saturday 06:30–18:00, Sunday 24 hours. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Birchwood Local Ltd have?
Birchwood Local Ltd reports prices for Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets and Water filling.
How often does Birchwood Local Ltd change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.