Hillcrest Service Station fuel prices
Gulf · PR2 3TY · Preston
Hillcrest Service Station, 235, Tag Lane, Ingol, Preston, Preston
Unleaded here is 2.0p below the local average at its last reported price, 8 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 16 within 3 miles. Essar Lea Gate Station PR4, 2.5 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.0p above the local average at its last reported price, 8 days ago. 10th cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Preston Riversway, 1.2 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 22 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Hillcrest Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Hillcrest Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £92.35
- Diesel
- £108.85
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Petrol stations near PR2 3TY
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
Tag Lane, Preston, Lancashire
|
167.9pLast reported 9 days ago
same
0.7 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 18 days ago
same
|
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Esso
275 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Lancashire
|
169.9p
+2.0p dearer
1.2 mi
· Diesel 197.9poldLast reported 44 days ago
|
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Shell
Fulwood Service Station, Garstang Rd, Fulwood, Preston
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169.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.2 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Morrisons
Mariners Way, Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston
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167.9pLast reported 4 days ago
same
1.2 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 22 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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BP
Lea Service Station, 834, Blackpool Road, Lea, Preston
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169.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Texaco
Key Filling Station, 38, Garstang Road, Preston
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169.9p
+2.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 196.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
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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
-1.2p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 192.7pLast reported 5 days ago
-5.2p cheaper
|
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Gulf
Gulf Fuel, 5-13, Bow Lane, Preston
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177.9pLast reported 24 days ago
+10.0p dearer
2.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 24 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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How Hillcrest Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.2% cheaper than the 15 stations within 3 miles (-2.0p)
2.2% below the UK average (-3.8p)
2.2% below the Gulf national average (-3.8p)
3rd cheapest of 16 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Essar Lea Gate Station PR4 — 2.5 mi away, save ~58p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 167.9p on 24 Oct · Highest 172.9p on 11 Oct
Diesel
1.0% more expensive than the 11 stations within 3 miles (+2.0p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
0.7% below the Gulf national average (-1.3p)
10th cheapest of 12 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Preston Riversway — 1.2 mi away, save ~107p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 197.9p on 24 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 13 Oct
Hillcrest Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in 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 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||
| 167.9p −4.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||
| 173.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 172.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | |
| 172.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | |
| 172.9p | 196.9p +2.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 194.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 192.9p +1.0 | |
| 169.9p +2.0 | 191.9p +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 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 | 167.9p | 86.95p | 52.95p | 28.00p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Hillcrest Service Station
How much is unleaded at Hillcrest Service Station?
Unleaded at Hillcrest Service Station is 167.9p per litre, last reported on 24 October 2026. That is 3.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.35.
How much is diesel at Hillcrest Service Station?
Diesel at Hillcrest Service Station is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 24 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Hillcrest Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Preston?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 8 days ago, Hillcrest Service Station is the 3rd cheapest of 16 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Essar Lea Gate Station PR4, 2.5 miles away, charges 164.9p, which saves about £0.58 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Hillcrest Service Station?
Hillcrest Service Station is open Monday to Saturday 07:00–23:00, Sunday 08:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Hillcrest Service Station have?
Hillcrest Service Station reports prices for Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and Air pump / screenwash.
How often does Hillcrest Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.