Canalhead Service Station fuel prices
Gulf · PR5 5AE · Bamber Bridge
Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire
Unleaded here is 2.6p above the local average at its last reported price, 12 days ago. 17th cheapest of 18 within 3 miles. Gem Lostock Hall, 0.0 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.9p above the local average at its last reported price, 25 days ago. 10th cheapest of 17 within 3 miles. Gem Lostock Hall, 0.0 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 12 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Canalhead Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Canalhead Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £95.65
- Super Unleaded
- £105.55
- Diesel
- £109.95
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Petrol stations near PR5 5AE
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
148 Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire
|
171.9p
-2.0p cheaper
0.0 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 12 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Sainsbury's
Cuerden Way, Bamber Bridge, Preston
|
171.9pLast reported 8 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 10 days ago
same
|
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BP
Victoria Road, Walton-Le-Dale, Preston
|
169.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 11 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
138 Leyland Road, Penwortham
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172.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
|
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Esso
Preston Road, Chorley
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171.9p
-2.0p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9p same
|
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Morrisons
Olympian Way, Leyland, Lancashire
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 11 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Gulf
Millbrook Way, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire
|
168.9p
-5.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 10 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Asda
Clayton Green Centre, Sheephill Lane, Clayton-Le-Woods, Chorley
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Clayton Green Road (was due to start Mon 12 Oct, until 4 Dec)
|
169.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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How Canalhead Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.5% more expensive than the 17 stations within 3 miles (+2.6p)
1.3% above the UK average (+2.3p)
1.4% above the Gulf national average (+2.4p)
17th cheapest of 18 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Gem Lostock Hall — 0.0 mi away, save ~110p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 173.9p on 21 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 21 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.4% more expensive than the 8 stations within 3 miles (+4.5p)
1.7% above the UK average (+3.3p)
2.5% above the Gulf national average (+4.7p)
7th cheapest of 9 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Gem Lostock Hall — 0.0 mi away, save ~275p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 191.9p on 21 Oct · Highest 191.9p on 21 Oct
Diesel
0.5% more expensive than the 16 stations within 3 miles (+0.9p)
0.8% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.3% above the Gulf national average (+0.7p)
10th cheapest of 17 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Gem Lostock Hall — 0.0 mi away, save ~110p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 8 Oct
Canalhead Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 173.9p −1.0 | 191.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 174.9p | 192.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 174.9p −1.0 | 192.9p −1.0 | 201.9p | |
| 175.9p | 193.9p | 201.9p −2.0 | |
| 175.9p +2.0 | 193.9p +2.0 | 203.9p +4.0 | |
| 173.9p +2.0 | 191.9p +2.0 | 199.9p +3.0 | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 189.9p −1.0 | 196.9p | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 190.9p +1.0 | 196.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 189.9p +2.0 | 194.9p +2.0 | |
| 169.9p | 187.9p | 192.9p +3.0 | |
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 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 | 173.9p | 91.95p | 52.95p | 29.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 191.9p | 106.95p | 52.95p | 32.00p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Canalhead Service Station
How much is unleaded at Canalhead Service Station?
Unleaded at Canalhead Service Station is 173.9p per litre, last reported on 21 October 2026. That is 2.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.65.
How much is diesel at Canalhead Service Station?
Diesel at Canalhead Service Station is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 8 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Canalhead Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Bamber Bridge?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 12 days ago, Canalhead Service Station is the 17th cheapest of 18 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Gem Lostock Hall, 0.0 miles away, charges 171.9p, which saves about £1.10 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Canalhead Service Station?
Canalhead Service Station is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Canalhead Service Station have?
Canalhead Service Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash and Car wash.
How often does Canalhead Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.