Frances St Service Station fuel prices
Maxol · BT23 7DX · Newtownards
Frances Street Service Station, 107-117, Frances Street, Newtownards
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 3.8p below the average of the 9 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.6p below the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Frances St Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Frances St Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £87.95
- Diesel
- £104.45
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Petrol stations near BT23 7DX
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
Rosevale Service Station, 37, Bangor Road, Newtownards
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164.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+5.0p dearer
0.2 mi
· Diesel 190.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Texaco
56 Donaghadee Road, Newtownards
|
165.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+6.0p dearer
0.3 mi
· Diesel 189.9pLast reported 9 days ago
same
|
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Tesco
Tesco, 1 Castlebawn Drive, Newtownards
|
162.9p
+3.0p dearer
0.4 mi
· Diesel 189.9pLast reported 17 days ago
same
|
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Texaco
Parkview Service Station, 57, Portaferry Road, Newtownards
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162.9p
+3.0p dearer
0.5 mi
· Diesel 190.9p +1.0p dearer
|
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Solo
Scrabo Service Station, 181, Mill Street, Newtownards
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161.9pLast reported 7 days ago
+2.0p dearer
0.7 mi
· Diesel 190.9pLast reported 17 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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BP
Spar Stores, Maxol Garage, 3, Hardford Link, Newtownards
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164.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+5.0p dearer
0.7 mi
· Diesel 190.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Maxol
Eurospar Donaghadee Road, 136 Donaghadee Road, Newtownards
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163.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+4.0p dearer
0.8 mi
· Diesel 189.9pLast reported 19 days ago
same
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Asda
Ards Shopping Centre - Circular Road, Newtownards
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161.7pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.8p dearer
0.8 mi
· Diesel 189.7pLast reported 16 days ago
-0.2p cheaper
|
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How Frances St Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.3% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-3.8p)
6.9% below the UK average (-11.8p)
3.0% below the Maxol national average (-4.9p)
1st cheapest of 10 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 159.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 165.9p on 11 Oct
Diesel
0.3% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-0.6p)
4.3% below the UK average (-8.5p)
0.5% below the Maxol national average (-1.0p)
2nd cheapest of 10 for Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 189.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 192.9p on 11 Oct
Frances St Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 6.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||
| 159.9p −6.0 | 189.9p −3.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||
| 165.9p −1.0 | 192.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||
| 166.9p | 193.9p +4.0 | |
| 166.9p +1.0 | 189.9p +2.0 | |
| 165.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +3.0 | |
| 164.9p +5.0 | 184.9p +5.0 | |
| 159.9p +3.0 | 179.9p | |
| 156.9p | 179.9p +3.0 | |
| 156.9p | 176.9p | |
| — | 176.9p | |
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 50% 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 | 159.9p | 80.25p | 52.95p | 26.70p |
| Diesel | 189.9p | 105.25p | 52.95p | 31.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Frances St Service Station
How much is unleaded at Frances St Service Station?
Unleaded at Frances St Service Station is 159.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 11.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £87.95.
How much is diesel at Frances St Service Station?
Diesel at Frances St Service Station is 189.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 8.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £104.45.
Is Frances St Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Newtownards?
Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Frances St Service Station has the cheapest unleaded of the 10 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.
What are the opening hours of Frances St Service Station?
Frances St Service Station is open Monday to Sunday 05:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Frances St Service Station have?
Frances St Service Station reports prices for Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and Water filling.
How often does Frances St Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 6.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.