Stringers Service Station - Murco fuel prices
Murco · WF8 1PN · Pontefract
Stringers Motorways Pontefract, 102, Southgate, Pontefract
Unleaded here is 3.2p above the local average at its last reported price, 14 days ago. 9th cheapest of 13 within 3 miles. Glasshoughton Service Station, 1.8 miles away, is 8.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.1p above the local average at its last reported price, 14 days ago. 8th cheapest of 13 within 3 miles. Glasshoughton Service Station, 1.8 miles away, is 3.0p 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 Stringers Service Station - Murco
How much does it cost to fill up at Stringers Service Station - Murco?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £101.70
- Diesel
- £108.85
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Petrol stations near WF8 1PN
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
Corner Garage, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
|
169.9pLast reported 14 days ago
same
0.5 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 14 days ago
same
|
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Shell
Bondgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
|
173.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+4.0p dearer
0.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 13 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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TotalEnergies
Ferrybridge Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
|
171.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+2.0p dearer
0.8 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 26 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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BP
BP Glasshoughton Service Station, Park Road, Castleford, WF10 4RJ, Castleford
Lane closure on Park Road (was due to start Mon 2 Nov, until 14 Nov)
|
161.9p
-8.0p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 12 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
14 Pontefract Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
1.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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EG On The Move
Front Street, Glasshoughton, Castleford, West Yorkshire
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164.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 195.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
|
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Asda
Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, West Yorkshire
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161.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-8.0p cheaper
2.4 mi
· Diesel 193.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Independent
Leyland Garage, Leyland Road, Castleford
|
166.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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How Stringers Service Station - Murco fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.9% more expensive than the 12 stations within 3 miles (+3.2p)
1.0% below the UK average (-1.8p)
1.1% below the Murco national average (-1.9p)
9th cheapest of 13 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Glasshoughton Service Station — 1.8 mi away, save ~363p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 19 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 7 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.5% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+2.7p)
2.0% below the UK average (-3.7p)
5th cheapest of 8 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: EG Ferrybridge — 0.8 mi away, save ~125p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 184.9p on 19 Oct · Highest 188.9p on 7 Oct
Diesel
0.6% more expensive than the 12 stations within 3 miles (+1.1p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
0.0% above the Murco national average (+0.1p)
8th cheapest of 13 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Glasshoughton Service Station — 1.8 mi away, save ~79p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 197.9p on 19 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 19 Oct
Stringers Service Station - Murco price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 169.9p −4.0 | 184.9p −4.0 | 197.9p −2.0 | |
| 173.9p +2.0 | 188.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | |
| 171.9p −3.0 | 186.9p −3.0 | 199.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 174.9p | 189.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | |
| 174.9p +2.0 | 189.9p +2.0 | 197.9p +5.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 192.9p +1.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 186.9p +2.0 | 191.9p +2.0 | |
| 169.9p +6.0 | 184.9p +6.0 | 189.9p +1.0 | |
| 163.9p +6.0 | 178.9p +6.0 | 188.9p +5.0 | |
| 157.9p | 172.9p | 183.9p −1.0 | |
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 | 169.9p | 88.65p | 52.95p | 28.30p |
| Super Unleaded | 184.9p | 101.15p | 52.95p | 30.80p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Stringers Service Station - Murco
How much is unleaded at Stringers Service Station - Murco?
Unleaded at Stringers Service Station - Murco is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 19 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at Stringers Service Station - Murco?
Diesel at Stringers Service Station - Murco is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 19 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Stringers Service Station - Murco the cheapest place for unleaded near Pontefract?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 14 days ago, Stringers Service Station - Murco is the 9th cheapest of 13 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Glasshoughton Service Station, 1.8 miles away, charges 161.9p, which saves about £3.63 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Stringers Service Station - Murco?
Stringers Service Station - Murco is open Monday to Friday 07:00–19:00, Saturday 08:00–19:00, Sunday 09:00–16:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Stringers Service Station - Murco have?
Stringers Service Station - Murco reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets and Water filling.
How often does Stringers Service Station - Murco change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.