Gem Accrington fuel prices
Shell · BB5 6DW · Accrington
144-146 Burnley Road, Accrington, Lancashire
Unleaded here is 0.4p below the local average at its last reported price, 4 days ago. 4th cheapest of 8 within 3 miles. MFG Accrington, 0.4 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.2p below the local average at its last reported price, 4 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Gem Accrington
How much does it cost to fill up at Gem Accrington?
- Unleaded
- £94.00
- Super Unleaded
- £102.25
- Diesel
- £108.85
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Petrol stations near BB5 6DW
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Valero
Hyndburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire
Road closure on Whalley Road (was due to start Thu 29 Oct, until 6 Nov)
|
168.9p
-2.0p cheaper
0.4 mi
· Diesel 197.9p same
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Esso
105 Abbey Street, Accrington
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Bank Street (starts Wed 4 Nov, until 5 Nov)
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171.9p
+1.0p dearer
0.5 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
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Asda
Hyndburn Road, Accrington
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169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.6 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 5 days ago
same
|
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Texaco
Church Hall Filling Station, Church, Accrington, BB5 4EB, Accrington
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174.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
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EG On The Move
Burnley Road, Accrington, Blackburn, Lancashire
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170.9p
same
1.2 mi
· Diesel 197.9p same
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Ridings Auto Services
Wood Street Garage, Wood Street
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—
2.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 48 days ago
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Shell
Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire
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174.9p
+4.0p dearer
2.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 23 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Morrisons
Queen Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn
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169.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.6 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
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How Gem Accrington fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.2% cheaper than the 7 stations within 3 miles (-0.4p)
0.5% below the UK average (-0.8p)
1.9% below the Shell national average (-3.3p)
4th cheapest of 8 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Accrington — 0.4 mi away, save ~91p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 170.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 15 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.3% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-4.3p)
1.5% below the UK average (-2.8p)
4.9% below the Shell national average (-9.5p)
2nd cheapest of 5 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Harwood Bar Garage — 2.7 mi away, save ~34p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 185.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 188.9p on 15 Oct
Diesel
0.1% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-0.2p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
1.2% below the Shell national average (-2.4p)
2nd cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 197.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 21 Oct
Gem Accrington price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 2.0p over the past week and have changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 170.9p −1.0 | 185.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 172.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 173.9p | 188.9p | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 188.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 174.9p +1.0 | 189.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | 195.9p | |
| 170.9p +3.0 | 185.9p +3.0 | 195.9p +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 | 170.9p | 89.45p | 52.95p | 28.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 185.9p | 101.95p | 52.95p | 31.00p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Gem Accrington
How much is unleaded at Gem Accrington?
Unleaded at Gem Accrington is 170.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 0.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.00.
How much is diesel at Gem Accrington?
Diesel at Gem Accrington is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Gem Accrington the cheapest place for unleaded near Accrington?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 4 days ago, Gem Accrington is the 4th cheapest of 8 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Accrington, 0.4 miles away, charges 168.9p, which saves about £0.91 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Gem Accrington?
Gem Accrington is open Monday to Sunday 07:00–22:30. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Gem Accrington have?
Gem Accrington 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 Gem Accrington change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.