Gem Lathom fuel prices
Shell · L40 5XE · Ormskirk
Burscough Service Station, 192 Briars Lane, Lathom, Lancashire
Unleaded here is 5.0p below the local average at its last reported price, 8 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Cheapest diesel within 3 miles at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 4.5p below the average of the 4 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Gem Lathom
How much does it cost to fill up at Gem Lathom?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £101.70
- Diesel
- £108.85
- Super Diesel
- £117.10
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Petrol stations near L40 5XE
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Texaco
Texaco Petrol Station, Ringtail Retail Park, Burscough, Ormskirk
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168.9pLast reported 10 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 23 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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H Atherton And Son
H Atherton & Son, Alder Lane, Parbold, Wigan
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174.9poldLast reported 45 days ago
2.4 mi
· Diesel 204.9pLast reported 27 days ago
+7.0p dearer
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BP
Railway Road, Skelmersdale
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174.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+5.0p dearer
2.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+2.0p dearer
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R Sephton & Son
R Sephton & Son, Central Garage, 104, Liverpool Road, Rufford, Ormskirk
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181.0pLast reported 12 days ago
+11.1p dearer
3.0 mi
· Diesel 206.0pLast reported 12 days ago
+8.1p dearer
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How Gem Lathom fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.9% cheaper than the 3 stations within 3 miles (-5.0p)
1.1% below the UK average (-1.8p)
2.5% below the Shell national average (-4.3p)
2nd cheapest of 4 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 169.9p on 24 Oct · Highest 171.9p on 13 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.3% cheaper than the 2 stations within 3 miles (-2.5p)
2.0% below the UK average (-3.8p)
5.4% below the Shell national average (-10.5p)
2nd cheapest of 3 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Booths Supermarket — 1.7 mi away, save ~137p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 184.9p on 24 Oct · Highest 186.9p on 13 Oct
Diesel
2.2% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-4.5p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
1.2% below the Shell national average (-2.4p)
1st cheapest of 5 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheapest diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 197.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 29 Oct
Super Diesel
1.4% cheaper than the 2 stations within 3 miles (-3.0p)
2.1% below the UK average (-4.5p)
4.4% below the Shell national average (-9.9p)
1st cheapest of 3 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheapest super diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 212.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 212.9p on 29 Oct
Gem Lathom price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 169.9p | 184.9p | 197.9p −1.0 | 212.9p −1.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 169.9p −2.0 | 184.9p −2.0 | 198.9p | 213.9p | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | 213.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 172.9p | 187.9p | 198.9p +2.0 | 213.9p +4.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | 209.9p +1.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 186.9p +2.0 | 195.9p +3.0 | 208.9p +3.0 | |
| 169.9p +3.0 | 184.9p +3.0 | 192.9p +1.0 | 205.9p +1.0 | |
| 166.9p +1.0 | 181.9p +1.0 | 191.9p +2.0 | 204.9p +2.0 | |
| 165.9p | 180.9p | 189.9p +1.0 | 202.9p +1.0 | |
| 165.9p | 180.9p | 188.9p +1.0 | 201.9p +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 |
| Super Diesel | 212.9p | 124.45p | 52.95p | 35.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Gem Lathom
How much is unleaded at Gem Lathom?
Unleaded at Gem Lathom is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 24 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at Gem Lathom?
Diesel at Gem Lathom 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 Lathom the cheapest place for unleaded near Ormskirk?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 8 days ago, Gem Lathom is the 2nd cheapest of 4 stations for unleaded within 3 miles.
What are the opening hours of Gem Lathom?
Gem Lathom is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Gem Lathom have?
Gem Lathom reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash and Toilets.
How often does Gem Lathom change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.