Failsworth fuel prices

Shell · M35 0BR · Failsworth

Failsworth Service Station, Oldham Road Failsworth, Manchester

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Updated 2 weeks ago
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Unleaded here is 0.5p below the local average at its last reported price, 18 days ago. 9th cheapest of 23 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Manchester Failsworth, 0.7 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Failsworth

Unleaded
169.9p
— unchanged this week
2 weeks ago
Super Unleaded
189.9p
— unchanged this week
2 weeks ago
Diesel
197.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago
Super Diesel
217.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Failsworth?

Unleaded
£93.45
Super Unleaded
£104.45
Diesel
£108.85
Super Diesel
£119.85

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Petrol stations near M35 0BR

Station Unleaded
Texaco
St Marys Road, Newton Heath, Manchester
169.9pLast reported 9 days ago
same
0.4 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 20 days ago
Murco Briscoe Lane Service Station
Briscoe Lane Service Station, 86-90, Briscoe Lane, Manchester
173.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+4.0p dearer
0.5 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 13 days ago
Morrisons
Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester
168.9p
-1.0p cheaper
0.7 mi · Diesel 193.9p
Tesco
Ashton Road, Failsworth, Manchester
169.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
0.7 mi · Diesel 193.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
Esso
571 Oldham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester
169.9poldLast reported 44 days ago
1.3 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 20 days ago
Morrisons
Hollinwood Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham
168.9p
-1.0p cheaper
1.5 mi · Diesel 193.9pLast reported 22 days ago
Asda
Asda Sportcity, Ashton New Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester
168.7pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
1.6 mi · Diesel 193.7pLast reported 12 days ago
EG On The Move
A62 Manchester Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester
172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.6 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 3 days ago

Opening Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Bank Holidays Open 24 hours

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) AdBlue pumps Air pump / screenwash Toilets 24-hour fuel

Looking for something to eat?

Feeling a bit peckish? Grab something to eat while you fill up. We've gathered local places to eat, along with their food hygiene ratings.

At this forecourt

Failsworth Service Station
4 out of 5 inspected Sep 2022

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected Feb 2024
5 out of 5 inspected Mar 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Nov 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Jun 2025

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Failsworth fuel prices compare

Unleaded

0.3% cheaper than the 22 stations within 3 miles (-0.5p)

1.1% below the UK average (-1.8p)

2.5% below the Shell national average (-4.3p)

9th cheapest of 23 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Manchester Failsworth — 0.7 mi away, save ~24p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 169.9p on 14 Oct · Highest 169.9p on 14 Oct

Super Unleaded

1.4% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+2.7p)

0.6% above the UK average (+1.2p)

2.8% below the Shell national average (-5.5p)

5th cheapest of 8 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Costco Oldham — 1.9 mi away, save ~794p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 189.9p on 14 Oct · Highest 189.9p on 14 Oct

Diesel

Last reported 35 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Super Diesel

Last reported 35 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Failsworth price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.

Diesel and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel Super Diesel
Earlier in the last 30 days
169.9p −1.0 189.9p −1.0 197.9p 217.9p
More than 30 days ago
170.9p +1.0 190.9p +1.0 197.9p 217.9p
169.9p 189.9p 197.9p +2.0 217.9p +2.0
169.9p +1.0 189.9p +1.0 195.9p +2.0 215.9p +2.0
168.9p +2.0 188.9p +2.0 193.9p +4.0 213.9p +4.0
166.9p +1.0 186.9p +1.0 189.9p 209.9p
165.9p +1.0 185.9p +1.0 189.9p +3.0 209.9p +3.0
164.9p +1.0 184.9p +1.0 186.9p +2.0 206.9p +2.0
163.9p +1.0 183.9p +1.0 184.9p +1.0 204.9p +1.0
162.9p +3.0 182.9p +2.0 183.9p +2.0 203.9p +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 169.9p 88.65p 52.95p 28.30p
Super Unleaded 189.9p 105.25p 52.95p 31.70p
Diesel 197.9p 111.95p 52.95p 33.00p
Super Diesel 217.9p 128.65p 52.95p 36.30p

Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Failsworth

How much is unleaded at Failsworth?

Unleaded at Failsworth is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 14 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.

Is Failsworth the cheapest place for unleaded near Failsworth?

No. Going by the price it last reported, 18 days ago, Failsworth is the 9th cheapest of 23 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Manchester Failsworth, 0.7 miles away, charges 168.9p, which saves about £0.24 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.

Is Failsworth open 24 hours?

Yes. Failsworth is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What fuel and facilities does Failsworth have?

Failsworth reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Toilets and 24-hour fuel.

How often does Failsworth change its prices?

Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.