Gem Bacup fuel prices
Shell · OL13 8AG · Bacup
Holmes Service Station, Burnley Road, Bacup, Lancashire
Unleaded here is the same as the local average. 3rd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.7p above the local average at its last reported price, 4 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Market Street, 0.6 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 Gem Bacup
How much does it cost to fill up at Gem Bacup?
- Unleaded
- £90.15
- Super Unleaded
- £98.40
- Diesel
- £107.20
- Super Diesel
- £115.45
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Roadworks near this station
Worth knowing before you set off. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time or check the nearby stations below.
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Petrol stations near OL13 8AG
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
Texaco
Market Street, Bacup, Lancashire
|
165.9p
+2.0p dearer
0.6 mi
· Diesel 193.9p -1.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
Rossendale Service Station, Bacup Road, Rossendale, BB4 7HB, Rossendale
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162.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.4 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 10 days ago
same
|
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Texaco
Lords Of Rossendale Ltd, Sandybank Garage, Bacup Road, Rossendale
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162.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.6 mi
· Diesel 193.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Amenities
Looking for something to eat?
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Well-rated food within half a mile
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
How Gem Bacup fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.0% the same as the 3 stations within 3 miles (0.0p)
4.5% below the UK average (-7.8p)
5.9% below the Shell national average (-10.3p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 163.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 168.9p on 16 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.1% cheaper than the 2 stations within 3 miles (-2.0p)
5.2% below the UK average (-9.8p)
8.4% below the Shell national average (-16.5p)
2nd cheapest of 3 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sandybank Garage — 2.6 mi away, save ~156p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 178.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 183.9p on 16 Oct
Diesel
0.4% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+0.7p)
1.8% below the UK average (-3.5p)
2.7% below the Shell national average (-5.4p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Market Street — 0.6 mi away, save ~26p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 194.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 16 Oct
Super Diesel
0.3% cheaper than the 3 stations within 3 miles (-0.7p)
3.4% below the UK average (-7.5p)
5.8% below the Shell national average (-12.9p)
1st cheapest of 4 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheapest super diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 209.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 212.9p on 16 Oct
Gem Bacup price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 4.0p over the past week and have changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
Super Diesel has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 163.9p −1.0 | 178.9p −1.0 | 194.9p | 209.9p | |
| 164.9p −2.0 | 179.9p −2.0 | 194.9p −1.0 | 209.9p −2.0 | |
| 166.9p −1.0 | 181.9p −1.0 | 195.9p | 211.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 167.9p −1.0 | 182.9p −1.0 | 195.9p −1.0 | 211.9p | |
| 168.9p | 183.9p | 196.9p −1.0 | 211.9p −1.0 | |
| 168.9p −4.0 | 183.9p −4.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | 212.9p −1.0 | |
| 172.9p | 187.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | 213.9p +1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 172.9p +3.0 | 187.9p +3.0 | 197.9p | 212.9p | |
| 169.9p | 184.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | 212.9p +3.0 | |
| 169.9p −2.0 | 184.9p −2.0 | 196.9p | 209.9p | |
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 49% 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 | 163.9p | 83.65p | 52.95p | 27.30p |
| Super Unleaded | 178.9p | 96.15p | 52.95p | 29.80p |
| Diesel | 194.9p | 109.45p | 52.95p | 32.50p |
| Super Diesel | 209.9p | 121.95p | 52.95p | 35.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Gem Bacup
How much is unleaded at Gem Bacup?
Unleaded at Gem Bacup is 163.9p per litre, last reported on 31 October 2026. That is 7.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £90.15.
How much is diesel at Gem Bacup?
Diesel at Gem Bacup is 194.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 3.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.20.
Is Gem Bacup the cheapest place for unleaded near Bacup?
No. Right now Gem Bacup is the 3rd cheapest of 4 stations for unleaded within 3 miles.
What are the opening hours of Gem Bacup?
Gem Bacup is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Gem Bacup have?
Gem Bacup reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Toilets and Water filling.
How often does Gem Bacup change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.