Atherton Superstore fuel prices
Tesco · M46 0AG · Atherton
Tesco Stores Ltd, Crab Tree Lane, Atherton, Manchester
Unleaded here is 0.1p below the local average at its last reported price, 18 days ago. 8th cheapest of 15 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Leigh, 2.1 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Atherton Superstore
How much does it cost to fill up at Atherton Superstore?
- Unleaded
- £92.90
- Super Unleaded
- £98.40
- Diesel
- £103.90
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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 M46 0AG
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
Wigan Road, Atherton, Manchester
|
169.9p
+1.0p dearer
0.6 mi
· Diesel 192.9pLast reported 10 days ago
|
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Texaco
Texaco S S, Leigh Road, Leigh, WN7 1SJ, Leigh
|
171.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
1.8 mi
· Diesel 195.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
|
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Esso
Bridgewater Avenue, Bolton, Lancashire
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169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 44 days ago
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Esso
Newbrook Road, Over Hulton, Bolton
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169.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 20 days ago
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Shell
Corner Lane Garage, Corner Lane, Leigh, WN7 5PY, Leigh
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169.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
1.9 mi
· Diesel 194.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
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Asda
Atherleigh Way, Leigh
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167.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 187.7pLast reported 19 days ago
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BP
Mercury Filling Station, Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton
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173.9poldLast reported 51 days ago
2.1 mi
· Diesel 192.9poldLast reported 51 days ago
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Sainsbury's
Parsonage Retail Park, Parsonage Way, Leigh
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166.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 187.9pLast reported 20 days ago
|
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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 Atherton Superstore fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.1% cheaper than the 14 stations within 3 miles (-0.1p)
1.6% below the UK average (-2.8p)
1.0% below the Tesco national average (-1.7p)
8th cheapest of 15 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Leigh — 2.1 mi away, save ~16p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 168.9p on 14 Oct · Highest 168.9p on 14 Oct
Super Unleaded
3.7% cheaper than the 7 stations within 3 miles (-6.9p)
5.2% below the UK average (-9.8p)
1.3% below the Tesco national average (-2.4p)
1st cheapest of 8 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 178.9p on 14 Oct · Highest 178.9p on 14 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 30 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Atherton Superstore 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 has held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 168.9p −1.0 | 178.9p −1.0 | 188.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 169.9p +1.0 | 179.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | |
| 168.9p +2.0 | 178.9p +2.0 | 187.9p | |
| 166.9p +1.0 | 176.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +2.0 | |
| 165.9p +1.0 | 175.9p +1.0 | 185.9p | |
| 164.9p | 174.9p | 185.9p +2.0 | |
| 164.9p +1.0 | 174.9p +1.0 | 183.9p +1.0 | |
| 163.9p +5.0 | 173.9p +5.0 | 182.9p +4.0 | |
| 158.9p +2.0 | 168.9p +2.0 | 178.9p +4.0 | |
| 156.9p +3.0 | 166.9p +3.0 | 174.9p +3.0 | |
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 | 168.9p | 87.75p | 52.95p | 28.20p |
| Super Unleaded | 178.9p | 96.15p | 52.95p | 29.80p |
| Diesel | 188.9p | 104.45p | 52.95p | 31.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Atherton Superstore
How much is unleaded at Atherton Superstore?
Unleaded at Atherton Superstore is 168.9p per litre, last reported on 14 October 2026. That is 2.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.90.
Is Atherton Superstore the cheapest place for unleaded near Atherton?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 18 days ago, Atherton Superstore is the 8th cheapest of 15 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Leigh, 2.1 miles away, charges 166.9p, which saves about £0.16 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Atherton Superstore?
Atherton Superstore is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Atherton Superstore have?
Atherton Superstore 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 Atherton Superstore change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.