Thornton Service Station fuel prices
Texaco · CH66 1QF · Ellesmere Port
Thornton Service Station, 155 Chester Road, Cheshire
Unleaded here is 1.4p below the local average. 2nd cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Gordale Service Station CH64, 2.4 miles away, is 16.0p cheaper (price reported 7 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.3p below the local average at its last reported price, 16 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Gordale Service Station CH64, 2.4 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Thornton Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Thornton Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Diesel
- £108.85
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Petrol stations near CH66 1QF
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
1201 New Chester Road, Wirral, Merseyside
|
175.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+6.0p dearer
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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BP
Ellesmere Port Service Station, Jacks Wood Avenue, Ellesmere Port, CH65 3AA, Ellesmere Port
|
174.9p
+5.0p dearer
1.9 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+5.0p dearer
|
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BP
Overpool Road, Ellesmere Port, Ellesmere Port, Wirral
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172.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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Morrisons
Chester Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
2.2 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 10 days ago
same
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Esso
118 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port
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173.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+4.0p dearer
2.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Gordale Service Station
Gordale Service Station, Chester High Road, Burton, Neston
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153.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-16.0p cheaper
2.4 mi
· Diesel 193.9p -4.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
Station Road, Ellesmere Port, Merseyside
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175.9p
+6.0p dearer
2.5 mi
· Diesel 201.9p +4.0p dearer
|
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Valero
892 New Chester Rd, Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside
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172.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+3.0p dearer
2.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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How Thornton Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.8% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-1.4p)
1.0% below the UK average (-1.8p)
0.0% at the Texaco national average (0.0p)
2nd cheapest of 10 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Gordale Service Station CH64 — 2.4 mi away, save ~783p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
0.7% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-1.3p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
0.5% above the Texaco national average (+1.1p)
3rd cheapest of 9 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Gordale Service Station CH64 — 2.4 mi away, save ~108p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 197.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 16 Oct
Thornton Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||
| 169.9p −3.0 | 197.9p | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 197.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||
| 173.9p | 197.9p −2.0 | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||
| 174.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 172.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | |
| 172.9p | 196.9p +2.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 194.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 192.9p +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 |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Thornton Service Station
How much is unleaded at Thornton Service Station?
Unleaded at Thornton Service Station is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at Thornton Service Station?
Diesel at Thornton Service Station is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 16 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Thornton Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Ellesmere Port?
No. Right now Thornton Service Station is the 2nd cheapest of 10 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Gordale Service Station CH64, 2.4 miles away, charges 153.9p, which saves about £7.83 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 7 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Thornton Service Station?
Thornton Service Station is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Thornton Service Station have?
Thornton Service Station reports prices for Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and Water filling.
How often does Thornton Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.