Key Points
- Asda Chadderton is the cheapest place for unleaded in Oldham at 150.7p per litre.
- Tesco Oldham Chadderton follows closely at 150.9p per litre for unleaded.
- Sainsbury’s Oldham is third cheapest for unleaded at 151.9p per litre.
- Asda Chadderton is also the lowest-cost diesel forecourt in Oldham at 179.7p per litre.
- Tesco Oldham Chadderton and Gulf Oldham both offer diesel at 179.9p per litre.
- The latest prices were listed as available through petrolprices.com.
Oldham (Manchester Mirror)May 21, 2026 – motorists in uk/local/oldham/">Oldham looking to cut fuel costs this week have a clear cheapest option for both unleaded and diesel, with Asda Chadderton topping the local price lists on both grades.
As reported by local fuel price listings from The Oldham Times, Asda Chadderton is the cheapest unleaded forecourt in the area at 150.7p per litre. Tesco Oldham Chadderton is only slightly higher at 150.9p, while Sainsbury’s Oldham stands at 151.9p, keeping the top three very close together. The gap between the cheapest unleaded and the most expensive listed option is 6.2p per litre, based on the prices provided. That difference may look small, but for regular commuters and higher-mileage drivers it can add up over a full tank.
Where are the next cheapest unleaded stations in Oldham?
Further down the list, Tesco Oldham Huddersfield Road Extra is priced at 152.9p, placing it within reach of the cheapest trio. Gulf Oldham, at Hollinwood Service Station, and both Texaco Shaw Road and Esso Oldham Road are all listed at 153.9p to 154.9p. Texaco Hollins Road also appears at 154.9p, while Shell Manchester Street and Shell The Broadway are both shown at 156.9p. The spread suggests motorists in Oldham may save money by checking a few nearby sites rather than assuming the nearest forecourt offers the lowest rate.
Which Oldham stations are cheapest for diesel?
For diesel drivers, Asda Chadderton is again the cheapest listed option at 179.7p per litre. Tesco Oldham Chadderton and Gulf Oldham are tied next at 179.9p, keeping the leading diesel prices tightly grouped. Sainsbury’s Oldham, BP Featherstall Road South, and Tesco Oldham Huddersfield Road Extra are all listed at 180.9p. That means several major forecourts are separated by only a penny or two, but the very lowest price still sits with Asda Chadderton.
What do the price differences mean for drivers?
The current Oldham price list shows that small variations across petrol stations can still matter to household budgets, especially for people who drive every day. A motorist filling a 55-litre tank at 150.7p rather than 156.9p would save several pounds on a single fill-up, depending on vehicle size and fuel use. The same principle applies to diesel drivers comparing the lowest and highest prices in the list. Local price tracking therefore remains useful for anyone trying to manage weekly travel costs in and around Oldham.
How should motorists use these fuel prices?
Drivers can use the latest price list as a guide before heading out, particularly if they are already planning a route through Chadderton, Hollinwood, Shaw, or central Oldham. Because fuel prices can change frequently, the cheapest site on one day may not stay lowest for long. That is why the listing points motorists towards petrolprices.com for the latest information. For people who drive regularly, checking prices before refuelling can help avoid paying more than necessary.
Background of this development
Fuel price reporting has become a routine part of local news because petrol and diesel costs affect commuting, deliveries, school runs, and business travel. In towns such as Oldham, where drivers may have several competing forecourts within a short distance, price differences can quickly influence where people fill up. The top of the Oldham list is also dominated by large supermarket forecourts, which often use competitive pricing to attract passing trade. This makes local fuel tables useful not just for motorists, but also for households watching wider living costs.
Prediction: how could this affect Oldham drivers?
If these prices hold steady, more drivers in Oldham are likely to choose Asda Chadderton or Tesco Oldham Chadderton when looking for the best value. That could increase footfall at the lowest-priced sites while putting pressure on nearby forecourts to keep their rates competitive. For regular commuters and taxi drivers, even modest savings per litre could make a noticeable difference over time. For shoppers and families on tighter budgets, this kind of local price gap is likely to remain a factor in planning everyday journeys.
