Petrol and diesel prices in Pontefract
Cheapest petrol near Pontefract: 169.9p at BP Ackworth Service Station, reported 09:02 on 7 Oct. Petrol in Pontefract averages 174.5p, 0.3p above the UK average. Cheapest diesel: 199.9p at Welcome Break Darrington. Diesel in Pontefract averages 200.4p, 1.2p above the UK average.
- BP Ackworth Service Station showed 197.9p for diesel when it last reported, on 13 Oct. That price may have changed.
- Supermarket forecourts in Pontefract average 169.9p for petrol, 5.1p less than other forecourts.
- 2 of 11 forecourts here reported a petrol price in the last 3 days. Older prices show the date they were reported.
- Pontefract is in the Wakefield council area, 100th cheapest of 354 for petrol in the council league table, averaging 173.4p.
Distance in miles from Pontefract town centre, as the crow flies. Showing stations within 3 miles.
Distance in miles from Pontefract town centre, as the crow flies. Showing stations within 3 miles.
Price trend
We started recording daily average prices in Pontefract on 16 October 2026. The trend chart appears here once there are a few days of data.
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All petrol stations in Pontefract
12 petrol stations with a Pontefract address, cheapest petrol first.
| Station | Petrol | Diesel | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Hemsworth SuperstoreMarket Street, Pontefract, WF9 4LB | 169.9p | 197.9p | 14 Oct |
| BP Ackworth Service StationAckworth Service Station Ltd, Pontefract, WF7 7HY · Open 24 hours | 169.9p | 197.9p | 13 Oct |
| Shell South Elmsall S StnMinsthorpe Garage Ltd, Pontefract, WF9 2PH | 171.9p | 199.9p | 14 Oct |
| Millpond Service Station LtdWakefield Rd, Pontefract, WF7 5HL · Open 24 hours | 171.9p | 199.9p | 14 Oct |
| EG FerrybridgeFerrybridge Road, Pontefract, WF8 2PB | 173.9p | 198.9p | 6 Oct |
| Esso Rontec PontefractCorner Garage, Pontefract, WF8 3QF | 173.9p | 199.9p | 6 Oct |
| Stringers Service Station - MurcoStringers Motorways Pontefract, Pontefract, WF8 1PN | 173.9p | 199.9p | 7 Oct |
| Welcome Break DarringtonA1, Pontefract, WF8 3BA · Open 24 hours | 176.9p | 199.9p | 15 Oct |
| Shell PontefractBondgate, Pontefract, WF8 2JP | 177.9p | 201.9p | 9 Oct |
| Shell Barnsdale Bar NorthGreat North Road, Pontefract, WF8 3JF · Open 24 hours | 179.9p | 203.9p | 9 Oct |
| Shell Barnsdale Bar SouthGreat North Road, Pontefract, WF8 3JF · Open 24 hours | 179.9p | 203.9p | 9 Oct |
| Springhouse GarageSpring House Garage, Pontefract, WF9 3LB | – | – | – |
Supermarket fuel prices in and near Pontefract
1 Asda, 1 Tesco and 1 Morrisons forecourts within 5 miles of Pontefract, cheapest petrol first.
| Station | Petrol | Diesel | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Glasshoughton SuperstoreLeeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 5EL | 167.9p | 195.9p | 5 |
| Tesco Hemsworth SuperstoreMarket Street, Pontefract, WF9 4LB | 169.9p | 197.9p | 3 |
| MFG Morrisons KnottingleyMarine Villa Road, Knottingley, WF11 8ER | 171.9p | 197.9p | 4 |
24-hour petrol stations in Pontefract
5 stations sell fuel 24 hours a day in Pontefract, cheapest petrol first. Shop hours can be shorter; check the station page.
| Station | Petrol | Diesel | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Ackworth Service StationAckworth Service Station Ltd, Pontefract, WF7 7HY | 169.9p | 197.9p | 1 |
| Millpond Service Station LtdWakefield Rd, Pontefract, WF7 5HL | 171.9p | 199.9p | 3 |
| Welcome Break DarringtonA1, Pontefract, WF8 3BA | 176.9p | 199.9p | 2 |
| Shell Barnsdale Bar NorthGreat North Road, Pontefract, WF8 3JF | 179.9p | 203.9p | 3 |
| Shell Barnsdale Bar SouthGreat North Road, Pontefract, WF8 3JF | 179.9p | 203.9p | 3 |
Super unleaded, premium diesel, LPG and AdBlue in Pontefract
Super unleaded (E5)
19 stations in and around Pontefract sell super unleaded (e5), averaging 190.4p a litre. The cheapest is Jet Grade Filling Station at 176.9p.
Premium diesel
11 stations in and around Pontefract sell premium diesel, averaging 218.0p a litre. The cheapest is BP Glasshoughton Service Station at 204.9p.
LPG (autogas)
LPG pumps at BP Glasshoughton Service Station.
AdBlue
AdBlue at the pump at BP Ackworth Service Station, Welcome Break Darrington, Shell Barnsdale Bar North, Shell Barnsdale Bar South, Shell South Elmsall S Stn and Esso MFG Knottingley.
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Questions about fuel prices in Pontefract
Where is the cheapest petrol in Pontefract?
Today the cheapest petrol near Pontefract is 169.9p a litre at BP Ackworth Service Station, Ackworth Service Station Ltd, Pontefract, WF7 7HY.
How much is diesel in Pontefract today?
Diesel averages 200.4p a litre across 11 forecourts in Pontefract, against a UK average of 199.2p.
Which supermarket has the cheapest petrol in Pontefract?
Asda Glasshoughton Superstore is cheapest at 167.9p a litre, 5 miles from the centre. We compare 3 supermarket forecourts in and near Pontefract above.
How up to date are these prices?
Forecourts report their prices to the government's Fuel Finder scheme and we refresh them twice a day. These were last updated 17:30 today. Each forecourt's table row shows the day its price was reported.
Is there a 24-hour petrol station in Pontefract?
Yes. BP Ackworth Service Station, Millpond Service Station Ltd, Welcome Break Darrington and Shell Barnsdale Bar North sell fuel 24 hours a day, and 1 more.