The Oldham Times has taken a look at what is happening to fuel prices around the borough and where is cheapest to fill up.

We have taken a look to see how prices now compare with prices back in July.

Costco Oldham (Members only)

For those with a Costco membership, this is the cheapest. Costco membership starts from £33.60 a year for an individual, subject to eligibility requirements.

  • Unleaded: 145.9p.
  • Diesel: 168.7p.

The price has come down massively since July, when a litre of unleaded would have cost 169.7p, and Diesel 179.7p.

However, diesel prices are still higher than when we started to take a closer look at fuel prices back in March – when unleaded was 146.9p and diesel 151.9p.

Sainsbury’s Oldham

Prices at Sainsbury’s have fallen massively.

  • Unleaded: 158.9p.
  • Diesel: 176.9p.

Back in July, a litre of unleaded cost 180.9p, and diesel 190.9p.

Prices in March were still cheaper, at 148.9p for unleaded and 153.9p for diesel.

The Oldham Times: Sainsbury’s in the town centreSainsbury’s in the town centre

Tesco Chadderton

A big fall since July.

  • Unleaded: 162.9p.
  • Diesel: 177.9p.

In July, unleaded cost 182.9p, and diesel 192.9p.

In March, prices were cheaper – at 153.9p for unleaded, and 156.9p for diesel.

Gulf, Lees Village Service Station

  • Unleaded: 163.9p.
  • Diesel: 177.9p.

Petrol is much lower than in July, when unleaded was 178.8p. Diesel is only slightly lower, down from 178.8p in July.

Back in March, unleaded was 157.9p and diesel 169.9p.

How to cut costs 

The best way to cut your costs immediately is by cutting down driving, where possible.

Walking and cycling

Walking or cycling short journeys is a great way to save money on fuel.

Folding bikes could also mean driving part of the journey and cycling the rest – potentially cutting parking costs too if it means parking somewhere cheaper as a result.

Those interested in seeing if cycling is for them can borrow a bike for free under a new scheme in Oldham.

The Oldham Times: A cyclist (Lordn / Shutterstock)A cyclist (Lordn / Shutterstock)

Public transport

Public transport is also an alternative – with concessionary fares available for many.

Those who qualify for state pension can get a free travel pass for Greater Manchester’s buses and need to pay £10 per year to add tram and train travel to the pass.

The Oldham Times: First Manchester buses at Oldham Bus Station. Picture: Google Maps First Manchester buses at Oldham Bus Station. Picture: Google Maps

Plus, getting rid of the car will mean no more insurance or vehicle excise duty to pay.

Changing the way you drive

Carpooling also cuts fuel costs per person.

Electric cars are a great way to avoid rising fuel costs – for those who can afford them. They’re also exempt from vehicle tax.

Source: PetrolPrices.com.

Have you found somewhere with cheaper fuel in and around Oldham? Let us know and we’ll add it to the list.