Motorists in Bangor and the surrounding Anglesey area face higher costs at the pumps this month as petrol prices reach levels not seen since August 2022. New figures show the UK average has hit 170.3p per litre, while Wales recorded an average of 167.6p per litre in the week ending 13 September, according to data from the Oil Market Journal. Diesel in Wales climbed to 189.5p per litre over the same period.
Where to find cheaper fuel locally
For bargain-hunting drivers, local price listings assembled from petrolprices.com identify several forecourts in Anglesey and the Bangor area offering comparatively lower prices. The cheapest unleaded options in the area included Asda Llangefni and several Texaco and Gulf outlets, while the most affordable diesel was listed at Asda Llangefni.
- Cheapest unleaded in the area: Asda Llangefni – 167.7p per litre; Texaco and Gulf sites close behind at 167.9p.
- Cheapest diesel in the area: Asda Llangefni – 192.7p per litre; other local outlets listed at 193.9p.
- Some Bangor forecourts (Asda Bangor and Tesco Bangor) are higher than the cheapest nearby options.
Local price snapshot
The following table summarises prices cited for forecourts in Anglesey and Bangor, as published using petrolprices.com data.
| Forecourt | Unleaded (p/l) | Diesel (p/l) |
|---|---|---|
| Asda Llangefni | 167.7 | 192.7 |
| Gulf Gaerwen | 167.9 | 193.9 |
| Texaco Llangefni | 167.9 | 193.9 |
| Texaco Pentraeth | 167.9 | 193.9 |
| Texaco Bangor | 167.9 | 193.9 |
| Asda Bangor | 171.7 | — |
| Tesco Bangor | 171.9 | — |
Consumer power and practical choices
Amid the price rise, motoring groups have urged drivers to use comparison tools and consider switching to lower-priced forecourts where feasible. Luke Bosdet, the AA’s spokesman on pump prices, highlighted the pressure placed on businesses and private motorists by uneven pricing across the retail network.
"It is a huge question for the fuel trade: how can so many fuel stations be competitive and charge £80 less to refuel a Transit-type van compared to the UK average while the vast majority charge way more and put business customers under immense financial strain?"
He added that services which show cheaper local pumps can allow motorists and businesses to direct their custom away from more expensive sites and thereby exercise consumer influence.
What this means for Bangor residents
For many in Bangor the immediate consequence is simple: planning journeys with an eye on forecourt prices can save money. Those who commute regularly, run small businesses or need to refuel larger vehicles are likely to feel the strain most keenly. While Asda and supermarket forecourts often undercut independent sites, prices even between nearby outlets can vary by several pence per litre — a difference that adds up over multiple fills.
Local drivers who can combine trips, use apps to check live prices, or favour the cheaper stations listed above will offset at least some of the recent increases. However, for households and firms with limited flexibility — such as those relying on fleet operations or without easy access to lower-priced sites — the regional rise to 167.6p for petrol and 189.5p for diesel in Wales is likely to translate into tighter household and business budgets.
This snapshot of pump prices in Anglesey and Bangor is drawn from public data compiled by petrolprices.com and national averages reported by the Oil Market Journal. Motorists should check live prices before travel, as forecourt prices can change rapidly.
