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Petrol prices in Durham

Unleaded from 158.9p a litre, averaging 159.2p across 6 stations we track in Durham.

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At a glance

Stations tracked: 6
Local areas: 1
Cheapest unleaded: 158.9p
Cheapest diesel: 177.9p

Data updated 17 hours ago

The pumps around Durham price against their immediate neighbours far more than against any national average, which is why the spread on petrol prices across town can be wider than people expect.

Durham has 6 forecourts in our current data set, each publishing prices under the CMA transparency rules.

For diesel drivers, the cheapest diesel in Durham is 177.9p a litre at the moment, with the town averaging 181.9p.

Scroll down for the cheapest petrol in Durham we can currently see, along with the full spread across every grade.

Fuel prices Durham - today’s snapshot

We track 6 active petrol stations in and around Durham with recent prices. (Data updated 17 hours ago)

Lowest reported petrol price: 158.9p at Sainsburys Durham near DH1 5GD, Durham.

Unleaded petrol (E10)

Lowest price: 158.9p
Average price: 159.2p
Highest price: 160.9p
Spread: 2.0p across 6 sites

Diesel (B7)

Lowest price: 177.9p
Average price: 181.9p
Highest price: 185.9p
Spread: 8.0p across 6 sites

Premium petrol (E5)

Lowest price: 169.9p
Average price: 177.1p
Highest price: 184.9p
Spread: 15.0p across 6 sites

Premium diesel

Lowest price: 194.9p
Average price: 201.2p
Highest price: 209.9p
Spread: 15.0p across 4 sites

Figures cover stations reporting to the official CMA price feed within the last 30 days. We exclude obvious reporting errors - prices given in pounds rather than pence, retailer test records, and premium grades priced below the standard grade - so the averages reflect what you can actually pay.

Fuel brands in Durham

Esso (3) Shell (1) Tesco (1) Sainsburys Durham (1)

Cheapest petrol stations in Durham

Petrol and diesel prices Durham, sorted by unleaded so the cheapest petrol is first. Open any station for its price history and nearby comparison.

Station	Local area	Petrol	Diesel
Esso St. Giles Service Station, Durham DH1 1JA	Durham	158.9p	182.9p
Esso Nevilles Cross Bank, Stonebridge DH1 3RY	Durham	158.9p	182.9p
Esso Alma Place, Durham DH1 2HN	Durham	158.9p	183.9p
Sainsburys Durham Unit K, Durham DH1 5GD	Durham	158.9p	177.9p
Tesco Dragons Ln, Durham DH1 2XA	Durham	158.9p	177.9p
Shell High Street, Durham DH1 1LU	Durham	160.9p	185.9p

Wider area

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Places nearby

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Newcastle upon Tyne 25 stations from 158.9p Sunderland 18 stations from 151.9p Middlesbrough 13 stations from 156.9p County Durham 13 stations from 154.9p Northumberland 11 stations from 158.9p Darlington 11 stations from 159.9p Gateshead 11 stations from 155.9p Stockton-on-Tees 9 stations from 158.7p Hartlepool 8 stations from 154.6p Tynemouth 7 stations from 157.9p Blaydon 7 stations from 157.9p Bishop Auckland 6 stations from 154.9p South Shields 5 stations from 153.9p Jarrow 5 stations from 153.9p Ashington 4 stations from 161.9p Washington 4 stations from 161.9p Blyth 4 stations from 160.9p Berwick-upon-Tweed 4 stations from 159.7p Thornaby-on-Tees 4 stations from 158.7p Eston 4 stations from 156.9p Billingham 3 stations from 157.9p Consett 3 stations from 157.9p Dudley (North East England) 3 stations from 161.9p

Common questions about fuel in Durham

What is the latest reported petrol price in Durham?

The latest reported petrol prices in Durham run from 158.9p to 160.9p per litre, with an average of 159.2p across 6 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 158.9p at SAINSBURYS DURHAM near DH1 5GD.

What is the latest reported diesel price in Durham?

The latest reported diesel prices in Durham run from 177.9p to 185.9p per litre, with an average of 181.9p across 6 stations.

How many stations do you track around Durham?

We currently track 6 active petrol stations in and around Durham. Prices are refreshed from the official CMA fuel price feed throughout the day.

Where is the cheapest petrol in Durham?

The cheapest petrol in Durham we can currently see is 158.9p a litre at SAINSBURYS DURHAM near DH1 5GD. That is 0.3p below the local average of 159.2p.

How many petrol stations are there in Durham?

We track 6 petrol stations in and around Durham with recent prices, including Esso, Shell, Tesco. Each one is listed with its latest unleaded and diesel price.

How do I compare stations near Durham?

Open the map to compare stations near Durham and work out which stop makes sense for your route. You can sort by price or distance and filter to supermarket forecourts only.

Is it cheaper to fill up with petrol or diesel in Durham?

Diesel currently averages 22.7p more per litre than unleaded in Durham, at 181.9p against 159.2p. That gap changes with wholesale costs, so it is worth checking before a big fill.

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