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Petrol prices in Durham

Unleaded from 170.9p a litre, averaging 173.1p across 6 stations we track in Durham.

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At a glance

Stations tracked: 6
Local areas: 1
Cheapest unleaded: 170.9p
Cheapest diesel: 198.9p

Data updated 2 days 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 198.9p a litre at the moment, with the town averaging 200.6p.

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 2 days ago)

Cheapest petrol in Durham: 170.9p at Esso near DH1 1JA, Durham.

Unleaded petrol (E10)

Lowest price: 170.9p
Average price: 173.1p
Highest price: 175.9p
Spread: 5.0p across 6 sites

Diesel (B7)

Lowest price: 198.9p
Average price: 200.6p
Highest price: 201.9p
Spread: 3.0p across 6 sites

Premium petrol (E5)

Lowest price: 183.9p
Average price: 191.9p
Highest price: 199.9p
Spread: 16.0p across 6 sites

Premium diesel

Lowest price: 213.9p
Average price: 219.7p
Highest price: 224.9p
Spread: 11.0p 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 (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	170.9p	199.9p
Sainsburys Unit K, Durham DH1 5GD	Durham	171.9p	198.9p
Shell High Street, Durham DH1 1LU	Durham	172.9p	201.9p
Tesco Dragons Ln, Durham DH1 2XA	Durham	172.9p	198.9p
Esso Alma Place, Durham DH1 2HN	Durham	173.9p	201.9p
Esso Nevilles Cross Bank, Stonebridge DH1 3RY	Durham	175.9p	201.9p

Wider area

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Places nearby

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Newcastle upon Tyne 25 stations from 172.9p Sunderland 18 stations from 166.9p County Durham 14 stations from 169.9p Middlesbrough 13 stations from 169.9p Northumberland 12 stations from 173.9p Darlington 11 stations from 172.9p Gateshead 11 stations from 168.9p Stockton-on-Tees 9 stations from 169.9p Hartlepool 9 stations from 170.6p Tynemouth 7 stations from 166.9p Blaydon 7 stations from 173.7p Bishop Auckland 6 stations from 169.7p South Shields 5 stations from 166.9p Jarrow 5 stations from 164.5p Ashington 4 stations from 173.9p Washington 4 stations from 174.9p Blyth 4 stations from 173.9p Birtley 4 stations from 174.9p Berwick-upon-Tweed 4 stations from 171.7p Thornaby-on-Tees 4 stations from 173.7p Eston 4 stations from 169.9p Billingham 3 stations from 172.9p Consett 3 stations from 173.9p

Common questions about fuel in Durham

What is the latest reported petrol price in Durham?

The latest reported petrol prices in Durham run from 170.9p to 175.9p per litre, with an average of 173.1p across 6 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 170.9p at ESSO near DH1 1JA.

What is the latest reported diesel price in Durham?

The latest reported diesel prices in Durham run from 198.9p to 201.9p per litre, with an average of 200.6p 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 170.9p a litre at ESSO near DH1 1JA. That is 2.2p below the local average of 173.1p.

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 27.5p more per litre than unleaded in Durham, at 200.6p against 173.1p. That gap changes with wholesale costs, so it is worth checking before a big fill.

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