Fuel prices in
County Durham
Live fuel prices from 72 stations across County Durham. North East. Find the cheapest petrol and diesel near you.
Cheapest fuel stations in County Durham
G W Holmes & Son currently leads on price in County Durham at 148.7p — 7.1p below the city average. Filling a 55-litre tank here saves you £3.89 vs the average station.
Fuel prices in County Durham — FAQs
Where is the cheapest petrol in County Durham today?+
The cheapest petrol in County Durham today is at G W Holmes & Son (DL14 0JU) at 148.7p per litre. Prices are updated every 30 minutes from the official UK Government Fuel Finder data.
What is the average petrol price in County Durham?+
The average petrol (E10) price in County Durham is currently 155.8p per litre, which is 1.0p below the UK national average of 156.8p. Supermarket stations like Tesco and Asda typically offer the lowest prices.
What is the cheapest diesel price in County Durham?+
The cheapest diesel (B7) in County Durham is currently 176.9p per litre at BISHOP AUCKLAND EXTRA - PETROL FILLING STATION. The average diesel price across County Durham is 184.4p.
How often are fuel prices updated in County Durham?+
Fuel prices across County Durham are updated every 30 minutes. All major UK fuel retailers are legally required to report prices to the government's Fuel Finder scheme, which FuelSignal pulls from automatically.
Which fuel brands are cheapest in County Durham?+
Supermarket fuel stations — Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, and Sainsbury's — are almost always the cheapest in County Durham, typically 4–8p per litre below branded stations like Shell and BP. Among non-supermarket brands, JET and Gulf often offer competitive prices.
Is petrol cheaper in County Durham than the UK average?+
County Durham petrol prices are currently 1.0p per litre below the UK national average of 156.8p. This makes it one of the more affordable areas for fuel in the UK.
How can I save money on fuel in County Durham?+
To save money on petrol in County Durham: (1) Use supermarket stations which are typically 5–8p cheaper than branded forecourts. (2) Avoid filling up near motorway services which charge a significant premium. (3) Use FuelSignal to compare all 72 stations in County Durham and find the cheapest price near you before you travel.