Petrol Stations in DURHAM
Compare live petrol and diesel prices at 9 petrol stations in DURHAM. Cheapest fuel near you, updated every 5 minutes.
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Avg Unleaded
150.7p
Avg Diesel
164.3p
Cheapest Unleaded
145.9p
Cheapest Diesel
159.9p
Fuel Prices by Brand in DURHAM
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SAINSBURYS DURHAM
Sainsbury's · DH1 5GD
Unleaded
145.9p
Diesel
159.9p
DURHAM EXTRA - PETROL FILLING STATION
Tesco · DH1 2XA
Unleaded
145.9p
Diesel
159.9p
Stanley Service Station
Shell · DH9 0TJ
Unleaded
146.9p
Diesel
161.9p
Philips Limited
Jet · DH7 0JE
Unleaded
147.9p
Diesel
163.9p
ST GILES FILLING STATION
Esso · DH1 1JA
Unleaded
148.9p
Diesel
162.9p
WITTON GILBERT SERVICE STATION
Gulf · DH7 6TJ
Unleaded
148.9p
Diesel
159.9p
MFG DRAGONVILLE
Esso · DH1 2HN
Unleaded
149.9p
Diesel
161.9p
SHELL DURHAM
Shell · DH1 1LU
Unleaded
151.9p
Diesel
164.9p
SHELL BOWBURN
Shell · DH6 5NP
Unleaded
169.9p
Diesel
183.9p
Brands in DURHAM
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Guide to Fuel Prices in DURHAM
DURHAM has 9 petrol stationsreporting live prices through the UK government's mandatory fuel price transparency scheme. Average unleaded (E10) is currently 150.7p per litre, with diesel (B7) at 164.3p per litre. The cheapest unleaded right now is 145.9p at SAINSBURYS DURHAM (DH1 5GD).
2 of DURHAM's 9stations are supermarket forecourts (Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Costco), with branded retailers operating the other 7. Supermarket forecourts are 6.1p per litre cheaper than branded stations on average — a £3.35 saving on a typical 55-litre fill.
Nearby towns with cheaper unleaded: Chester Le Street (149.9p, 2.5 mi), Houghton Le Spring (146.7p, 5.5 mi) and Stanley (147.4p, 6.5 mi). A short detour can save up to £0.44on a 55-litre fill — though factor in fuel for the round trip.
Across all UK cities tracked by PetrolFinder, DURHAM unleaded is 0.5p below the national average of 151.2p — driven by the local mix of supermarket vs branded forecourts and competition between 6 fuel brands operating in the area. Use the route planner to find the cheapest stop on your journey, or browse the price heatmap to spot regional bargains.
DURHAM Snapshot
Stations9
Avg Unleaded150.7p
Cheapest Unleaded145.9p
Avg Diesel164.3p
Cheapest Diesel159.9p
Brands6
Petrol & Diesel FAQs for DURHAM
Where is the cheapest petrol in DURHAM?
The cheapest unleaded (E10) petrol in DURHAM is currently 145.9p per litre at SAINSBURYS DURHAM (DH1 5GD). The average across 9 stations in DURHAM is 150.7p per litre. Prices update every 5 minutes from official UK government data.
Where is the cheapest diesel in DURHAM?
The cheapest diesel in DURHAM is currently 159.9p per litre, with an average of 164.3p across 9 stations. That's 2.2p below the UK national diesel average of 166.5p.
Are supermarket petrol stations cheaper in DURHAM?
In DURHAM, supermarket forecourts (2 stations: Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Costco) are 6.1p per litre cheaper than branded retailers like Shell, BP and Esso (7 stations). That's a £3.35 saving on a typical 55-litre fill.
Which towns near DURHAM have cheaper petrol?
Chester Le Street (149.9p, 2.5 mi), Houghton Le Spring (146.7p, 5.5 mi) and Stanley (147.4p, 6.5 mi) all have lower average unleaded prices than DURHAM's 150.7p. A short detour can save up to £0.44 on a 55-litre fill — factor in fuel for the round trip.
How often are DURHAM fuel prices updated?
Prices for the 9 petrol stations in DURHAM are updated every 5 minutes using the UK Government Fuel Finder API under The Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025. Retailers are legally required to report price changes within 30 minutes.