Petrol & diesel prices in County Durham
Today's average fuel prices across 105 forecourts in County Durham. Pump prices can change every 30 minutes, so this tells you the lie of the land. For the price right now at the stations near you, open Fuel Finder UK.
Source: UK Government CMA open fuel price data
These are today's averages. Prices move faster.
Fuel Finder UK shows every station's live price in County Durham, sorted cheapest first, so you never pay more than you need to.
How County Durham compares
County Durham is 2nd cheapest of 44 English counties for petrol and 6th cheapest for diesel. Petrol here is 0.6p cheaper than the average for the North East (172.7p). The average petrol price in County Durham has fallen 1.0p a litre since 2 October. Sainsbury's is the cheapest brand for petrol in County Durham at 169.9p.
Prices by fuel grade in County Durham
| Fuel | Stations reporting | Average | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded (E10) | 103 | 172.1p | -2.2p |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 82 | 189.8p | -2.4p |
| Diesel (B7) | 104 | 198.5p | -0.7p |
| Premium diesel | 60 | 216.0p | -2.4p |
7-day petrol price trend
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Prices by district in County Durham
Cheapest petrol first. Areas need at least 3 priced stations to be listed.
| District | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton-on-Tees | 171.2p | 198.7p |
| Hartlepool | 171.3p | 196.8p |
| County Durham | 172.2p | 198.6p |
| Darlington | 173.0p | 198.7p |
Average price by brand in County Durham
Brands with at least 3 priced stations in County Durham, cheapest petrol first.
| Brand | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 169.9p | 196.5p |
| Asda | 170.6p | 196.5p |
| Morrisons | 170.6p | 196.6p |
| Tesco | 171.3p | 197.3p |
| Jet | 171.4p | 198.0p |
| Gulf | 171.9p | 198.7p |
| Independent forecourts | 172.5p | 198.2p |
| Esso | 172.6p | 199.6p |
| BP | 173.4p | 200.3p |
| Shell | 173.9p | 199.8p |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average petrol price in County Durham?
The average price of unleaded petrol (E10) in County Durham is 172.1p per litre across 103 forecourts reporting a price, 2.2p cheaper than the UK average (174.3p).
What is the average diesel price in County Durham?
Diesel (B7) averages 198.5p per litre in County Durham, 0.7p cheaper than the UK average (199.2p). A 55-litre fill costs about £109.17.
Where is the cheapest petrol in County Durham?
On today's averages, Stockton-on-Tees is the cheapest district in County Durham at 171.2p a litre and Darlington the dearest at 173.0p. Prices differ more between individual stations than between areas, so check the stations near you.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in County Durham?
Sainsbury's has the lowest average petrol price in County Durham today at 169.9p a litre, among brands with at least 3 priced stations here.
Where does this data come from?
From the official UK Government CMA open fuel price data, which forecourts can update every 30 minutes. This page is a once-a-day snapshot. The free Fuel Finder UK app shows the live price at every station.