Petrol & diesel prices in the North East
Today's average fuel prices across 306 forecourts in the North East. 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 the North East, sorted cheapest first, so you never pay more than you need to.
How the North East compares
North East is the cheapest of 9 English regions for petrol and the cheapest for diesel. The average petrol price in the North East has fallen 1.2p a litre since 2 October. Sainsbury's is the cheapest brand for petrol in the North East at 169.9p.
Prices by fuel grade in the North East
| Fuel | Stations reporting | Average | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded (E10) | 303 | 172.7p | -1.6p |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 235 | 190.9p | -1.3p |
| Diesel (B7) | 303 | 198.8p | -0.4p |
| Premium diesel | 160 | 217.2p | -1.2p |
7-day petrol price trend
173.7p
173.6p
173.5p
173.3p
173.0p
172.9p
172.7p
Prices by county in the North East
Cheapest petrol first. Areas need at least 3 priced stations to be listed.
| County | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| County Durham | 172.1p | 198.5p |
| Tyne and Wear | 172.7p | 198.6p |
| Northumberland | 174.1p | 199.8p |
Average price by brand in the North East
Brands with at least 3 priced stations in the North East, cheapest petrol first.
| Brand | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 169.9p | 196.6p |
| Morrisons | 170.7p | 197.2p |
| Tesco | 171.2p | 197.2p |
| Asda | 171.9p | 197.7p |
| Jet | 171.9p | 198.4p |
| Gulf | 172.8p | 198.8p |
| Independent forecourts | 172.8p | 198.6p |
| Esso | 173.1p | 199.3p |
| Shell | 174.2p | 200.1p |
| BP | 175.2p | 201.3p |
Towns and cities in the North East
Frequently asked questions
What is the average petrol price in the North East?
The average price of unleaded petrol (E10) in the North East is 172.7p per litre across 303 forecourts reporting a price, 1.6p cheaper than the UK average (174.3p).
What is the average diesel price in the North East?
Diesel (B7) averages 198.8p per litre in the North East, about the same as the UK average (199.2p). A 55-litre fill costs about £109.34.
Where is the cheapest petrol in the North East?
On today's averages, County Durham is the cheapest county in the North East at 172.1p a litre and Northumberland the dearest at 174.1p. Prices differ more between individual stations than between areas, so check the stations near you.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in the North East?
Sainsbury's has the lowest average petrol price in the North East 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.