Petrol and diesel prices in County Durham
Cheapest petrol in County Durham right now: 167.7p at G W Holmes & Son, Bishop Auckland. Cheapest diesel: 191.7p at G W Holmes & Son, Bishop Auckland. Petrol averages 172.1p and diesel 198.5p across 103 forecourts in County Durham. Updated 17:30 today.
- Bishop Auckland has the cheapest petrol of the larger towns in County Durham, averaging 171.0p; Peterlee is dearest at 174.9p.
- Supermarket forecourts average 171.1p for petrol, 1.4p less than other forecourts in County Durham.
Prices reported in the last 3 days.
Prices reported in the last 3 days.
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Fuel prices by town in County Durham
Cheapest average petrol first.
| Town | Average petrol | Cheapest petrol | Cheapest diesel | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murton | 169.9p | 169.9p | 197.9p | 1 |
| Billingham | 170.4p | 169.9p | 197.9p | 2 |
| Bishop Auckland | 171.0p | 167.7p | 191.7p | 13 |
| Crook | 171.4p | 170.0p | 196.9p | 4 |
| Hartlepool | 171.4p | 169.6p | 195.6p | 5 |
| Durham | 171.6p | 169.9p | 194.9p | 9 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 171.7p | 168.7p | 196.7p | 15 |
| Coatham Mundeville | 171.9p | 171.9p | 198.9p | 1 |
| Ferryhill | 171.9p | 171.9p | 197.9p | 2 |
| Newton Aycliffe | 171.9p | 171.9p | 196.9p | 1 |
| Shildon | 171.9p | 171.9p | 197.9p | 1 |
| Spennymoor | 171.9p | 171.9p | 198.9p | 1 |
| Stanley | 171.9p | 171.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Thinford | 171.9p | 171.9p | 202.9p | 1 |
| Wheatley Hill | 171.9p | 171.9p | 197.9p | 1 |
| Yarm Road | 171.9p | 171.9p | 196.9p | 1 |
| Chester le Street | 172.4p | 168.9p | 198.9p | 4 |
| Seaham | 172.7p | 168.9p | 195.9p | 5 |
| Darlington | 173.0p | 170.9p | 196.9p | 9 |
| Consett | 173.9p | 172.9p | 198.9p | 3 |
| Stonebridge | 173.9p | 173.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Peterlee | 174.9p | 173.9p | 197.9p | 4 |
| Barnard Castle | 175.0p | 173.9p | 199.9p | 2 |
| Wolviston | 176.9p | 176.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
Council areas in County Durham
Average petrol price and place in the UK council league table.
| Council area | Petrol average | UK rank |
|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 171.3p | 30 of 354 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 171.9p | 54 of 354 |
| County Durham | 172.2p | 61 of 354 |
| Darlington | 173.1p | 93 of 354 |
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Questions about fuel prices in County Durham
Where is the cheapest petrol in County Durham?
G W Holmes & Son in Bishop Auckland, at 167.7p a litre, among prices reported in the last three days.
How much is diesel in County Durham today?
Diesel averages 198.5p a litre across 103 forecourts in County Durham, against a UK average of 199.2p. The cheapest is 191.7p at G W Holmes & Son, Bishop Auckland.
Which town in County Durham has the cheapest petrol?
Of towns with three or more forecourts, Bishop Auckland is cheapest, averaging 171.0p a litre. Peterlee is dearest at 174.9p.
Which supermarket has the cheapest petrol in County Durham?
Sainsbury's, averaging 169.9p a litre across 5 forecourts in County Durham. Morrisons averages 170.8p, Tesco averages 171.3p, Asda averages 171.8p.
How up to date are these prices?
Every forecourt reports its prices to the government's Fuel Finder scheme, and we refresh them twice a day. These were updated 17:30 today.