Petrol and diesel prices in Tyne and Wear
Cheapest petrol in Tyne and Wear right now: 164.9p at Shell Co-Op New York Road, North Tyneside. Cheapest diesel: 193.9p at Jet Quarry Service Station, Houghton le Spring. Petrol averages 172.7p and diesel 198.6p across 109 forecourts in Tyne and Wear. Updated 17:30 on 16 Oct.
- Houghton le Spring has the cheapest petrol of the larger towns in Tyne and Wear, averaging 168.9p; Birtley is dearest at 188.6p.
- Supermarket forecourts average 171.3p for petrol, 2.1p less than other forecourts in Tyne and Wear.
- The 2 motorway services forecourts in Tyne and Wear average 195.9p for petrol, 23.2p above the county average. Compare motorway prices.
Prices reported in the last 3 days.
Prices reported in the last 3 days.
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Fuel prices by town in Tyne and Wear
Cheapest average petrol first.
| Town | Average petrol | Cheapest petrol | Cheapest diesel | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tyneside | 164.9p | 164.9p | 196.9p | 1 |
| Hebburn | 167.9p | 167.9p | 194.9p | 1 |
| Seaburn | 167.9p | 167.9p | 194.9p | 1 |
| Houghton le Spring | 168.9p | 166.9p | 188.9p | 7 |
| Jarrow | 169.1p | 167.5p | 193.5p | 3 |
| Whitley Bay | 169.6p | 166.9p | 194.9p | 3 |
| Byker | 169.9p | 169.9p | 195.9p | 1 |
| Killingworth | 169.9p | 169.9p | 196.9p | 1 |
| Middle Herrington | 169.9p | 169.9p | 197.9p | 1 |
| Shiremoor | 169.9p | 169.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| South Shields | 170.6p | 166.9p | 194.9p | 6 |
| Wallsend | 170.9p | 168.9p | 195.9p | 3 |
| Sunderland | 171.0p | 165.7p | 193.7p | 13 |
| Ryton, North East | 172.9p | 172.9p | 197.9p | 1 |
| Gateshead | 173.3p | 166.9p | 192.9p | 10 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 173.5p | 165.7p | 193.7p | 28 |
| Cleadon | 173.9p | 173.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Cowgate | 173.9p | 173.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Crawcrook | 173.9p | 173.9p | 198.9p | 1 |
| North Shields | 173.9p | 171.9p | 198.9p | 3 |
| Whickham | 173.9p | 173.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Washington | 174.7p | 173.9p | 198.9p | 4 |
| Annitsford | 174.9p | 174.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Blaydon-on-Tyne | 174.9p | 171.9p | 197.9p | 5 |
| Gosforth | 174.9p | 174.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Westerhope | 174.9p | 174.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Birtley | 188.6p | 173.9p | 199.9p | 3 |
Council areas in Tyne and Wear
Average petrol price and place in the UK council league table.
| Council area | Petrol average | UK rank |
|---|---|---|
| South Tyneside | 170.7p | 19 of 354 |
| Sunderland | 170.8p | 20 of 354 |
| North Tyneside | 171.1p | 24 of 354 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 173.8p | 118 of 354 |
| Gateshead | 175.5p | 231 of 354 |
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Questions about fuel prices in Tyne and Wear
Where is the cheapest petrol in Tyne and Wear?
Shell Co-Op New York Road in North Tyneside, at 164.9p a litre, among prices reported in the last three days.
How much is diesel in Tyne and Wear today?
Diesel averages 198.6p a litre across 108 forecourts in Tyne and Wear, against a UK average of 199.2p. The cheapest is 193.9p at Jet Quarry Service Station, Houghton le Spring.
Which town in Tyne and Wear has the cheapest petrol?
Of towns with three or more forecourts, Houghton le Spring is cheapest, averaging 168.9p a litre. Birtley is dearest at 188.6p.
Which supermarket has the cheapest petrol in Tyne and Wear?
Costco, averaging 166.9p a litre across 1 forecourt in Tyne and Wear. Sainsbury's averages 169.6p, Morrisons averages 170.2p, Tesco averages 170.9p, Asda averages 172.7p.
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 on 16 Oct.