Petrol and diesel prices in Houghton le Spring
Cheapest petrol near Houghton le Spring right now: 166.9p at Jet Quarry Service Station, reported 11:59 on 16 Oct. Petrol in Houghton le Spring averages 168.9p, 5.3p below the UK average. Cheapest diesel: 193.9p at Jet Quarry Service Station. Diesel in Houghton le Spring averages 195.6p, 3.6p below the UK average.
- Tesco Houghton le Spring showed 188.9p for diesel when it last reported, on 2 Oct. That price may have changed.
- No town within 15 miles has cheaper petrol than Houghton le Spring's best price today.
- Supermarket forecourts in Houghton le Spring average 166.9p for petrol, 2.4p less than other forecourts.
- 3 of 6 forecourts here reported a petrol price in the last 3 days. Older prices show the date they were reported.
- Houghton le Spring is in the Sunderland council area, 20th cheapest of 354 for petrol in the council league table, averaging 170.8p.
Distance in miles from Houghton le Spring town centre, as the crow flies. Showing stations within 3 miles.
Distance in miles from Houghton le Spring town centre, as the crow flies. Showing stations within 3 miles.
Price trend
We started recording daily average prices in Houghton le Spring on 16 October 2026. The trend chart appears here once there are a few days of data.
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All petrol stations in Houghton le Spring
7 petrol stations with a Houghton le Spring address, cheapest petrol first.
| Station | Petrol | Diesel | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Houghton le SpringNewbottle Street, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4AU · Open 24 hours | 166.9p | 188.9p | 2 Oct |
| Jet Quarry Service StationQuarry Service Station, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4AU · Open 24 hours | 166.9p | 193.9p | 16 Oct |
| EG RaintonMercantile Road (B1284), Houghton le Spring, DH4 5PH · Open 24 hours | 167.7p | 194.7p | 16 Oct |
| Northview Service Station EssoPost Office, Chilton Moor Filling Station, North View Terrace, Colliery Row, Houghton le Spring, Dh4 5nw, Houghton le Spring, DH4 5NW · Open 24 hours | 167.9p | 194.9p | 12 Oct |
| Gulf EG BurnmoorChester Road,, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6EY · Open 24 hours | 171.9p | 198.9p | 16 Oct |
| Gulf West Rainton Service StationA690, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6RG · Open 24 hours | 171.9p | 198.9p | 16 Oct |
| R L Autoservices LtdR L Auto Services, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7DX | – | 198.9p | 18 Sept |
Supermarket fuel prices in and near Houghton le Spring
3 Sainsbury's, 3 Asda, 1 Tesco and 1 Morrisons forecourts within 5 miles of Houghton le Spring, cheapest petrol first.
| Station | Petrol | Diesel | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Houghton le SpringNewbottle Street, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4AU | 166.9p | 188.9p | <1 |
| Sainsburys SunderlandSilksworth Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1PD | 168.9p | 195.9p | 4 |
| MFG Morrisons Sunderland Doxford ParkWilliam Doxford Centre, SR3 2NE | 169.9p | 196.9p | 3 |
| Sainsburys DurhamUnit K, Durham, DH1 5GD | 169.9p | 197.9p | 4 |
| Sainsburys WashingtonGalleries Shopping Park, Washington, NE38 7RU | 173.9p | 198.9p | 4 |
| Asda Cestrian Express PetrolRopery Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AP | 174.9p | 201.9p | 3 |
| Asda Washington Express PetrolParsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ | 174.9p | 199.9p | 5 |
| Asda Grindon Broadway Express PetrolThe Broadway, Sunderland, SR4 8LP | 175.9p | 199.9p | 4 |
24-hour petrol stations in Houghton le Spring
6 stations sell fuel 24 hours a day in Houghton le Spring, cheapest petrol first. Shop hours can be shorter; check the station page.
| Station | Petrol | Diesel | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Houghton le SpringNewbottle Street, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4AU | 166.9p | 188.9p | <1 |
| Jet Quarry Service StationQuarry Service Station, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4AU | 166.9p | 193.9p | <1 |
| EG RaintonMercantile Road (B1284), Houghton le Spring, DH4 5PH | 167.7p | 194.7p | 1 |
| Northview Service Station EssoPost Office, Chilton Moor Filling Station, North View Terrace, Colliery Row, Houghton le Spring, Dh4 5nw, Houghton le Spring, DH4 5NW | 167.9p | 194.9p | <1 |
| Gulf West Rainton Service StationA690, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6RG | 171.9p | 198.9p | 3 |
| Gulf EG BurnmoorChester Road,, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6EY | 171.9p | 198.9p | 1 |
Super unleaded, premium diesel and AdBlue in Houghton le Spring
Super unleaded (E5)
26 stations in and around Houghton le Spring sell super unleaded (e5), averaging 190.8p a litre. The cheapest is Northview Service Station Esso at 177.9p.
Premium diesel
15 stations in and around Houghton le Spring sell premium diesel, averaging 219.7p a litre. The cheapest is Northview Service Station Esso at 204.9p.
AdBlue
AdBlue at the pump at BP Washington South Service Area, BP Washington North Service Area, Jet Durham Road Filling Station and Gem Murton.
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Questions about fuel prices in Houghton le Spring
Where is the cheapest petrol in Houghton le Spring?
Today the cheapest petrol near Houghton le Spring is 166.9p a litre at Jet Quarry Service Station, Quarry Service Station, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4AU.
How much is diesel in Houghton le Spring today?
Diesel averages 195.6p a litre across 7 forecourts in Houghton le Spring, against a UK average of 199.2p.
Which supermarket has the cheapest petrol in Houghton le Spring?
Tesco Houghton le Spring is cheapest at 166.9p a litre. We compare 8 supermarket forecourts in and near Houghton le Spring above.
How up to date are these prices?
Forecourts report their prices to the government's Fuel Finder scheme and we refresh them twice a day. These were last updated 17:30 on 16 Oct. Each forecourt's table row shows the day its price was reported.
Is there a 24-hour petrol station in Houghton le Spring?
Yes. Tesco Houghton le Spring, Jet Quarry Service Station, EG Rainton and Northview Service Station Esso sell fuel 24 hours a day, and 2 more.