Diesel prices in Durham

Compare current diesel (B7) across 14 Durham forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed diesel forecourt in Durham

194.9p/l

Lowest listed diesel price in Durham

PW,T&H Field Ltd5 mi from Durham centre

Directions Station details

Diesel local average: 198.9p/l
Local forecourts: 14
UK comparison: Below

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:50

Live local prices

Current diesel prices in Durham

14 current diesel (B7) prices from 14 Durham forecourts listed as stocking diesel.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:50. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current diesel prices in Durham. Ranked by Diesel (B7) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Diesel(B7), selected ranking	Distancefrom Durham centre	Opening times	Actions
1PW,T&H Field LtdPace	DH7 9HPReported 9 Oct 2026, 17:22	194.9pCheapest	Distance: 5 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:30 - 18:00; Tuesday: 06:30 - 18:00; Wednesday: 06:30 - 18:00; Thursday: 06:30 - 18:00; Friday: 06:30 - 18:00; Saturday: 08:00 - 12:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 12:00	Details
2Durham Extra - Petrol Filling StationTesco	DH1 2XAReported 15 Oct 2026, 15:31	197.9p	Distance: 1.6 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Sainsburys DurhamSainsbury's	DH1 5GDReported 13 Oct 2026, 07:50	197.9p	Distance: 2.6 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 22:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 22:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 22:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 22:00; Friday: 07:00 - 22:00; Saturday: 07:00 - 21:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30	Details
4Shell BowburnShell	DH6 5NPReported 17 Jul 2026, 16:36	197.9p	Distance: 3.7 mi	Temporarily closed	Details
5Jet Wheatley Hill Service StationJET	DH6 3LJReported 15 Oct 2026, 10:57	197.9p	Distance: 7 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
6Philips LimitedJET	DH7 0JEReported 24 Sept 2026, 16:54	197.9p	Distance: 7.7 mi	07:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00	Details
7St Giles Filling StationEsso	DH1 1JAReported 18 Oct 2026, 13:39	198.9p	Distance: 1.1 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 22:00; Tuesday: 06:00 - 22:00; Wednesday: 06:00 - 22:00; Thursday: 06:00 - 22:00; Friday: 06:00 - 22:00; Saturday: 07:00 - 22:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00	Details
8Mfg StonebridgeEsso	DH1 3RYReported 12 Oct 2026, 15:18	199.9p	Distance: 1.1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
9Mfg DragonvilleEsso	DH1 2HNReported 14 Oct 2026, 12:38	199.9p	Distance: 1.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
10Meadowfield Filling StationBP	DH7 8NDReported 22 Sept 2026, 16:49	199.9p	Distance: 2.3 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
11Bowburn Filling StationJET	DH6 5NEReported 25 Sept 2026, 14:57	199.9p	Distance: 2.6 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
12Barmoor Service Station,Esso	DH6 5JUReported 25 Sept 2026, 11:29	199.9p	Distance: 3.6 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
13Witton Gilbert Service StationGulf	DH7 6TJReported 19 Oct 2026, 09:45	199.9p	Distance: 3.9 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
14Shell DurhamShell	DH1 1LUReported 16 Oct 2026, 15:21	201.9p	Distance: 2.9 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

Showing the first 10 of 14 forecourts

How to read this page

About diesel prices in Durham

Coverage, freshness and comparison scope matter as much as the headline price.

Durham has 14 forecourts listed as stocking diesel (B7), with current prices available from 14. The table ranks forecourts by current diesel (B7) price, with distance and station name used to order equal or unavailable prices. Station status, distance and update freshness remain visible for comparison.

This page focuses on Diesel (B7) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day diesel (B7) price trend

Thirty-day diesel (B7) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

201p198p194p

Average price

198.9p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 189.9p/l
30-day high: 203.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +3.5p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's diesel trend read

Diesel in Durham rose 3.4p/l, from 195.5p/l on 20 September to 198.9p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 1p/l from 5 October to 18 October before moving higher again. Durham's current average is 0.2p/l below the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive diesel forecourt

This recommendation requires at least 21 completed reporting days and a current price no higher than the local average.

Sainsburys Durham

197.9p/l today

1p/l below Durham average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 19 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 11 of 30 days
Average gap: 1.4p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Sainsburys Durham stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest diesel price on 19 of 30 reported days, averaging 1.4p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential diesel savings

Cheapest versus average is the practical comparison. Cheapest versus highest is the maximum listed difference, not a guaranteed saving.

Current local price range

7p/l

194.9p/l cheapest, 201.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £2.20 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £3.85 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current diesel prices in Durham can avoid paying up to 7p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Diesel (B7) compared with nearby locations

Ranked by current average diesel price. Durham is highlighted so the local baseline remains easy to find.

Houghton Le Spring has the lowest nearby average shown at 196.3p; it is 2.6p/l cheaper than Durham.

Local market evidence

Diesel market in this location

Distribution, station consistency and forecourt type provide different evidence. None is treated as a guarantee of the next pump price.

Price distribution

194.9p to 196.7p1 station

196.7p to 198.4p5 stations

198.4p to 200.2p7 stations

200.2p to 201.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting diesel forecourts in Durham sits in the 198.4p to 200.2p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 197.9p/l
Major brands: 199.1p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Shell, BP.

Where value persists

Diesel brand reliability over 30 days

Historical claims render only when the documented reporting thresholds are met.

Diesel brand reliability over 30 days
Brand	Stations	30-day average	Average gap	Cheapest presence	Below local average
JET	3 stations	198.5p/l	3.5p/l	7 of 30 days	60%
Shell	2 stations	199.9p/l	4.5p/l	7 of 30 days	39%
Esso	4 stations	200.2p/l	5.2p/l	0 of 30 days	4%

JET had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest diesel price at 3.5p/l, with a cheapest station present on 7 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest diesel in Durham

1Esh Winning1 reporting, 1 below average194.9p/l
2Bowburn2 reporting, 1 below average197.9p/l
3Deanery View1 reporting, 1 below average197.9p/l
4Gilesgate Moor2 reporting, 1 below average197.9p/l
5Pity Me1 reporting, 1 below average197.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Durham

Use the current local evidence to choose a forecourt, compare nearby places and understand how coverage and freshness affect the figures.

Where is the cheapest diesel (B7) in Durham today?

The cheapest listed diesel (B7) price in Durham is 194.9p/l at W,T&H Field Ltd. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Durham diesel (B7) forecourts ranked?

Forecourts are ranked by their current diesel (B7) price first. If prices are tied or unavailable, the table uses distance and station name. Use the forecourt comparison to sort and inspect the current results.

Are diesel (B7) prices in Durham below the UK average?

Diesel is below the UK average by 0.2p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Durham fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:50. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Durham forecourts not show a current diesel (B7) price?

A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock diesel (B7), even if there is not a current reported price available for that fuel. The price table keeps those stations visible but prioritises forecourts with current prices.

Should I compare nearby locations before filling up in Durham?

Nearby comparisons currently show Ferryhill at 200.9p/l, 2p/l more expensive than Durham, Houghton Le Spring at 196.3p/l, 2.6p/l cheaper than Durham and Chester Le Street at 204.3p/l, 5.4p/l more expensive than Durham. Compare Ferryhill, Houghton Le Spring, Chester Le Street and Crook.

How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?

Use cheapest diesel near me for a distance-led comparison based on your current position.

Built on real fuel-price data

Prices are sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:50. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes