Diesel prices in South Shields

Compare current diesel (B7) across 7 South Shields forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed diesel forecourt in South Shields

194.9p/l

Lowest listed diesel price in South Shields

Asda South Shields Superstore1.2 mi from South Shields centre

Directions Station details

Diesel local average: 198p/l
Local forecourts: 7
UK comparison: Below

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:50

Live local prices

Current diesel prices in South Shields

7 current diesel (B7) prices from 7 South Shields 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 South Shields. Ranked by Diesel (B7) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Diesel(B7), selected ranking	Distancefrom South Shields centre	Opening times	Actions
1Asda South Shields SuperstoreAsda	NE33 1AZReported 13 Oct 2026, 19:04	194.9pCheapest	Distance: 1.2 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 18:00	Details
2Rontec Town HallEsso	NE33 5QXReported 18 Sept 2026, 15:28	195.9p	Distance: 1.1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Moorlane service stationEsso	NE34 6BZReported 19 Oct 2026, 00:15	196.9p	Distance: 0.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
4Asda Simonside Express PetrolAsda	NE34 9QEReported 28 Sept 2026, 20:35	198.9p	Distance: 0.7 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
5Boldon Lane Service StationIndependent forecourt	NE34 0NBReported 21 Sept 2026, 13:25	199.9p	Distance: 0.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
6Redwood ServicesBP	NE34 9PSReported 22 Sept 2026, 12:07	199.9p	Distance: 0.9 mi	06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00	Details
7Ridgeway Service StationGulf	NE34 8AQReported 19 Oct 2026, 09:41	199.9p	Distance: 1.3 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About diesel prices in South Shields

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

South Shields has 7 forecourts listed as stocking diesel (B7), with current prices available from 7. 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.

201p197p193p

Average price

198p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 189.9p/l
30-day high: 199.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +4.1p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's diesel trend read

Diesel in South Shields rose 3.5p/l, from 194.5p/l on 20 September to 198p/l on 19 October. The latest 7 days were steadier, with the average little changed since 12 October. South Shields's current average is 1.1p/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.

Asda South Shields Superstore

194.9p/l today

3.1p/l below South Shields average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 22 of 30 days
Average gap: 0.3p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Asda South Shields Superstore stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest diesel price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.3p/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

5p/l

194.9p/l cheapest, 199.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £1.70 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £2.75 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current diesel prices in South Shields can avoid paying up to 5p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Diesel (B7) compared with nearby locations

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

Whitley Bay has the lowest nearby average shown at 196.2p; it is 1.8p/l cheaper than South Shields.

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 196.2p2 stations

196.2p to 197.4p1 station

197.4p to 198.7p0 stations

198.7p to 199.9p4 stations

The largest group of reporting diesel forecourts in South Shields sits in the 198.7p to 199.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 196.9p/l
Major brands: 198.2p/l
Independent forecourts: 199.9p/l

Named local evidence: Asda, BP, Esso, Independent forecourts.

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
Esso	2 stations	195.6p/l	1.2p/l	21 of 30 days	98%
Asda	2 stations	196.4p/l	2p/l	22 of 30 days	60%

Esso had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest diesel price at 1.2p/l, with a cheapest station present on 21 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest diesel in South Shields

1Mill Dam2 reporting, 2 below average194.9p/l
2Harton1 reporting, 1 below average196.9p/l
3Simonside2 reporting, 0 below average198.9p/l
4Cleadon Park1 reporting, 0 below average199.9p/l
5West Harton1 reporting, 0 below average199.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for South Shields

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 South Shields today?

The cheapest listed diesel (B7) price in South Shields is 194.9p/l at Asda South Shields Superstore. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are South Shields 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 South Shields below the UK average?

Diesel is below the UK average by 1.1p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the South Shields 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 South Shields 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 South Shields?

Nearby comparisons currently show North Shields at 198.4p/l, 0.4p/l more expensive than South Shields, Wallsend at 197.6p/l, 0.4p/l cheaper than South Shields and Sunderland at 197.4p/l, 0.6p/l cheaper than South Shields. Compare North Shields, Wallsend, Sunderland and Whitley Bay.

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