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Snippersgate Filling Station fuel prices in Houghton Le Spring

Current petrol and diesel prices, opening times, directions and nearby alternatives for Snippersgate Filling Station, an Esso forecourt in Houghton Le Spring.

South Hetton Road, Easington Lane, Houghton LE Spring, DH5 0LG · 3.4 miles from Houghton Le Spring town centre

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Opening times: 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: 06:00 - 22:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00
Station type: Petrol station
Price source: Official UK Fuel Finder data

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21

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Current station prices

Petrol

Diesel

Super unleaded

Premium diesel

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21

Station verdict

Good for super unleaded, pricier for petrol.

E5 is 1.6p below the Houghton Le Spring average and ranks 3rd of 6, while E10 is 1p above it and ranks 7th of 8. If you need petrol, it is worth checking nearby prices before filling up.

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Nearby fuel prices in Houghton Le Spring

This station and nearby alternatives, ordered by petrol price, lowest first. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21. Select a heading to sort without changing the table layout.

Nearby fuel prices in Houghton Le Spring. This station and nearby alternatives, ordered by petrol price, lowest first.
Forecourt	Petrol	Diesel	Super unleaded	Premium diesel	Distance
Houghton Le Spring - Petrol Filling StationNEWBOTTLE STREET, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AUReported 2 Oct 2026, 18:57	166.9p/lSave 3p/l	188.9p/lSave 8p/l	Unavailable	Unavailable	3.6 milesSave 8p/l best
Northview Service Station EssoPOST OFFICE, CHILTON MOOR FILLING STATION, NORTH VIEW TERRACE, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 5NW, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5NWReported 19 Oct 2026, 00:29	166.9p/lSave 3p/l	195.9p/lSave 1p/l	176.9p/lSave 7p/l	205.9p/l	3.7 milesSave 7p/l best
Quarry Service StationQUARRY SERVICE STATION, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AUReported 16 Oct 2026, 11:59	166.9p/lSave 3p/l	193.9p/lSave 3p/l	183.9p/l	Unavailable	3.6 milesSave 3p/l best
EOEg Rainton PfsMERCANTILE ROAD (B1284), Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5PHReported 16 Oct 2026, 10:38	167.7p/lSave 2.2p/l	194.7p/lSave 2.2p/l	187.7p/l	214.7p/l	2.8 milesSave 2.2p/l best
Snippersgate Filling StationSouth Hetton Road, Easington Lane, Houghton LE Spring, DH5 0LGThis stationReported 12 Oct 2026, 12:26	169.9p/l	196.9p/l	183.9p/l	Unavailable	0 mi
Durham Extra - Petrol Filling StationDRAGONS LN, Durham, DH1 2XAReported 15 Oct 2026, 15:31	170.9p/l	197.9p/l	181.9p/lSave 2p/l	Unavailable	4.9 milesSave 2p/l best

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Station information

Opening times, address, listed amenities and map for Snippersgate Filling Station.

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Hours vary by day

Monday: 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: 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00
Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00

Address

South Hetton Road, Easington Lane, Houghton LE Spring, DH5 0LG

3.4 miles from Houghton Le Spring town centre

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Amenities

Packaged AdBlue
Air Pump Or Screenwash
Car wash
Water Filling

Station identity

Brand family: Esso
Station type: Petrol station
Location: Houghton Le Spring, North East

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Price context

Detailed current price comparison

At Snippersgate Filling Station, the latest reported prices are compared with the Houghton Le Spring, regional and UK averages below.

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Detailed current price comparison. All prices are in pence per litre. Stale or unusual prices are excluded from rankings and averages.
Fuel	Houghton Le Spring rank	Current	30-day avg	Houghton Le Spring avg	Regional avg	UK avg	30-day trend
Petrol (E10)	7th of 8 in Houghton Le Spring	169.9p/l	171.4p/l	168.9p/l	172.6p/l	174.1p/l	Petrol (E10) 30-day trend: 1p/l up
Diesel (B7)	5th of 9 in Houghton Le Spring	196.9p/l	197.9p/l	196.3p/l	198.7p/l	199.1p/l	Diesel (B7) 30-day trend: 2p/l up
Super unleaded (E5)	3rd of 6 in Houghton Le Spring	183.9p/l	185.3p/l	185.5p/l	190.7p/l	191.9p/l	Super unleaded (E5) 30-day trend: 1p/l up
Premium diesel (SDV)	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked

All prices are in pence per litre. Stale or unusual prices are excluded from rankings and averages.

What the numbers mean

What the current comparison says

Across the 3 fuel types stocked at Snippersgate Filling Station, current comparable prices place Super unleaded (E5) below the Houghton Le Spring average and Petrol (E10) and Diesel (B7) above the Houghton Le Spring average.

Petrol is currently the 7th cheapest of 8 ranked forecourts in Houghton Le Spring, at 169.9p/l. It is 1p/l more expensive than the Houghton Le Spring average, 2.7p/l cheaper than the regional average and 4.2p/l cheaper than the UK average.
Diesel is currently the 5th cheapest of 9 ranked forecourts in Houghton Le Spring, at 196.9p/l. It is 0.6p/l more expensive than the Houghton Le Spring average, 1.8p/l cheaper than the regional average and 2.2p/l cheaper than the UK average.
Super unleaded is currently the 3rd cheapest of 6 ranked forecourts in Houghton Le Spring, at 183.9p/l. It is 1.6p/l cheaper than the Houghton Le Spring average, 6.8p/l cheaper than the regional average and 8p/l cheaper than the UK average.

Price movement

30-day price history at this station

Separate station trends for each fuel, compared with Houghton Le Spring, North East and UK daily averages.

E10

Petrol price history

176p172p167p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 168.9p/l; local 169p/l; regional 171.3p/l; UK 172.5p/l.
Monday, 21 September 2026: station 168.9p/l; local 168.8p/l; regional 171.7p/l; UK 172.8p/l.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 168.9p/l; local 169p/l; regional 171.9p/l; UK 173p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 169.9p/l; local 169p/l; regional 172.2p/l; UK 173.3p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 169.9p/l; local 169.3p/l; regional 172.6p/l; UK 173.6p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 171.9p/l; local 169.5p/l; regional 173p/l; UK 173.9p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 171.9p/l; local 169.6p/l; regional 173.1p/l; UK 174p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 171.9p/l; local 169.8p/l; regional 173.2p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 170.5p/l; regional 173.5p/l; UK 174.4p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 170.5p/l; regional 173.7p/l; UK 174.5p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 170.5p/l; regional 173.7p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 170.6p/l; regional 173.8p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Friday, 2 October 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 170.6p/l; regional 173.9p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 171p/l; regional 173.9p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 171p/l; regional 173.9p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
Monday, 5 October 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 170.4p/l; regional 173.9p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 170.4p/l; regional 173.9p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 169.9p/l; regional 173.9p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 169.9p/l; regional 173.8p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Friday, 9 October 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 169.9p/l; regional 173.6p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 169.9p/l; regional 173.6p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 170p/l; regional 173.6p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 169.9p/l; local 169.9p/l; regional 173.4p/l; UK 174.5p/l.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 169.9p/l; local 170p/l; regional 173.2p/l; UK 174.4p/l.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 169.9p/l; local 170p/l; regional 173p/l; UK 174.3p/l.
Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 169.9p/l; local 169.9p/l; regional 172.9p/l; UK 174.2p/l.
Friday, 16 October 2026: station 169.9p/l; local 169.1p/l; regional 172.7p/l; UK 174.2p/l.
Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 169.9p/l; local 169.1p/l; regional 172.7p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 169.9p/l; local 169.1p/l; regional 172.6p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 169.9p/l; local 168.9p/l; regional 172.6p/l; UK 174.1p/l.

Current station price

169.9p/l

Petrol at this station rose 1p/l, from 168.9p/l on 20 September to 169.9p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices briefly fell 3p/l from 11 October to 12 October before moving higher again. The current 169.9p/l price is 1p/l above the Houghton Le Spring average, 2.7p/l below the North East average and 4.2p/l below the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 171.4p/l.

30-day station avg: 171.4p/l
Houghton Le Spring avg: 168.9p/l
North East avg: 172.6p/l
UK avg: 174.1p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

Diesel price history

201p197p193p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 194.9p/l; local 194p/l; regional 196p/l; UK 196.3p/l.
Monday, 21 September 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 195.3p/l; regional 196.8p/l; UK 196.9p/l.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 195.5p/l; regional 197.2p/l; UK 197.3p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 195.4p/l; regional 197.6p/l; UK 197.7p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 196.2p/l; regional 198.1p/l; UK 198.3p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 196.4p/l; regional 198.6p/l; UK 198.8p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 196.5p/l; regional 198.9p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 196.7p/l; regional 199.1p/l; UK 199.2p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 197.2p/l; regional 199.4p/l; UK 199.6p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 197.2p/l; regional 199.5p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 197.2p/l; regional 199.6p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 197.3p/l; regional 199.5p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Friday, 2 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 197.4p/l; regional 199.6p/l; UK 199.9p/l.
Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 197.5p/l; regional 199.7p/l; UK 200p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 197.5p/l; regional 199.7p/l; UK 200p/l.
Monday, 5 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 197.7p/l; regional 199.7p/l; UK 200p/l.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 196.9p/l; regional 199.6p/l; UK 199.9p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 196.9p/l; regional 199.7p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 196.2p/l; regional 199.5p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Friday, 9 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 196.4p/l; regional 199.5p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 196.4p/l; regional 199.5p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 196.3p/l; regional 199.5p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 196.1p/l; regional 199.3p/l; UK 199.6p/l.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 196.2p/l; regional 199.1p/l; UK 199.4p/l.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 196.2p/l; regional 199p/l; UK 199.3p/l.
Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 196.4p/l; regional 198.9p/l; UK 199.2p/l.
Friday, 16 October 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 196.1p/l; regional 198.8p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 196.1p/l; regional 198.8p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 196.1p/l; regional 198.8p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 196.3p/l; regional 198.8p/l; UK 199.1p/l.

Current station price

196.9p/l

Diesel at this station rose 2p/l, from 194.9p/l on 20 September to 196.9p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices briefly fell 2p/l from 11 October to 12 October before moving higher again. The current 196.9p/l price is 0.6p/l above the Houghton Le Spring average, 1.8p/l below the North East average and 2.2p/l below the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 197.9p/l.

30-day station avg: 197.9p/l
Houghton Le Spring avg: 196.3p/l
North East avg: 198.7p/l
UK avg: 199.1p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

Super unleaded price history

194p188p181p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 185.6p/l; regional 188.6p/l; UK 189.5p/l.
Monday, 21 September 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 185.2p/l; regional 188.9p/l; UK 189.7p/l.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 185.2p/l; regional 189p/l; UK 189.9p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 185p/l; regional 189.2p/l; UK 190.1p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 185.2p/l; regional 189.4p/l; UK 190.3p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 185.9p/l; local 185.7p/l; regional 189.6p/l; UK 190.5p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 185.9p/l; local 185.7p/l; regional 189.8p/l; UK 190.6p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 185.9p/l; local 185.9p/l; regional 189.9p/l; UK 190.7p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 186.2p/l; regional 190.8p/l; UK 191.6p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 186.2p/l; regional 191.1p/l; UK 192p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 186.2p/l; regional 191.1p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 186.4p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Friday, 2 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 186.4p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 186.5p/l; regional 191.3p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 186.5p/l; regional 191.3p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
Monday, 5 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 186.4p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 186.4p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 186.2p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 186.2p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Friday, 9 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 186.2p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 186.2p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 186.2p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 183.9p/l; local 186p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 183.9p/l; local 186.2p/l; regional 191.1p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 183.9p/l; local 186.2p/l; regional 190.9p/l; UK 192p/l.
Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 183.9p/l; local 186.2p/l; regional 190.9p/l; UK 192p/l.
Friday, 16 October 2026: station 183.9p/l; local 185.9p/l; regional 190.8p/l; UK 192p/l.
Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 183.9p/l; local 185.9p/l; regional 190.8p/l; UK 192p/l.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 183.9p/l; local 185.9p/l; regional 190.8p/l; UK 192p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 183.9p/l; local 185.5p/l; regional 190.7p/l; UK 191.9p/l.

Current station price

183.9p/l

Super unleaded at this station rose 1p/l, from 182.9p/l on 20 September to 183.9p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices briefly fell 3p/l from 11 October to 12 October before moving higher again. The current 183.9p/l price is 1.6p/l below the Houghton Le Spring average, 6.8p/l below the North East average and 8p/l below the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 185.3p/l.

30-day station avg: 185.3p/l
Houghton Le Spring avg: 185.5p/l
North East avg: 190.7p/l
UK avg: 191.9p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

Premium diesel · SDV

Premium diesel is not stocked here

This forecourt does not stock premium diesel (SDV).

Local price leadership

Days this station was cheapest in the last 30 days

Completed-day prices are compared when at least two Houghton Le Spring forecourts reported the same fuel. Ties and unchanged carried-forward prices count.

Daily record of whether each stocked fuel was cheapest locally during the last 30 days.
Fuel	Sept20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	Oct1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	Cheapest
Petrol (E10)																															0 of 30 days
Diesel (B7)																															0 of 30 days
Super unleaded (E5)																															0 of 30 days
Premium diesel (SDV)																															Does not stock

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How often this station was cheapest locally

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What are the current fuel prices at Snippersgate Filling Station?

Snippersgate Filling Station currently reports Petrol (E10) at 169.9p/l, Diesel (B7) at 196.9p/l and Super unleaded (E5) at 183.9p/l. The latest price observation on this page was 12 Oct 2026, 12:26.

Is Snippersgate Filling Station cheap for petrol and diesel in Houghton Le Spring?

No. Current petrol and diesel prices are both above the Houghton Le Spring averages. Petrol ranks 7th of 8 current prices in Houghton Le Spring, and the price is 1p/l above the Houghton Le Spring average. Diesel ranks 5th of 9 current prices in Houghton Le Spring, and the price is 0.6p/l above the Houghton Le Spring average. Compare all current forecourt prices in Houghton Le Spring.

What are the opening times for Snippersgate Filling Station?

Opening hours at Snippersgate Filling Station vary by day. See the weekly schedule in Station information. Bank holiday and temporary opening hours may differ.

Where is Snippersgate Filling Station?

Snippersgate Filling Station is at South Hetton Road, Easington Lane, Houghton LE Spring, DH5 0LG. It is listed as a petrol station in Houghton Le Spring. Get directions to Snippersgate Filling Station.

Which fuel types are available at Snippersgate Filling Station?

Snippersgate Filling Station is listed as offering Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7) and Super unleaded (E5).

How up to date are fuel prices at Snippersgate Filling Station?

The latest price observation shown for Snippersgate Filling Station was 12 Oct 2026, 12:26. Prices come from the official GOV.UK Fuel Finder feed, where participating retailers report price changes. Read our data accuracy rules.

What facilities are available at Snippersgate Filling Station?

Listed facilities at Snippersgate Filling Station include Packaged AdBlue, Air Pump Or Screenwash, Car wash and Water Filling. Facility availability and access hours may differ from the forecourt's opening times.

Does Snippersgate Filling Station have toilets?

Toilets are not listed in the available facilities data for Snippersgate Filling Station, so we cannot confirm whether they are available. Check with the station before relying on a toilet stop.

Fuel price data

Prices are sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21.

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