Fuel prices in Houghton Le Spring

Compare current petrol, diesel, super unleaded and premium diesel prices across 9 Houghton Le Spring forecourts. Start with local averages, then use the map and table to compare like with like.

Current local averages

Four fuel grades, kept separate so every comparison stays useful.

Petrol (E10)

168.9p/l

5.2p below UK average

Diesel (B7)

196.3p/l

2.8p below UK average

Super unleaded (E5)

185.5p/l

6.4p below UK average

Premium diesel (SDV)

212.1p/l

6.2p below UK average

9 forecourts reporting locallyPrices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40

Live local prices

Current fuel prices in Houghton Le Spring

9 forecourts in Houghton Le Spring. Petrol (E10) is selected initially; choose another grade to compare like with like. Distances are measured from Houghton Le Spring centre.

Rank table byPetrol (E10) price

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current fuel prices in Houghton Le Spring. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Diesel(B7)	Super unleaded(E5)	Premium diesel(SDV)	Distancefrom Houghton Le Spring centre	Opening times	Actions
1Northview Service Station EssoEsso	DH4 5NWReported 19 Oct 2026, 00:29	166.9pCheapest	195.9p	176.9pCheapest	205.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.3 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
2Quarry Service StationJET	DH4 4AUReported 16 Oct 2026, 11:59	166.9pCheapest	193.9p	183.9p	-	Distance: 0.7 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Houghton Le Spring - Petrol Filling StationTesco	DH4 4AUReported 28 Sept 2026, 18:38	166.9pCheapest	188.9pCheapest	-	-	Distance: 0.7 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
4EOEg Rainton PfsEG On The Move	DH4 5PHReported 23 Sept 2026, 10:56	167.7p	194.7p	187.7p	214.7p	Distance: 0.6 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
5Fencehouses Service StationJET	DH4 6ADReported 16 Oct 2026, 09:30	169.9p	198.9p	-	209.9p	Distance: 1 mi	06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00	Details
6Eg Burnmoor PfsGulf	DH4 6EYReported 19 Oct 2026, 13:49	169.9p	198.9p	189.9p	-	Distance: 1.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
7Snippersgate Filling StationEsso	DH5 0LGReported 12 Oct 2026, 12:26	169.9p	196.9p	183.9p	-	Distance: 3.4 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: 06:00 - 22:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00	Details
8West Rainton Service StationGulf	DH4 6RGReported 19 Oct 2026, 09:42	172.9p	199.9p	190.9p	217.9p	Distance: 2.1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
·R L Autoservices ltdIndependent forecourt	DH4 7DXNo current report	-	198.9p	-	-	Distance: 2 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 07:30 - 18:00; Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:00; Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:00; Thursday: 07:30 - 18:00; Friday: 07:30 - 18:00; Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00	Details

How to read this page

About fuel prices in Houghton Le Spring

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

Houghton Le Spring has 9 forecourts included on this page, with current prices available from 9. The table initially ranks forecourts by current petrol (E10) price. Choose another fuel grade to compare like with like; distance and station name order equal or unavailable prices. Station status, distance and update freshness remain visible for comparison.

This page compares Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded and Premium diesel using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

How local fuel prices are moving

Daily local averages by fuel grade. The complete daily values remain available in the page even when the chart is enhanced.

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Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 169p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 168.8p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 169p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 169p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 169.3p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 169.5p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 169.6p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 169.8p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 170.5p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 170.5p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 170.5p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 170.6p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 170.6p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 171p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 171p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 170.4p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 170.4p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 169.9p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 169.9p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 169.9p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 169.9p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 170p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 169.9p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 170p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 170p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 169.9p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 169.1p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 169.1p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 169.1p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring: 168.9p/l average on 19 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 194p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 195.3p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 195.5p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 195.4p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.2p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.4p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.5p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.7p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 197.2p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 197.2p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 197.2p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 197.3p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 197.4p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 197.5p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 197.5p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 197.7p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.9p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.9p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.2p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.4p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.4p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.3p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.1p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.2p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.2p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.4p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.1p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.1p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.1p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring: 196.3p/l average on 19 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 185.6p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 185.2p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 185.2p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 185p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 185.2p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 185.7p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 185.7p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 185.9p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.2p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.2p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.2p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.4p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.4p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.5p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.5p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.4p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.4p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.2p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.2p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.2p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.2p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.2p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.2p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.2p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 186.2p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 185.9p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 185.9p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 185.9p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Houghton Le Spring: 185.5p/l average on 19 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 210.9p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.2p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.4p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 211.9p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.4p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.6p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.6p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.4p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.6p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.6p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.6p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.6p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.6p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.6p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.6p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.9p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.9p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.9p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.4p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.4p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.4p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.1p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.1p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.1p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.1p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.1p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 211.6p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 211.6p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 211.6p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Houghton Le Spring: 212.1p/l average on 19 October 2026.

What the local trend means

Houghton Le Spring 30-day trends show petrol up 0.6p, diesel up 2.7p and super unleaded up 0.9p. The widest current local spread is 14p/l on super unleaded (e5), so comparing forecourts can materially change the pump price.

Price range and benchmarks

What choosing a cheaper forecourt could change

The average comparison is the more realistic decision baseline. The highest-price comparison is only the maximum currently listed difference.

Petrol (E10)

6p/l range

166.9p/l cheapest, 172.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £1.10 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £3.30 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Diesel (B7)

11p/l range

188.9p/l cheapest, 199.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £4.07 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £6.05 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Super unleaded (E5)

14p/l range

176.9p/l cheapest, 190.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £4.73 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £7.70 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Premium diesel (SDV)

12p/l range

205.9p/l cheapest, 217.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £3.41 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £6.60 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Houghton Le Spring compared with regional and UK fuel prices

Every row compares the same grade locally, regionally and nationally.

Houghton Le Spring compared with regional and UK fuel prices
Fuel grade	Local average	Region	UK	Versus UK
Petrol (E10)	168.9	172.6	174.1	5.2p cheaper
Diesel (B7)	196.3	198.8	199.1	2.8p cheaper
Super unleaded (E5)	185.5	190.7	191.9	6.4p cheaper
Premium diesel (SDV)	212.1	217.1	218.3	6.2p cheaper

Houghton Le Spring is below the UK average across all fuel types with current benchmark data, led by petrol (e10) at 5.2p cheaper.

Local forecourt market

Supermarket, major-brand and independent fuel prices in Houghton Le Spring

A compact local comparison of supermarkets, major brands and independents. Follow a qualifying brand into its full UK comparison.

Forecourt-type averages

Lowest current category average for each fuel grade is highlighted.

Petrol (E10)

Supermarkets: 166.9p/l
Major brands: 169.2p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Diesel (B7)

Supermarkets: 188.9p/l
Major brands: 197p/l
Independent forecourts: 198.9p/l

Super unleaded (E5)

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: 185.5p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Premium diesel (SDV)

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: 212.1p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Qualifying named-brand observations

Tesco1 forecourt166.9p/lPetrol (E10)
JET2 forecourts168.4p/lPetrol (E10)
Esso2 forecourts168.4p/lPetrol (E10)
EG On The Move1 forecourt167.7p/lPetrol (E10)

At category level, the lowest current averages come from supermarkets for Petrol (E10) and Diesel (B7) and major brands for Super unleaded (E5) and Premium diesel (SDV). Among the named operators, the lowest current averages are Tesco for Petrol (E10) at 166.9p/l and Diesel (B7) at 188.9p/l and Esso for Super unleaded (E5) at 180.4p/l and Premium diesel (SDV) at 205.9p/l. Supermarket prices are 1.3p/l above their 30-day averages on average and major-brand prices are 0.5p/l below their 30-day averages on average. The independent comparison covers 1 forecourt reporting Diesel (B7), so its averages should be read with that coverage in mind.

Local context

Compare the wider local market

Nearby places and named local areas add useful context, but the forecourt table remains the decision source for the journey you are making.

Fuel prices in nearby locations

Compare petrol and diesel separately in nearby locations.

Areas with the lowest average fuel prices in Houghton Le Spring

1Grasswell2 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded180.1p/l

Premium fuel availability

Coverage and benchmark context for fuels that are not stocked at every forecourt.

Super unleaded availability

Super unleaded (E5) is available at a useful share of local forecourts in Houghton Le Spring, with 6 of 9 forecourts reporting a current price.

Average: 185.5p/l
Reporting: 6 stations
Availability: 67% availability
Versus UK: 6.4p below UK average

Premium diesel availability

Premium diesel (SDV) is more limited locally than standard petrol and diesel in Houghton Le Spring, with 4 of 9 forecourts reporting a current price.

Average: 212.1p/l
Reporting: 4 stations
Availability: 44% availability
Versus UK: 6.2p below UK average

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Houghton Le Spring

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

What is the cheapest fuel price in Houghton Le Spring today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Houghton Le Spring is 166.9p/l at Northview Service Station Esso. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Houghton Le Spring fuel forecourts ranked?

Forecourts are ranked by their cheapest current fuel 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 fuel prices in Houghton Le Spring below the UK average?

Petrol is below the UK average by 5.2p/l, Diesel is below the UK average by 2.8p/l, Super unleaded is below the UK average by 6.4p/l and Premium diesel is below the UK average by 6.2p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Houghton Le Spring fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Houghton Le Spring forecourts not show every fuel price?

Not every forecourt reports every fuel type at the same time. The page shows available current prices first and keeps unavailable cells visible so gaps in coverage are clear.

Should I compare nearby locations before filling up in Houghton Le Spring?

Nearby comparisons currently show Chester Le Street at 201p/l, 10.3p/l more expensive than Houghton Le Spring, Seaham at 195.6p/l, 4.9p/l more expensive than Houghton Le Spring and Sunderland at 193.5p/l, 2.8p/l more expensive than Houghton Le Spring. Compare Chester Le Street, Seaham, Sunderland and Washington.

How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?

Use cheapest petrol near me or cheapest diesel near me or cheapest super unleaded near me or cheapest premium 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, 06:40. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes