Fuel prices in South Shields

Compare current petrol, diesel, super unleaded and premium diesel prices across 7 South Shields 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)

171.2p/l

2.9p below UK average

Diesel (B7)

198p/l

1.1p below UK average

Super unleaded (E5)

188.7p/l

3.2p below UK average

Premium diesel (SDV)

216.2p/l

2.1p below UK average

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

Live local prices

Current fuel prices in South Shields

7 forecourts in South Shields. Petrol (E10) is selected initially; choose another grade to compare like with like. Distances are measured from South Shields 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 South Shields. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Diesel(B7)	Super unleaded(E5)	Premium diesel(SDV)	Distancefrom South Shields centre	Opening times	Actions
1Moorlane service stationEsso	NE34 6BZReported 19 Oct 2026, 00:15	167.9pCheapest	196.9p	177.9pCheapest	-	Distance: 0.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
2Asda South Shields SuperstoreAsda	NE33 1AZReported 13 Oct 2026, 19:04	168.9p	194.9pCheapest	-	-	Distance: 1.2 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 18:00	Details
3Asda Simonside Express PetrolAsda	NE34 9QEReported 28 Sept 2026, 20:35	169.9p	198.9p	188.9p	-	Distance: 0.7 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
4Rontec Town HallEsso	NE33 5QXReported 12 Oct 2026, 10:13	169.9p	195.9p	188.9p	214.9pCheapest	Distance: 1.1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
5Redwood ServicesBP	NE34 9PSReported 16 Oct 2026, 11:40	172.9p	199.9p	194.9p	214.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.9 mi	06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00	Details
6Ridgeway Service StationGulf	NE34 8AQReported 19 Oct 2026, 09:41	173.9p	199.9p	-	217.9p	Distance: 1.3 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
7Boldon Lane Service StationIndependent forecourt	NE34 0NBReported 21 Sept 2026, 13:24	174.9p	199.9p	192.9p	216.9p	Distance: 0.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About fuel prices in South Shields

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

South Shields has 7 forecourts included on this page, with current prices available from 7. 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 South Shields: 169.3p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 170.2p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 170.2p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 170.5p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 170.6p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 171.2p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 171.5p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 171.5p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 171.9p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 171.9p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 171.9p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 171.9p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 172.3p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 172.3p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 172.3p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 172p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 172.2p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 172.2p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 172p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 171.8p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 171.8p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 172p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 171.3p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 171.2p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 171.2p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 171.2p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 170.9p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 170.9p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 170.9p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in South Shields: 171.2p/l average on 19 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 194.5p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 196.2p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 196.8p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 196.9p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.3p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.6p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.6p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 198p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 198p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 198p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 198p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 198p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 198p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 198p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.9p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.9p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.9p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.9p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.9p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.9p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.9p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.9p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.8p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.8p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.8p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.6p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.6p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 197.6p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in South Shields: 198p/l average on 19 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 187.1p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 188.3p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 188.3p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 188.7p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 188.7p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 188.7p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.1p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.1p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.3p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.3p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.3p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.3p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.3p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.3p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.3p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 188.9p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.1p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.1p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.1p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.1p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.1p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.5p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.1p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.1p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.1p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.1p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.1p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.1p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 189.1p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in South Shields: 188.7p/l average on 19 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 213.7p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 215.4p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 215.9p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 215.9p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 215.9p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 215.9p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 215.9p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 215.9p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in South Shields: 216.2p/l average on 19 October 2026.

What the local trend means

South Shields 30-day trends show petrol up 2.3p, diesel up 4.1p and super unleaded up 2.2p. The widest current local spread is 17p/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)

7p/l range

167.9p/l cheapest, 174.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £1.81 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £3.85 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Diesel (B7)

5p/l range

194.9p/l cheapest, 199.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £1.70 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £2.75 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Super unleaded (E5)

17p/l range

177.9p/l cheapest, 194.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £5.94 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £9.35 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Premium diesel (SDV)

3p/l range

214.9p/l cheapest, 217.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £0.71 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £1.65 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

South Shields compared with regional and UK fuel prices

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

South Shields compared with regional and UK fuel prices
Fuel grade	Local average	Region	UK	Versus UK
Petrol (E10)	171.2	172.6	174.1	2.9p cheaper
Diesel (B7)	198	198.8	199.1	1.1p cheaper
Super unleaded (E5)	188.7	190.7	191.9	3.2p cheaper
Premium diesel (SDV)	216.2	217.1	218.3	2.1p cheaper

South Shields is below the UK average across all fuel types with current benchmark data, led by petrol (e10) at 2.9p cheaper.

Local forecourt market

Supermarket, major-brand and independent fuel prices in South Shields

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: 169.4p/l
Major brands: 171.2p/l
Independent forecourts: 174.9p/l

Diesel (B7)

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

Super unleaded (E5)

Supermarkets: 188.9p/l
Major brands: 187.2p/l
Independent forecourts: 192.9p/l

Premium diesel (SDV)

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: 215.9p/l
Independent forecourts: 216.9p/l

Qualifying named-brand observations

Asda2 forecourts169.4p/lPetrol (E10)
BP1 forecourt172.9p/lPetrol (E10)
Esso2 forecourts168.9p/lPetrol (E10)
Independent forecourts1 forecourt174.9p/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 Esso for Petrol (E10) at 168.9p/l, Diesel (B7) at 196.4p/l and Super unleaded (E5) at 183.4p/l and BP for Premium diesel (SDV) at 214.9p/l. Supermarket prices are 0.5p/l above their 30-day averages on average and major-brand prices are 0.1p/l below their 30-day averages on average. The independent comparison covers 1 forecourt reporting Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7), Super unleaded (E5) and Premium diesel (SDV), 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 South Shields

1Mill Dam2 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded, Premium diesel188.9p/l
2Simonside2 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded, Premium diesel191.5p/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 South Shields, with 5 of 7 forecourts reporting a current price.

Average: 188.7p/l
Reporting: 5 stations
Availability: 71% availability
Versus UK: 3.2p below UK average

Premium diesel availability

Premium diesel (SDV) is available at a useful share of local forecourts in South Shields, with 4 of 7 forecourts reporting a current price.

Average: 216.2p/l
Reporting: 4 stations
Availability: 57% availability
Versus UK: 2.1p below UK average

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.

What is the cheapest fuel price in South Shields today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in South Shields is 167.9p/l at Moorlane service station. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are South Shields 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 South Shields below the UK average?

Petrol is below the UK average by 2.9p/l, Diesel is below the UK average by 1.1p/l, Super unleaded is below the UK average by 3.2p/l and Premium diesel is below the UK average by 2.1p/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, 06:40. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some South Shields 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 South Shields?

Nearby comparisons currently show North Shields at 193.4p/l, 0.1p/l cheaper than South Shields, Wallsend at 194.8p/l, 1.3p/l more expensive than South Shields and Whitley Bay at 182.7p/l, 10.9p/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 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