Petrol prices in Barnard Castle

Compare current petrol (E10) across 3 Barnard Castle forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Barnard Castle

171.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle Service Station5.2 mi from Barnard Castle centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 173.3p/l
Local forecourts: 3
UK comparison: Below

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:50

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Barnard Castle

3 current petrol (E10) prices from 3 Barnard Castle forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

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

Current petrol prices in Barnard Castle. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Barnard Castle centre	Opening times	Actions
1Barnard Castle Service StationBP	DL12 8HLReported 16 Oct 2026, 10:56	171.9pCheapest	Distance: 5.2 mi	06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00	Details
2PMickleton Service StationPace	DL12 0JYReported 9 Oct 2026, 17:56	173.9p	Distance: 1.5 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Alston Road Garage & Engineering LimitedIndependent forecourt	DL12 0UUReported 19 Oct 2026, 07:36	174p	Distance: 3.7 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: 08:00 - 16:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Barnard Castle

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

Barnard Castle has 3 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 3. The table ranks forecourts by current petrol (E10) 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 Petrol (E10) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day petrol (E10) price trend

Thirty-day petrol (E10) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

177p174p170p

Average price

173.3p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 171.9p/l
30-day high: 176p/l
Movement (30 days): +1.4p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Barnard Castle rose 1.4p/l, from 171.9p/l on 20 September to 173.3p/l on 19 October. The wider move is up, although prices turned downward in the latest stretch, falling 2p/l from 7 October to 19 October. Barnard Castle's current average is 0.8p/l below the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive petrol forecourt

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

Barnard Castle Service Station

171.9p/l today

1.4p/l below Barnard Castle average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 21 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 21 of 30 days
Average gap: 0.7p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Barnard Castle Service Station stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 21 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.7p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential petrol savings

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

Current local price range

2.1p/l

171.9p/l cheapest, 174p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £0.77 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £1.16 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Barnard Castle can avoid paying up to 2.1p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

Ranked by current average petrol price. Barnard Castle is highlighted so the local baseline remains easy to find.

Bishop Auckland has the lowest nearby average shown at 170.4p; it is 2.9p/l cheaper than Barnard Castle.

Local market evidence

Petrol 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

171.9p to 172.6p1 station

172.6p to 173.3p0 stations

173.3p to 174p2 stations

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Barnard Castle sits in the 173.3p to 174p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: 172.9p/l
Independent forecourts: 174p/l

Named local evidence: BP, Independent forecourts.

Where value persists

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days

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

No brand has at least two Barnard Castle forecourts and 21 days of petrol evidence for a reliable 30-day comparison.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Barnard Castle

1Stainton Grove1 reporting, 1 below average171.9p/l
2Mickleton1 reporting, 0 below average173.9p/l
3Middleton-in-Teesdale1 reporting, 0 below average174p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Barnard Castle

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 petrol (E10) in Barnard Castle today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Barnard Castle is 171.9p/l at Barnard Castle Service Station. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Barnard Castle petrol (E10) forecourts ranked?

Forecourts are ranked by their current petrol (E10) 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 petrol (E10) prices in Barnard Castle below the UK average?

Petrol is below the UK average by 0.8p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Barnard Castle 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 Barnard Castle forecourts not show a current petrol (E10) price?

A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock petrol (E10), 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 Barnard Castle?

Nearby comparisons currently show Bishop Auckland at 170.4p/l, 2.9p/l cheaper than Barnard Castle, Crook at 171.5p/l, 1.8p/l cheaper than Barnard Castle and Newton Aycliffe at 172.6p/l, 0.7p/l cheaper than Barnard Castle. Compare Bishop Auckland, Crook, Newton Aycliffe and Ferryhill.

How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?

Use cheapest petrol 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