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Petrol prices in Durham

Compare current petrol (E10) across 14 Durham forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Durham

169.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Durham

Philips Limited7.7 mi from Durham centre
DirectionsStation details
Petrol local average
172.4p/l
Local forecourts
14
UK comparison
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Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Durham

14 current petrol (E10) prices from 14 Durham 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 Durham. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
ForecourtPostcode and reportPetrol(E10), selected rankingDistancefrom Durham centreOpening timesActions
1Philips LimitedJETDH7 0JEReported 18 Sept 2026, 13:22169.9pCheapestDistance: 7.7 mi07:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00Details
2St Giles Filling StationEssoDH1 1JAReported 27 Sept 2026, 23:35170.9pDistance: 1.1 miHours 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: 07:00 - 22:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00Details
3Durham Extra - Petrol Filling StationTescoDH1 2XAReported 14 Oct 2026, 15:14170.9pDistance: 1.6 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
4Sainsburys DurhamSainsbury'sDH1 5GDReported 17 Oct 2026, 07:48170.9pDistance: 2.6 miHours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 22:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 22:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 22:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 22:00; Friday: 07:00 - 22:00; Saturday: 07:00 - 21:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30Details
5PW,T&H Field LtdPaceDH7 9HPReported 9 Oct 2026, 17:22170.9pDistance: 5 miHours vary by dayMonday: 06:30 - 18:00; Tuesday: 06:30 - 18:00; Wednesday: 06:30 - 18:00; Thursday: 06:30 - 18:00; Friday: 06:30 - 18:00; Saturday: 08:00 - 12:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 12:00Details
6Mfg DragonvilleEssoDH1 2HNReported 19 Oct 2026, 12:49171.9pDistance: 1.8 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
7Barmoor Service Station,EssoDH6 5JUReported 16 Oct 2026, 10:41171.9pDistance: 3.6 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
8Jet Wheatley Hill Service StationJETDH6 3LJReported 15 Oct 2026, 10:57171.9pDistance: 7 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
9Mfg StonebridgeEssoDH1 3RYReported 17 Oct 2026, 11:14172.9pDistance: 1.1 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
10Meadowfield Filling StationBPDH7 8NDReported 16 Oct 2026, 16:49172.9pDistance: 2.3 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
11Bowburn Filling StationJETDH6 5NEReported 8 Oct 2026, 14:14172.9pDistance: 2.6 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
12Witton Gilbert Service StationGulfDH7 6TJReported 19 Oct 2026, 09:45172.9pDistance: 3.9 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
13Shell DurhamShellDH1 1LUReported 8 Oct 2026, 16:23174.9pDistance: 2.9 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
14Shell BowburnShellDH6 5NPReported 17 Jul 2026, 16:36177.9pDistance: 3.7 miTemporarily closedDetails

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How to read this page

About petrol prices in Durham

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

Durham has 14 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 14. 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.

176p173p170p
  • 20 September 2026: local 171: region 171.3: UK 172.5
  • 21 September 2026: local 171.3: region 171.7: UK 172.8
  • 22 September 2026: local 171.4: region 171.9: UK 173
  • 23 September 2026: local 171.8: region 172.2: UK 173.3
  • 24 September 2026: local 172.1: region 172.6: UK 173.6
  • 25 September 2026: local 172.4: region 173: UK 173.9
  • 26 September 2026: local 172.5: region 173.1: UK 174
  • 27 September 2026: local 172.6: region 173.2: UK 174.1
  • 28 September 2026: local 172.9: region 173.5: UK 174.4
  • 29 September 2026: local 172.9: region 173.7: UK 174.5
  • 30 September 2026: local 172.8: region 173.7: UK 174.6
  • 1 October 2026: local 173.3: region 173.8: UK 174.6
  • 2 October 2026: local 173.5: region 173.9: UK 174.7
  • 3 October 2026: local 173.4: region 173.9: UK 174.8
  • 4 October 2026: local 173.4: region 173.9: UK 174.8
  • 5 October 2026: local 173.5: region 173.9: UK 174.8
  • 6 October 2026: local 173.5: region 173.9: UK 174.7
  • 7 October 2026: local 173.4: region 173.9: UK 174.7
  • 8 October 2026: local 173.2: region 173.8: UK 174.6
  • 9 October 2026: local 172.9: region 173.6: UK 174.6
  • 10 October 2026: local 172.9: region 173.6: UK 174.6
  • 11 October 2026: local 172.8: region 173.6: UK 174.6
  • 12 October 2026: local 172.8: region 173.4: UK 174.5
  • 13 October 2026: local 172.7: region 173.2: UK 174.4
  • 14 October 2026: local 172.6: region 173: UK 174.3
  • 15 October 2026: local 172.5: region 172.9: UK 174.2
  • 16 October 2026: local 172.4: region 172.7: UK 174.2
  • 17 October 2026: local 172.4: region 172.7: UK 174.1
  • 18 October 2026: local 172.4: region 172.6: UK 174.1
  • 19 October 2026: local 172.4: region 172.6: UK 174.1

Average price

172.4p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low
168.9p/l
30-day high
177.9p/l
Movement (30 days)
+1.5p/l
Volatility
Low
Jerry holding a light bulb and presenting a fuel-price insight

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Durham rose 1.4p/l, from 171p/l on 20 September to 172.4p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 1.1p/l from 2 October to 16 October before moving higher again. Durham's current average is 1.7p/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.

Philips Limited

169.9p/l today

2.5p/l below Durham average today

Near cheapest
Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest
Cheapest on 26 of 30 days
Average gap
0.1p/l average gap
Evidence
30 of 30 days reported
DirectionsStation details

Philips Limited stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.1p/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

8p/l

169.9p/l cheapest, 177.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average
£1.38 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest
£4.40 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Durham can avoid paying up to 8p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

  1. 1Houghton Le Spring6.1 mi, 8 reporting168.9pAverage-3.5p/lCheapest 166.9p
  2. 2Crook7.3 mi, 5 reporting171.5pAverage-0.9p/lCheapest 170p
  3. 3Ferryhill6 mi, 3 reporting171.9pAverage-0.5p/lCheapest 171.9p
  4. 4Stanley8.5 mi, 4 reporting171.9pAverage-0.5p/lCheapest 171.9p
  5. 5DurhamHereCurrent location, 14 reporting172.4pAverageBaselineCheapest 169.9p
  6. 6Chester Le Street7.3 mi, 9 reporting178.1pAverage+5.7p/lCheapest 168.9p

Houghton Le Spring has the lowest nearby average shown at 168.9p; it is 3.5p/l cheaper than Durham.

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

169.9p to 171.9p5 stations
171.9p to 173.9p7 stations
173.9p to 175.9p1 station
175.9p to 177.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Durham sits in the 171.9p to 173.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

  1. 1Philips Limited26 days
  2. 2Sainsburys Durham10 days
  3. 3Durham Extra - Petrol Filling Station8 days
  4. 4St Giles Filling Station3 days

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets
170.9p/l
Major brands
172.7p/l
Independent forecourts
No price
Named local evidence: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Shell, BP.

Where value persists

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days

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

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days
BrandStations30-day averageAverage gapCheapest presenceBelow local average
JET3 stations171.5p/l1.8p/l28 of 30 days66%
Esso4 stations173.1p/l3.3p/l3 of 30 days30%
Shell2 stations175.2p/l5.4p/l0 of 30 days16%

JET had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 1.8p/l, with a cheapest station present on 28 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Durham

  1. 1Deanery View1 reporting, 1 below average169.9p/l
  2. 2Esh Winning1 reporting, 1 below average170.9p/l
  3. 3Gilesgate1 reporting, 1 below average170.9p/l
  4. 4Gilesgate Moor2 reporting, 2 below average170.9p/l
  5. 5Pity Me1 reporting, 1 below average170.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Durham

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 Durham today?
The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Durham is 169.9p/l at Philips Limited. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.
How are Durham 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 Durham below the UK average?
Petrol is below the UK average by 1.7p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.
How recent are the Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham?
Nearby comparisons currently show Ferryhill at 171.9p/l, 0.5p/l cheaper than Durham, Houghton Le Spring at 168.9p/l, 3.5p/l cheaper than Durham and Chester Le Street at 178.1p/l, 5.7p/l more expensive than Durham. Compare Ferryhill, Houghton Le Spring, Chester Le Street and Crook.
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
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