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Petrol prices in Houghton Le Spring

Compare current petrol (E10) across 8 Houghton Le Spring forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Houghton Le Spring

166.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Houghton Le Spring

Northview Service Station Esso0.3 mi from Houghton Le Spring centre
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Petrol local average
168.9p/l
Local forecourts
8
UK comparison
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Current petrol prices in Houghton Le Spring

8 current petrol (E10) prices from 8 Houghton Le Spring 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 Houghton Le Spring. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
ForecourtPostcode and reportPetrol(E10), selected rankingDistancefrom Houghton Le Spring centreOpening timesActions
1Northview Service Station EssoEssoDH4 5NWReported 19 Oct 2026, 00:29166.9pCheapestDistance: 0.3 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
2Quarry Service StationJETDH4 4AUReported 16 Oct 2026, 11:59166.9pCheapestDistance: 0.7 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
3Houghton Le Spring - Petrol Filling StationTescoDH4 4AUReported 28 Sept 2026, 18:38166.9pCheapestDistance: 0.7 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
4EOEg Rainton PfsEG On The MoveDH4 5PHReported 23 Sept 2026, 10:56167.7pDistance: 0.6 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
5Fencehouses Service StationJETDH4 6ADReported 16 Oct 2026, 09:30169.9pDistance: 1 mi06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00Details
6Eg Burnmoor PfsGulfDH4 6EYReported 19 Oct 2026, 13:49169.9pDistance: 1.8 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
7Snippersgate Filling StationEssoDH5 0LGReported 12 Oct 2026, 12:26169.9pDistance: 3.4 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: 06:00 - 22:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00Details
8West Rainton Service StationGulfDH4 6RGReported 19 Oct 2026, 09:42172.9pDistance: 2.1 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Houghton Le Spring

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

Houghton Le Spring has 8 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 8. 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.

176p172p167p
  • 20 September 2026: local 169: region 171.3: UK 172.5
  • 21 September 2026: local 168.8: region 171.7: UK 172.8
  • 22 September 2026: local 169: region 171.9: UK 173
  • 23 September 2026: local 169: region 172.2: UK 173.3
  • 24 September 2026: local 169.3: region 172.6: UK 173.6
  • 25 September 2026: local 169.5: region 173: UK 173.9
  • 26 September 2026: local 169.6: region 173.1: UK 174
  • 27 September 2026: local 169.8: region 173.2: UK 174.1
  • 28 September 2026: local 170.5: region 173.5: UK 174.4
  • 29 September 2026: local 170.5: region 173.7: UK 174.5
  • 30 September 2026: local 170.5: region 173.7: UK 174.6
  • 1 October 2026: local 170.6: region 173.8: UK 174.6
  • 2 October 2026: local 170.6: region 173.9: UK 174.7
  • 3 October 2026: local 171: region 173.9: UK 174.8
  • 4 October 2026: local 171: region 173.9: UK 174.8
  • 5 October 2026: local 170.4: region 173.9: UK 174.8
  • 6 October 2026: local 170.4: region 173.9: UK 174.7
  • 7 October 2026: local 169.9: region 173.9: UK 174.7
  • 8 October 2026: local 169.9: region 173.8: UK 174.6
  • 9 October 2026: local 169.9: region 173.6: UK 174.6
  • 10 October 2026: local 169.9: region 173.6: UK 174.6
  • 11 October 2026: local 170: region 173.6: UK 174.6
  • 12 October 2026: local 169.9: region 173.4: UK 174.5
  • 13 October 2026: local 170: region 173.2: UK 174.4
  • 14 October 2026: local 170: region 173: UK 174.3
  • 15 October 2026: local 169.9: region 172.9: UK 174.2
  • 16 October 2026: local 169.1: region 172.7: UK 174.2
  • 17 October 2026: local 169.1: region 172.7: UK 174.1
  • 18 October 2026: local 169.1: region 172.6: UK 174.1
  • 19 October 2026: local 168.9: region 172.6: UK 174.1

Average price

168.9p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low
161.9p/l
30-day high
173.9p/l
Movement (30 days)
+0.6p/l
Volatility
Low
Jerry holding a light bulb and presenting a fuel-price insight

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Houghton Le Spring ended the period broadly where it started, moving from 169p/l on 20 September to 168.9p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average fell 1p/l, which sets the current short-term direction. Houghton Le Spring's current average is 5.2p/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.

Houghton Le Spring - Petrol Filling Station

166.9p/l today

2p/l below Houghton Le Spring average today

Near cheapest
Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest
Cheapest on 23 of 30 days
Average gap
0.2p/l average gap
Evidence
30 of 30 days reported
DirectionsStation details

Houghton Le Spring - Petrol Filling Station stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.2p/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

6p/l

166.9p/l cheapest, 172.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average
£1.10 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest
£3.30 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Houghton Le Spring can avoid paying up to 6p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

  1. 1Houghton Le SpringHereCurrent location, 8 reporting168.9pAverageBaselineCheapest 166.9p
  2. 2Sunderland5.1 mi, 16 reporting170.9pAverage+2p/lCheapest 165.7p
  3. 3Seaham5.1 mi, 6 reporting172.2pAverage+3.3p/lCheapest 168.9p
  4. 4Durham6.1 mi, 14 reporting172.4pAverage+3.5p/lCheapest 169.9p
  5. 5Washington5.1 mi, 4 reporting174.2pAverage+5.3p/lCheapest 171.9p
  6. 6Chester Le Street4.4 mi, 9 reporting178.1pAverage+9.2p/lCheapest 168.9p

Houghton Le Spring has the lowest average petrol price in this comparison at 168.9p/l.

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

166.9p to 168.4p4 stations
168.4p to 169.9p0 stations
169.9p to 171.4p3 stations
171.4p to 172.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Houghton Le Spring sits in the 166.9p to 168.4p range.

Cheapest station consistency

  1. 1Houghton Le Spring - Petrol Filling Station23 days
  2. 2Northview Service Station Esso8 days
  3. 3Quarry Service Station4 days
  4. 4Eg Rainton Pfs0 days

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets
166.9p/l
Major brands
169.2p/l
Independent forecourts
No price
Named local evidence: Tesco, JET, Esso, EG On The Move.

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
Esso2 stations169.4p/l3.9p/l8 of 30 days57%
JET2 stations170.4p/l5p/l4 of 30 days43%
Gulf2 stations172.8p/l7.3p/l0 of 30 days0%

Esso had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 3.9p/l, with a cheapest station present on 8 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Houghton Le Spring

  1. 1Chilton Moor1 reporting, 1 below average166.9p/l
  2. 2Grasswell2 reporting, 2 below average166.9p/l
  3. 3Rainton Bridge1 reporting, 1 below average167.7p/l
  4. 4Bournmoor1 reporting, 0 below average169.9p/l
  5. 5Easington Lane1 reporting, 0 below average169.9p/l

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.

Where is the cheapest petrol (E10) 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 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 Houghton Le Spring below the UK average?
Petrol is below the UK average by 5.2p/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, 06:50. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.
Why do some Houghton Le Spring 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 Houghton Le Spring?
Nearby comparisons currently show Chester Le Street at 178.1p/l, 9.2p/l more expensive than Houghton Le Spring, Seaham at 172.2p/l, 3.3p/l more expensive than Houghton Le Spring and Sunderland at 170.9p/l, 2p/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 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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