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Petrol prices in South Shields

Compare current petrol (E10) across 7 South Shields forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in South Shields

167.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in South Shields

Moorlane service station0.8 mi from South Shields centre
DirectionsStation details
Petrol local average
171.2p/l
Local forecourts
7
UK comparison
Below

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Current petrol prices in South Shields

7 current petrol (E10) prices from 7 South Shields 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 South Shields. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
ForecourtPostcode and reportPetrol(E10), selected rankingDistancefrom South Shields centreOpening timesActions
1Moorlane service stationEssoNE34 6BZReported 19 Oct 2026, 00:15167.9pCheapestDistance: 0.8 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
2Asda South Shields SuperstoreAsdaNE33 1AZReported 13 Oct 2026, 19:04168.9pDistance: 1.2 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 18:00Details
3Asda Simonside Express PetrolAsdaNE34 9QEReported 28 Sept 2026, 20:35169.9pDistance: 0.7 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
4Rontec Town HallEssoNE33 5QXReported 12 Oct 2026, 10:13169.9pDistance: 1.1 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
5Redwood ServicesBPNE34 9PSReported 16 Oct 2026, 11:40172.9pDistance: 0.9 mi06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00Details
6Ridgeway Service StationGulfNE34 8AQReported 19 Oct 2026, 09:41173.9pDistance: 1.3 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
7Boldon Lane Service StationIndependent forecourtNE34 0NBReported 21 Sept 2026, 13:24174.9pDistance: 0.8 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails

How to read this page

About petrol prices in South Shields

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

South Shields has 7 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 7. 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.

176p172p168p
  • 20 September 2026: local 169.3: region 171.3: UK 172.5
  • 21 September 2026: local 170.2: region 171.7: UK 172.8
  • 22 September 2026: local 170.2: region 171.9: UK 173
  • 23 September 2026: local 170.5: region 172.2: UK 173.3
  • 24 September 2026: local 170.6: region 172.6: UK 173.6
  • 25 September 2026: local 171.2: region 173: UK 173.9
  • 26 September 2026: local 171.5: region 173.1: UK 174
  • 27 September 2026: local 171.5: region 173.2: UK 174.1
  • 28 September 2026: local 171.9: region 173.5: UK 174.4
  • 29 September 2026: local 171.9: region 173.7: UK 174.5
  • 30 September 2026: local 171.9: region 173.7: UK 174.6
  • 1 October 2026: local 171.9: region 173.8: UK 174.6
  • 2 October 2026: local 172.3: region 173.9: UK 174.7
  • 3 October 2026: local 172.3: region 173.9: UK 174.8
  • 4 October 2026: local 172.3: region 173.9: UK 174.8
  • 5 October 2026: local 172: region 173.9: UK 174.8
  • 6 October 2026: local 172.2: region 173.9: UK 174.7
  • 7 October 2026: local 172.2: region 173.9: UK 174.7
  • 8 October 2026: local 172: region 173.8: UK 174.6
  • 9 October 2026: local 171.8: region 173.6: UK 174.6
  • 10 October 2026: local 171.8: region 173.6: UK 174.6
  • 11 October 2026: local 172: region 173.6: UK 174.6
  • 12 October 2026: local 171.3: region 173.4: UK 174.5
  • 13 October 2026: local 171.2: region 173.2: UK 174.4
  • 14 October 2026: local 171.2: region 173: UK 174.3
  • 15 October 2026: local 171.2: region 172.9: UK 174.2
  • 16 October 2026: local 170.9: region 172.7: UK 174.2
  • 17 October 2026: local 170.9: region 172.7: UK 174.1
  • 18 October 2026: local 170.9: region 172.6: UK 174.1
  • 19 October 2026: local 171.2: region 172.6: UK 174.1

Average price

171.2p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low
163.9p/l
30-day high
174.9p/l
Movement (30 days)
+2.3p/l
Volatility
Low
Jerry holding a light bulb and presenting a fuel-price insight

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in South Shields rose 1.9p/l, from 169.3p/l on 20 September to 171.2p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 1.1p/l from 11 October to 16 October before moving higher again. South Shields's current average is 2.9p/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.

Moorlane service station

167.9p/l today

3.3p/l below South Shields average today

Near cheapest
Within 1p on 24 of 30 days
Daily cheapest
Cheapest on 22 of 30 days
Average gap
0.7p/l average gap
Evidence
30 of 30 days reported
DirectionsStation details

Moorlane service station stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 24 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

7p/l

167.9p/l cheapest, 174.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average
£1.81 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest
£3.85 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in South Shields can avoid paying up to 7p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

  1. 1Whitley Bay5.6 mi, 3 reporting168.9pAverage-2.3p/lCheapest 165.9p
  2. 2Sunderland5.5 mi, 16 reporting170.9pAverage-0.3p/lCheapest 165.7p
  3. 3Wallsend3.6 mi, 3 reporting170.9pAverage-0.3p/lCheapest 168.9p
  4. 4South ShieldsHereCurrent location, 7 reporting171.2pAverageBaselineCheapest 167.9p
  5. 5North Shields2.8 mi, 4 reporting171.7pAverage+0.5p/lCheapest 168.9p
  6. 6Washington6.1 mi, 4 reporting174.2pAverage+3p/lCheapest 171.9p

Whitley Bay has the lowest nearby average shown at 168.9p; it is 2.3p/l cheaper than South Shields.

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

167.9p to 169.7p2 stations
169.7p to 171.4p2 stations
171.4p to 173.2p1 station
173.2p to 174.9p2 stations

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in South Shields sits in the 167.9p to 169.7p range.

Cheapest station consistency

  1. 1Moorlane service station22 days
  2. 2Asda Simonside Express Petrol5 days
  3. 3Asda South Shields Superstore4 days
  4. 4Rontec Town Hall0 days

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets
169.4p/l
Major brands
171.2p/l
Independent forecourts
174.9p/l
Named local evidence: Asda, BP, Esso, Independent forecourts.

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
Asda2 stations169.2p/l1.9p/l8 of 30 days100%
Esso2 stations169.8p/l2.5p/l22 of 30 days70%

Asda had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 1.9p/l, with a cheapest station present on 8 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in South Shields

  1. 1Harton1 reporting, 1 below average167.9p/l
  2. 2Mill Dam2 reporting, 2 below average168.9p/l
  3. 3Simonside2 reporting, 1 below average169.9p/l
  4. 4Cleadon Park1 reporting, 0 below average173.9p/l
  5. 5West Harton1 reporting, 0 below average174.9p/l

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.

Where is the cheapest petrol (E10) 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 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 South Shields below the UK average?
Petrol is below the UK average by 2.9p/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, 06:50. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.
Why do some South Shields 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 South Shields?
Nearby comparisons currently show North Shields at 171.7p/l, 0.5p/l more expensive than South Shields, Wallsend at 170.9p/l, 0.3p/l cheaper than South Shields and Sunderland at 170.9p/l, 0.3p/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 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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