Petrol prices in Washington

Compare current petrol (E10) across 4 Washington forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Washington

171.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Washington

Sainsburys Washington0.5 mi from Washington centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 174.2p/l
Local forecourts: 4
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:50

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Washington

4 current petrol (E10) prices from 4 Washington 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 Washington. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Washington centre	Opening times	Actions
1Sainsburys WashingtonSainsbury's	NE38 7RUReported 20 Oct 2026, 06:37	171.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.5 mi	Hours 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: 08:00 - 20:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30	Details
2G Nicholson Engineers LtdJET	NE37 2TDReported 21 Sept 2026, 14:00	174.9p	Distance: 0.2 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Asda Washington Express PetrolAsda	NE37 1EZReported 14 Oct 2026, 17:08	174.9p	Distance: 0.3 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 08:00 - 00:00	Details
4Rontec WashingtonEsso	NE37 2PXReported 18 Sept 2026, 15:36	174.9p	Distance: 0.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Washington

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

Washington has 4 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 4. 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

174.2p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 171.9p/l
30-day high: 176.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +0.5p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Washington rose 0.5p/l, from 174.2p/l on 20 September to 174.7p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 1p/l from 7 October to 14 October before moving higher again. Washington's current average is 0.1p/l above 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.

Sainsburys Washington

171.9p/l today

2.3p/l below Washington average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 23 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 18 of 30 days
Average gap: 0.6p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Sainsburys Washington stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 23 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.6p/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

3p/l

171.9p/l cheapest, 174.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £1.26 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £1.65 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Washington can avoid paying up to 3p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Houghton Le Spring has the lowest nearby average shown at 168.9p; it is 5.3p/l cheaper than Washington.

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 172.7p1 station

172.7p to 173.4p0 stations

173.4p to 174.2p0 stations

174.2p to 174.9p3 stations

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Washington sits in the 174.2p to 174.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 173.4p/l
Major brands: 174.9p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: Asda, Sainsbury's, JET, Esso.

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 Washington forecourts and 21 days of petrol evidence for a reliable 30-day comparison.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Washington

1Washington Village1 reporting, 1 below average171.9p/l
2Albany1 reporting, 0 below average174.9p/l
3Concord2 reporting, 0 below average174.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Washington

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 Washington today?

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

How are Washington 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 Washington below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 0.1p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington?

Nearby comparisons currently show Chester Le Street at 178.1p/l, 3.9p/l more expensive than Washington, Gateshead at 173.2p/l, 1p/l cheaper than Washington and Sunderland at 170.9p/l, 3.3p/l cheaper than Washington. Compare Chester Le Street, Gateshead, Sunderland and Houghton Le Spring.

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