Super unleaded prices in South Shields

Compare current super unleaded (E5) across 5 South Shields forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed super unleaded forecourt in South Shields

177.9p/l

Lowest listed super unleaded price in South Shields

Moorlane service station0.8 mi from South Shields centre

Directions Station details

Super unleaded local average: 188.7p/l
Local forecourts: 5
UK comparison: Below

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:50

Live local prices

Current super unleaded prices in South Shields

5 current super unleaded (E5) prices from 5 South Shields forecourts listed as stocking super unleaded.

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

Current super unleaded prices in South Shields. Ranked by Super unleaded (E5) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Super unleaded(E5), selected ranking	Distancefrom South Shields centre	Opening times	Actions
1Moorlane service stationEsso	NE34 6BZReported 19 Oct 2026, 00:15	177.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
2Asda Simonside Express PetrolAsda	NE34 9QEReported 28 Sept 2026, 20:35	188.9p	Distance: 0.7 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Rontec Town HallEsso	NE33 5QXReported 12 Oct 2026, 10:13	188.9p	Distance: 1.1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
4Boldon Lane Service StationIndependent forecourt	NE34 0NBReported 21 Sept 2026, 13:24	192.9p	Distance: 0.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
5Redwood ServicesBP	NE34 9PSReported 21 Sept 2026, 12:22	194.9p	Distance: 0.9 mi	06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00	Details

How to read this page

About super unleaded prices in South Shields

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

South Shields has 5 forecourts listed as stocking super unleaded (E5), with current prices available from 5. The table ranks forecourts by current super unleaded (E5) 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 Super unleaded (E5) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day super unleaded (E5) price trend

Thirty-day super unleaded (E5) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

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Average price

188.7p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 176.9p/l
30-day high: 194.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +2.2p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's super unleaded trend read

Super unleaded in South Shields rose 1.6p/l, from 187.1p/l on 20 September to 188.7p/l on 19 October. The wider move is up, although prices turned downward in the latest stretch, falling 0.8p/l from 11 October to 19 October. South Shields's current average is 3.2p/l below the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive super unleaded forecourt

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

Moorlane service station

177.9p/l today

10.8p/l below South Shields average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 30 of 30 days
Average gap: 0p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Moorlane service station stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest super unleaded price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential super unleaded savings

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

Current local price range

17p/l

177.9p/l cheapest, 194.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £5.94 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £9.35 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current super unleaded prices in South Shields can avoid paying up to 17p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Super unleaded (E5) compared with nearby locations

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

Whitley Bay has the lowest nearby average shown at 182.9p; it is 5.8p/l cheaper than South Shields.

Local market evidence

Super unleaded 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

177.9p to 182.2p1 station

182.2p to 186.4p0 stations

186.4p to 190.7p2 stations

190.7p to 194.9p2 stations

The largest group of reporting super unleaded forecourts in South Shields sits in the 186.4p to 190.7p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 188.9p/l
Major brands: 187.2p/l
Independent forecourts: 192.9p/l

Named local evidence: Asda, BP, Esso, Independent forecourts.

Where value persists

Super unleaded brand reliability over 30 days

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

Super unleaded brand reliability over 30 days
Brand	Stations	30-day average	Average gap	Cheapest presence	Below local average
Esso	2 stations	184.6p/l	5.9p/l	30 of 30 days	62%

Esso had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest super unleaded price at 5.9p/l, with a cheapest station present on 30 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest super unleaded in South Shields

1Harton1 reporting, 1 below average177.9p/l
2Mill Dam1 reporting, 0 below average188.9p/l
3Simonside2 reporting, 0 below average188.9p/l
4West Harton1 reporting, 0 below average192.9p/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 super unleaded (E5) in South Shields today?

The cheapest listed super unleaded (E5) price in South Shields is 177.9p/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 super unleaded (E5) forecourts ranked?

Forecourts are ranked by their current super unleaded (E5) 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 super unleaded (E5) prices in South Shields below the UK average?

Super unleaded is below the UK average by 3.2p/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 super unleaded (E5) price?

A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock super unleaded (E5), 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 190.2p/l, 1.5p/l more expensive than South Shields, Wallsend at 190.9p/l, 2.2p/l more expensive than South Shields and Sunderland at 189.5p/l, 0.8p/l more expensive than South Shields. Compare North Shields, Wallsend, Sunderland and Whitley Bay.

How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?

Use cheapest super unleaded 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