Petrol & diesel prices in Durham today
The cheapest petrol near Durham right now is 170.9p at Esso, St. Giles Service Station, 1.9p below the local average of 172.8p. Diesel starts at 198.9p at Tesco, Dragons Ln. We compared 12 forecourts within 5 miles of the town centre.
Cheapest isn't always best value: the live search also counts the fuel you'd burn getting there.
Cheapest petrol in Durham
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esso, St. Giles Service StationSt. Giles Service Station, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA, Durham, DH1 1JA · 0.7 mi from centre | 170.9p4 Oct |
| 2 | Sainsbury's, Unit KUnit K, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5GD · 2.2 mi from centre | 170.9p11 Oct |
| 3 | BP, Durham RoadDurham Road, Northbound, Thinford, DL17 8RU · 5.0 mi from centre | 171.9p6 Oct |
| 4 | Tesco, Dragons LnDragons Ln, Dragonville Industrial Estate, Durham, DH1 2XA · 1.3 mi from centre | 172.9p2 Oct |
| 5 | Esso, Alma PlaceAlma Place, Durham, DH1 2HN · 1.5 mi from centre | 172.9p9 Oct |
| 6 | JET, Bowburn Filling StationBowburn Filling Station, —, DH6 5NE · 2.7 mi from centre | 172.9p8 Oct |
| 7 | Gulf, A690A690, West Rainton, Houghton-le-spring, DH4 6RG · 3.7 mi from centre | 172.9p8 Oct |
| 8 | Gulf, KaysburnKaysburn, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TJ · 3.9 mi from centre | 172.9p7 Oct |
| 9 | Esso, Barmoor Service StationBarmoor Service Station, A167, DH6 5JU · 4.0 mi from centre | 172.9p8 Oct |
| 10 | Esso, Nevilles Cross BankNevilles Cross Bank, Stonebridge, DH1 3RY · 1.4 mi from centre | 173.9p10 Oct |
Cheapest diesel in Durham
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco, Dragons LnDragons Ln, Dragonville Industrial Estate, Durham, DH1 2XA · 1.3 mi from centre | 198.9p2 Oct |
| 2 | Sainsbury's, Unit KUnit K, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5GD · 2.2 mi from centre | 198.9p11 Oct |
| 3 | Esso, St. Giles Service StationSt. Giles Service Station, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA, Durham, DH1 1JA · 0.7 mi from centre | 199.9p4 Oct |
| 4 | JET, Bowburn Filling StationBowburn Filling Station, —, DH6 5NE · 2.7 mi from centre | 199.9p8 Oct |
| 5 | BP, Meadowfield Filling StationMeadowfield Filling Station, Frederick Street North, DH7 8ND · 2.7 mi from centre | 199.9p8 Oct |
| 6 | Gulf, A690A690, West Rainton, Houghton-le-spring, DH4 6RG · 3.7 mi from centre | 199.9p8 Oct |
| 7 | Gulf, KaysburnKaysburn, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TJ · 3.9 mi from centre | 199.9p7 Oct |
| 8 | Esso, Barmoor Service StationBarmoor Service Station, A167, DH6 5JU · 4.0 mi from centre | 199.9p8 Oct |
| 9 | Esso, Nevilles Cross BankNevilles Cross Bank, Stonebridge, DH1 3RY · 1.4 mi from centre | 201.9p10 Oct |
| 10 | Esso, Alma PlaceAlma Place, Durham, DH1 2HN · 1.5 mi from centre | 201.9p9 Oct |
Average fuel price by brand in Durham
Cheapest isn't always best value
A station 2p cheaper but 6 miles away can cost you more once you count the drive. Refuel Radar ranks every forecourt around Durham by what a full tank really costs you, including the trip, and can find the best stop along a route too.
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Where is the cheapest petrol in Durham today?
The cheapest petrol (E10) within 5 miles of Durham centre is 170.9p a litre at Esso, St. Giles Service Station (St. Giles Service Station, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA, Durham, DH1 1JA), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 21:57.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Durham today?
The cheapest diesel (B7) within 5 miles of Durham centre is 198.9p a litre at Tesco, Dragons Ln (Dragons Ln, Dragonville Industrial Estate, Durham, DH1 2XA), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 21:57.
How much is petrol and diesel in Durham?
Petrol averages 172.8p a litre across 12 Durham stations, 1.9p below the UK average of 174.7p; diesel averages 200.6p, 0.8p above the UK average of 199.8p.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Durham?
On average Esso is currently the cheapest brand for petrol in Durham, at 172.7p a litre across 4 forecourts. The cheapest individual station can still be a different brand, so check the table above.
How much can I save on fuel in Durham?
Filling a 50-litre tank with petrol at the cheapest station in Durham rather than an average-priced one saves about £0.95. Refuel Radar's Best Value ranking also counts the fuel you burn driving there, so a slightly dearer station closer to you can work out cheaper overall.
How up to date are these Durham fuel prices?
Forecourts report their prices to the UK government's Fuel Finder scheme, and this page is rebuilt from that feed throughout the day. These figures were last refreshed at 11 Oct 2026, 21:57. Prices can change at any time, so always check at the pump.