Petrol & diesel prices in Gateshead today
The cheapest petrol near Gateshead right now is 166.5p at Esso, A194 Leam Lane, 8.4p below the local average of 174.9p. Diesel starts at 194.9p at Costco Wholesale, Mandela Way. We compared 59 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 Gateshead
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esso, A194 Leam LaneA194 Leam Lane, Jarrow, NE32 4SL · 4.4 mi from centre | 166.5p9 Oct |
| 2 | Costco Wholesale, Mandela WayMandela Way, Off Handy Drive, Gateshead, NE11 9DH · 2.4 mi from centre | 168.9p8 Oct |
| 3 | JET, Victoria Road Filling StationVictoria Road Filling Station, 94, Victoria Road West, Hebburn, NE31 1LS · 3.4 mi from centre | 169.9p29 Sept |
| 4 | Esso, York AvenueYork Avenue, Jarrow, NE32 5YX · 4.5 mi from centre | 169.9p28 Sept |
| 5 | Morrisons, High StreetHigh Street, Jarrow, NE32 3BH · 5.0 mi from centre | 169.9p9 Oct |
| 6 | Sainsbury's, Etherston AvenueEtherston Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7JW · 3.2 mi from centre | 170.9p11 Oct |
| 7 | JET, Bewicke Service StationBewicke Service Station, Bewicke Road Industrial Estate, Wallsend, NE28 6LX, Wallsend, NE28 6LX · 5.0 mi from centre | 170.9p9 Oct |
| 8 | Asda Gosforth Superstore, Hollywood AvenueHollywood Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5BU · 4.2 mi from centre | 171.7p8 Oct |
| 9 | JET, Four Aces Filling StationFour Aces Filling Station, White Mare Pool, NE10 8YB · 3.2 mi from centre | 171.9p8 Oct |
| 10 | Carville, Carville Service StationCarville Service Station, Hadrian Road, Wallsend, NE28 6HF, Wallsend, NE28 6HF · 3.9 mi from centre | 171.9p27 Sept |
Cheapest diesel in Gateshead
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costco Wholesale, Mandela WayMandela Way, Off Handy Drive, Gateshead, NE11 9DH · 2.4 mi from centre | 194.9p8 Oct |
| 2 | Esso, A194 Leam LaneA194 Leam Lane, Jarrow, NE32 4SL · 4.4 mi from centre | 195.5p9 Oct |
| 3 | Sainsbury's, Etherston AvenueEtherston Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7JW · 3.2 mi from centre | 196.9p11 Oct |
| 4 | JET, Victoria Road Filling StationVictoria Road Filling Station, 94, Victoria Road West, Hebburn, NE31 1LS · 3.4 mi from centre | 196.9p29 Sept |
| 5 | JET, Bewicke Service StationBewicke Service Station, Bewicke Road Industrial Estate, Wallsend, NE28 6LX, Wallsend, NE28 6LX · 5.0 mi from centre | 196.9p9 Oct |
| 6 | Asda Byker Superstore, Unit 5Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park, Fossway, Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2XP · 2.3 mi from centre | 197.7p8 Oct |
| 7 | Asda Gosforth Superstore, Hollywood AvenueHollywood Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5BU · 4.2 mi from centre | 197.7p8 Oct |
| 8 | Tesco, Tesco ExpressTesco Express, Kenton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3BQ · 3.8 mi from centre | 197.9p2 Oct |
| 9 | Carville, Carville Service StationCarville Service Station, Hadrian Road, Wallsend, NE28 6HF, Wallsend, NE28 6HF · 3.9 mi from centre | 197.9p27 Sept |
| 10 | Winlaton, 11, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 6RT · 4.3 mi from centre | 197.9p6 Oct |
Average fuel price by brand in Gateshead
| Brand | Stations | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 4 | 172.7p | 198.9p |
| Jet | 8 | 172.9p | 199.0p |
| Sainsbury's | 3 | 173.2p | 198.6p |
| Asda | 4 | 173.5p | 198.8p |
| Esso | 18 | 174.2p | 199.9p |
| Tesco | 2 | 174.9p | 197.9p |
| Shell | 6 | 177.4p | 202.7p |
| BP | 6 | 182.7p | 206.6p |
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 Gateshead by what a full tank really costs you, including the trip, and can find the best stop along a route too.
Open the live mapGateshead fuel price questions
Where is the cheapest petrol in Gateshead today?
The cheapest petrol (E10) within 5 miles of Gateshead centre is 166.5p a litre at Esso, A194 Leam Lane (A194 Leam Lane, Jarrow, NE32 4SL), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 21:57.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Gateshead today?
The cheapest diesel (B7) within 5 miles of Gateshead centre is 194.9p a litre at Costco Wholesale, Mandela Way (Mandela Way, Off Handy Drive, Gateshead, NE11 9DH), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 21:57.
How much is petrol and diesel in Gateshead?
Petrol averages 174.9p a litre across 59 Gateshead stations, 0.2p above the UK average of 174.7p; diesel averages 200.3p, 0.5p above the UK average of 199.8p.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Gateshead?
On average Morrisons is currently the cheapest brand for petrol in Gateshead, 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 Gateshead?
Filling a 50-litre tank with petrol at the cheapest station in Gateshead rather than an average-priced one saves about £4.20. 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 Gateshead 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.