Petrol & diesel prices in South Shields today
The cheapest petrol near South Shields right now is 165.9p at Shell, Silver Fox Way, 5.6p below the local average of 171.5p. Diesel starts at 194.9p at Esso, 12. We compared 30 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 South Shields
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shell, Silver Fox WaySilver Fox Way, North Tyneside, NE27 0QH · 3.0 mi from centre | 165.9p9 Oct |
| 2 | Esso, A194 Leam LaneA194 Leam Lane, Jarrow, NE32 4SL · 3.8 mi from centre | 166.5p9 Oct |
| 3 | Sainsbury's, Newstead DriveNewstead Drive, Whitley Bay, NE25 9EX · 3.6 mi from centre | 167.9p11 Oct |
| 4 | Esso, 1212, Moor Lane, South Shields, NE34 6BZ, South Shields, NE34 6BZ · 1.6 mi from centre | 168.9p10 Oct |
| 5 | Asda Boldon Supercentre, North RoadNorth Road, Boldon Colliery, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE35 9AR · 3.9 mi from centre | 169.7p28 Sept |
| 6 | Asda South Shields Superstore, Coronation StreetCoronation Street, South Shields, NE33 1AZ · 0.2 mi from centre | 169.9p8 Oct |
| 7 | Esso, Newcastle RoadNewcastle Road, South Shields, NE34 9QE · 1.8 mi from centre | 169.9p28 Sept |
| 8 | Morrisons, High StreetHigh Street, Jarrow, NE32 3BH · 2.5 mi from centre | 169.9p9 Oct |
| 9 | Esso, York AvenueYork Avenue, Jarrow, NE32 5YX · 3.6 mi from centre | 169.9p28 Sept |
| 10 | EG ON THE Move, The Silverlink North/New York RoadThe Silverlink North/New York Road, Newcastle, NE27 0BY · 3.6 mi from centre | 169.9p11 Oct |
Cheapest diesel in South Shields
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esso, 1212, Moor Lane, South Shields, NE34 6BZ, South Shields, NE34 6BZ · 1.6 mi from centre | 194.9p10 Oct |
| 2 | Esso, A194 Leam LaneA194 Leam Lane, Jarrow, NE32 4SL · 3.8 mi from centre | 195.5p9 Oct |
| 3 | Asda Boldon Supercentre, North RoadNorth Road, Boldon Colliery, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE35 9AR · 3.9 mi from centre | 195.7p28 Sept |
| 4 | Asda South Shields Superstore, Coronation StreetCoronation Street, South Shields, NE33 1AZ · 0.2 mi from centre | 195.9p8 Oct |
| 5 | Esso, CrossgatesCrossgates, South Shields, NE33 5QX · 0.3 mi from centre | 195.9p6 Oct |
| 6 | JET, Bewicke Service StationBewicke Service Station, Bewicke Road Industrial Estate, Wallsend, NE28 6LX, Wallsend, NE28 6LX · 2.7 mi from centre | 196.9p9 Oct |
| 7 | JET, Victoria Road Filling StationVictoria Road Filling Station, 94, Victoria Road West, Hebburn, NE31 1LS · 4.1 mi from centre | 196.9p29 Sept |
| 8 | Morrisons, Lowry RoadLowry Road, Seaburn, SR6 8AA · 4.9 mi from centre | 196.9p9 Oct |
| 9 | Morrisons, High StreetHigh Street, Jarrow, NE32 3BH · 2.5 mi from centre | 197.9p9 Oct |
| 10 | Carville, Carville Service StationCarville Service Station, Hadrian Road, Wallsend, NE28 6HF, Wallsend, NE28 6HF · 3.8 mi from centre | 197.9p27 Sept |
Average fuel price by brand in South Shields
| Brand | Stations | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 3 | 170.5p | 196.5p |
| Morrisons | 4 | 170.9p | 198.2p |
| Esso | 8 | 171.2p | 198.2p |
| Shell | 3 | 171.6p | 201.2p |
| Jet | 4 | 171.9p | 198.4p |
| BP | 2 | 171.9p | 199.9p |
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 South Shields by what a full tank really costs you, including the trip, and can find the best stop along a route too.
Open the live mapSouth Shields fuel price questions
Where is the cheapest petrol in South Shields today?
The cheapest petrol (E10) within 5 miles of South Shields centre is 165.9p a litre at Shell, Silver Fox Way (Silver Fox Way, North Tyneside, NE27 0QH), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
Where is the cheapest diesel in South Shields today?
The cheapest diesel (B7) within 5 miles of South Shields centre is 194.9p a litre at Esso, 12 (12, Moor Lane, South Shields, NE34 6BZ, South Shields, NE34 6BZ), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
How much is petrol and diesel in South Shields?
Petrol averages 171.5p a litre across 30 South Shields stations, 3.2p below the UK average of 174.7p; diesel averages 198.7p, 1.1p below the UK average of 199.8p.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in South Shields?
On average Asda is currently the cheapest brand for petrol in South Shields, at 170.5p a litre across 3 forecourts. The cheapest individual station can still be a different brand, so check the table above.
How much can I save on fuel in South Shields?
Filling a 50-litre tank with petrol at the cheapest station in South Shields rather than an average-priced one saves about £2.80. 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 South Shields 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, 22:54. Prices can change at any time, so always check at the pump.