Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.4% (-0.7p) 7d avg: 188.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.2% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 208.2p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0% (0p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.4% (-0.7p) 7d avg: 188.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.2% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 208.2p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Monday, 4th May 2026 at 21:55
6
Local Stations
15
Brands (DH Area)
27.0p
Max Price Gap
#33
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 153.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £14.85 per tank
  • 43 stations tracked across 15 brands
  • Prices have decreased 0.6p this week

Motorists in Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in DH have Decreased 0.6p (0.4%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley could save you up to 27.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £14.85 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley has 43 active fuel stations across 15 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.35 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 7.3p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Chester le Street, Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley:
153.9p at BP, PARK ROAD NORTH, CHESTER LE STREET, DURHAM COUNTY, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Chester le Street, Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley:
185.9p at BP, PARK ROAD NORTH, CHESTER LE STREET, DURHAM COUNTY, ENGLAND

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (BP) has beaten the supermarkets to the top spot today.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
38 / 43 Stations (88.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
33 / 43 Stations (76.7%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
39 / 43 Stations (90.7%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
26 / 43 Stations (60.5%)

Top 6 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
PARK ROAD NORTH, CHESTER LE STREET, DURHAM COUNTY, ENGLAND , DH3 3SU
153.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND , DH3 2BQ
155.9p
+2.0p
3
JET
DURHAM ROAD FILLING STATION, DURHAM ROAD, COUNTRY DURHAM , DH3 2PF
155.9p
+2.0p
4
ESSO
ROPERY LANE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, ENGLAND , DH3 3AP
157.9p
+4.0p
5
BP
WASHINGTON SERVICE AREA, A1 PORTOBELLO, BIRTLEY, CO DURHAM, ENGLAND , DH3 2SJ
180.9p
+27.0p
6
BP
WASHINGTON SERVICE AREA, A1 PORTOBELLO, BIRTLEY, CO DURHAM, ENGLAND , DH3 2SJ
180.9p
+27.0p

Top 6 cheapest diesel stations (B7)

For diesel drivers, the price variance can often be even higher. The following stations are currently offering the best value for B7 Diesel in the Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
PARK ROAD NORTH, CHESTER LE STREET, DURHAM COUNTY, ENGLAND , DH3 3SU
185.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND , DH3 2BQ
187.9p
+2.0p
3
JET
DURHAM ROAD FILLING STATION, DURHAM ROAD, COUNTRY DURHAM , DH3 2PF
188.9p
+3.0p
4
ESSO
ROPERY LANE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, ENGLAND , DH3 3AP
195.9p
+10.0p
5
BP
WASHINGTON SERVICE AREA, A1 PORTOBELLO, BIRTLEY, CO DURHAM, ENGLAND , DH3 2SJ
204.9p
+19.0p
6
BP
WASHINGTON SERVICE AREA, A1 PORTOBELLO, BIRTLEY, CO DURHAM, ENGLAND , DH3 2SJ
204.9p
+19.0p

How to save on fuel in Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley

While choosing the cheapest station is the easiest way to save, changing your driving habits can also make a significant difference to your monthly spend.

Drive Smoothly

Aggressive acceleration and heavy braking can increase fuel consumption by up to 40% in stop-and-go traffic around Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley.

Reduce Weight

Carrying an extra 50kg in your boot increases fuel consumption by 1-2%. Clear out unnecessary items.

Market Analyst Commentary
CFP Research Team

"Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley benefits from strong market competition with 15 brands operating across 43 stations. With a 7.3p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £4.02 per tank, while interestingly, BP is beating supermarkets on price today."

For more detailed savings, explore our Interactive Fuel Map to scan the entire region visually.

Frequently Asked Questions

As of May 4, 2026, the cheapest station is BP at 153.9p per litre.

There is currently a 27.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £14.85 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (BP) is actually cheaper than the local supermarkets today.

Our Analysis Methodology

Data Collection
  • Direct feed from UK Government CMA API
  • Updated every 30 minutes via automated polling
  • Zero user-submitted prices (prevents manipulation)
  • Last sync: 21:57, 04 May 2026
Quality Assurance
  • Automated anomaly detection for pricing errors
  • Cross-referenced against regional averages
  • Outliers flagged for manual review
  • Historical data tracked for trend validation
Verified Data Source: All prices displayed on this page are sourced directly from the Competition and Markets Authority's official fuel price transparency scheme. We do not accept payments from retailers to alter rankings or display preferential pricing.
Data Accuracy & Methodology

Source: We retrieve real-time pricing data directly from the UK Government CMA Open Data Scheme.

Frequency: Data for Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley was last synchronized at 21:55 today. We update our database every 4 hours to ensure accuracy.

Disclaimer: While we strive for 100% accuracy, forecourt prices can change instantly. The prices listed above were correct at the time of our last server sync.

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 0.6p
Was: 156.8p → Now: 156.2p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 188.1p → Now: 187.8p
Popular Brands in Chester-le-Street, Great Lumley, Birtley