Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Houghton-le-Spring: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Houghton-le-Spring area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Saturday, 7th February 2026 at 06:10
2
Local Stations
13
Brands (DH Area)
2.0p
Max Price Gap
#73
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 128.9p at Quarry Service Station
  • Potential savings: Up to £1.10 per tank
  • 23 stations tracked across 13 brands
  • Prices have decreased 2.5p this week

Motorists in Houghton-le-Spring are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in DH have Decreased 2.5p (1.8%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Houghton-le-Spring could save you up to 2.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £1.10 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: Moderate

Houghton-le-Spring has 23 active fuel stations across 13 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.57 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 5.3p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Houghton le Spring, Houghton-le-Spring:
128.9p at Quarry Service Station, QUARRY SERVICE STATION, QUARRY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AU, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Houghton le Spring, Houghton-le-Spring:
137.9p at TESCO, Newbottle Street Houghton Le Spring

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
20 / 23 Stations (87%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
16 / 23 Stations (69.6%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
19 / 23 Stations (82.6%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
9 / 23 Stations (39.1%)

Top 2 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Houghton-le-Spring today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Quarry Service Station
QUARRY SERVICE STATION, QUARRY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AU, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, England , DH4 4AU
128.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
Newbottle Street Houghton Le Spring , DH4 4AU
130.9p
+2.0p

Top 2 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 Houghton-le-Spring area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
Newbottle Street Houghton Le Spring , DH4 4AU
137.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Quarry Service Station
QUARRY SERVICE STATION, QUARRY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AU, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, England , DH4 4AU
138.9p
+1.0p

How to save on fuel in Houghton-le-Spring

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 Houghton-le-Spring.

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

"Houghton-le-Spring's fuel market shows moderate competition among 13 brands. The recent 2.5p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while with a 5.3p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £2.92 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of February 7, 2026, the cheapest station is Quarry Service Station at 128.9p per litre.

There is currently a 2.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Houghton-le-Spring. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £1.10 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Quarry Service Station) 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: 06:27, 07 Feb 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 Houghton-le-Spring was last synchronized at 06:10 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.

Editorial Policy

CheckFuelPrices is independent. We do not accept payment from fuel brands to alter rankings. Read our full policy.

📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 2.5p
Was: 135.5p → Now: 133p
Diesel (B7) 2.2p
Was: 145p → Now: 142.8p

Visualise the Savings

View 4 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Houghton-le-Spring
Quarry Service Station TESCO