Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157.1p 0.3% (+0.4p) 7d avg: 156.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.2p 0.1% (+0.2p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 188.1p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 208.1p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 157.1p 0.3% (+0.4p) 7d avg: 156.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.2p 0.1% (+0.2p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 188.1p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 208.1p Prices stable |

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 Wednesday, 6th May 2026 at 08:15
9
Local Stations
15
Brands (DH Area)
7.0p
Max Price Gap
#50
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 149.9p at TESCO
  • Potential savings: Up to £3.85 per tank
  • 43 stations tracked across 15 brands

Motorists in Houghton-le-Spring are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in DH have Increased 0.7p (0.5%)

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 7.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £3.85 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Houghton-le-Spring 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 7.4p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Houghton le Spring, Houghton-le-Spring:
149.9p at TESCO, NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Houghton le Spring, Houghton-le-Spring:
181.9p at TESCO, NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, ENGLAND

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (TESCO) 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 7 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
TESCO
NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, ENGLAND , DH4 4AU
149.9p
BEST PRICE
2
EG ON THE MOVE
MERCANTILE ROAD (B1284), HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, UNITED KINGDOM , DH4 5PH
149.9p
+0.0p
3
GULF
A690, WEST RAINTON, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND , DH4 6RG
151.7p
+1.8p
4
Quarry Service Station
QUARRY SERVICE STATION, QUARRY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AU, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, England , DH4 4AU
152.9p
+3.0p
5
ESSO
POST OFFICE, CHILTON MOOR FILLING STATION, NORTH VIEW TERRACE, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 5NW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, ENGLAND , DH4 5NW
153.9p
+4.0p
6
GULF
CHESTER ROAD,, BOURNMOOR, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND , DH4 6EY
156.9p
+7.0p
7
JET
FENCEHOUSES SERVICE STATION, MORTON CRESCENT, TYNE & WEAR , DH4 6AD
156.9p
+7.0p

Top 8 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, ENGLAND , DH4 4AU
181.9p
BEST PRICE
2
EG ON THE MOVE
MERCANTILE ROAD (B1284), HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, UNITED KINGDOM , DH4 5PH
181.9p
+0.0p
3
Quarry Service Station
QUARRY SERVICE STATION, QUARRY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AU, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, England , DH4 4AU
182.9p
+1.0p
4
ESSO
POST OFFICE, CHILTON MOOR FILLING STATION, NORTH VIEW TERRACE, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 5NW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, ENGLAND , DH4 5NW
182.9p
+1.0p
5
GULF
A690, WEST RAINTON, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND , DH4 6RG
186.7p
+4.8p
6
GULF
CHESTER ROAD,, BOURNMOOR, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND , DH4 6EY
188.9p
+7.0p
7
JET
FENCEHOUSES SERVICE STATION, MORTON CRESCENT, TYNE & WEAR , DH4 6AD
188.9p
+7.0p
8
R L Autoservices ltd
R L AUTO SERVICES, SHINEY ROW GARAGE, FRONT STREET, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, England , DH4 7DX
188.9p
+7.0p

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 benefits from strong market competition with 15 brands operating across 43 stations. With a 7.4p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £4.07 per tank, while interestingly, TESCO 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 6, 2026, the cheapest station is TESCO at 149.9p per litre.

There is currently a 7.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Houghton-le-Spring. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £3.85 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (TESCO) 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: 08:27, 06 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 Houghton-le-Spring was last synchronized at 08:15 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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CheckFuelPrices is independent. We do not accept payment from fuel brands to alter rankings. Read our full policy.

📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 0.7p
Was: 156.6p → Now: 157.3p
Diesel (B7) 0.7p
Was: 187.9p → Now: 187.2p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Houghton-le-Spring
TESCO EG ON THE MOVE GULF Quarry Service Station ESSO