Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.1p 0.8% (-1.2p) 7d avg: 155.8p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 172.6p 1.1% (-1.9p) 7d avg: 173.5p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 177.4p 1.6% (-2.8p) 7d avg: 179p Good time to fill up | Super Diesel (SDV) 196.7p 1.8% (-3.6p) 7d avg: 198.6p Good time to fill up |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.1p 0.8% (-1.2p) 7d avg: 155.8p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 172.6p 1.1% (-1.9p) 7d avg: 173.5p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 177.4p 1.6% (-2.8p) 7d avg: 179p Good time to fill up | Super Diesel (SDV) 196.7p 1.8% (-3.6p) 7d avg: 198.6p Good time to fill up |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Thornley, Coxhoe: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Thornley, Coxhoe 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 Friday, 19th June 2026 at 11:55
4
Local Stations
16
Brands (DH Area)
17.0p
Max Price Gap
#27
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 152.9p at JET
  • Potential savings: Up to £9.35 per tank
  • 44 stations tracked across 16 brands
  • Prices have decreased 1.3p this week

Motorists in Thornley, Coxhoe are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 23% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in DH have Decreased 1.3p (0.9%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Thornley, Coxhoe could save you up to 17.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £9.35 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Competitive

Competition Level: High

Thornley, Coxhoe has 44 active fuel stations across 16 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.36 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 4.9p, showing moderate price variation across the market.

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Durham, Thornley, Coxhoe:
152.9p at JET, A181 DURHAM BY-PASS, WHEATLEY HILL, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Durham, Thornley, Coxhoe:
169.9p at JET, A181 DURHAM BY-PASS, WHEATLEY HILL, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
39 / 44 Stations (88.6%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
33 / 44 Stations (75%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
40 / 44 Stations (90.9%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
26 / 44 Stations (59.1%)

Top 4 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Thornley, Coxhoe today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
JET
A181 DURHAM BY-PASS, WHEATLEY HILL, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND , DH6 3LJ
152.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
BARMOOR SERVICE STATION, A167, COUNTY DURHAM , DH6 5JU
152.9p
+0.0p
3
JET
BOWBURN FILLING STATION, —, COUNTY DURHAM , DH6 5NE
153.9p
+1.0p
4
SHELL
TURSDALE ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, UNITED KINGDOM , DH6 5NP
169.9p
+17.0p

Top 4 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 Thornley, Coxhoe area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
JET
A181 DURHAM BY-PASS, WHEATLEY HILL, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND , DH6 3LJ
169.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
BARMOOR SERVICE STATION, A167, COUNTY DURHAM , DH6 5JU
171.9p
+2.0p
3
JET
BOWBURN FILLING STATION, —, COUNTY DURHAM , DH6 5NE
173.9p
+4.0p
4
SHELL
TURSDALE ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, UNITED KINGDOM , DH6 5NP
191.9p
+22.0p

How to save on fuel in Thornley, Coxhoe

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 Thornley, Coxhoe.

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

"Thornley, Coxhoe benefits from strong market competition with 16 brands operating across 44 stations. Ranking in the top 23% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while interestingly, JET 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 June 19, 2026, the cheapest station is JET at 152.9p per litre.

There is currently a 17.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Thornley, Coxhoe. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £9.35 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (JET) 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: 12:05, 19 Jun 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 Thornley, Coxhoe was last synchronized at 11:55 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.

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) 1.3p
Was: 155.1p → Now: 153.8p
Diesel (B7) 1.7p
Was: 177.6p → Now: 175.9p

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Popular Brands in Thornley, Coxhoe
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