Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Darlington East: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Darlington East 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 03:10
25
Local Stations
25
Brands (DL Area)
39.0p
Max Price Gap
#8
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 121.9p at Sainsbury's
  • Potential savings: Up to £21.45 per tank
  • 40 stations tracked across 25 brands
  • Prices have decreased 1.6p this week

Motorists in Darlington East are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 7% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in DL have Decreased 1.6p (1.2%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Darlington East could save you up to 39.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £21.45 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Darlington East has 40 active fuel stations across 25 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.63 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 7.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Darlington, Darlington East:
121.9p at Sainsbury's, St. Helen Auckland

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Darlington, Darlington East:
131.7p at Asda, South Church Road, Bishop Auckland

As expected, the supermarket chains are leading the price war in Darlington East, aggressively undercutting the major oil brands.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
36 / 40 Stations (90%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
26 / 40 Stations (65%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
36 / 40 Stations (90%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
15 / 40 Stations (37.5%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Darlington East today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Sainsbury's
St. Helen Auckland , DL14 9AE
121.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Asda
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland , DL14 7LB
122.7p
+0.8p
3
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Bishop Auckland, Bob Hardisty Drive, BISHOP AUCKLAND , DL14 7TL
123.7p
+1.8p
4
TESCO
St. Helen Auckland Bishop Auckland , DL14 9AB
123.9p
+2.0p
5
Catterick Service Station Ltd
CATTERICK SERVICE STATION LTD, HIGH STREET, CATTERICK, RICHMOND, DL10 7LD, RICHMOND, England , DL10 7LD
125.9p
+4.0p
6
Asda
St Andrews Lane, Spennymoor , DL16 6NE
126.9p
+5.0p
7
Oakley Service Station Ltd
OAKLEY SERVICE STATION, STAINDROP ROAD, WEST AUCKLAND, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9PB, BISHOP AUCKLAND, England , DL14 9PB
126.9p
+5.0p
8
Asda
Whinbush Way, Darlington , DL1 3RB
127.9p
+6.0p
9
JET
Darlington Road, Coatham Mundeville, Darlington, County Durham , DL1 3NL
127.9p
+6.0p
10
JET
12 Chilton Way, Chilton, Ferryhill, County Durham , DL17 0SD
127.9p
+6.0p

Top 10 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 Darlington East area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Asda
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland , DL14 7LB
131.7p
BEST PRICE
2
Sainsbury's
St. Helen Auckland , DL14 9AE
131.9p
+0.2p
3
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Bishop Auckland, Bob Hardisty Drive, BISHOP AUCKLAND , DL14 7TL
132.7p
+1.0p
4
TESCO
St. Helen Auckland Bishop Auckland , DL14 9AB
132.9p
+1.2p
5
Catterick Service Station Ltd
CATTERICK SERVICE STATION LTD, HIGH STREET, CATTERICK, RICHMOND, DL10 7LD, RICHMOND, England , DL10 7LD
135.9p
+4.2p
6
Asda
St Andrews Lane, Spennymoor , DL16 6NE
136.9p
+5.2p
7
Oakley Service Station Ltd
OAKLEY SERVICE STATION, STAINDROP ROAD, WEST AUCKLAND, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9PB, BISHOP AUCKLAND, England , DL14 9PB
136.9p
+5.2p
8
Asda
Whinbush Way, Darlington , DL1 3RB
137.9p
+6.2p
9
JET
Darlington Road, Coatham Mundeville, Darlington, County Durham , DL1 3NL
137.9p
+6.2p
10
JET
12 Chilton Way, Chilton, Ferryhill, County Durham , DL17 0SD
137.9p
+6.2p

How to save on fuel in Darlington East

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 Darlington East.

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

"Darlington East benefits from strong market competition with 25 brands operating across 40 stations. Ranking in the top 7% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while with a 7.6p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £4.18 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 Sainsbury's at 121.9p per litre.

There is currently a 39.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Darlington East. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £21.45 per tank.

Yes, currently supermarkets (Sainsbury's) are offering the lowest prices in the area.

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: 03:26, 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 Darlington East was last synchronized at 03:10 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) 1.6p
Was: 131.1p → Now: 129.5p
Diesel (B7) 1.5p
Was: 140.7p → Now: 139.2p

Visualise the Savings

View 20 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Darlington East
Sainsbury's Asda Morrisons TESCO Catterick Service Station Ltd