Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.5p 1.2% (+2p) 7d avg: 166.6p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.8% (+1.4p) 7d avg: 184.6p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.6p 1.6% (+3.1p) 7d avg: 191.2p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.7% (+3.5p) 7d avg: 211.5p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.5p 1.2% (+2p) 7d avg: 166.6p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.8% (+1.4p) 7d avg: 184.6p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.6p 1.6% (+3.1p) 7d avg: 191.2p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.7% (+3.5p) 7d avg: 211.5p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale 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, 18th September 2026 at 02:55
3
Local Stations
33
Brands (DL Area)
3.9p
Max Price Gap
#72
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 168p at Alston Road Garage & Engineering Limited
  • Potential savings: Up to £2.15 per tank
  • 73 stations tracked across 33 brands

Motorists in Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in DL have Increased 1.7p (1%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale could save you up to 3.9p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £2.15 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale has 73 active fuel stations across 33 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.45 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 32.3p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Barnard Castle, Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale:
168p at Alston Road Garage & Engineering Limited, ALSTON ROAD GARAGE, ALSTON ROAD, MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE, BARNARD CASTLE, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Barnard Castle, Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale:
194p at Alston Road Garage & Engineering Limited, ALSTON ROAD GARAGE, ALSTON ROAD, MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE, BARNARD CASTLE, England

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (Alston Road Garage & Engineering Limited) has beaten the supermarkets to the top spot today.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
70 / 73 Stations (95.9%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
53 / 73 Stations (72.6%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
69 / 73 Stations (94.5%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
36 / 73 Stations (49.3%)

Top 3 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Alston Road Garage & Engineering Limited
ALSTON ROAD GARAGE, ALSTON ROAD, MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE, BARNARD CASTLE, England , DL12 0UU
168p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
BARNARD CASTLE SERVICE STATION, —, BARNARD CASTLE , DL12 8HL
171.9p
+3.9p
3
PACE
MICKLETON SERVICE STATION, MICKLETON, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 0JY, BARNARD CASTLE, England , DL12 0JY
171.9p
+3.9p

Top 3 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 Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Alston Road Garage & Engineering Limited
ALSTON ROAD GARAGE, ALSTON ROAD, MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE, BARNARD CASTLE, England , DL12 0UU
194p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
BARNARD CASTLE SERVICE STATION, —, BARNARD CASTLE , DL12 8HL
196.9p
+2.9p
3
PACE
MICKLETON SERVICE STATION, MICKLETON, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 0JY, BARNARD CASTLE, England , DL12 0JY
196.9p
+2.9p

How to save on fuel in Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale

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 Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale.

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

"Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale benefits from strong market competition with 33 brands operating across 73 stations. With a 32.3p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £17.77 per tank, while interestingly, Alston Road Garage & Engineering Limited 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 September 18, 2026, the cheapest station is Alston Road Garage & Engineering Limited at 168p per litre.

There is currently a 3.9p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £2.15 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Alston Road Garage & Engineering Limited) 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: 03:09, 18 Sep 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 Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale was last synchronized at 02:55 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) 1.7p
Was: 166.4p → Now: 168.1p
Diesel (B7) 4.7p
Was: 188.6p → Now: 193.3p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale
Alston Road Garage & Engineering Limited BP PACE