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 Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham 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 10:15
3
Local Stations
31
Brands (DL Area)
1.0p
Max Price Gap
#18
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 152.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £0.55 per tank
  • 71 stations tracked across 31 brands
  • Prices have decreased 1.4p this week

Motorists in Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in DL have Decreased 1.4p (0.9%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham could save you up to 1.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £0.55 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham has 71 active fuel stations across 31 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.44 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 17.5p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Ferryhill, Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham:
152.9p at BP, DURHAM ROAD, NORTHBOUND, THINFORD, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Ferryhill, Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham:
169.9p at JET, A167 CHILTON BY-PASS, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
68 / 71 Stations (95.8%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
52 / 71 Stations (73.2%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
69 / 71 Stations (97.2%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
35 / 71 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 Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
DURHAM ROAD, NORTHBOUND, THINFORD, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND , DL17 8RU
152.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP petroleum
DEAN ROAD GARAGE, 91, DARLINGTON ROAD, FERRYHILL, England , DL17 8EX
152.9p
+0.0p
3
JET
A167 CHILTON BY-PASS, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND , DL17 0SD
153.9p
+1.0p

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 Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
JET
A167 CHILTON BY-PASS, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND , DL17 0SD
169.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
DURHAM ROAD, NORTHBOUND, THINFORD, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND , DL17 8RU
172.9p
+3.0p
3
BP petroleum
DEAN ROAD GARAGE, 91, DARLINGTON ROAD, FERRYHILL, England , DL17 8EX
172.9p
+3.0p

How to save on fuel in Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham

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 Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham.

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

"Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham benefits from strong market competition with 31 brands operating across 71 stations. Ranking in the top 15% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while with a 17.5p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £9.63 per tank."

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 BP at 152.9p per litre.

There is currently a 1.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £0.55 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (BP) 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: 10:19, 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 Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham was last synchronized at 10:15 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) 1.4p
Was: 154.7p → Now: 153.3p
Diesel (B7) 1.6p
Was: 175.2p → Now: 173.6p

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Popular Brands in Ferryhill, Chilton, Cornforth, Bishop Middleham
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