Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield 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, 6th February 2026 at 02:50
3
Local Stations
40
Brands (NE Area)
1.0p
Max Price Gap
#11
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 128.9p at Esso
  • Potential savings: Up to £0.55 per tank
  • 105 stations tracked across 40 brands

Motorists in Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 9% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in NE have Remained stable

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield 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

Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield has 105 active fuel stations across 40 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.38 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 7.0p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Newcastle upon Tyne, Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield:
128.9p at Esso, Front Street, Whickham

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Newcastle upon Tyne, Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield:
140.9p at Esso, Front Street, Whickham

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
90 / 105 Stations (85.7%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
66 / 105 Stations (62.9%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
88 / 105 Stations (83.8%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
43 / 105 Stations (41%)

Top 2 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Esso
Front Street, Whickham , NE16 4EJ
128.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
DERWENTHAUGH ROAD, SWALWELL, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 3BJ , NE16 3BJ
129.9p
+1.0p

Top 2 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 Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Esso
Front Street, Whickham , NE16 4EJ
140.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
DERWENTHAUGH ROAD, SWALWELL, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE16 3BJ , NE16 3BJ
143.9p
+3.0p

How to save on fuel in Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield

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 Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield.

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

"Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield benefits from strong market competition with 40 brands operating across 105 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while ranking in the top 9% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings."

For more detailed savings, explore our Interactive Fuel Map to scan the entire region visually.

Frequently Asked Questions

As of February 6, 2026, the cheapest station is Esso at 128.9p per litre.

There is currently a 1.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £0.55 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Esso) 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, 06 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 Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield was last synchronized at 02:50 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) Stable
Was: 129.7p → Now: 129.9p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 139.5p → Now: 139.7p

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Popular Brands in Whickham, Sunniside, Burnopfield
Esso BP