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 Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea 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 06:16
6
Local Stations
11
Brands (SR Area)
8.0p
Max Price Gap
#9
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 161.9p at SHELL
  • Potential savings: Up to £4.40 per tank
  • 26 stations tracked across 11 brands
  • Prices have decreased 1.2p this week

Motorists in Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 8% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in SR have Decreased 1.2p (0.7%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea could save you up to 8.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £4.40 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: Moderate

Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea has 26 active fuel stations across 11 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.42 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 16.9p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Seaham, Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea:
161.9p at SHELL, A19, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, UNITED KINGDOM

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Seaham, Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea:
189.9p at ESSO, STOCKTON ROAD, SEAHAM, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
26 / 26 Stations (100%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
21 / 26 Stations (80.8%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
26 / 26 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
14 / 26 Stations (53.8%)

Top 6 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
A19, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, UNITED KINGDOM , SR7 8SS
161.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SHELL
A19, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, UNITED KINGDOM , SR7 8SS
161.9p
+0.0p
3
ESSO
STOCKTON ROAD, SEAHAM, ENGLAND , SR7 8ER
167.9p
+6.0p
4
jet
CLIFF HOUSE SERVICE STATION, 21, TEMPEST ROAD, SEAHAM, England , SR7 7AX
168.9p
+7.0p
5
GEM MURTON
PIT STOP GARAGE, DURHAM PLACE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND , SR7 9JA
168.9p
+7.0p
6
MORRISONS
DALTON PARK, MURTON, SEAHAM, ENGLAND , SR7 9HU
169.9p
+8.0p

Top 6 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 Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
STOCKTON ROAD, SEAHAM, ENGLAND , SR7 8ER
189.9p
BEST PRICE
2
jet
CLIFF HOUSE SERVICE STATION, 21, TEMPEST ROAD, SEAHAM, England , SR7 7AX
191.9p
+2.0p
3
MORRISONS
DALTON PARK, MURTON, SEAHAM, ENGLAND , SR7 9HU
194.9p
+5.0p
4
SHELL
A19, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, UNITED KINGDOM , SR7 8SS
195.9p
+6.0p
5
SHELL
A19, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, UNITED KINGDOM , SR7 8SS
195.9p
+6.0p
6
GEM MURTON
PIT STOP GARAGE, DURHAM PLACE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, ENGLAND , SR7 9JA
196.9p
+7.0p

How to save on fuel in Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea

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 Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea.

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

"Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea's fuel market shows moderate competition among 11 brands. Ranking in the top 8% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while with a 16.9p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £9.30 per tank."

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 SHELL at 161.9p per litre.

There is currently a 8.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £4.40 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SHELL) 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: 06:20, 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 Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea was last synchronized at 06:16 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) 1.2p
Was: 166p → Now: 164.8p
Diesel (B7) 3.2p
Was: 188.2p → Now: 191.4p

Visualise the Savings

View 12 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea
SHELL ESSO jet GEM MURTON MORRISONS