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 Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery 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 03:55
3
Local Stations
11
Brands (SR Area)
2.0p
Max Price Gap
#9
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 169.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £1.10 per tank
  • 26 stations tracked across 11 brands
  • Prices have decreased 1.2p this week

Motorists in Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery 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 Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery could save you up to 2.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £1.10 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: Moderate

Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery 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 Peterlee, Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery:
169.9p at BP, NORTH EAST AUTO SERVICES LTD, ACRE RIGG FILLING STATION, ESSINGTON WAY, PETERLEE, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Peterlee, Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery:
194.9p at ASDA, SURTREES ROAD, PETERLEE, 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
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 3 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
NORTH EAST AUTO SERVICES LTD, ACRE RIGG FILLING STATION, ESSINGTON WAY, PETERLEE, England , SR8 5AZ
169.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ASDA
SURTREES ROAD, PETERLEE, ENGLAND , SR8 1AR
171.9p
+2.0p
3
Southside Service Station
SOUTHSIDE SERVICE STATION, YODEN WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 1AP, PETERLEE, England , SR8 1AP
171.9p
+2.0p

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 Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ASDA
SURTREES ROAD, PETERLEE, ENGLAND , SR8 1AR
194.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Southside Service Station
SOUTHSIDE SERVICE STATION, YODEN WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 1AP, PETERLEE, England , SR8 1AP
194.9p
+0.0p
3
BP
NORTH EAST AUTO SERVICES LTD, ACRE RIGG FILLING STATION, ESSINGTON WAY, PETERLEE, England , SR8 5AZ
198.9p
+4.0p

How to save on fuel in Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery

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 Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery.

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

"Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery'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 BP at 169.9p per litre.

There is currently a 2.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £1.10 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: 04:10, 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 Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery was last synchronized at 03:55 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) 1.2p
Was: 166p → Now: 164.8p
Diesel (B7) 3.2p
Was: 188.2p → Now: 191.4p

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Popular Brands in Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery
BP ASDA Southside Service Station