Cheapest Petrol & Diesel in Houghton-le-Spring Today
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Cheapest Petrol in Houghton-le-Spring
Cheapest Diesel in Houghton-le-Spring
Worth the Drive?
Petrol averages 1.3p less in Houghton (145.9p vs 147.2p here). The round trip is about 0 miles each way, costing roughly £0.09 in fuel at 35 mpg. A 60‑litre fill would save £0.80 — a net saving of £0.71 after the return journey.
Diesel averages 1.4p less in Houghton (161.9p vs 163.3p here). The round trip is about 0 miles each way, costing roughly £0.07 in fuel at 50 mpg. A 60‑litre fill would save £0.86 — a net saving of £0.78 after the return journey.
There are 7 fuel stations in Houghton-le-Spring reporting live prices via the UK government's Fuel Finder service. Unleaded petrol (E10) averages 147.2p per litre across 6 stations. Diesel (B7) averages 163.3p across 7 stations. Unleaded is 4.0p below the national average of 151.2p.
Use our fuel station finder to find the most economical place to fill up near you, or calculate the fuel cost of a longer trip from Houghton-le-Spring.
Fuel Stations in Houghton-le-Spring
| Station | Postcode | E10 | E5 | B7 | SDV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EG On The Move, Hetton Houghton-le-Spring | DH4 5PH | 145.9p Cheapest | 165.9p | 162.9p | 182.9p |
| Esso, Fence Houses | DH4 5NW Super-market | 145.9p | 155.9p Cheapest | 161.9p Cheapest | 171.9p Cheapest |
| Gulf, Bournmoor | DH4 6EY | 148.9p | 167.9p | 163.9p | – |
| Gulf, West Rainton | DH4 6RG | 148.9p | 166.9p | 161.9p | 179.9p |
| Jet, Copt Hill | DH4 4AU | 146.9p | 162.9p | 161.9p | – |
| R L Autoservices, Shiney Row and Penshaw | DH4 7DX | – | – | 168.9p | – |
| Tesco, Copt Hill | DH4 4AU | 146.9p | – | 161.9p | – |
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Average Petrol and Diesel Prices in Houghton-le-Spring (pence per litre)
30-Day Price Trend in the Durham Region (pence per litre)
Daily averages across all stations in the Durham postcode area over the last 30 days. Houghton-le-Spring sits within this region.
What does fuel cost a typical driver in Houghton-le-Spring?
At current prices, a typical driver covering 12000 miles a year in a petrol car averaging 35 mpg spends about £2295/year on fuel in Houghton-le-Spring (at 147.2p/L). That's £62 less than the UK average of £2357. Across the wider Durham (DH) postcode area petrol averages 150.2p/L, working out at £2341/year.
A diesel driver doing the same 12000 miles at 50 mpg spends about £1782/year at Houghton-le-Spring's average diesel price of 163.3p/L. That's £17 less than the UK average of £1799. Across the wider Durham (DH) postcode area diesel averages 164.6p/L — £1796/year.
Choose the right station — save £££
The cheapest petrol in Houghton-le-Spring is 145.9p/L and the most expensive is 148.9p/L — a 3.0p/L spread. Filling a 60‑litre tank at the cheapest vs the dearest saves £1.80.
For diesel the spread is 7.0p/L (161.9p cheapest, 168.9p dearest) — £4.20 saved on a 60‑litre fill.
Fuel Prices by Brand in Houghton-le-Spring
Average prices and cheapest station for each fuel brand in Houghton-le-Spring.
Gulf Fuel Prices in Houghton-le-Spring
There are 2 Gulf forecourts in Houghton-le-Spring. Petrol averages 148.9p/L — 1.7p above the Houghton-le-Spring average. Diesel averages 162.9p/L (0.4p below town avg). Cheapest petrol: Gulf, Bournmoor at 148.9p. Gulf fuel prices across the UK →
Show 2 Gulf stations
| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf, Bournmoor | DH4 6EY | 148.9p | 163.9p |
| Gulf, West Rainton | DH4 6RG | 148.9p | 161.9p |
EG On The Move Fuel Prices in Houghton-le-Spring
There is 1 EG On The Move forecourt in Houghton-le-Spring. Petrol is 145.9p/L — 1.3p below the Houghton-le-Spring average. Diesel is 162.9p/L (0.4p below town avg). Live prices: EG On The Move, Hetton. EG On The Move fuel prices across the UK →
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| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EG On The Move, Hetton | DH4 5PH | 145.9p | 162.9p |
Esso Fuel Prices in Houghton-le-Spring
There is 1 Esso forecourt in Houghton-le-Spring. Petrol is 145.9p/L — 1.3p below the Houghton-le-Spring average. Diesel is 161.9p/L (1.4p below town avg). Live prices: Esso, Fence Houses. Esso fuel prices across the UK →
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| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso, Fence Houses | DH4 5NW | 145.9p | 161.9p |
Jet Fuel Prices in Houghton-le-Spring
There is 1 Jet forecourt in Houghton-le-Spring. Petrol is 146.9p/L — 0.3p below the Houghton-le-Spring average. Diesel is 161.9p/L (1.4p below town avg). Live prices: Jet, Copt Hill. Jet fuel prices across the UK →
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| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet, Copt Hill | DH4 4AU | 146.9p | 161.9p |
R L Autoservices Fuel Prices in Houghton-le-Spring
There is 1 R L Autoservices forecourt in Houghton-le-Spring. Diesel is 168.9p/L (5.6p above town avg).
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| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R L Autoservices, Shiney Row and Penshaw | DH4 7DX | – | 168.9p |
Tesco Fuel Prices in Houghton-le-Spring
There is 1 Tesco forecourt in Houghton-le-Spring. Petrol is 146.9p/L — 0.3p below the Houghton-le-Spring average. Diesel is 161.9p/L (1.4p below town avg). Live prices: Tesco, Copt Hill. Tesco fuel prices across the UK →
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| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Copt Hill | DH4 4AU | 146.9p | 161.9p |
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