Fuel prices in Houghton Le Spring
Unleaded petrol (E10) in Houghton Le Spring currently runs from 162.9p to 168.9p, averaging 165.3p across 5 stations with recent reports. The lowest is Northview Service Station Esso (DH4 5NW).
Stations & prices
Unleaded petrol (E10)
★ Lowest reported162.9p
163.9p
164.7p
165.9p
168.9p
Immediate surrounding stations within 3.5 miles (8 nearby)
Accessible stations just beyond the town boundary in neighbouring areas:
- ★ Lowest reported164.7p
- 2.6p/L below local avg164.9p
- 2.6p/L below local avg164.9p
2.6p/L below local avg164.9p- 1.6p/L below local avg165.9p
169.9p
170.9p- 173.9p
Showing reported prices from official GOV.UK reports. Open a station for reported prices, opening hours and directions — prices can change before you arrive.
Area overview
| Fuel | Lowest | Average | Highest | Spread | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded petrol (E10) | 162.9p | 165.3p | 168.9p | 6.0p | 5 of 5 |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 172.9p | 182.2p | 188.9p | 16.0p | 3 of 4 |
| Diesel (B7) | 192.9p | 194.6p | 196.9p | 4.0p | 3 of 6 |
| Premium diesel | 203.9p | 203.9p | 203.9p | 0.0p | 1 of 2 |
Supermarket vs. Branded Stations in Houghton Le Spring
Unleaded petrol (E10) price comparison across 5 local stations
Statistics use eligible recent reports — prices updated within 14 days. Stations reporting less recently remain active at their last confirmed board price. Read how we calculate our statistics.
Across all Houghton Le Spring stations in the UK, we track 6 fuel stations, and 5 of them have reported an unleaded price in the last 14 days. Reported unleaded currently runs from 162.9p to 168.9p, averaging 165.3p — a spread of 6.0p.
Diesel runs from 192.9p to 196.9p, averaging 194.6p across 3 recent reports.
2 stations have updated their price in the last 7 days, and the lowest price we can currently see is 162.9p at Northview Service Station Esso.
Prices are reported by stations when they change. The spread is the gap between the lowest and highest reported price — not a guaranteed saving on your journey.
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What is the cheapest petrol in Houghton Le Spring today?
The lowest reported unleaded petrol (E10) price in Houghton Le Spring is 162.9p per litre at Northview Service Station Esso (DH4 5NW). This is 2.4p/L below the Houghton Le Spring average of 165.3p across 5 stations with recent reports.
What is the cheapest diesel in Houghton Le Spring today?
Standard diesel (B7) in Houghton Le Spring starts from 192.9p per litre at Quarry Service Station (DH4 4AU), compared to an area average of 194.6p across 3 recent reports (1.7p/L below average).
How often are fuel prices in Houghton Le Spring updated?
Prices in Houghton Le Spring are monitored continuously via official UK Fuel Finder reports. 1 station in Houghton Le Spring updated within the last 24 hours, and 2 of 6 updated over the past 7 days. The average price report age across Houghton Le Spring is 7.5 days. Under government regulations, fuel retailers are mandated to publish price revisions within 30 minutes of updating their totem displays.
What is the price spread across fuel stations in Houghton Le Spring?
The price spread for standard petrol in Houghton Le Spring is 6.0p per litre (spanning from 162.9p to 168.9p). Choosing the cheapest station instead of the most expensive one yields an immediate saving of 6.0p per litre on every fill.
Are supermarket fuel stations cheaper in Houghton Le Spring?
1 of the 6 stations in Houghton Le Spring are run by supermarkets (Tesco). Branded stations (Independent, EG On The Move, Esso) are currently 0.8p/L cheaper than supermarkets in Houghton Le Spring.
Which fuel stations in Houghton Le Spring are open 24 hours?
5 of 6 stations in Houghton Le Spring offer 24-hour refuelling access, including Eg Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, Northview Service Station Esso and 2 more.