Fuel prices in South Shields
Unleaded petrol (E10) in South Shields currently runs from 160.9p to 169.9p, averaging 165.5p across 7 stations with recent reports. The lowest is ASDA SIMONSIDE EXPRESS PETROL (NE34 9QE).
Stations & prices
Unleaded petrol (E10)
★ Lowest reported160.9p- 3.6p/L below local avg161.9p
164.9p
164.9p- 167.9p
167.9p- IN
Immediate surrounding stations within 3.5 miles (8 nearby)
Accessible stations just beyond the town boundary in neighbouring areas:
- ★ Lowest reported159.7p
- 2.9p/L below local avg160.9p
- 2.3p/L below local avg161.5p
163.9p
163.9p- 164.9p
- 167.9p
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) | 160.9p | 165.5p | 169.9p | 9.0p | 7 of 7 |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 174.9p | 180.6p | 186.9p | 12.0p | 3 of 5 |
| Diesel (B7) | 193.9p | 196.1p | 197.9p | 4.0p | 5 of 7 |
| Premium diesel | 215.9p | 215.9p | 215.9p | 0.0p | 1 of 4 |
Supermarket vs. Branded Stations in South Shields
Unleaded petrol (E10) price comparison across 7 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 South Shields stations in the UK, we track 7 fuel stations, and 7 of them have reported an unleaded price in the last 14 days. Reported unleaded currently runs from 160.9p to 169.9p, averaging 165.5p — a spread of 9.0p.
Diesel runs from 193.9p to 197.9p, averaging 196.1p across 5 recent reports.
7 stations have updated their price in the last 7 days, and the lowest price we can currently see is 160.9p at Asda Simonside Express.
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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Common questions about fuel in South Shields
What is the cheapest petrol in South Shields today?
The lowest reported unleaded petrol (E10) price in South Shields is 160.9p per litre at Asda Simonside Express (NE34 9QE). This is 4.6p/L below the South Shields average of 165.5p across 7 stations with recent reports.
What is the cheapest diesel in South Shields today?
Standard diesel (B7) in South Shields starts from 193.9p per litre at Asda South Shields Superstore (NE33 1AZ), compared to an area average of 196.1p across 5 recent reports (2.2p/L below average).
How often are fuel prices in South Shields updated?
Prices in South Shields are monitored continuously via official UK Fuel Finder reports. 1 station in South Shields updated within the last 24 hours, and 7 of 7 updated over the past 7 days. The average price report age across South Shields is 2.9 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 South Shields?
The price spread for standard petrol in South Shields is 9.0p per litre (spanning from 160.9p to 169.9p). Choosing the cheapest station instead of the most expensive one yields an immediate saving of 9.0p per litre on every fill.
Are supermarket fuel stations cheaper in South Shields?
2 of the 7 stations in South Shields are run by supermarkets (Asda). Supermarket stations (Asda) average 161.4p for unleaded, which is 5.7p/L cheaper than branded stations (Independent, Esso, BP averaging 167.1p).
Which fuel stations in South Shields are open 24 hours?
6 of 7 stations in South Shields offer 24-hour refuelling access, including Boldon Lane Service Station, Asda Simonside Express, Asda South Shields Superstore and 3 more.