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Cheapest fuel in
Durham.

Fuel prices near you in Durham

FuelHawk tracks every reporting forecourt in and around Durham (North East) and its suburbs — typically within a 5-mile radius of the city centre. Whether you're searching for the cheapest petrol near you in Durham, or checking Durham diesel prices before a long drive, the rankings above cover every forecourt live from the UK Government Fuel Finder open-data scheme, refreshed every five minutes.

Standard Unleaded (E10) is the default petrol at most Durham pumps; Super Unleaded (E5) is the higher-octane variant typically 10–15p dearer. Supermarket forecourts across Durham — Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Asda — are usually the cheapest in the area; premium brands like Shell V-Power and BP Ultimate cost more per litre but offer higher-performance fuel.

Beyond rankings, the FuelHawk forecast reconciles wholesale price, crude, sterling and retailer lag signals to tell you whether to fill up now or wait.

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§ Questions about Durham fuel

Durham fuel, answered.

01What's the cheapest petrol in Durham right now?
No live unleaded forecourts are currently reporting within 5 miles of Durham. Check back in a few minutes — prices are refreshed every 5 minutes from the Government Fuel Finder scheme.
02Is supermarket petrol cheaper than branded forecourts in Durham?
Typically yes — Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco forecourts in the Durham area usually run 4-8p/L below branded sites like Shell, BP or Esso. The per-litre gap varies by week and by specific forecourt, which is why the live ranking above is the only reliable comparison.
03Where's the cheapest diesel in Durham?
The diesel ranking above lists every reporting forecourt within 5 miles of Durham, cheapest first. If the list is empty, no Durham-area forecourts are reporting diesel right now.
04How often do Durham fuel prices change?
Most Durham retailers re-evaluate pump prices daily, with supermarkets often moving first. Under the 2025 Motor Fuel Price Open Data Regulations, any change must be published to the Fuel Finder scheme within 30 minutes — which is what keeps this ranking fresh.
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