Fuel prices in Barnard Castle today
County Durham, England
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded in and around Barnard Castle is 167.7p at Asda, South Church Road, Bishop Auckland (12.6 mi from the town centre). The cheapest diesel is 191.7p at Asda (12.6 mi). Across 8 forecourts within 15 miles, unleaded averages 177.6p – 4.0p above the UK average.
Cheapest unleaded near Barnard Castle
Within 15 miles of the town centre, cheapest first.
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Asda 12.6 miSouth Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LB
- Unleaded
- 167.7p
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Morrisons 12.4 miMFG Morrisons Bishop Auckland, Bob Hardisty Drive, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7TL
- Unleaded
- 167.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
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Morrisons 14.6 miMFG Morrisons Darlington North Road, Meynell Road, DARLINGTON, DL3 0QR
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
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JET 12.3 miRedworth Road, Redworth, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2JT
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
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Esso 14.5 miNewton Park Service Station, Coatham Mundeville, DL1 3NL
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Super
- 190.9p
Cheapest diesel near Barnard Castle
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Asda 12.6 miSouth Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LB
- Diesel
- 191.7p
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Morrisons 12.4 miMFG Morrisons Bishop Auckland, Bob Hardisty Drive, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7TL
- Diesel
- 191.9p
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Morrisons 14.6 miMFG Morrisons Darlington North Road, Meynell Road, DARLINGTON, DL3 0QR
- Diesel
- 196.9p
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JET 12.3 miRedworth Road, Redworth, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2JT
- Diesel
- 197.9p
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JET 14.5 miDarlington Road, Coatham Mundeville, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3NL
- Diesel
- 197.9p
Nearest forecourts to Barnard Castle centre
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BP 11.6 miBarton Service Area, Off A1(M), Barton, Near Richmond, North Yorks, DL10 6NA, DL10 6NA
- Unleaded
- 199.9p
- Diesel
- 222.9p
- Super
- 219.9p
- Premium diesel
- 242.9p
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JET 12.3 miRedworth Road, Redworth, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2JT
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Diesel
- 197.9p
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Morrisons 12.4 miMFG Morrisons Bishop Auckland, Bob Hardisty Drive, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7TL
- Unleaded
- 167.9p
- Diesel
- 191.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
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Asda 12.6 miSouth Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LB
- Unleaded
- 167.7p
- Diesel
- 191.7p
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Asda 12.6 miMiddleton Tyas Lane, Richmond, DL10 6NT
- Unleaded
- 199.9p
- Diesel
- 217.9p
- Super
- 218.9p
- Premium diesel
- 236.9p
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Esso 14.5 miNewton Park Service Station, Coatham Mundeville, DL1 3NL
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Diesel
- 198.9p
- Super
- 190.9p
- Premium diesel
- 217.9p
Cheapest fuel across County Durham →
Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 7 min ago
EV charging near Barnard Castle
7 public charging locations within 10 miles:
- 1 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
- 2 Rapid (25–99 kW)
- 4 Fast (7–22 kW)
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Galgate Car Park0.2 miKing Street, Barnard Castle, DL12 8EPBe.EV
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Queen Street Car Park0.3 miQueen Street, Barnard Castle, DL12 8GFBe.EV
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The Bowes Museum0.3 miCrook Lane, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NPProject EV
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Teesdale Leisure Centre0.4 miStrathmore Road, Marwood, Barnard Castle, DL12 8DSBe.EV
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Fastned Barnard Castle0.5 miProspect Place, Stainton Grove, DL12 8TDFastNedCost: 45p per kW
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Morritt County House Hotel2.9 miDurham, Barnard Castle, DL12 9SEHydra Charging (IN)
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Mickleton Services6.6 miMickleton Services, County Durham, Barnard Castle, DL12 0JYCharge Your Car · Public - Membership Required
Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 3 hr ago
Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.
Car parks near Barnard Castle
No public car parks found within 5 miles of Barnard Castle.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly
Driving conditions
✅ No Met Office weather warnings for County Durham right now.
Source: Met Office · updated 7 min ago
Vehicle crime near Barnard Castle
In August 2026, police recorded 2 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Barnard Castle, the same as in July.
- Jun 1
- Jul 2
- Aug 2
Reported most often on or near: Bouch Way (1), Thorngate Wynd (1).
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference. Locations are approximate to protect privacy.
Source: police.uk (Open Government Licence) · latest published month: August 2026
Quick answers about Barnard Castle
Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Barnard Castle today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Barnard Castle is 167.7p a litre at Asda, South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LB, 12.6 mi away – 5.9p below the UK average.
Where is the cheapest diesel near Barnard Castle today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Barnard Castle is 191.7p a litre at Asda, South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LB, 12.6 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 8 forecourts within 15 miles.
How many EV charging points are there near Barnard Castle?
There are 7 public EV charging locations within 10 miles of Barnard Castle, including 3 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Galgate Car Park, 0.2 mi away, charging at up to 150 kW.
How much vehicle crime is there in Barnard Castle?
Police recorded 2 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Barnard Castle in August 2026, compared with 2 in July 2026. Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference (police.uk).
Are there any weather warnings for driving in Barnard Castle?
No – on 25 Oct there are no Met Office weather warnings in force for County Durham.
Motoring news
- Record funding, record results: 7,000 miles of smoother journeys as government tackles potholes DfT · 21 Oct
- Drivers to save up to £300 when installing EV chargers at home, as government slashes unnecessary red tape DfT · 21 Oct
- Publication of the DVLA business plan 2026 to 2027 DVLA · 20 Oct
- Crackdown on illegal number plates with new government funded roads policing team DVLA · 5 Sept
- Drivers can save up to 10 days by notifying DVLA of a medical condition online DVLA · 17 Aug
Source: GOV.UK – DVLA, DVSA, OZEV, National Highways and Department for Transport (Open Government Licence)
Postcode areas in Barnard Castle
Towns near Barnard Castle
- Bishop Auckland 12.0 mi
- Richmond 12.1 mi
- Shildon 12.4 mi
- Crook 13.4 mi
- Catterick Garrison 14.5 mi
- Willington 14.6 mi
- Newton Aycliffe 14.7 mi
- Spennymoor 16.6 mi