Fuel prices in Durham today

County Durham, England

Cheapest unleaded 167.7p Asda · 9.6 mi Cheapest diesel 191.7p Asda · 9.6 mi

Local average unleaded174.2p0.6p above the UK average

Local average diesel200.4p0.8p above the UK average

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded in and around Durham is 167.7p at Asda, South Church Road, Bishop Auckland (9.6 mi from the town centre). The cheapest diesel is 191.7p at Asda (9.6 mi). Across 19 forecourts within 10 miles, unleaded averages 174.2p – 0.6p above the UK average.

Cheapest unleaded near Durham

Within 10 miles of the town centre, cheapest first.

Asda 9.6 mi

South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LB

Unleaded
167.7p

Directions
Morrisons 8.3 mi

MFG Morrisons Hartlepool, Clarence Road, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 8BT

Unleaded
167.9p
Super
189.9p

Directions
Morrisons 9.7 mi

MFG Morrisons Bishop Auckland, Bob Hardisty Drive, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7TL

Unleaded
167.9p
Super
189.9p

Directions
Esso 1.1 mi

MFG Dragonville, Alma Place, Durham, DH1 2HN

Unleaded
169.9p
Super
195.9p

Directions
Esso 1.9 mi

MFG Stonebridge, Nevilles Cross Bank, Stonebridge, DH1 3RY

Unleaded
169.9p
Super
195.9p

Directions

Cheapest diesel near Durham

Asda 9.6 mi

South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LB

Diesel
191.7p

Directions
Morrisons 9.7 mi

MFG Morrisons Bishop Auckland, Bob Hardisty Drive, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7TL

Diesel
191.9p

Directions
Morrisons 8.3 mi

MFG Morrisons Hartlepool, Clarence Road, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 8BT

Diesel
194.9p

Directions
Morrisons 8.0 mi

MFG Morrisons Dalton Park, Dalton Park, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU

Diesel
195.9p
Premium diesel
205.9p

Directions
Morrisons 8.3 mi

MFG Morrisons Sunderland Doxford Park, William Doxford Centre, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE

Diesel
195.9p

Directions

Nearest forecourts to Durham centre

Esso 1.1 mi

MFG Dragonville, Alma Place, Durham, DH1 2HN

Unleaded
169.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Esso 1.9 mi

MFG Stonebridge, Nevilles Cross Bank, Stonebridge, DH1 3RY

Unleaded
169.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Asda 4.7 mi

Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AP

Unleaded
174.9p
Diesel
201.9p
Super
193.9p
Premium diesel
220.9p

Directions
Asda 6.0 mi

St Andrews Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 6NE

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
198.9p

Directions
Esso 6.7 mi

MFG Vigo Lane, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2BQ

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
JET 6.8 mi

Durham Road, Wheatley Hill, Durham, County Durham, DH6 3LJ

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
197.9p
Super
182.9p

Directions

Cheapest fuel across County Durham →

Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 21 min ago

EV charging near Durham

42 public charging locations within 3 miles:

5 Rapid (25–99 kW)
30 Fast (7–22 kW)
5 Slow (under 7 kW)

Radisson Blu Hotel Durham0.2 mi

Frankland Lane, Durham, DH1 5TA

Fast · 22 kW Type 2 2 points

The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ) · Public - Pay At Location

Directions
College of St Hild and St Bede0.4 mi

St Hilds Lane, DH1 1SZ

Type 2 2 points

Charge Your Car

Cost: Free

Directions
DCC Sidegate Car Park 10.4 mi

Sidegate Car Park, Durham, DH1 5SY

Fast · 22 kW Type 2 2 points

MER

Directions
The Sands Car Park0.4 mi

The Sands Car Park, Durham, DH1 1SQ

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points

Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £1.00/session

Directions
College of St Hild and St Bede0.5 mi

College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham, DH1 1SZ

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point

Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required

Directions
St Giles Filling Station0.5 mi

Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA

Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 2 points

InstaVolt Ltd · Public - Pay At Location

Cost: £0.75/kWh

Directions
Prince Bishops Shopping Centre0.5 mi

High Street, Durham, DH1 3UJ

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 6 points

POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £0.40/kWh

Directions
Radisson Blu Durham0.5 mi

Framwellgate Watersida, Durham, DH1 5TL

Fast · 16 kW Tesla 1 point

Zero Carbon World

Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 2 hr ago

Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.

Car parks near Durham

No public car parks found within 5 miles of Durham.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for County Durham right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 21 min ago

Vehicle crime near Durham

In August 2026, police recorded 12 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Durham, up from 2 in July.

Jun 4
Jul 2
Aug 12

Reported most often on or near: St Hilds Court (2), Roosevelt Road (1), a sports/recreation area (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 Durham

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Durham today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Durham is 167.7p a litre at Asda, South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LB, 9.6 mi away – 5.9p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Durham today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Durham is 191.7p a litre at Asda, South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LB, 9.6 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 19 forecourts within 10 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Durham?

There are 42 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Durham, including 5 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Radisson Blu Hotel Durham, 0.2 mi away, charging at up to 22 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Durham?

Police recorded 12 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Durham 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 Durham?

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 Durham

Durham DH1