Fuel prices in South Shields today
South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded in and around South Shields is 165.7p at Asda, North Road, Boldon Colliery, Newcastle upon Tyne (2.8 mi from the town centre). The cheapest diesel is 193.7p at Asda (4.1 mi). Across 13 forecourts within 5 miles, unleaded averages 168.9p – 4.7p below the UK average. There are 2 Met Office weather warnings for South Tyneside.
Cheapest unleaded near South Shields
Within 5 miles of the town centre, cheapest first.
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Asda 2.8 miNorth Road, Boldon Colliery, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE35 9AR
- Unleaded
- 165.7p
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Asda 4.1 miThompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 1SF
- Unleaded
- 165.7p
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Morrisons 3.7 miMFG Morrisons Seaburn, Lowry Road, SUNDERLAND, SR6 8AA
- Unleaded
- 165.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
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Morrisons 4.2 miMFG Morrisons Whitley Bay, Hillheads Road, WHITLEY BAY, NE25 8HN
- Unleaded
- 165.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
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Asda 1.2 miCoronation Street, South Shields, NE33 1AZ
- Unleaded
- 168.9p
Cheapest diesel near South Shields
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Asda 4.1 miThompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 1SF
- Diesel
- 193.7p
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Morrisons 3.7 miMFG Morrisons Seaburn, Lowry Road, SUNDERLAND, SR6 8AA
- Diesel
- 193.9p
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Asda 2.8 miNorth Road, Boldon Colliery, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE35 9AR
- Diesel
- 194.7p
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Asda 1.2 miCoronation Street, South Shields, NE33 1AZ
- Diesel
- 194.9p
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Morrisons 2.5 miMFG Morrisons Jarrow, High Street, JARROW, NE32 3BH
- Diesel
- 194.9p
- Premium diesel
- 204.9p
Nearest forecourts to South Shields centre
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Asda 1.1 miNewcastle Road, South Shields, NE34 9QE
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Diesel
- 198.9p
- Super
- 188.9p
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Asda 1.2 miCoronation Street, South Shields, NE33 1AZ
- Unleaded
- 168.9p
- Diesel
- 194.9p
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Jet 2.0 miMFG Cleadon, Shields Road, Cleadon, SR6 7PQ
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Diesel
- 198.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
- Premium diesel
- 215.9p
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Morrisons 2.5 miMFG Morrisons Jarrow, High Street, JARROW, NE32 3BH
- Unleaded
- 168.9p
- Diesel
- 194.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
- Premium diesel
- 204.9p
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Asda 2.8 miNorth Road, Boldon Colliery, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE35 9AR
- Unleaded
- 165.7p
- Diesel
- 194.7p
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ESSO 3.0 miBeach Road, NORTH SHIELDS, NE29 9AE
- Unleaded
- 170.9p
- Diesel
- 197.9p
- Super
- 185.9p
- Premium diesel
- 211.9p
Cheapest fuel across Tyne and Wear →
Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated just now
EV charging near South Shields
52 public charging locations within 3 miles:
- 8 Rapid (25–99 kW)
- 40 Fast (7–22 kW)
- 4 Slow (under 7 kW)
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Wawn Street0.5 miWawn Street Car Park, South Shields, NE33 4EBCharge Your Car
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Dean Road0.5 miDean Road Car Park, South Shields, NE33 4AQCharge Your Car
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New George Street0.7 miNew George Street, South Shields, NE33 5RGEvolt Network (Swarco E.Connect) · Public - Pay At LocationCost: 36p per kW
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New George Street 10.7 miNew George Street, South Shields, NE33 5DUEvolt Network (Swarco E.Connect) · Public - Membership Required
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N/A0.8 miN/A, South Shields, NE33 1RFCharge Your Car · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £0.65/kWh
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The Nook , South Tyneside0.8 miThe Nook, Prince Edward Road, NE34 8PSCharge Your Car · Public - Membership RequiredCost: Free
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Napier Street Car Park0.8 miNapier Street Car Park, Jarrow, NE32 3NECharge Your Car
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1 Trinity Green0.9 miTrinity Green, Eldon Street, NE33 2RLCharge Your Car · Public - Membership RequiredCost: Free
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 South Shields
No public car parks found within 5 miles of South Shields.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly
Driving conditions
- Yellow warning of wind affecting North East England Valid from 1100 Sat 24 Oct to 2100 Sun 25 Oct
- Yellow warning of wind affecting North East England Valid from 0300 Tue 27 Oct to 2359 Tue 27 Oct
Source: Met Office · updated just now
Vehicle crime near South Shields
In August 2026, police recorded 12 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of South Shields, up from 3 in July.
- Jun 7
- Jul 3
- Aug 12
Reported most often on or near: a sports/recreation area (2), Forth Court (1), Afton Court (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 South Shields
Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near South Shields today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near South Shields is 165.7p a litre at Asda, North Road, Boldon Colliery, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE35 9AR, 2.8 mi away – 7.9p below the UK average.
Where is the cheapest diesel near South Shields today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near South Shields is 193.7p a litre at Asda, Thompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 1SF, 4.1 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 13 forecourts within 5 miles.
How many EV charging points are there near South Shields?
There are 52 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of South Shields, including 8 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Wawn Street, 0.5 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.
How much vehicle crime is there in South Shields?
Police recorded 12 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of South Shields in August 2026, compared with 3 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 South Shields?
Yes – on 25 Oct the Met Office has 2 warnings in force for South Tyneside: Yellow warning of wind affecting North East England; Yellow warning of wind affecting North East England.
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 South Shields
Towns near South Shields
- Jarrow 2.4 mi
- East Boldon and West Boldon 2.5 mi
- Tynemouth 2.8 mi
- Hebburn 3.6 mi
- Wallsend 4.1 mi
- Whitley Bay 4.6 mi
- Sunderland 5.6 mi
- Longbenton 6.4 mi