Cheapest Fuel in Seaham
County Durham · 21 stations within 5 miles
Where in Seaham are you?
The cheapest price in town is no use if it is on the far side of it.
Central Seaham
Cheapest unleaded in central Seaham is Cliff House Service Station at 167.9p (last reported 6 days ago).
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is EG Rainton at 164.7p, 5.7 miles away across town (last reported 6 days ago); on a 55 litre fill that saves £1.76 before the drive, but the round trip would burn about £2.47 of fuel, so stay central.
Cheapest diesel in central Seaham is Cliff House Service Station at 194.9p (last reported 6 days ago).
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is Quarry Service Station at 193.9p, 5.6 miles away across town; on a 55 litre fill that saves 55p before the drive, but the round trip would burn about £2.64 of fuel, so stay central.
Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Those sums count the fuel for the round trip at typical mpg, nothing else. 4 miles across a city at busy times can take 20 minutes, and we have no traffic data — judge that part yourself.
Stations near Seaham
Stations here change their unleaded price every 3 days on average.
1 of 16 diesel prices was updated in the last 48 hours. Stations here change their diesel price every 3 days on average.
| Station | Unleaded | Diesel | Distance |
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| 164.7p | 194.7p | 4.9 mi | |
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Quarry Service Station
1 day ago
West · Quarry Service Station, Quarry Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AU, Houghton Le Spring
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164.9p | 193.9p | 4.8 mi |
| 165.9p | 188.9poldLast reported 30 days ago | 4.8 mi | |
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Ascona Foxcover Service Station
2 days ago
West · Durham Rd, Middle Herrington, Middle Herrington, Tyne And Wear
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166.7p | 196.7p | 4.1 mi |
| 166.9p | 195.9p | 3.0 mi | |
| 166.9p | 196.9p | 4.1 mi | |
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Cliff House Service Station
6 days ago
Centre · Cliff House Service Station, 21, Tempest Road, Seaham
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167.9p | 194.9p | 0.8 mi |
| 167.9p | 195.9p | 1.8 mi | |
| 167.9p | 195.9p | 3.1 mi | |
| 168.9p | 197.9p | 3.8 mi | |
| 168.9p | 196.9p | 3.8 mi | |
| 169.9p | 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago | 0.6 mi | |
| 169.9p | 196.9p | 1.9 mi | |
| 169.9p | 196.9p | 3.7 mi | |
| 173.9p | 199.9p | 2.4 mi | |
| 173.9p | 199.9p | 2.5 mi | |
| 173.9p | 199.9p | 4.8 mi | |
| 173.9p | 199.9poldLast reported 37 days ago | 5.0 mi | |
| 174.9p | 199.9poldLast reported 39 days ago | 4.2 mi | |
| 174.9p | 199.9poldLast reported 38 days ago | 4.6 mi | |
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Acre Rigg Filling Station Ltd
4 days ago
South · North East Auto Services Ltd, Acre Rigg Filling Station, Essington Way, Peterlee
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179.9p | 199.9p | 4.5 mi |
old: last reported more than a month ago.
Premium fuel and the price spread in Seaham
How far apart prices are
Cheapest to dearest is 15.2p a litre. Choosing well saves £8.36 on a 55 litre fill.
EG Rainton 4.9 mi
Cheapest to dearest is 6.0p a litre. Choosing well saves £3.30 on a 55 litre fill.
Quarry Service Station 4.8 mi
Premium grades
Cliff House Service Station, 0.8 mi (last reported 6 days ago).
Super unleaded costs 15.2p a litre more than unleaded here.
Acre Rigg Filling Station Ltd, 4.5 mi (last reported 4 days ago).
Super diesel costs 11.0p a litre more than diesel here.
Prices in Seaham over time
Average unleaded price in Seaham each day over the last 30 days, against the UK average
The line is the average of the prices on record each day; the figures below compare the same stations on both dates.
Figures to 2 November 2026.
Unleaded in Seaham is down 1.4p this week. It is down 3.5p over 30 days and up 9.5p over 90 days.
Diesel in Seaham is down 0.3p this week. It is down 2.3p over 30 days and up 16.4p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Houghton Le Spring has been the cheapest diesel in Seaham on 41 of the last 90 days.
Worth a drive from Seaham?
Prices in the nearest towns, measured from the town centre, after the fuel the round trip itself burns at typical mpg.
No town near Seaham beats it on unleaded once you count the drive.
No town near Seaham beats it on diesel once you count the drive.
Motorway prices near Seaham
Services on the A1(M) near Seaham charge 30.2p a litre more for unleaded than the cheapest in town: Washington North Service Area at 194.9p, 8.9 mi away.
Services on the A1(M) near Seaham charge 26.0p a litre more for diesel than the cheapest in town: Washington North Service Area at 219.9p, 8.9 mi away.
Roadworks affecting Seaham
Works near the stations listed above. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time.
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PlannedPriority working on Harewood GardensStarts Mon 2 Nov, until 23 Nov · Utility repair and maintenance works
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Open 24 hours in Seaham
10 of the stations within 5 miles are open around the clock.
The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is EG Rainton at 164.7p (last reported 6 days ago), 4.9 mi.
The cheapest 24-hour diesel is Quarry Service Station at 193.9p, 4.8 mi.
Facilities in Seaham
Across the stations within 5 miles. AdBlue pumps, LPG and HVO are the hard ones to find, so those name a station.
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AdBlue pumps 1 station
Cheapest: Gem Murton SR7, 196.9p (last reported 13 days ago), 1.9 mi
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AdBlue (packaged) 19 stations
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Car wash 11 stations
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Toilets 9 stations
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Air pump / screenwash 16 stations
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Water filling 13 stations
Some of these details come from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database Licence.
Something to eat near the cheapest
At or near the three cheapest unleaded forecourts in Seaham.
- EG Rainton: The Cheese & Pickle, 0.2 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected May 2026). Check opening hours
- Quarry Service Station: Tesco Stores Limited, 0.1 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Jan 2025). Check opening hours
- Houghton Le Spring: Tesco Stores Limited, 0.1 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Jan 2025). Check opening hours
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
Brands in Seaham
5 of 21 stations are supermarket forecourts.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 3.5p less on unleaded than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 20 days.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 0.9p less on diesel than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 25 days.
Sorted by average unleaded
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JET 3 stations
Average unleaded 166.5p (on prices reported over the last 6 days); cheapest Quarry Service Station at 164.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 4.8 mi
Average diesel 195.2p (on prices reported over the last 6 days); cheapest Quarry Service Station at 193.9p, 4.8 mi
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Morrisons 2 stations
Average unleaded 167.4p (on prices reported over the last 3 days); cheapest MFG Morrisons Sunderland Doxford Park at 166.9p, 3.0 mi
Average diesel 195.9p (on prices reported over the last 9 days); cheapest MFG Morrisons Dalton Park at 195.9p (last reported 9 days ago), 1.8 mi
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Esso 5 stations
Average unleaded 171.3p (on prices reported over the last 20 days); cheapest Silksworth Rd Esso Express at 166.9p, 4.1 mi
Average diesel 196.9p (on prices reported over the last 20 days); cheapest Snippersgate Filling Station at 196.9p (last reported 20 days ago), 3.7 mi
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Shell 4 stations
Average unleaded 172.7p (on prices reported over the last 10 days); cheapest Gem Ryhope Road at 168.9p (last reported 10 days ago), 3.8 mi
Average diesel 199.2p (on prices reported over the last 25 days); cheapest Gem Ryhope Road at 196.9p (last reported 10 days ago), 3.8 mi
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BP 2 stations
Average unleaded 176.9p (on prices reported over the last 5 days); cheapest Rontec Grindon Mill at 173.9p (last reported 5 days ago), 5.0 mi
Diesel at Acre Rigg Filling Station Ltd: 199.9p (last reported 4 days ago), 4.5 mi
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EG On The Move 1 station
Unleaded at EG Rainton: 164.7p (last reported 6 days ago), 4.9 mi
Diesel at EG Rainton: 194.7p (last reported 16 days ago), 4.9 mi
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Tesco 1 station
Unleaded at Houghton Le Spring: 165.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 4.8 mi
No current diesel price.
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Asda 1 station
Unleaded at Asda Sunderland Superstore: 167.9p, 3.1 mi
Diesel at Asda Sunderland Superstore: 195.9p, 3.1 mi
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Independent and unbranded 1 station
Loyalty schemes
- Morrisons More members collect points on fuel by scanning their More Card or the Morrisons More app when they pay.
- Participating Esso forecourts give Nectar points on fuel when you scan a Nectar card or pay in the Esso App; Esso sites with a Tesco Express shop take Tesco Clubcard instead.
- Shell GO+ members collect points on fuel at participating Shell forecourts by scanning the Shell App, a GO+ card or a key fob at the till, or by paying in the app at the pump.
- BPme Rewards members collect points on fuel at participating BP forecourts by scanning the card in the BPme app at the till, or by paying for fuel in the app.
- Tesco Clubcard holders collect points on fuel by scanning their card or the Tesco app when they pay, at Tesco petrol stations and at Esso sites with a Tesco Express.
- Asda Rewards members get fuel coupons in the app from time to time. Scan the Rewards barcode, then the coupon, at the pump or kiosk of a participating forecourt.
Schemes change and not every forecourt takes part, so check with the retailer before you count on one.
Common questions about fuel in Seaham
How much is unleaded in Seaham?
The cheapest unleaded in Seaham is 164.7p a litre at EG Rainton (last reported 6 days ago). That is 7.0p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, unleaded runs from 164.7p to 179.9p a litre.
How much is diesel in Seaham?
The cheapest diesel in Seaham is 193.9p a litre at Quarry Service Station. That is 4.5p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, diesel runs from 193.9p to 199.9p a litre.
Which station is cheapest for unleaded in Seaham?
Going by the price it last reported, 6 days ago, EG Rainton has the cheapest unleaded in Seaham, at 164.7p a litre. It is in west Seaham, 4.9 miles from the centre.
Are there 24-hour petrol stations in Seaham?
Yes. 10 of the stations within 5 miles are open 24 hours. The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is at EG Rainton, 4.9 miles from the centre, for 164.7p a litre (last reported 6 days ago). The cheapest 24-hour diesel is at Quarry Service Station, 4.8 miles from the centre, for 193.9p a litre.
Where can I get AdBlue at the pump in Seaham?
1 of the stations within 5 miles has AdBlue at the pump. The cheapest diesel among them is at Gem Murton SR7, 1.9 miles from the centre, for 196.9p a litre (last reported 13 days ago).
Are prices in Seaham going up or down?
Unleaded in Seaham is down 1.4p this week and down 3.5p over 30 days. Diesel in Seaham is down 0.3p this week and down 2.3p over 30 days. Figures to 2 November 2026.