Washington North Service Area fuel prices
BP · DH3 2SJ · Chester-Le-Street
Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley, Co Durham
Unleaded here is 21.7p above the local average. 13th cheapest of 14 within 3 miles. Durham Road Filling Station,, 0.7 miles away, is 23.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is 18.0p above the local average. 9th cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. MFG Vigo Lane, 1.0 miles away, is 20.0p cheaper (price reported 25 days ago). Full comparison
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Current prices at Washington North Service Area
How much does it cost to fill up at Washington North Service Area?
- Unleaded
- £107.20
- Super Unleaded
- £118.20
- Diesel
- £120.95
- Super Diesel
- £131.95
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Roadworks near this station
Worth knowing before you set off. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time or check the nearby stations below.
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Petrol stations near DH3 2SJ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley, Co Durham
Give and take on Glenluce (was due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 24 Nov)
|
194.9p
same
0.1 mi
· Diesel 219.9p same
|
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JET
Durham Road Filling Station, Durham Road, Country Durham
|
171.9p
-23.0p cheaper
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
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Esso
Durham Road, Birtley, County Durham
|
169.9p
-25.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 25 days ago
-20.0p cheaper
|
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Sainsbury's
Galleries Shopping Park, Washington Centre, Washington
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170.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-24.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-20.0p cheaper
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Asda Express
Parsons Road, Washington
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170.9p
-24.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-21.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Ouston Filling Station, Ouston Ln, Chester Le Street
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169.9p
-25.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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JET
G Nicholson (Engineer) Ltd, Blue House Lane, Washington, NE37 2TD, Washington
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172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-22.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-20.0p cheaper
|
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BP
Park Road North, Chester Le Street, Durham County
|
171.9p
-23.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 21 days ago
-20.0p cheaper
|
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Amenities
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How Washington North Service Area fuel prices compare
Unleaded
12.5% more expensive than the 13 stations within 3 miles (+21.7p)
13.5% above the UK average (+23.2p)
0.4% above the BP motorway services average (+0.7p)
11.9% above the average of all BP stations (+20.8p)
13th cheapest of 14 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Durham Road Filling Station, — 0.7 mi away, save ~1,233p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 194.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 9 Oct
Super Unleaded
12.0% more expensive than the 8 stations within 3 miles (+23.1p)
13.9% above the UK average (+26.2p)
0.7% above the BP motorway services average (+1.6p)
10.8% above the average of all BP stations (+21.0p)
8th cheapest of 9 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Washington — 1.5 mi away, save ~1,688p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 214.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 219.9p on 9 Oct
Diesel
8.9% more expensive than the 9 stations within 3 miles (+18.0p)
10.8% above the UK average (+21.5p)
0.1% above the BP motorway services average (+0.3p)
9.3% above the average of all BP stations (+18.8p)
9th cheapest of 10 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Vigo Lane — 1.0 mi away, save ~1,053p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 219.9p on 9 Oct · Highest 222.9p on 20 Oct
Super Diesel
5.9% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+13.3p)
10.4% above the UK average (+22.5p)
0.5% above the BP motorway services average (+1.2p)
8.9% above the average of all BP stations (+19.6p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Park Road Sf Connect — 2.0 mi away, save ~936p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 239.9p on 9 Oct · Highest 242.9p on 20 Oct
Washington North Service Area price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 5.0p over the past week and have changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have fallen 3.0p over the past week and have changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 194.9p −2.0 | 214.9p −2.0 | 219.9p −2.0 | 239.9p −2.0 | |
| 196.9p −1.0 | 216.9p −1.0 | 221.9p −1.0 | 241.9p −1.0 | |
| 197.9p −2.0 | 217.9p −2.0 | 222.9p | 242.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 199.9p +4.0 | 219.9p +4.0 | 222.9p +3.0 | 242.9p +3.0 | |
| 195.9p −4.0 | 215.9p −4.0 | 219.9p | 239.9p | |
| 199.9p +4.0 | 219.9p +4.0 | 219.9p +2.0 | 239.9p +2.0 | |
| 195.9p −2.0 | 215.9p −2.0 | 217.9p | 237.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 197.9p −2.0 | 217.9p −2.0 | 217.9p −2.0 | 237.9p −2.0 | |
| 199.9p +1.0 | 219.9p +3.0 | 219.9p | 239.9p +2.0 | |
| 198.9p +2.0 | 216.9p +2.0 | 219.9p +2.0 | 237.9p +2.0 | |
One row for each day a price changed. Greyed prices did not change that day. Dates are when the price was submitted, or when we first recorded it if no submission time was supplied.
Where the money goes
About 44% of what you pay for unleaded here is tax. Fuel duty is a flat 52.95p on every litre, and 20% VAT is then charged on the fuel and the duty together. The rest covers the fuel itself, delivery and the retailer's margin.
| Per litre | Pump price | Fuel and retailer | Fuel duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded | 194.9p | 109.45p | 52.95p | 32.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 214.9p | 126.15p | 52.95p | 35.80p |
| Diesel | 219.9p | 130.25p | 52.95p | 36.70p |
| Super Diesel | 239.9p | 146.95p | 52.95p | 40.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Washington North Service Area
How much is unleaded at Washington North Service Area?
Unleaded at Washington North Service Area is 194.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 23.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.20.
How much is diesel at Washington North Service Area?
Diesel at Washington North Service Area is 219.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 21.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £120.95.
Is Washington North Service Area the cheapest place for unleaded near Chester-Le-Street?
No. Right now Washington North Service Area is the 13th cheapest of 14 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Durham Road Filling Station,, 0.7 miles away, charges 171.9p, which saves about £12.33 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Washington North Service Area open 24 hours?
Yes. Washington North Service Area is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Washington North Service Area have?
Washington North Service Area reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Washington North Service Area change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.
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