Snippersgate Filling Station fuel prices
Esso · DH5 0LG · Hetton-Le-Hole
South Hetton Road, Easington Lane, Tyne & Wear
Unleaded here is 2.2p below the local average. 2nd cheapest of 6 within 3 miles. EG Rainton, 2.8 miles away, is 3.2p cheaper (price reported 6 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.6p below the local average. 2nd cheapest of 6 within 3 miles. Full comparison
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Current prices at Snippersgate Filling Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Snippersgate Filling Station?
- Unleaded
- £92.35
- Super Unleaded
- £100.05
- Diesel
- £107.75
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Petrol stations near DH5 0LG
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Gem Murton
Pit Stop Garage, Durham Place, Seaham, County Durham
|
169.9pLast reported 17 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.9 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 13 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Morrisons
Dalton Park, Murton, Seaham
|
167.9pLast reported 4 days ago
same
2.3 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 10 days ago
same
|
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Shell
A19, Seaham, County Durham
|
173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+6.0p dearer
2.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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Shell
A19, Seaham, County Durham
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+6.0p dearer
2.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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EG On The Move
Mercantile Road (B1284), Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear
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164.7pLast reported 6 days ago
-3.2p cheaper
2.8 mi
· Diesel 194.7pLast reported 17 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
|
Opening Hours
Amenities
Looking for something to eat?
Feeling a bit peckish? Grab something to eat while you fill up. We've gathered local places to eat, along with their food hygiene ratings.
Well-rated food within half a mile
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How Snippersgate Filling Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.3% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-2.2p)
2.1% below the UK average (-3.7p)
2.1% below the Esso national average (-3.6p)
2nd cheapest of 6 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: EG Rainton — 2.8 mi away, save ~53p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 167.9p on 2 Nov · Highest 169.9p on 12 Oct
Super Unleaded
5.5% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-10.5p)
3.5% below the UK average (-6.7p)
1st cheapest of 5 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 181.9p on 2 Nov · Highest 183.9p on 12 Oct
Diesel
0.8% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-1.6p)
1.3% below the UK average (-2.5p)
1.7% below the Esso national average (-3.4p)
2nd cheapest of 6 for Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 195.9p on 2 Nov · Highest 196.9p on 12 Oct
Snippersgate Filling Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 2.0p over the past week and have changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 167.9p −2.0 | 181.9p −2.0 | 195.9p −1.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 169.9p −3.0 | 183.9p −3.0 | 196.9p −2.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 172.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 185.9p +3.0 | 197.9p | |
| 169.9p +1.0 | 182.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | |
| 168.9p | 182.9p | 196.9p +2.0 | |
| 168.9p | 182.9p | 194.9p +1.0 | |
| 168.9p | 182.9p | 193.9p +1.0 | |
| 168.9p | 182.9p | 192.9p +2.0 | |
| 168.9p +2.0 | 182.9p +2.0 | 190.9p +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 48% 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 | 167.9p | 86.95p | 52.95p | 28.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 181.9p | 98.65p | 52.95p | 30.30p |
| Diesel | 195.9p | 110.25p | 52.95p | 32.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Snippersgate Filling Station
How much is unleaded at Snippersgate Filling Station?
Unleaded at Snippersgate Filling Station is 167.9p per litre, last reported on 2 November 2026. That is 3.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.35.
How much is diesel at Snippersgate Filling Station?
Diesel at Snippersgate Filling Station is 195.9p per litre, last reported on 2 November 2026. That is 2.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.75.
Is Snippersgate Filling Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Hetton-Le-Hole?
No. Right now Snippersgate Filling Station is the 2nd cheapest of 6 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. EG Rainton, 2.8 miles away, charges 164.7p, which saves about £0.53 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 6 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Snippersgate Filling Station?
Snippersgate Filling Station is open Monday to Saturday 06:00–22:00, Sunday 07:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Snippersgate Filling Station have?
Snippersgate Filling Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and Water filling.
How often does Snippersgate Filling Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.