West Rainton Service Station fuel prices
Gulf · DH4 6RG · Hetton-Le-Hole
A690, West Rainton, Houghton-Le-Spring, County Durham
Unleaded here is 2.4p above the local average at its last reported price, 10 days ago. 7th cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. EG Rainton, 1.8 miles away, is 5.2p cheaper (price reported 6 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.4p above the local average at its last reported price, 11 days ago. 5th cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. EG Rainton, 1.8 miles away, is 4.2p cheaper (price reported 16 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at West Rainton Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at West Rainton Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £103.35
- Diesel
- £109.40
- Super Diesel
- £119.30
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Petrol stations near DH4 6RG
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
Shell
High Street, Durham, County Durham
|
172.9p
+3.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
|
EG On The Move
Mercantile Road (B1284), Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear
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164.7pLast reported 6 days ago
-5.2p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 194.7pLast reported 16 days ago
-4.2p cheaper
|
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Esso
Post Office, Chilton Moor Filling Station, North View Terrace, Colliery Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5NW, Houghton Le Spring
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164.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
2.2 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Alma Place, Durham, County Durham
|
167.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 18 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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JET
Fencehouses Service Station, Morton Crescent, Tyne & Wear
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168.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 198.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
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Tesco
Dragons Ln, Dragonville Industrial Estate, Durham
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
2.8 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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JET
Quarry Service Station, Quarry Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AU, Houghton Le Spring
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164.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
2.8 mi
· Diesel 193.9p -5.0p cheaper
|
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Tesco
Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring
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165.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
2.8 mi
· Diesel 188.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
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How West Rainton Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.4% more expensive than the 8 stations within 3 miles (+2.4p)
1.1% below the UK average (-1.8p)
1.0% below the Gulf national average (-1.8p)
7th cheapest of 9 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: EG Rainton — 1.8 mi away, save ~208p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 172.9p on 13 Oct
Super Unleaded
3.8% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+6.8p)
0.4% below the UK average (-0.8p)
0.1% above the Gulf national average (+0.2p)
5th cheapest of 5 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: EG Rainton — 1.8 mi away, save ~88p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 187.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 190.9p on 13 Oct
Diesel
1.2% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+2.4p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
0.2% below the Gulf national average (-0.3p)
5th cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: EG Rainton — 1.8 mi away, save ~146p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 198.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 201.9p on 5 Oct
Super Diesel
1.0% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+2.1p)
0.2% below the UK average (-0.5p)
0.4% above the Gulf national average (+0.9p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: EG Rainton — 1.8 mi away, save ~27p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 216.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 219.9p on 5 Oct
West Rainton Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 169.9p −2.0 | 187.9p −2.0 | 198.9p | 216.9p | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 189.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | 216.9p −1.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 190.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | 217.9p +1.0 | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 189.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | 216.9p −1.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 190.9p +1.0 | 199.9p −2.0 | 217.9p −2.0 | |
| 171.9p | 189.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 219.9p +2.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 171.9p −1.0 | 189.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 217.9p | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 190.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +2.0 | 217.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 189.9p −1.0 | 197.9p | 215.9p | |
| 172.9p | 190.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | 215.9p +1.0 | |
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 | 169.9p | 88.65p | 52.95p | 28.30p |
| Super Unleaded | 187.9p | 103.65p | 52.95p | 31.30p |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
| Super Diesel | 216.9p | 127.75p | 52.95p | 36.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about West Rainton Service Station
How much is unleaded at West Rainton Service Station?
Unleaded at West Rainton Service Station is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 22 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at West Rainton Service Station?
Diesel at West Rainton Service Station is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 21 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is West Rainton Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Hetton-Le-Hole?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 10 days ago, West Rainton Service Station is the 7th cheapest of 9 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. EG Rainton, 1.8 miles away, charges 164.7p, which saves about £2.08 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.
Is West Rainton Service Station open 24 hours?
Yes. West Rainton Service Station is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does West Rainton Service Station have?
West Rainton Service Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), 24-hour fuel and LPG pumps.
How often does West Rainton Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
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