Ridgeway Service Station fuel prices
Gulf · NE34 8AQ · South Shields
King George Road, South Shields, South Shields, Tyne And Wear
Unleaded here is 1.4p below the local average. 3rd cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Full comparison
Diesel here is 3.6p above the local average at its last reported price, 11 days ago. 6th cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. Moorlane Service Station, 1.0 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 14 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Ridgeway Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Ridgeway Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £91.25
- Diesel
- £109.40
- Super Diesel
- £118.75
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Petrol stations near NE34 8AQ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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JET
Shields Road, Cleadon, Sunderland
|
165.9p
same
0.7 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 10 days ago
same
|
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Esso
12, Moor Lane, South Shields, NE34 6BZ, South Shields
|
165.9pLast reported 7 days ago
same
1.0 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Boldon Lane Service Station
Boldon Lane Service Station, Boldon Lane, South Shields, NE34 0NB, South Shields
|
171.9p
+6.0p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 41 days ago
|
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Esso
Newcastle Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear
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169.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
1.7 mi
· Diesel 198.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
|
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BP
Redwood Services, Jarrow Road, South Shields
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169.9p
+4.0p dearer
1.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
|
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Esso
Crossgates, South Shields, Tyne And Wear
Give and take on Newmarket Walk (starts Mon 2 Nov, until 20 Nov)
|
169.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+4.0p dearer
2.2 mi
· Diesel 195.9poldLast reported 44 days ago
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Asda
North Road, Boldon Colliery, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
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164.7p
-1.2p cheaper
2.3 mi
· Diesel 193.7p -5.2p cheaper
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Asda
Coronation Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear
|
165.9p
same
2.4 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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How Ridgeway Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.8% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-1.4p)
3.4% below the UK average (-5.8p)
3.4% below the Gulf national average (-5.8p)
3rd cheapest of 10 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 165.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 19 Oct
Diesel
1.8% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+3.6p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
0.2% below the Gulf national average (-0.3p)
6th cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Moorlane Service Station — 1.0 mi away, save ~64p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 198.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 19 Oct
Super Diesel
0.7% below the UK average (-1.5p)
0.0% below the Gulf national average (-0.1p)
Lowest 215.9p on 21 Oct · Highest 217.9p on 19 Oct
Ridgeway Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 6.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 165.9p −2.0 | 198.9p | 215.9p | |
| 167.9p −2.0 | 198.9p | 215.9p | |
| 169.9p −2.0 | 198.9p | 215.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 171.9p −2.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | 215.9p −2.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | 217.9p +1.0 | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | 216.9p −1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | 217.9p +1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 172.9p +1.0 | 198.9p | 216.9p | |
| 171.9p | 198.9p +2.0 | 216.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p | 196.9p +2.0 | 214.9p +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 49% 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 | 165.9p | 85.25p | 52.95p | 27.70p |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
| Super Diesel | 215.9p | 126.95p | 52.95p | 36.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Ridgeway Service Station
How much is unleaded at Ridgeway Service Station?
Unleaded at Ridgeway Service Station is 165.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 5.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £91.25.
How much is diesel at Ridgeway Service Station?
Diesel at Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near South Shields?
No. Right now Ridgeway Service Station is the 3rd cheapest of 10 stations for unleaded within 3 miles.
Is Ridgeway Service Station open 24 hours?
Yes. Ridgeway Service Station is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Ridgeway Service Station have?
Ridgeway Service Station reports prices for Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Car wash and 24-hour fuel.
How often does Ridgeway Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 6.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.