Ascona Foxcover Service Station fuel prices
JET · SR3 3ND · Houghton-Le-Spring
Durham Rd, Middle Herrington, Middle Herrington, Tyne And Wear
Unleaded here is 2.8p below the local average. 3rd cheapest of 14 within 3 miles. Full comparison
Diesel here is the same as the local average at its last reported price, 5 days ago. 5th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Quarry Service Station, 2.5 miles away, is 2.8p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Ascona Foxcover Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Ascona Foxcover Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £91.69
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £108.19
- Super Diesel
- £120.95
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Petrol stations near SR3 3ND
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
Silksworth Ln, Sunderland
|
166.9p
+0.2p dearer
0.4 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+0.2p dearer
|
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Morrisons
William Doxford Centre, Tyne & Wear
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166.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+0.2p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-0.8p cheaper
|
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BP
Broadway, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
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173.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+7.2p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
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Shell
The Broadway, Sunderland
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173.9p
+7.2p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 25 days ago
+3.2p dearer
|
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Sainsbury's
Silksworth Lane, Sunderland
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168.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+2.2p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+1.2p dearer
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Esso
Durham Road, Sunderland
Priority working on Harewood Gardens (was due to start Mon 2 Nov, until 23 Nov)
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174.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+8.2p dearer
1.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
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Esso
Pallion Service Station, 22-23, Pallion Road, Sunderland, SR4 6ND, Sunderland
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166.9pLast reported 7 days ago
+0.2p dearer
2.2 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-0.8p cheaper
|
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Esso
Durham Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear
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174.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+8.2p dearer
2.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
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How Ascona Foxcover Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.7% cheaper than the 13 stations within 3 miles (-2.8p)
2.9% below the UK average (-5.0p)
1.9% below the JET national average (-3.2p)
3rd cheapest of 14 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 166.7p on 30 Oct · Highest 173.7p on 4 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 48 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.0% the same as the 10 stations within 3 miles (0.0p)
0.9% below the UK average (-1.7p)
0.4% below the JET national average (-0.8p)
5th cheapest of 11 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Quarry Service Station — 2.5 mi away, save ~36p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 196.7p on 27 Oct · Highest 198.7p on 4 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 47 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Ascona Foxcover Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 166.7p −1.0 | 199.9p | 196.7p | 219.9p | |
| 167.7p −1.0 | 199.9p | 196.7p | 219.9p | |
| 168.7p −1.0 | 199.9p | 196.7p −1.0 | 219.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 169.7p −0.2 | 199.9p | 197.7p −0.2 | 219.9p | |
| 169.9p −3.8 | 199.9p | 197.9p +0.2 | 219.9p | |
| 173.7p | 199.9p | 197.7p −1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 173.7p −0.2 | 199.9p | 198.7p −0.2 | 219.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 173.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 198.9p | 219.9p | |
| 174.9p −0.8 | 199.9p | 198.9p −0.8 | 219.9p | |
| 175.7p | 199.9p | 199.7p +2.0 | 219.9p | |
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 | 166.7p | 85.95p | 52.95p | 27.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Diesel | 196.7p | 110.95p | 52.95p | 32.80p |
| Super Diesel | 219.9p | 130.25p | 52.95p | 36.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Ascona Foxcover Service Station
How much is unleaded at Ascona Foxcover Service Station?
Unleaded at Ascona Foxcover Service Station is 166.7p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 5.0p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £91.69.
How much is diesel at Ascona Foxcover Service Station?
Diesel at Ascona Foxcover Service Station is 196.7p per litre, last reported on 27 October 2026. That is 1.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.19.
Is Ascona Foxcover Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Houghton-Le-Spring?
No. Right now Ascona Foxcover Service Station is the 3rd cheapest of 14 stations for unleaded within 3 miles.
Is Ascona Foxcover Service Station open 24 hours?
Yes. Ascona Foxcover Service Station is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Ascona Foxcover Service Station have?
Ascona Foxcover Service Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Ascona Foxcover Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.
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