Gem Wolsingham fuel prices

Shell · DL13 3JB · Tow Law

Mill Garage, Durham Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

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Updated 1 week ago
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Unleaded here is 1.7p below the UK average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel.

Diesel here is 1.5p below the UK average at its last reported price, 26 days ago. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel.

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Current prices at Gem Wolsingham

Unleaded
169.9p
— unchanged this week
1 week ago
Super Unleaded
184.9p
— unchanged this week
1 week ago
Diesel
196.9p
— unchanged this week
3 weeks ago
Super Diesel
211.9p
— unchanged this week
3 weeks ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Gem Wolsingham?

Unleaded
£93.45
Super Unleaded
£101.70
Diesel
£108.30
Super Diesel
£116.55

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Petrol stations near DL13 3JB

Station Unleaded
Gulf
Tow Low Service Station, Bridge Street, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland
169.9pLast reported 11 days ago
same
2.7 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 12 days ago +1.0p dearer

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00–23:00
Tuesday 07:00–23:00
Wednesday 07:00–23:00
Thursday 07:00–23:00
Friday 07:00–23:00
Saturday 07:00–23:00
Sunday 07:00–23:00
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) AdBlue pumps Air pump / screenwash Toilets Water filling

How Gem Wolsingham fuel prices compare

Unleaded

1.0% below the UK average (-1.7p)

2.5% below the Shell national average (-4.3p)

Lowest 169.9p on 24 Oct · Highest 169.9p on 24 Oct

Super Unleaded

2.0% below the UK average (-3.7p)

5.3% below the Shell national average (-10.4p)

Lowest 184.9p on 24 Oct · Highest 184.9p on 24 Oct

Diesel

0.8% below the UK average (-1.5p)

1.7% below the Shell national average (-3.3p)

Lowest 196.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 196.9p on 7 Oct

Super Diesel

2.5% below the UK average (-5.4p)

4.8% below the Shell national average (-10.8p)

Lowest 211.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 211.9p on 7 Oct

Gem Wolsingham price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel Super Diesel
Earlier in the last 30 days
169.9p −2.0 184.9p −2.0 196.9p 211.9p
171.9p 186.9p 196.9p −1.0 211.9p −1.0
More than 30 days ago
171.9p −1.0 186.9p −1.0 197.9p −1.0 212.9p −1.0
172.9p +1.0 187.9p +1.0 198.9p +1.0 213.9p +3.0
171.9p +2.0 186.9p +2.0 197.9p +2.0 210.9p +2.0
169.9p −1.0 184.9p −1.0 195.9p −1.0 208.9p −1.0
170.9p +4.0 185.9p +4.0 196.9p +5.0 209.9p +5.0
166.9p +1.0 181.9p +1.0 191.9p +2.0 204.9p +2.0
165.9p +1.0 180.9p +1.0 189.9p +2.0 202.9p +2.0
164.9p 179.9p 187.9p +1.0 200.9p +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 184.9p 101.15p 52.95p 30.80p
Diesel 196.9p 111.15p 52.95p 32.80p
Super Diesel 211.9p 123.65p 52.95p 35.30p

Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Gem Wolsingham

How much is unleaded at Gem Wolsingham?

Unleaded at Gem Wolsingham is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 24 October 2026. That is 1.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.

How much is diesel at Gem Wolsingham?

Diesel at Gem Wolsingham is 196.9p per litre, last reported on 7 October 2026. That is 1.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.30.

What are the opening hours of Gem Wolsingham?

Gem Wolsingham is open Monday to Sunday 07:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.

What fuel and facilities does Gem Wolsingham have?

Gem Wolsingham reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Toilets and Water filling.

How often does Gem Wolsingham change its prices?

Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.