Durham Extra fuel prices
Tesco · DH1 2XA · Durham
Dragons Ln, Dragonville Industrial Estate, Durham
Unleaded here is 1.1p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 6th cheapest of 8 within 3 miles. MFG Dragonville, 0.3 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Cheapest diesel within 3 miles at its last reported price, 4 days ago. 2.8p below the average of the 6 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Durham Extra
How much does it cost to fill up at Durham Extra?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £99.50
- Diesel
- £107.75
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Petrol stations near DH1 2XA
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
Alma Place, Durham, County Durham
|
166.9p
-3.0p cheaper
0.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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Esso
St. Giles Service Station, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA, Durham, Durham
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165.9p
-4.0p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Shell
High Street, Durham, County Durham
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172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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JET
Bowburn Filling Station, —, County Durham
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171.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+2.0p dearer
2.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
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Sainsbury's
Unit K, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, Durham
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167.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 4 days ago
same
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Esso
Nevilles Cross Bank, Stonebridge, County Durham
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167.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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Gulf
A690, West Rainton, Houghton-Le-Spring, County Durham
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167.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.8 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 12 days ago
+3.0p dearer
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How Durham Extra fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.7% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+1.1p)
1.0% below the UK average (-1.7p)
0.4% below the Tesco national average (-0.7p)
6th cheapest of 8 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Dragonville — 0.3 mi away, save ~151p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 171.9p on 13 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.1% cheaper than the 2 stations within 3 miles (-2.0p)
4.1% below the UK average (-7.7p)
0.2% below the Tesco national average (-0.4p)
2nd cheapest of 3 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 180.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 182.9p on 13 Oct
Diesel
1.4% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-2.8p)
1.3% below the UK average (-2.5p)
0.2% above the Tesco national average (+0.4p)
1st cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheapest diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 195.9p on 28 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 15 Oct
Durham Extra price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 169.9p −1.0 | 180.9p −1.0 | 195.9p | |
| 170.9p | 181.9p | 195.9p −2.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 170.9p | 181.9p | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| 170.9p −1.0 | 181.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 182.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 172.9p +2.0 | 183.9p +2.0 | 198.9p +2.0 | |
| 170.9p | 181.9p | 196.9p +1.0 | |
| 170.9p +1.0 | 181.9p +1.0 | 195.9p +2.0 | |
| 169.9p | 180.9p | 193.9p +1.0 | |
| 169.9p +1.0 | 180.9p +1.0 | 192.9p +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 | 180.9p | 97.75p | 52.95p | 30.20p |
| Diesel | 195.9p | 110.25p | 52.95p | 32.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Durham Extra
How much is unleaded at Durham Extra?
Unleaded at Durham Extra is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 1.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at Durham Extra?
Diesel at Durham Extra is 195.9p per litre, last reported on 28 October 2026. That is 2.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.75.
Is Durham Extra the cheapest place for unleaded near Durham?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Durham Extra is the 6th cheapest of 8 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Dragonville, 0.3 miles away, charges 166.9p, which saves about £1.51 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Durham Extra open 24 hours?
Yes. Durham Extra is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Durham Extra have?
Durham Extra reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Durham Extra change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.