Houghton Le Spring fuel prices
Tesco · DH4 4AU · Houghton-Le-Spring
Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring
Unleaded here is 1.1p below the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 4th cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Quarry Service Station, 0.0 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Houghton Le Spring
How much does it cost to fill up at Houghton Le Spring?
- Unleaded
- £91.25
- Diesel
- £103.90
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Petrol stations near DH4 4AU
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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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
-1.0p cheaper
0.0 mi
· Diesel 193.9p
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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
-1.0p cheaper
0.8 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 7 days ago
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EG On The Move
Mercantile Road (B1284), Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear
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164.7pLast reported 6 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 194.7pLast reported 16 days ago
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JET
Fencehouses Service Station, Morton Crescent, Tyne & Wear
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168.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 198.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
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R L Autoservices Ltd
R L Auto Services, Shiney Row Garage, Front Street, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring
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1.6 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 3 days ago
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Gulf
Chester Road, Bournmoor, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham
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168.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 16 days ago
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Esso
Silksworth Ln, Sunderland
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166.9p
+1.0p dearer
2.1 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 6 days ago
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JET
Durham Rd, Middle Herrington, Middle Herrington, Tyne And Wear
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166.7p
+0.8p dearer
2.5 mi
· Diesel 196.7pLast reported 5 days ago
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Amenities
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How Houghton Le Spring fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.7% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-1.1p)
3.4% below the UK average (-5.8p)
2.8% below the Tesco national average (-4.8p)
4th cheapest of 10 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Quarry Service Station — 0.0 mi away, save ~54p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 165.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 165.9p on 29 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 30 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Houghton Le Spring price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel has held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||
| 165.9p −1.0 | 188.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||
| 166.9p | 188.9p +1.0 | |
| 166.9p +4.0 | 187.9p +2.0 | |
| 162.9p +1.0 | 185.9p +3.0 | |
| 161.9p +2.0 | 182.9p +2.0 | |
| 159.9p +2.0 | 180.9p +3.0 | |
| 157.9p +2.0 | 177.9p +2.0 | |
| 155.9p +1.0 | 175.9p +1.0 | |
| 154.9p | 174.9p | |
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 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 | 188.9p | 104.45p | 52.95p | 31.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Houghton Le Spring
How much is unleaded at Houghton Le Spring?
Unleaded at Houghton Le Spring is 165.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 5.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £91.25.
Is Houghton Le Spring the cheapest place for unleaded near Houghton-Le-Spring?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Houghton Le Spring is the 4th cheapest of 10 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Quarry Service Station, 0.0 miles away, charges 164.9p, which saves about £0.54 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 3 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Houghton Le Spring open 24 hours?
Yes. Houghton Le Spring is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Houghton Le Spring have?
Houghton Le Spring reports prices for Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: Toilets and 24-hour fuel.
How often does Houghton Le Spring change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.