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Cheapest petrol and diesel prices in South Shields
6 forecourts tracked in South Shields (6 reporting unleaded (E10), 6 reporting diesel (B7), 4 reporting premium (E5), 3 reporting super diesel). Prices last refreshed at 11:02am on 25 August 2026.
The cheapest reported unleaded petrol (E10) in South Shields is £7.00 a gallon (153.9p per litre) at Esso, Newcastle Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear. The average across 6 forecourts currently reporting this grade is £7.17 a gallon (157.7p per litre), so choosing the cheapest rather than an average-priced forecourt saves about £1.90 on a 50-litre fill. That local average is 3.9p per litre below the UK average of 161.6p.
The average has risen 0.1p per litre since yesterday. The average is unchanged since last week.
Prices last refreshed at 11:02am on 25 August 2026, supplied through the official UK Government fuel price open data scheme and checked every 30 minutes.
Over the past 4 weeks the cheapest unleaded in South Shields has ranged between 150.9p and 156.9p per litre. The South Shields average has held steady over the past week.
Unleaded Prices
Unleaded (E10)
- Highest
- £7.22/gal158.9p/L
- Average
- £7.17/gal157.7p/L
- Lowest
- £7.00/gal153.9p/L
Diesel Prices
Diesel (B7)
- Highest
- £8.27/gal181.9p/L
- Average
- £8.15/gal179.2p/L
- Lowest
- £7.91/gal173.9p/L
Premium Unleaded Prices
Premium Unleaded (E5)
- Highest
- £8.41/gal184.9p/L
- Average
- £7.99/gal175.7p/L
- Lowest
- £7.63/gal167.9p/L
Super Diesel Prices
Super Diesel (SDV)
- Highest
- £9.09/gal199.9p/L
- Average
- £9.03/gal198.6p/L
- Lowest
- £8.95/gal196.9p/L
All forecourts in South Shields
6 forecourts in South Shields, with live prices and full addresses. Showing 1 to 6.
Coronation Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear · NE33 1AZ
DirectionsDiesel B7
Newcastle Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear · NE34 9QE
Usually cheapest 7pm to midnight, priciest 4pm to 7pm here
DirectionsDiesel B7
Premium E5
Crossgates, South Shields, Tyne And Wear · NE33 5QX
Usually cheapest 11am to 3pm, priciest midnight to 5am here
DirectionsDiesel B7
Premium E5
Super Diesel
12, Moor Lane, South Shields, NE34 6BZ, South Shields · NE34 6BZ
Usually cheapest 5pm to 10pm, priciest 1am to 6am here
DirectionsDiesel B7
Premium E5
King George Road, South Shields, South Shields, Tyne And Wear · NE34 8AQ
DirectionsDiesel B7
Super Diesel
Boldon Lane Service Station, Boldon Lane, South Shields, NE34 0NB, South Shields · NE34 0NB
DirectionsDiesel B7
Premium E5
Super Diesel
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Cheapest reported unleaded
Esso
Newcastle Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear
153.9p/L
Cheapest reported diesel
Asda
Coronation Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear
173.9p/L
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Prices are sourced from official UK government fuel-price data (Open Government Licence v3.0). Updated every 30 minutes.
Questions about fuel prices in South Shields
- What is the average petrol price in South Shields?
- The average unleaded (E10) petrol price in South Shields is currently 157.7p per litre (approx. £7.17/gal), based on live data from 6 forecourts reporting this grade. Prices are updated every 30 minutes from official UK government data.
- What is the average diesel price in South Shields?
- The average diesel (B7) price in South Shields is currently 179.2p per litre (approx. £8.15/gal). This is based on live data from forecourts in the area, updated every 30 minutes.
- Which is the cheapest petrol station in South Shields?
- Esso at Newcastle Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear currently has the cheapest reported unleaded petrol in South Shields at 153.9p per litre (approx. £7.00/gal). Prices change regularly, so check this page for the latest.
- Which is the most expensive petrol station in South Shields?
- According to official UK government fuel price data, Boldon Lane Service Station (NE34 0NB) currently has the highest reported unleaded (E10) price in South Shields at 163.9p per litre (approx. £7.45/gal). Prices are refreshed every 30 minutes, so this can change through the day.
- How do I find the cheapest fuel near South Shields?
- Use the search box above to enter your postcode. fuel.co.uk will show you every forecourt ranked cheapest first, with live prices updated every 30 minutes from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder.