Cheapest fuel in Middlesbrough
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Middlesbrough is 168.9p a litre at Tesco, Middlesbrough, and the cheapest diesel is 192.9p at the same station. Across 10 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 171.4p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £92.89 — £1.38 less than filling at the Middlesbrough average, and £4.95 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 168.9pTesco
- Cheapest diesel
- 192.9pTesco
- Middlesbrough average
- 171.4p−1.9p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 10within 6 miles
Fuel prices in Middlesbrough
Unleaded in Middlesbrough averages 171.4p, which is 1.9p below the national average of 173.3p — cheaper than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £27 less than a typical UK driver pays.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Middlesbrough area is 9.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £4.95 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Middlesbrough right now
Cheapest petrol in Middlesbrough
10 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 171.4p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 168.9p | £92.89 |
| 2 | Tesco | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 3 | Esso | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 4 | Jet | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 5 | Esso | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 6 | Esso | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 7 | Esso | 171.9p | £94.55 |
| 8 | Esso | 172.9p | £95.09 |
| 9 | Esso | 172.9p | £95.09 |
| 10 | BP | 177.9p | £97.84 |
Cheapest super unleaded petrol in Middlesbrough
7 forecourts in the area publish a super unleaded price, averaging 185.2p a litre.
| # | Station | Super unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 178.9p | £98.39 |
| 2 | Tesco | 180.9p | £99.50 |
| 3 | Esso | 181.9p | £100.05 |
| 4 | Esso | 181.9p | £100.05 |
| 5 | BP | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 6 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 7 | Jet | 192.9p | £106.09 |
Cheapest diesel in Middlesbrough
9 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 196.1p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 192.9p | £106.09 |
| 2 | Tesco | 193.9p | £106.64 |
| 3 | Esso | 194.9p | £107.19 |
| 4 | Esso | 194.9p | £107.19 |
| 5 | Esso | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 6 | Jet | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 7 | Esso | 196.9p | £108.30 |
| 8 | Esso | 197.9p | £108.84 |
| 9 | BP | 201.9p | £111.05 |
About fuel in Middlesbrough
Teesside's forecourts price within the broader North East market, which is consistently one of the cheapest regions in Great Britain for both petrol and diesel.
Forecourts in the Middlesbrough area are operated by Esso (6), Tesco (2), Jet (1), BP (1).
Middlesbrough sits in North Yorkshire, in the North East region. This page covers forecourts within about 6 miles of the town centre, which is the realistic detour range for a fill-up.
Fuel prices in nearby towns
Forecourts compete across town boundaries, so a neighbouring town is often worth a look — especially if you are passing through anyway.
Questions
Fuel prices in Middlesbrough — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Middlesbrough?
Tesco, Middlesbrough is currently the cheapest at 168.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Tesco Middlesbrough (168.9p), Tesco Stockton-On-Tees (169.9p), Esso Middlesbrough (169.9p), Jet Wolviston Road (169.9p), Esso 87-91 Oxbridge Lane, Stockton On Tees (169.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Middlesbrough?
Unleaded averages 171.4p a litre (£1.71) across 10 forecourts in the Middlesbrough area, ranging from 168.9p to 177.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £94.27.
How much is diesel in Middlesbrough?
Diesel averages 196.1p a litre across 9 forecourts in the Middlesbrough area. The cheapest is 192.9p at Tesco, Middlesbrough, and the most expensive nearby is 201.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Middlesbrough than the rest of the UK?
Middlesbrough averages 171.4p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — −1.9p the national figure. See how much petrol costs across the UK for the full regional picture.
How do I get alerts when fuel gets cheaper in Middlesbrough?
Save your regular forecourts as favourites in the free CheapestFuel iOS app and turn on price-drop notifications. You will get a push alert when one of them cuts its price.
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Prices are aggregated from retailers' published fuel price feeds under the UK government's open fuel price scheme, which covers Great Britain only. Last updated 18 September 2026. Figures are indicative and can change without notice — always check the price displayed at the pump before filling up. See our privacy policy for how we handle data.