BP, Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley

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Unleaded (E10)

194.9p

Diesel (B7)

219.9p

Super unleaded (E5)

214.9p

Super diesel (SDV)

239.9p

BP on Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley is charging unleaded at 194.9p a litre and diesel at 219.9p today. That unleaded price is 24.2p above the UK average of 170.7p. Of the 124 stations within 10 miles it's the 123rd cheapest for unleaded, with the lowest nearby at 161.5p at Esso.

Across the 28 other stations within 5 miles, unleaded averages 171.3p, so this station is 23.6p above its local average, £9.44 on a 40-litre fill.

Across the 22 other stations within 5 miles, diesel averages 199.3p, so this station is 20.6p above its local average, £8.24 on a 40-litre fill.

A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £77.96 and diesel £87.96 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 161.5p at Esso, A194 Leam Lane, Jarrow, 5.4 miles away: £13.36 less on a 40-litre fill, about £11.38 after the drive there and back. The cheapest diesel within 10 miles is 191.9p at Costco, Mandela Way, Off Handy Drive, Gateshead, 6.4 miles away: £11.20 less on a 40-litre fill, about £8.40 after the drive there and back.

Station details

Opening hours

Every day	Open 24 hours

Phone

0191 917 1078

Type

Motorway services

Fuels

Unleaded (E10)
Super unleaded (E5)
Diesel (B7)
Super diesel

Facilities

24-hour fuel
Toilets
Air and screenwash
Water
AdBlue pump
AdBlue (bottled)

The operator lists 24-hour fuel, toilets, air and screenwash, water, AdBlue pump and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list car wash or LPG. Facilities come from the operator's Fuel Finder record, so check before relying on one.

Price history

Unleaded (E10), last 30 days

Change: −3.0p
Low: 194.9p
High: 199.9p

Super unleaded (E5), last 30 days

Change: −3.0p
Low: 214.9p
High: 219.9p

Diesel (B7), last 30 days

Change: +2.0p
Low: 217.9p
High: 222.9p

Super diesel, last 30 days

Change: +2.0p
Low: 237.9p
High: 242.9p

Daily prices

Date	E10	E5	B7	SDV
4 Nov	194.9p	214.9p	219.9p	239.9p
3 Nov	194.9p	214.9p	219.9p	239.9p
2 Nov	194.9p	214.9p	219.9p	239.9p
1 Nov	194.9p	214.9p	219.9p	239.9p
31 Oct	194.9p	214.9p	219.9p	239.9p
30 Oct	194.9p	214.9p	219.9p	239.9p
29 Oct	196.9p	216.9p	221.9p	241.9p
28 Oct	196.9p	216.9p	221.9p	241.9p
27 Oct	197.9p	217.9p	222.9p	242.9p
26 Oct	199.9p	219.9p	222.9p	242.9p
25 Oct	199.9p	219.9p	222.9p	242.9p
24 Oct	199.9p	219.9p	222.9p	242.9p
23 Oct	199.9p	219.9p	222.9p	242.9p
22 Oct	199.9p	219.9p	222.9p	242.9p
21 Oct	199.9p	219.9p	222.9p	242.9p
20 Oct	199.9p	219.9p	222.9p	242.9p
19 Oct	195.9p	215.9p	219.9p	239.9p
18 Oct	195.9p	215.9p	219.9p	239.9p
17 Oct	195.9p	215.9p	219.9p	239.9p
16 Oct	195.9p	215.9p	219.9p	239.9p
15 Oct	195.9p	215.9p	219.9p	239.9p
14 Oct	195.9p	215.9p	219.9p	239.9p
13 Oct	199.9p	219.9p	219.9p	239.9p
12 Oct	199.9p	219.9p	219.9p	239.9p
11 Oct	199.9p	219.9p	219.9p	239.9p
10 Oct	199.9p	219.9p	219.9p	239.9p
9 Oct	199.9p	219.9p	219.9p	239.9p
8 Oct	195.9p	215.9p	217.9p	237.9p
7 Oct	195.9p	215.9p	217.9p	237.9p
6 Oct	197.9p	217.9p	217.9p	237.9p

Price changes in the last 30 days

Unleaded (E10): 194.9p now, down 2.0p on 7 days ago and down 3.0p on 30 days ago. 7 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 30 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 194.9p (12 September 2026); highest 199.9p (25 September 2026).

Diesel (B7): 219.9p now, down 2.0p on 7 days ago and up 2.0p on 30 days ago. 4 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 30 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 214.9p (12 September 2026); highest 222.9p (20 October 2026).

Super unleaded (E5): 214.9p now, down 2.0p on 7 days ago and down 3.0p on 30 days ago. 7 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 30 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 212.9p (12 September 2026); highest 219.9p (25 September 2026).

Super diesel: 239.9p now, down 2.0p on 7 days ago and up 2.0p on 30 days ago. 4 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 30 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 232.9p (12 September 2026); highest 242.9p (20 October 2026).

Date seen	Fuel	Price	Change
30 October 2026	Unleaded (E10)	194.9p	-2.0p
30 October 2026	Diesel (B7)	219.9p	-2.0p
30 October 2026	Super unleaded (E5)	214.9p	-2.0p
30 October 2026	Super diesel	239.9p	-2.0p
28 October 2026	Unleaded (E10)	196.9p	-1.0p
28 October 2026	Diesel (B7)	221.9p	-1.0p
28 October 2026	Super unleaded (E5)	216.9p	-1.0p
28 October 2026	Super diesel	241.9p	-1.0p
27 October 2026	Unleaded (E10)	197.9p	-2.0p
27 October 2026	Super unleaded (E5)	217.9p	-2.0p
20 October 2026	Unleaded (E10)	199.9p	+4.0p
20 October 2026	Diesel (B7)	222.9p	+3.0p
20 October 2026	Super unleaded (E5)	219.9p	+4.0p
20 October 2026	Super diesel	242.9p	+3.0p
14 October 2026	Unleaded (E10)	195.9p	-4.0p
14 October 2026	Super unleaded (E5)	215.9p	-4.0p
9 October 2026	Unleaded (E10)	199.9p	+4.0p
9 October 2026	Diesel (B7)	219.9p	+2.0p
9 October 2026	Super unleaded (E5)	219.9p	+4.0p
9 October 2026	Super diesel	239.9p	+2.0p
7 October 2026	Unleaded (E10)	195.9p	-2.0p
7 October 2026	Super unleaded (E5)	215.9p	-2.0p

Each row is the day our capture first saw the new price. Prices are recorded once a day from the government's Fuel Finder data, so a change can show a day or two after the totem moved.

BP, Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley: quick answers

How much is unleaded at BP Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley today?

Unleaded (E10) is 194.9p a litre at BP Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley, reported on 30 October 2026. That's 24.2p above the UK average of 170.7p. The 28 other stations within 5 miles average 171.3p, so it's 23.6p dearer than its neighbours.

How much is diesel at BP Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley today?

Diesel (B7) is 219.9p a litre at BP Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley, reported on 30 October 2026. That's 21.7p above the UK average of 198.2p. The 22 other stations within 5 miles average 199.3p, so it's 20.6p dearer than its neighbours.

Has the unleaded price at BP Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley changed recently?

The unleaded price at BP Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley changed 7 times in the last 30 days, most recently on 30 October 2026 (down 2.0p to 194.9p). It's down 2.0p on a week ago. Since 12 September 2026 it has ranged from 194.9p to 199.9p.

What does a 40-litre fill cost at BP Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley?

Is BP Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley the cheapest petrol station nearby?

Not quite. 122 of the 124 stations within 10 miles are cheaper for unleaded, the lowest being 161.5p at Esso, A194 Leam Lane, Jarrow, 5.4 miles away. BP Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley charges 194.9p.

When is BP Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley open and what facilities does it have?

It's open 24 hours a day. The operator lists 24-hour fuel, toilets, air and screenwash, water, AdBlue pump and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list car wash or LPG. Facilities come from the operator's Fuel Finder record, so check before relying on one.