Gulf Ridgeway Service Station, King George Road, South Shields
NE34 8AQ · prices updated 9 hours ago · more stations near Sunderland
Gulf on King George Road, South Shields is charging unleaded at 165.9p a litre and diesel at 197.9p today. That unleaded price is 4.8p below the UK average of 170.7p. Of the 98 stations within 10 miles it's the 16th cheapest for unleaded, with the lowest nearby at 161.5p at Esso.
Across the 31 other stations within 5 miles, unleaded averages 167.8p, so this station is 1.9p below its local average, 76p on a 40-litre fill.
Across the 22 other stations within 5 miles, diesel averages 196.3p, so this station is 1.6p above its local average, 64p on a 40-litre fill.
A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £66.36 and diesel £79.16 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 161.5p at Esso, A194 Leam Lane, Jarrow, 3.2 miles away: £1.76 less on a 40-litre fill, about £0.59 after the drive there and back. The cheapest diesel within 10 miles is 191.9p at Costco, Mandela Way, Off Handy Drive, Gateshead, 9.8 miles away: £2.40 less on a 40-litre fill, but the 19.7 extra miles there and back use up the saving.
This station has no super unleaded price, so it probably doesn't sell it. The nearest super unleaded is 175.9p at Esso, 12 Moor Lane, South Shields, 1.0 miles away.
Station details
Opening hours
| Every day | Open 24 hours |
|---|
Phone
0191 456 1348Fuels
Facilities
The operator lists 24-hour fuel, car wash and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list toilets, air and screenwash, water, AdBlue pump 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
- −8.0p
- Low
- 165.9p
- High
- 173.9p
Diesel (B7), last 30 days
- Change
- −2.0p
- Low
- 197.9p
- High
- 199.9p
Super diesel, last 30 days
- Change
- −2.0p
- Low
- 215.9p
- High
- 217.9p
Daily prices
| Date | E10 | B7 | SDV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov | 165.9p | 197.9p | 215.9p |
| 3 Nov | 165.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 2 Nov | 165.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 1 Nov | 165.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 31 Oct | 165.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 30 Oct | 165.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 29 Oct | 167.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 28 Oct | 167.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 27 Oct | 169.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 26 Oct | 169.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 25 Oct | 171.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 24 Oct | 171.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 23 Oct | 171.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 22 Oct | 171.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 21 Oct | 171.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 20 Oct | 173.9p | 199.9p | 217.9p |
| 19 Oct | 173.9p | 199.9p | 217.9p |
| 18 Oct | 172.9p | 198.9p | 216.9p |
| 17 Oct | 172.9p | 198.9p | 216.9p |
| 16 Oct | 172.9p | 198.9p | 216.9p |
| 15 Oct | 173.9p | 199.9p | 217.9p |
| 14 Oct | 173.9p | 199.9p | 217.9p |
| 13 Oct | 173.9p | 199.9p | 217.9p |
| 12 Oct | 173.9p | 199.9p | 217.9p |
| 11 Oct | 173.9p | 199.9p | 217.9p |
| 10 Oct | 173.9p | 199.9p | 217.9p |
| 9 Oct | 173.9p | 199.9p | 217.9p |
| 8 Oct | 173.9p | 199.9p | 217.9p |
| 7 Oct | 173.9p | 199.9p | 217.9p |
| 6 Oct | 173.9p | 199.9p | 217.9p |
Price changes in the last 30 days
Unleaded (E10): 165.9p now, down 2.0p on 7 days ago and down 8.0p on 30 days ago. 6 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 30 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 165.9p (30 October 2026); highest 173.9p (2 October 2026).
Diesel (B7): 197.9p now, down 1.0p on 7 days ago and down 2.0p on 30 days ago. 4 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 4 November 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 189.9p (12 September 2026); highest 199.9p (25 September 2026).
Super diesel: 215.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and down 2.0p on 30 days ago. 3 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 21 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 207.9p (12 September 2026); highest 217.9p (25 September 2026).
| Date seen | Fuel | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 November 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 197.9p | -1.0p |
| 30 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 165.9p | -2.0p |
| 28 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 167.9p | -2.0p |
| 26 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 169.9p | -2.0p |
| 21 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 171.9p | -2.0p |
| 21 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 198.9p | -1.0p |
| 21 October 2026 | Super diesel | 215.9p | -2.0p |
| 19 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 173.9p | +1.0p |
| 19 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 199.9p | +1.0p |
| 19 October 2026 | Super diesel | 217.9p | +1.0p |
| 16 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 172.9p | -1.0p |
| 16 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 198.9p | -1.0p |
| 16 October 2026 | Super diesel | 216.9p | -1.0p |
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.
Gulf Ridgeway Service Station, King George Road, South Shields: quick answers
How much is unleaded at Gulf King George Road, South Shields today?
Unleaded (E10) is 165.9p a litre at Gulf King George Road, South Shields, reported on 30 October 2026. That's 4.8p below the UK average of 170.7p. The 31 other stations within 5 miles average 167.8p, so it's 1.9p cheaper than its neighbours.
How much is diesel at Gulf King George Road, South Shields today?
Diesel (B7) is 197.9p a litre at Gulf King George Road, South Shields, reported on 4 November 2026. That's about level with the UK average of 198.2p. The 22 other stations within 5 miles average 196.3p, so it's 1.6p dearer than its neighbours.
Has the unleaded price at Gulf King George Road, South Shields changed recently?
The unleaded price at Gulf King George Road, South Shields changed 6 times in the last 30 days, most recently on 30 October 2026 (down 2.0p to 165.9p). It's down 2.0p on a week ago. Since 12 September 2026 it has ranged from 165.9p to 173.9p.
What does a 40-litre fill cost at Gulf King George Road, South Shields?
A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £66.36 and diesel £79.16 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 161.5p at Esso, A194 Leam Lane, Jarrow, 3.2 miles away: £1.76 less on a 40-litre fill, about £0.59 after the drive there and back.
Is Gulf King George Road, South Shields the cheapest petrol station nearby?
Not quite. 15 of the 98 stations within 10 miles are cheaper for unleaded, the lowest being 161.5p at Esso, A194 Leam Lane, Jarrow, 3.2 miles away. Gulf King George Road, South Shields charges 165.9p.
When is Gulf King George Road, South Shields open and what facilities does it have?
It's open 24 hours a day. The operator lists 24-hour fuel, car wash and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list toilets, air and screenwash, water, AdBlue pump or LPG. Facilities come from the operator's Fuel Finder record, so check before relying on one.
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