A County Durham petrol station has been described as 'the cheapest place around' after lowering the price of fuel to 136p. 

County Durham motorists feel like they have found one of the cheapest in the region, hailing a petrol station for its 'great value after spotting petrol for as low as 136.7p.

Those visiting G.W Holmes & Sons at the Etherley Moor Jet filling station in Bishop diesel as low as 149p and petrol for as little as 136.7p.

This comes after months of the station hitting headlines for its fuel offers, which many residents have pointed out as far cheaper than their competitors, with many travelling from miles around to avoid missing out on the deal.

Residents have since reacted online to their latest offer by praising the garage while pointing out that supermarkets are now seemingly trying to match their prices.

One happy resident said: "Give yourselves a very big pat on the back, whoever are the owners of this garage please from me."

Another delighted motorist said: "Fantastic price well done to you [all], come to Hartlepool if you want ripping off it's a disgrace, I always fill up in Bishop [Auckalnd]."

Meanwhile, another resident compared the garage to supermarket prices, and said: "Supermarkets have ripped us off for years."

While another called on residents to "support the independent local garages."

Meanwhile, motoring groups welcomed Jeremy Hunt’s decision to extend the 5p per litre cut in fuel duty.

The Chancellor confirmed in his Budget that the reduction introduced in March last year will be retained for another 12 months, and fuel duty will not increase in line with inflation.

This will save the average driver £100 over the next 12 months, Mr Hunt said.

Government figures show the average cost of a litre of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts is around £1.47 and £1.67 respectively.

Prices reached record highs of £1.92 for petrol and £1.99 for diesel in July last year, largely due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine leading to an increase in the cost of oil.

AA head of roads policy Jack Cousens said: “We are pleased the Chancellor has listened to the AA and frozen fuel duty.

“Not only will this save drivers heavy duty pain at the pump, but it will help keep the price of goods and services down as they are mainly transported by road.”

RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “We welcome the Government’s decision to keep the 5p fuel duty cut in place for another 12 months.

“The cut has given drivers some much-needed relief in what has been the most torrid year ever at the pumps, with price records being broken even after duty was cut.

“Given the importance of driving for consumers and businesses, duty should be kept low to help fight inflation.”