A County Durham petrol station has been lauded for its bargain fuel prices compared to other garages in the region.

As living costs remain high, people across the North East continue to look for areas to save more money - with cheap petrol chief among the concerns of drivers looking to save a bit extra.

Many independent garages across the region have made an effort to keep their prices, and have been praised by motorists for keeping fuel prices lower than supermarket alternatives.

G.W Holmes & Sons in Etherley Moor, Bishop Auckland has been hailed for its prices over the past month, which sit at 135.7p for unleaded and 143.7p for diesel.

One of its customers singled out the business for "putting big companies to shame," while another praised its "great service."

Speaking to its customers at the start of January, a spokesperson for the garage said: "And just like that, it’s all over and we return back doing what we do.

"[The] best providing the very best service, we are the North East's longest family run business."

The garage its prices by 1p compared to this time in December last year, where unleaded fuel was priced at 136.7p.

Speaking on fuel price drops in December, RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “This is good news for drivers, especially as prices should continue to come down in the run-up to Christmas due to the wholesale price being significantly lower.

“While the biggest retailers haven’t announced any headline-grabbing big cuts, prices are falling steadily every day which is encouraging.

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“We just have to hope this continues in the coming days.

“If wholesale prices are reflected more fairly at the pumps, we should see the average price of petrol drop below 140p in the next week.

“While diesel isn’t at similar low point – as it averaged of 6p less than its current 150.29p in August – it’s still down from last Christmas’s dizzying prices of around 175p a litre.”