Motorists are paying less to refuel than at any point in the last three years.

Data out this week showed average petrol prices have fallen to their lowest point in 36 months when prices began to rise.

Many forecourts have been slashing prices this week, with some cutting theirs down to less than 130p.

The average cost of a litre of unleaded remains at 135.38p nationally, with prices expected to fall further.

Meanwhile, a litre of diesel costs 140.04p on average and again is expected to drop.

Prices hit record highs in July 2022 when the average cost of a litre of unleaded hit £1.92.

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “To see pump prices drop to this level is really positive news, both for households who depend on their vehicles for getting about and for the wider economy – as there’s a clear link between the cost of fuel and the headline rate of inflation.

“Depending on where drivers fill up, they can be paying as little as £1.26 for a litre of unleaded – making the cost of refuelling a typical family car come in at under £70.

“A relatively low oil price, caused by lower demand globally, and a relatively strong pound are the two factors that are contributing to pump prices falling.

“We believe there is scope for pump prices to come down further in the next few weeks to reflect the lower wholesale costs retailers are paying when they buy fresh fuel stocks.”

Here are all of the petrol stations in the region where fuel is currently less than 130p per litre:

  • Esso Hedworth Services Jarrow – 127.5p
  • Jet Etherley Moor Bishop Auckland – 127.7p
  • Esso York Avenue, Jarrow, St Matthews Service Station – 127.7p
  • Asda Boldon – 127.7p
  • Jet Hebburn, Victoria Road – 127.9p
  • Morrisons Bishop Auckland – 128.7p
  • Asda Bishop Auckland – 128.7p
  • Morrisons Jarrow – 128.7p
  • Asda Sunderland, Thompson Road – 128.7p
  • Morrisons Seaburn – 128.7p
  • Harbour View Service Station, Dame Dorothy Street, Sunderland – 128.8p
  • Tesco Bishop Auckland – 128.9p
  • Sainsbury’s Bishop Auckland – 128.9p
  • Sainsbury’s Sunderland North – 128.9p
  • Asda Benton – 129.7p
  • Morrisons Killingworth – 129.7p
  • Morrisons Tynemouth – 129.7p
  • Gulf Park Head Road, Bishop Auckland – 129.7p
  • Asda Spennymoor – 129.7p
  • Morrisons Consett – 129.7p
  • Gulf A690 Bells Hill – 129.7p
  • Morrisons Dalton Park – 129.7p
  • Morrisons Doxford Park – 129.7p
  • Asda Stockton – 129.7p
  • Asda South Shields – 129.7p
  • Asda Sunderland 129.7p
  • Cockton Hill Service Station, Bishop Auckland – 129.8p
  • Jet Staindrop Road, Bishop Auckland – 129.0p
  • Gulf Stockton, Bradbury Service Station – 129.9p
  • Gulf Durham, Red Tiles Services – 129.9p
  • Sainsbury’s Sedgefield – 129.9p
  • Tesco Consett – 129.9p
  • Jet Quarry Service Station, Houghton-le-Spring – 129.9p
  • Tesco Stockton – 129.9p
  • BP Stockton – 129.9p

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  • Sainsbury's Washington – 129.9p
  • Jet Wallsend Bewicke Service Station – 129.9p
  • Tesco North Shields – 129.9p
  • Sainsbury's Cramlington – 129.9p
  • Harvest Energy Co-op, Seaton Deleval – 129.9p
  • Esso Moor Lane Service Station, South Shields – 129.9p
  • Gulf South Shields, Ridgeway Service Station – 129.9p
  • Jet Shields Road, Cleadon – 129.9p
  • Shell Ryhope Road, Sunderland – 129.9p
  • Jet Seaham, Cliff House Service Sation – 129.9p

*All numbers are correct as of September 26.