New Wheatley Hill JET garage opens – fuel price breakdown

The JET Wheatley Hill Service Station on the A181 Durham Road Bypass in County Durham reopened to the public today (Thursday, February 26) following a complete knock-down rebuild.

The new forecourt, operated by JET, offers expanded fuel capacity, EV charging and a larger SPAR convenience store now offering hot food-to-go for the first time.

The service station had their grand opening today (Thursday, February 26). (Image: Will Foxx)

Michael Bryan, operator of the Wheatley Hill Service Station, said: “This rebuild has completely changed how the site operates and the experience we can offer customers.

“The increased capacity and new services, including EV charging and hot food-to-go, give us far greater versatility and we’re really pleased to be welcoming customers back to a transformed site.”

The upgraded site now features a full four-grade fuel range including JET ULTRA Premium Fuels, as well as four 150kW ultra-fast electric vehicle chargers.

These provide pay-as-you-go charging for drivers.

The newly expanded SPAR store. (Image: Will Foxx)

Starting fuel prices are as follows.

Unleaded: 127.9

Ultra Unleaded: 136.9

Diesel: 138.9

Ultra Diesel: 147.9

The upgraded site now features a full four-grade fuel range. (Image: Will Foxx)

Graham Clout, retail manager, UK marketing, Phillips 66 Limited, said: “The redevelopment of JET Wheatley Hill is about improving the range of services available to drivers using this route.

“From increased fuel capacity to EV charging and a much larger retail and food-to-go offer, the site is now better equipped to meet customer needs, both now and in the future.”

Fuel storage has also been upgraded with three new underground tanks and a dedicated AdBlue tank for HGVs.

The new forecourt. (Image: Will Foxx)

The newly expanded SPAR store, supplied by James Hall & Co. Ltd, includes a wider retail range, a Daily Deli food-to-go counter, Costa Coffee, and Tango Ice Blast.

Peter Dodding, sales director and chair of the Northern Guild of SPAR Retailers at James Hall & Co. Ltd, said: “The expanded SPAR store creates the opportunity to introduce hot food-to-go at Wheatley Hill for the first time, including Daily Deli, expanding the convenience offer available to customers in the local area.”

The site is open 24 hours a day and also features a free-to-use ATM, air and water facilities, and a jet wash.