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Sainsbury's fuel prices and stations
Compare Sainsbury's unleaded and diesel averages versus peer and UK benchmarks, see freshness coverage, and spot where this brand is currently cheapest.
315 stations across the UK.
Stations
Showing unleaded prices where available. Unleaded uses E10 where available, then unleaded fallback.
Quantock Rise Bramingham Park LU3 4AB
Paddington Drive Bridgemead SN5 7AA
- Car wash
6A Welsh Designer Outlet Village Derwen CF32 9ST
- Car wash
The Clink Eastover TA6 4AB
Nags Head Hill Crew's Hole BS5 8QN
Broadcut Wallington PO16 8SU
- Car wash
Redding Way Knaphill GU21 2QT
Clay Lane Jacob'S Well Burpham GU4 7JU
Bedingfeld Way Bury St Edmunds IP32 7EJ
Bath Road Calcot RG31 7SA
- Car wash
Cameron Toll Shopping Centre 6 Lady Road Nether Liberton EH16 5PB
330 Fletchamstead Highway Whoberley CV4 9BJ
- Car wash
Voyager Drive Orbital Retail Centre Leacroft WS11 8XP
- Car wash
Knightswick Centre Canvey Island SS8 7AD
Church Street Caldewgate CA2 5TF
11 Castle Bridge Road Standard Hill NG7 1GX
St. Philips Causeway Arnos Vale Arno's Vale BS4 3BD
- Car wash
Castle Vale Retail Park Chester Road, Castle Vale B35 6HB
- Car wash
Wyvern Way Chaddesden DE21 6NZ
- Car wash
About Sainsbury's
- Brand type
- Supermarket
- Stations tracked
- 315 stations
- Rewards
- No rewards listed
- Current price data
- Updated 05 May 2026
Sainsbury's operates supermarket petrol stations across the UK, usually attached to larger stores and designed for high-throughput refuelling.
The RAC Foundation's PRA data lists Sainsbury's with 312 supermarket fuel sites in 2024, reflecting a substantial national footprint.
Site-level services (pay-at-pump, car wash, opening hours) can vary, and any third-party food or shop branding you see is a retail partner rather than a separate fuel brand.
At a glance
- Supermarket-linked forecourts often designed for high-throughput local refuelling.
- Most useful for drivers pairing fuel with a Sainsbury's grocery visit.
- National footprint is substantial, but service extras vary between locations.
Fuel and energy options
- Sites typically prioritise standard road fuels, with premium range depending on location.
- EV charging is present at selected stores but remains inconsistent across the network.
- Forecourt extras such as pay-at-pump and wash services are station dependent.
Loyalty and payment
- Sainsbury's fuel links with Nectar, including points-per-litre mechanics at Sainsbury's petrol stations.
- Nectar also powers personalised grocery offers, so total value is often strongest when fuel and shop behaviour are combined.
- Keep your Nectar account digitally linked and unlocked where required so discounts and points post correctly.
Who this brand suits
- Drivers who want to combine fuel with a food or household shop.
- Households that regularly use supermarket loyalty programmes.
- Local routine journeys where convenience matters as much as pump price.
Before you go checks
- Confirm Nectar fuel earning or voucher eligibility before relying on a planned discount.
- Check the station listing for pay-at-pump and car wash availability if needed.
- Review live freshness timestamps before detouring to a specific forecourt.
Known variation note
Promotions, queue times, and forecourt layout can vary substantially between sites under the same brand.
Sources
- RAC Foundation PRA supermarket fuel site data (2024)
- Sainsbury's fuel service terms
- Nectar fuel points at Sainsbury's
Sources last reviewed 26 Feb 2026.
All-grade averages
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Quick summary
Fast read of how Sainsbury's is performing right now.
Price position
Below UK average on tracked fuels.
Unleaded is 2.5p below UK average. Diesel is 3.5p below UK average.
Key insight
Sainsbury's prices are typically 2.5p below the national average.
Use the comparison and distribution sections below for local context.
Most competitive areas
Best average unleaded value appears in Mid and East Antrim and Causeway Coast and Glens.
Regional averages are directional and can change as fresh prices arrive.
Freshness coverage
3% of tracked stations have fresh prices.
Based on 315 stations with recorded unleaded prices.
Coverage snapshot
Strongest county coverage is Greater London.
22 stations in that county; 315 stations tracked overall.
Price comparison
Compare Sainsbury's averages to supermarket average and the UK benchmark.
What this means: Unleaded is roughly in line with the supermarket average and 2.5p/L below the UK average. Diesel is roughly in line with the supermarket average and 3.5p/L below the UK average.
Price distribution
What this means: Typical unleaded prices span about 4p across the middle of the range, so pricing is moderately spread. Typical diesel prices span about 4p across the middle of the range, so pricing is moderately spread. Both fuels show a similar level of price variation across tracked stations.
Brand snapshot
A quick read on price freshness, coverage, and facilities for Sainsbury's.
How to use this brand guide
Use this guide to see how Sainsbury's prices compare across the UK. The averages show whether prices run above or below the national level, and the distribution highlights how much local prices vary. Use the freshness labels to prioritise recent data when comparing value, and jump to station details for opening hours and facilities.
Planning a longer trip? Pair the journey cost calculator with the route planner to compare pump price savings against detour time. For regional context, jump to county pages or the UK price map to see where this brand is most competitive, or explore the fuel calculators for cost comparisons.
Brand FAQs
We use the latest recorded prices across Sainsbury's stations, prioritising E10, then E5, then unleaded (and the latest diesel when available).
Some stations may not have recent or verified prices yet, so averages and comparisons update as new data arrives.
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