Sainsbury's petrol & diesel prices today
Today's average fuel prices across 315 Sainsbury's forecourts in the UK, and how Sainsbury's stacks up against other brands. For the price at your local Sainsbury's right now, open Fuel Finder UK.
Source: UK Government CMA open fuel price data
This is the Sainsbury's average. Your local one will differ.
Prices vary by forecourt and can change every 30 minutes. Fuel Finder UK shows the live price at every Sainsbury's station, and whether somewhere nearby is cheaper.
How Sainsbury's compares
Sainsbury's is the cheapest of 12 named brands for petrol and the cheapest for diesel. Against the other supermarkets: Morrisons 172.0p (+0.6p), Tesco 172.2p (+0.8p), Asda 172.7p (+1.3p). Sainsbury's is the cheapest brand for petrol in 11 of the 134 towns we track. The average Sainsbury's petrol price has fallen 2.4p a litre since 2 October.
Sainsbury's prices by fuel grade
| Fuel | Stations reporting | Sainsbury's average | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded (E10) | 315 | 171.4p | -2.9p |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 291 | 183.4p | -8.8p |
| Diesel (B7) | 315 | 195.9p | -3.3p |
7-day Sainsbury's petrol price trend
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Sainsbury's prices by town
Towns where we track at least two Sainsbury's forecourts, cheapest petrol first.
| Town | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 163.9p | 187.1p |
| Gloucester | 166.9p | 188.4p |
| Ipswich | 166.9p | 191.4p |
| Leeds | 167.4p | 191.4p |
| Sunderland | 167.4p | 194.9p |
| Luton | 168.4p | 191.4p |
| Cheltenham | 168.9p | 192.9p |
| Edinburgh | 169.9p | 189.9p |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 169.9p | 192.9p |
| Birmingham | 170.2p | 196.9p |
| Bristol | 170.2p | 196.9p |
| Sheffield | 170.2p | 193.2p |
| Croydon | 170.9p | 196.9p |
| London | 170.9p | 197.0p |
| Southend & South Essex | 170.9p | 196.6p |
| Taunton | 170.9p | 195.9p |
| Liverpool | 171.6p | 192.9p |
| Cardiff | 171.9p | 197.2p |
| Greenwich | 171.9p | 197.4p |
| Leicester | 171.9p | 195.9p |
| Wolverhampton | 171.9p | 195.9p |
| Motherwell and Airdrie | 172.4p | 195.9p |
| Derby | 172.6p | 197.9p |
| Glasgow | 172.9p | 196.9p |
| Hillingdon | 173.4p | 197.9p |
| Norwich | 173.6p | 197.2p |
| Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy | 174.4p | 198.4p |
| Newport | 175.4p | 196.9p |
| Exeter | 176.4p | 198.4p |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Sainsbury's petrol price today?
The average price of unleaded (E10) at Sainsbury's is 171.4p per litre across 315 forecourts reporting a price, 2.9p cheaper than the UK average. Sainsbury's diesel averages 195.9p.
Is Sainsbury's the cheapest place for fuel?
On today's national averages, yes: Sainsbury's has the lowest average petrol price of the 12 named brands we compare. Local prices vary, so the cheapest station near you may be a different brand. See the full brand comparison.
Are all Sainsbury's stations the same price?
No. Prices vary by forecourt. In the towns we track, the average Sainsbury's petrol price runs from 163.9p in Belfast to 176.4p in Exeter.
How do I find the price at my local Sainsbury's?
Download the free Fuel Finder UK app for Android or iPhone. It shows the live price at every Sainsbury's forecourt in the CMA data, sorted by price or distance, and you can filter by brand.
Where does this data come from?
From the official UK Government CMA open fuel price data, which forecourts can update every 30 minutes. This page is a once-a-day snapshot. Fuel Finder UK is an independent app and is not affiliated with Sainsbury's.