Maxol Braid River fuel prices
Maxol · BT43 5BW · Ballymena
10 North Road, Ballymena, Ballymena
Unleaded here is 3.9p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 8th cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Ballymena, 0.5 miles away, is 5.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 4.4p above the local average at its last reported price, 14 days ago. 9th cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Ballymena, 0.5 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Maxol Braid River
How much does it cost to fill up at Maxol Braid River?
- Unleaded
- £90.15
- Super Unleaded
- £93.45
- Diesel
- £105.00
- Super Diesel
- £108.30
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Petrol stations near BT43 5BW
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Sainsbury's
4 Braidwater Retail Park, Larne Road Link, Ballymena
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158.9p
-5.0p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 186.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
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Robinsons Supermarket
207 Cullybackey Road, Ballymena
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157.9p
-6.0p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 189.9poldLast reported 33 days ago
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Asda Express
121 Broughshane Street, Ballymena
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158.9p
-5.0p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 184.9p -6.0p cheaper
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Lcc Oil Ballymena
100 Queen Street, Ballymena
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0.5 mi
· Diesel 181.9p -9.0p cheaper
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Maxol
Eurospar Ballymena, 40 Doury Road, Ballymena
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159.9p
-4.0p cheaper
0.6 mi
· Diesel 189.9pLast reported 24 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
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Go
Larne Road Link, Ballymena
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152.9p
-11.0p cheaper
0.7 mi
· Diesel 181.9p -9.0p cheaper
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The Phoenix
Phoenix Service Station, 14, Antrim Road, Ballymena, BT42 2BJ, Ballymena
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163.9pLast reported 6 days ago
same
0.9 mi
· Diesel 191.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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Tesco
Larne Road, Ballymena
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158.9p
-5.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 186.9p -4.0p cheaper
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How Maxol Braid River fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.4% more expensive than the 9 stations within 3 miles (+3.9p)
2.7% below the UK average (-4.6p)
2.4% above the Maxol national average (+3.9p)
8th cheapest of 10 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Ballymena — 0.5 mi away, save ~255p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 163.9p on 6 Nov · Highest 165.9p on 23 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.8% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+3.0p)
9.0% below the UK average (-16.8p)
0.2% above the Maxol national average (+0.3p)
5th cheapest of 7 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Robinsons Supermarket BT43 — 0.5 mi away, save ~254p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 6 Nov · Highest 171.9p on 23 Oct
Diesel
2.4% more expensive than the 9 stations within 3 miles (+4.4p)
3.2% below the UK average (-6.4p)
0.4% above the Maxol national average (+0.8p)
9th cheapest of 10 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Ballymena — 0.5 mi away, save ~198p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 189.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 190.9p on 26 Oct
Super Diesel
1.5% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+3.0p)
8.7% below the UK average (-18.9p)
0.9% above the Maxol national average (+1.7p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Go Ballymena — 0.7 mi away, save ~409p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 195.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 196.9p on 26 Oct
Maxol Braid River price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 163.9p −1.0 | 169.9p −1.0 | 190.9p | 196.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 164.9p −1.0 | 170.9p −1.0 | 190.9p | 196.9p | |
| 165.9p | 171.9p | 190.9p +1.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | |
| 165.9p −1.0 | 171.9p −1.0 | 189.9p | 195.9p | |
| 166.9p | 172.9p | 189.9p −2.0 | 195.9p −2.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 166.9p −2.0 | 172.9p −2.0 | 191.9p −3.0 | 197.9p −2.0 | |
| 168.9p +1.0 | 174.9p +1.0 | 194.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 167.9p +1.0 | 173.9p +1.0 | 193.9p +3.0 | 199.9p +4.0 | |
| 166.9p | 172.9p | 190.9p +1.0 | 195.9p | |
| 166.9p +2.0 | 172.9p +2.0 | 189.9p +3.0 | 195.9p +3.0 | |
One row for each day a price changed. Greyed prices did not change that day. Dates are when the price was submitted, or when we first recorded it if no submission time was supplied.
Where the money goes
About 49% of what you pay for unleaded here is tax. Fuel duty is a flat 52.95p on every litre, and 20% VAT is then charged on the fuel and the duty together. The rest is the fuel itself and the retailer's share. How much of the price is tax across the UK.
| Per litre | Pump price | Fuel and retailer | Fuel duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded | 163.9p | 83.63p | 52.95p | 27.32p |
| Super Unleaded | 169.9p | 88.63p | 52.95p | 28.32p |
| Diesel | 190.9p | 106.13p | 52.95p | 31.82p |
| Super Diesel | 196.9p | 111.13p | 52.95p | 32.82p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 6 November 2026.
Common questions about Maxol Braid River
How much is unleaded at Maxol Braid River?
Unleaded at Maxol Braid River is 163.9p per litre, last reported on 6 November 2026. That is 4.6p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £90.15.
How much is diesel at Maxol Braid River?
Diesel at Maxol Braid River is 190.9p per litre, last reported on 26 October 2026. That is 6.4p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £105.00.
Is Maxol Braid River the cheapest place for unleaded near Ballymena?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Maxol Braid River is the 8th cheapest of 10 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Ballymena, 0.5 miles away, charges 158.9p, which saves about £2.55 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Maxol Braid River?
Maxol Braid River is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Maxol Braid River have?
Maxol Braid River reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets and Water filling.
How often does Maxol Braid River change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.