Star Fuels fuel prices

Pace · BN10 8QS · Newhaven

Star Fuels, 79, South Coast Road, Peacehaven, Ordnance Survey

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Updated 1 week ago
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Unleaded here is 0.5p above the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 5 within 3 miles. MFG Peacehaven, 0.5 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

Diesel here is 0.8p below the local average at its last reported price, 8 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 5 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Star Fuels

Unleaded
169.9p
— unchanged this week
1 week ago
Diesel
197.9p
— unchanged this week
1 week ago
Super Diesel
224.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Star Fuels?

Unleaded
£93.45
Diesel
£108.85
Super Diesel
£123.70

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Petrol stations near BN10 8QS

Station Unleaded
Esso
180 South Coast Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex
168.9p
-1.0p cheaper
0.5 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 15 days ago +2.0p dearer
Texaco
376, South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs, Peacehaven
169.9p
same
1.3 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 16 days ago +2.0p dearer
Valero
Valero, Avis Way, Newhaven
169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
same
2.1 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 19 days ago same
Sainsbury's
The Drove, Newhaven
Two-way temporary traffic lights on Avis Road (was due to start Fri 23 Oct, until 6 Nov)
168.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.2 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 20 days ago -1.0p cheaper

Opening Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Bank Holidays Open 24 hours

Amenities

24-hour fuel

Looking for something to eat?

Feeling a bit peckish? Grab something to eat while you fill up. We've gathered local places to eat, along with their food hygiene ratings.

At this forecourt

Star Fuels (Retail Shop)
5 out of 5 inspected Feb 2025

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected Oct 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Sep 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Feb 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Jul 2025

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Star Fuels fuel prices compare

Unleaded

0.3% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+0.5p)

1.0% below the UK average (-1.8p)

1.5% below the Pace national average (-2.6p)

3rd cheapest of 5 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: MFG Peacehaven — 0.5 mi away, save ~35p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 169.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 10 Oct

Diesel

0.4% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-0.8p)

0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)

0.9% below the Pace national average (-1.8p)

2nd cheapest of 5 for Diesel within 3 miles

Lowest 197.9p on 24 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 24 Oct

Super Diesel

Last reported 38 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Star Fuels price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.

Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.

Super Diesel has held the same price for the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Diesel Super Diesel
Earlier in the last 30 days
169.9p 197.9p −5.0 224.9p
169.9p −3.0 202.9p 224.9p
172.9p −2.0 202.9p 224.9p
174.9p −1.0 202.9p 224.9p
More than 30 days ago
175.9p +2.0 202.9p +3.0 224.9p
173.9p +1.0 199.9p +1.0 224.9p +8.0
172.9p 198.9p +1.0 216.9p
172.9p +1.0 197.9p +1.0 216.9p
171.9p 196.9p +4.0 216.9p +7.0
171.9p +2.0 192.9p +3.0 209.9p

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 48% 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 covers the fuel itself, delivery and the retailer's margin.

Per litre Pump price Fuel and retailer Fuel duty VAT
Unleaded 169.9p 88.65p 52.95p 28.30p
Diesel 197.9p 111.95p 52.95p 33.00p
Super Diesel 224.9p 134.45p 52.95p 37.50p

Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Star Fuels

How much is unleaded at Star Fuels?

Unleaded at Star Fuels is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 23 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.

How much is diesel at Star Fuels?

Diesel at Star Fuels is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 24 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.

Is Star Fuels the cheapest place for unleaded near Newhaven?

No. Going by the price it last reported, 9 days ago, Star Fuels is the 3rd cheapest of 5 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Peacehaven, 0.5 miles away, charges 168.9p, which saves about £0.35 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.

Is Star Fuels open 24 hours?

Yes. Star Fuels is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What fuel and facilities does Star Fuels have?

Star Fuels reports prices for Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: 24-hour fuel.

How often does Star Fuels change its prices?

Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.