Sainsbury's St Albans fuel prices
Sainsbury's · AL1 2QU · St Albans
Everard Close, St. Albans
Unleaded here is 1.5p below the local average. 6th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons St Albans, 1.4 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.3p below the local average at its last reported price, 21 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 8 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons St Albans, 1.4 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 20 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's St Albans
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's St Albans?
- Unleaded
- £95.65
- Super Unleaded
- £102.25
- Diesel
- £109.40
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Petrol stations near AL1 2QU
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
London Road, St Albans
|
177.9pLast reported 26 days ago
+4.0p dearer
0.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 35 days ago
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BP
Verulam Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
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178.9pLast reported 25 days ago
+5.0p dearer
0.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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BP
113 Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Lane closure on Watling Street
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177.9p
+4.0p dearer
0.9 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 29 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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Morrisons
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
2 Beech Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
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171.9p
-2.0p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Shell
551 Watford Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
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179.9pLast reported 25 days ago
+6.0p dearer
1.8 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 28 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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Sainsbury's
185 Marshalswick Lane, St Albans
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171.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
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Texaco
St. Albans Service Station, 150, Harpenden Road, St. Albans
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171.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
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How Sainsbury's St Albans fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.9% cheaper than the 10 stations within 3 miles (-1.5p)
1.5% above the UK average (+2.5p)
2.5% above the Sainsbury's national average (+4.2p)
6th cheapest of 11 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons St Albans — 1.4 mi away, save ~48p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 173.9p on 1 Nov · Highest 177.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
4.6% cheaper than the 7 stations within 3 miles (-9.0p)
1.3% below the UK average (-2.5p)
2.3% above the Sainsbury's national average (+4.2p)
2nd cheapest of 8 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Marshalswick — 2.0 mi away, save ~12p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 185.9p on 1 Nov · Highest 189.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
0.6% cheaper than the 7 stations within 3 miles (-1.3p)
0.3% above the UK average (+0.5p)
1.4% above the Sainsbury's national average (+2.7p)
3rd cheapest of 8 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons St Albans — 1.4 mi away, save ~45p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 198.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 12 Oct
Sainsbury's St Albans price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 173.9p −1.0 | 185.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 174.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 176.9p | 188.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 176.9p −1.0 | 188.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 177.9p −1.0 | 189.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 178.9p +1.0 | 190.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 189.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 176.9p | 188.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 176.9p | 188.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | |
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 47% 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 | 173.9p | 91.95p | 52.95p | 29.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 185.9p | 101.95p | 52.95p | 31.00p |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's St Albans
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's St Albans?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's St Albans is 173.9p per litre, last reported on 1 November 2026. That is 2.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.65.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's St Albans?
Diesel at Sainsbury's St Albans is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 13 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Sainsbury's St Albans the cheapest place for unleaded near St Albans?
No. Right now Sainsbury's St Albans is the 6th cheapest of 11 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons St Albans, 1.4 miles away, charges 171.9p, which saves about £0.48 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 3 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's St Albans?
Sainsbury's St Albans is open Monday to Saturday 06:00–22:00, Sunday 08:00–20:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's St Albans have?
Sainsbury's St Albans reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and Air pump / screenwash.
How often does Sainsbury's St Albans change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.