Sainsbury's Marshalswick fuel prices
Sainsbury's · AL1 4UZ · St Albans
185 Marshalswick Lane, St Albans
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles. 4.1p below the average of the 9 other stations nearby. Full comparison
Cheapest diesel within 3 miles at its last reported price, 15 days ago. 3.5p below the average of the 6 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Marshalswick
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Marshalswick?
- Unleaded
- £94.55
- Super Unleaded
- £101.15
- Diesel
- £108.30
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Petrol stations near AL1 4UZ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
2 Beech Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
|
171.9p
same
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 18 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Morrisons
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
|
171.9p
same
0.8 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 19 days ago
same
|
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Texaco
St. Albans Service Station, 150, Harpenden Road, St. Albans
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173.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
|
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Esso
London Road, St Albans
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177.9pLast reported 25 days ago
+6.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
|
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Shell
608 Hatfield Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
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177.9p
+6.0p dearer
1.8 mi
· Diesel 201.9p +5.0p dearer
|
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BP
Verulam Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
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178.9pLast reported 24 days ago
+7.0p dearer
1.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 33 days ago
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Sainsbury's
Everard Close, St. Albans
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173.9p
+2.0p dearer
2.0 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Shell
North Orbital Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
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178.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+7.0p dearer
2.2 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+5.0p dearer
|
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How Sainsbury's Marshalswick fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.3% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-4.1p)
0.1% above the UK average (+0.2p)
1.2% above the Sainsbury's national average (+2.1p)
1st cheapest of 10 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 167.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
5.4% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-10.4p)
2.6% below the UK average (-4.8p)
1.2% above the Sainsbury's national average (+2.1p)
1st cheapest of 6 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 179.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 186.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
1.7% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-3.5p)
0.8% below the UK average (-1.5p)
0.4% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.7p)
1st cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheapest diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 195.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 8 Oct
Sainsbury's Marshalswick price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 171.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 196.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 172.9p +5.0 | 184.9p +5.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | |
| 167.9p −1.0 | 179.9p −1.0 | 195.9p −1.0 | |
| 168.9p −2.0 | 180.9p −2.0 | 196.9p | |
| 170.9p −4.0 | 182.9p −4.0 | 196.9p −1.0 | |
| 174.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 175.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 173.9p | 185.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 185.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +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 | 171.9p | 90.25p | 52.95p | 28.70p |
| Super Unleaded | 183.9p | 100.25p | 52.95p | 30.70p |
| Diesel | 196.9p | 111.15p | 52.95p | 32.80p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Marshalswick
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Marshalswick?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Marshalswick is 171.9p per litre, last reported on 1 November 2026. That is 0.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.55.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Marshalswick?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Marshalswick is 196.9p per litre, last reported on 17 October 2026. That is 1.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.30.
Is Sainsbury's Marshalswick the cheapest place for unleaded near St Albans?
Right now Sainsbury's Marshalswick has the cheapest unleaded of the 10 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Marshalswick?
Sainsbury's Marshalswick is open Monday to Sunday 07:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Marshalswick have?
Sainsbury's Marshalswick reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and Air pump / screenwash.
How often does Sainsbury's Marshalswick change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.