Sainsbury's Talbot Heath fuel prices
Sainsbury's · BH12 4BA · Bournemouth
4 Alder Park, Alder Road, Poole
Unleaded here is 0.4p below the local average at its last reported price, 5 days ago. 6th cheapest of 18 within 3 miles. Asda Bournemouth Express Petrol, 2.4 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.6p below the local average at its last reported price, 14 days ago. 7th cheapest of 18 within 3 miles. Poole Branksome Superstore, 1.1 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 18 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Talbot Heath
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Talbot Heath?
- Unleaded
- £95.10
- Super Unleaded
- £101.70
- Diesel
- £109.95
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Petrol stations near BH12 4BA
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Tesco
Poole Rd, Branksome, Poole
|
173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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BP
524 Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth, Dorset
|
172.9p
same
1.3 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Esso
271 Kinson Road, Bournemouth, Dorset
|
171.9p
-1.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Esso
347 Ringwood Road, Poole, Dorset
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173.9p
+1.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 198.9p -1.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
113-115 Bournemouth Road, Poole, Dorset
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173.9p
+1.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Esso
487/491 Ashley Road, Poole, Dorset
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176.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+4.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Tesco
Yarrow Rd, Mannings Heath, Poole
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Dorset
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171.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 24 days ago
+2.0p dearer
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How Sainsbury's Talbot Heath fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.2% cheaper than the 17 stations within 3 miles (-0.4p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.2p)
1.8% above the Sainsbury's national average (+3.1p)
6th cheapest of 18 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Bournemouth Express Petrol — 2.4 mi away, save ~58p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 172.9p on 28 Oct · Highest 178.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
3.0% cheaper than the 11 stations within 3 miles (-5.8p)
2.0% below the UK average (-3.7p)
1.7% above the Sainsbury's national average (+3.1p)
3rd cheapest of 12 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Poole Branksome Superstore — 1.1 mi away, save ~4p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 184.9p on 28 Oct · Highest 190.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
0.3% cheaper than the 17 stations within 3 miles (-0.6p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)
1.9% above the Sainsbury's national average (+3.7p)
7th cheapest of 18 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Poole Branksome Superstore — 1.1 mi away, save ~4p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 197.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 19 Oct
Sainsbury's Talbot Heath price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 3.0p over the past week and have changed price 7 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 | |||
| 172.9p −3.0 | 184.9p −3.0 | 199.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 175.9p −2.0 | 187.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 189.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 176.9p | 188.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 197.9p | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| 176.9p −2.0 | 188.9p −2.0 | 198.9p | |
| 178.9p −1.0 | 190.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 179.9p +1.0 | 191.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 178.9p +1.0 | 190.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
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 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 | 172.9p | 91.15p | 52.95p | 28.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 184.9p | 101.15p | 52.95p | 30.80p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Talbot Heath
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Talbot Heath?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Talbot Heath is 172.9p per litre, last reported on 28 October 2026. That is 1.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.10.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Talbot Heath?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Talbot Heath is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 19 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Sainsbury's Talbot Heath the cheapest place for unleaded near Bournemouth?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 5 days ago, Sainsbury's Talbot Heath is the 6th cheapest of 18 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Asda Bournemouth Express Petrol, 2.4 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £0.58 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 4 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Talbot Heath?
Sainsbury's Talbot Heath is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Talbot Heath have?
Sainsbury's Talbot Heath reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash and Car wash.
How often does Sainsbury's Talbot Heath change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.