Sainsbury's Bolton fuel prices

Sainsbury's · BL3 6DH · Bolton

Trinity Street, Bolton

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Updated 1 day ago

Unleaded here is 2.1p below the local average. 2nd cheapest of 27 within 3 miles. Full comparison

Diesel here is 3.9p below the local average at its last reported price, 14 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 25 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Sainsbury's Bolton

Unleaded
166.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
1 day ago
Super Unleaded
178.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
1 day ago
Diesel
191.9p
— unchanged this week
2 weeks ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Bolton?

Unleaded
£91.80
Super Unleaded
£98.40
Diesel
£105.55

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Petrol stations near BL3 6DH

Station Unleaded
Morrisons
Black Horse Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester
166.9p
same
0.1 mi · Diesel 191.9pLast reported 10 days ago same
BP
19 Bridgeman Place, Bolton, Lancashire
167.9p
+1.0p dearer
0.3 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 9 days ago +6.0p dearer
Esso
104 Bradford Street, Bolton
168.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
0.7 mi · Diesel 195.9pLast reported 6 days ago +4.0p dearer
Texaco
G M Petroleum (Preston) Ltd, Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 2BR, Bolton
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Rishton Lane (was due to start Mon 12 Oct, until 21 Nov)
167.9pLast reported 13 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.9 mi · Diesel 193.9pLast reported 13 days ago +2.0p dearer
Shell
Kay Street, Bolton, Lancashire
173.9p
+7.0p dearer
0.9 mi · Diesel 198.9p +7.0p dearer
Esso
Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester
168.9p
+2.0p dearer
0.9 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 9 days ago +6.0p dearer
Esso
Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester
167.9p
+1.0p dearer
0.9 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 9 days ago +6.0p dearer
Esso
Wigan Rd, Bolton
168.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.0 mi · Diesel 195.9pLast reported 6 days ago +4.0p dearer

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 Usual hours apply

Amenities

Air pump / screenwash Car wash 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.

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected Jan 2026
4 out of 5 inspected Aug 2025
4 out of 5 inspected Mar 2025
4 out of 5 inspected Mar 2025

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Sainsbury's Bolton fuel prices compare

Unleaded

1.2% cheaper than the 26 stations within 3 miles (-2.1p)

2.8% below the UK average (-4.8p)

1.7% below the Sainsbury's national average (-2.9p)

2nd cheapest of 27 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Lowest 166.9p on 1 Nov · Highest 170.9p on 8 Oct

Super Unleaded

5.4% cheaper than the 12 stations within 3 miles (-10.3p)

5.2% below the UK average (-9.8p)

1.6% below the Sainsbury's national average (-2.9p)

1st cheapest of 13 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles

Lowest 178.9p on 1 Nov · Highest 182.9p on 8 Oct

Diesel

2.0% cheaper than the 24 stations within 3 miles (-3.9p)

3.3% below the UK average (-6.5p)

2.2% below the Sainsbury's national average (-4.3p)

2nd cheapest of 25 for Diesel within 3 miles

Lowest 191.9p on 18 Oct · Highest 194.9p on 8 Oct

Sainsbury's Bolton 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
166.9p −1.0 178.9p −1.0 191.9p
Earlier in the last 30 days
167.9p −1.0 179.9p −1.0 191.9p
168.9p 180.9p 191.9p −2.0
168.9p −1.0 180.9p −1.0 193.9p −1.0
169.9p −1.0 181.9p −1.0 194.9p
170.9p −1.0 182.9p −1.0 194.9p −1.0
More than 30 days ago
171.9p +1.0 183.9p +1.0 195.9p
170.9p 182.9p 195.9p +1.0
170.9p +1.0 182.9p +1.0 194.9p +1.0
169.9p 181.9p 193.9p +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 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 166.9p 86.15p 52.95p 27.80p
Super Unleaded 178.9p 96.15p 52.95p 29.80p
Diesel 191.9p 106.95p 52.95p 32.00p

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

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Sainsbury's Bolton

How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Bolton?

Unleaded at Sainsbury's Bolton is 166.9p per litre, last reported on 1 November 2026. That is 4.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £91.80.

How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Bolton?

Diesel at Sainsbury's Bolton is 191.9p per litre, last reported on 18 October 2026. That is 6.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £105.55.

Is Sainsbury's Bolton the cheapest place for unleaded near Bolton?

No. Right now Sainsbury's Bolton is the 2nd cheapest of 27 stations for unleaded within 3 miles.

Is Sainsbury's Bolton open 24 hours?

Yes. Sainsbury's Bolton is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Bolton have?

Sainsbury's Bolton reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and 24-hour fuel.

How often does Sainsbury's Bolton change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.