Sainsbury's Westhoughton fuel prices
Sainsbury's · BL5 3ZS · Westhoughton
Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, Bolton
Unleaded here is 0.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 6th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Swan Service Private Ltd, 2.0 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 7 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.2p below the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 4th cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Asda Horwich Superstore, 2.6 miles away, is 3.2p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Westhoughton
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Westhoughton?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £100.05
- Diesel
- £106.10
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Petrol stations near BL5 3ZS
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
Mercury Filling Station, Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton
|
173.9poldLast reported 51 days ago
0.9 mi
· Diesel 192.9poldLast reported 51 days ago
|
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BP
Wigan Road, Atherton, Manchester
|
169.9p
same
1.7 mi
· Diesel 192.9pLast reported 10 days ago
same
|
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Shell
Corner Lane Garage, Corner Lane, Leigh, WN7 5PY, Leigh
|
169.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
1.8 mi
· Diesel 194.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
|
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Murco
Swan Service Station, 621, Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan
|
167.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 192.9pLast reported 7 days ago
same
|
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Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, Crab Tree Lane, Atherton, Manchester
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Tyldesley Road (was due to start Mon 5 Oct, until 1 Dec)
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168.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.2 mi
· Diesel 188.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
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Esso
Newbrook Road, Over Hulton, Bolton
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169.9pLast reported 9 days ago
same
2.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+7.0p dearer
|
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Shell
Beaumont Road, Bolton, Lancashire
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173.9p
+4.0p dearer
2.2 mi
· Diesel 198.9p +6.0p dearer
|
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Valero
Hindley Service Station, 276, Atherton Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3XD, Wigan
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168.9pLast reported 26 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.3 mi
· Diesel 203.9pLast reported 26 days ago
+11.0p dearer
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Amenities
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How Sainsbury's Westhoughton fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.2% more expensive than the 10 stations within 3 miles (+0.3p)
1.1% below the UK average (-1.8p)
0.1% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.1p)
6th cheapest of 11 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Swan Service Private Ltd — 2.0 mi away, save ~23p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 170.9p on 7 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.6% cheaper than the 7 stations within 3 miles (-3.0p)
3.6% below the UK average (-6.8p)
0.1% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.2p)
5th cheapest of 8 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Atherton Superstore — 2.2 mi away, save ~62p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 181.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 182.9p on 7 Oct
Diesel
1.1% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-2.2p)
2.8% below the UK average (-5.5p)
1.7% below the Sainsbury's national average (-3.3p)
4th cheapest of 9 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Horwich Superstore — 2.6 mi away, save ~56p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 190.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 193.9p on 26 Oct
Sainsbury's Westhoughton price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has risen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 169.9p | 181.9p | 192.9p −1.0 | |
| 169.9p | 181.9p | 193.9p +2.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 169.9p −1.0 | 181.9p −1.0 | 191.9p | |
| 170.9p +1.0 | 182.9p +1.0 | 191.9p | |
| 169.9p | 181.9p | 191.9p +1.0 | |
| 169.9p −1.0 | 181.9p −1.0 | 190.9p −1.0 | |
| 170.9p +1.0 | 182.9p +1.0 | 191.9p | |
| 169.9p −1.0 | 181.9p −1.0 | 191.9p −1.0 | |
| 170.9p −2.0 | 182.9p −2.0 | 192.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 172.9p +1.0 | 184.9p +1.0 | 192.9p | |
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 |
| Super Unleaded | 181.9p | 98.65p | 52.95p | 30.30p |
| Diesel | 192.9p | 107.75p | 52.95p | 32.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Westhoughton
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Westhoughton?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Westhoughton is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 24 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Westhoughton?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Westhoughton is 192.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 5.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £106.10.
Is Sainsbury's Westhoughton the cheapest place for unleaded near Westhoughton?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 9 days ago, Sainsbury's Westhoughton is the 6th cheapest of 11 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Swan Service Private Ltd, 2.0 miles away, charges 167.9p, which saves about £0.23 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 7 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Westhoughton?
Sainsbury's Westhoughton is open Monday to Saturday 06:00–22:00, Sunday 07:00–19:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Westhoughton have?
Sainsbury's Westhoughton 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 Westhoughton change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.