Sainsbury's West Hove fuel prices

Sainsbury's · BN3 7GD · Portslade-By-Sea

361-367 Old Shoreham Rd, Hove

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Updated 4 days ago
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Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles at its last reported price, 4 days ago. 1.7p below the average of the 10 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

Cheapest diesel within 3 miles at its last reported price, 5 days ago. 3.2p below the average of the 10 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Sainsbury's West Hove

Unleaded
171.9p
▼ 2.0p this week
4 days ago
Super Unleaded
183.9p
▼ 2.0p this week
4 days ago
Diesel
194.9p
▲ 1.0p this week
5 days ago

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

Unleaded
£94.55
Super Unleaded
£101.15
Diesel
£107.20

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Petrol stations near BN3 7GD

Station Unleaded
Central Convenience
237 Hangleton Road, Portslade, Hove
174.9p
+3.0p dearer
0.7 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 16 days ago +5.0p dearer
Valero
Valero, 27/53 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade
172.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.7 mi · Diesel 195.9pLast reported 4 days ago +1.0p dearer
BP
373 Kingsway, Hove, East Sussex
172.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.8 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 4 days ago +4.0p dearer
Shell
132-134 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, East Sussex
173.9p
+2.0p dearer
1.3 mi · Diesel 198.9p +4.0p dearer
Esso
Denmark Villas, Hove - Brighton, East Sussex
171.9p
same
1.6 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 10 days ago +3.0p dearer
Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, Holmbush Centre, Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-By-Sea
172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.9 mi · Diesel 194.9pLast reported 9 days ago same
Esso
239 Dyke Rd, Hove
173.9p
+2.0p dearer
2.2 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 11 days ago +2.0p dearer
Shell
193 Preston Road, Brighton, East Sussex
174.9p
+3.0p dearer
2.4 mi · Diesel 197.9p +3.0p dearer

Opening Hours

Monday 06:00–22:00
Tuesday 06:00–22:00
Wednesday 06:00–22:00
Thursday 06:00–22:00
Friday 06:00–22:00
Saturday 06:00–22:00
Sunday 07:00–19:00
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash Car wash

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 Apr 2024
5 out of 5 inspected Jul 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Jul 2023
5 out of 5 inspected Feb 2023

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Sainsbury's West Hove fuel prices compare

Unleaded

1.0% cheaper than the 10 stations within 3 miles (-1.7p)

0.1% above the UK average (+0.2p)

1.2% above the Sainsbury's national average (+2.1p)

1st cheapest of 11 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles

Lowest 171.9p on 28 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 7 Oct

Super Unleaded

3.7% cheaper than the 7 stations within 3 miles (-7.1p)

2.6% below the UK average (-4.8p)

1.2% above the Sainsbury's national average (+2.1p)

3rd cheapest of 8 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Tates — 0.7 mi away, save ~22p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 183.9p on 28 Oct · Highest 185.9p on 7 Oct

Diesel

1.6% cheaper than the 10 stations within 3 miles (-3.2p)

1.8% below the UK average (-3.5p)

0.7% below the Sainsbury's national average (-1.3p)

1st cheapest of 11 for Diesel within 3 miles

Cheapest diesel within 3 miles

Lowest 191.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 194.9p on 27 Oct

Sainsbury's West Hove price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 2.0p 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 7 times in the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel
In the past week
171.9p −2.0 183.9p −2.0 194.9p
173.9p 185.9p 194.9p +1.0
Earlier in the last 30 days
173.9p 185.9p 193.9p +1.0
173.9p +1.0 185.9p +1.0 192.9p +1.0
172.9p −1.0 184.9p −1.0 191.9p −1.0
173.9p +1.0 185.9p +1.0 192.9p +1.0
172.9p −1.0 184.9p −1.0 191.9p −1.0
173.9p +1.0 185.9p +1.0 192.9p
172.9p 184.9p 192.9p +1.0
More than 30 days ago
172.9p +1.0 184.9p +1.0 191.9p +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 194.9p 109.45p 52.95p 32.50p

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

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Sainsbury's West Hove

How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's West Hove?

Unleaded at Sainsbury's West Hove is 171.9p per litre, last reported on 28 October 2026. That is 0.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.55.

How much is diesel at Sainsbury's West Hove?

Diesel at Sainsbury's West Hove is 194.9p per litre, last reported on 27 October 2026. That is 3.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.20.

Is Sainsbury's West Hove the cheapest place for unleaded near Portslade-By-Sea?

Going by the price it last reported, 4 days ago, Sainsbury's West Hove has the cheapest unleaded of the 11 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.

What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's West Hove?

Sainsbury's West Hove 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 West Hove have?

Sainsbury's West Hove 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 West Hove change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.