Sainsbury's Ballymena fuel prices
Sainsbury's · BT42 3AG · Ballymena
4 Braidwater Retail Park, Larne Road Link, Ballymena
Unleaded here is 1.7p below the local average. 3rd cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Go Ballymena, 0.2 miles away, is 6.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is the same as the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 4th cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Go Ballymena, 0.2 miles away, is 5.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Ballymena
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Ballymena?
- Unleaded
- £87.40
- Super Unleaded
- £94.00
- Diesel
- £102.80
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Petrol stations near BT42 3AG
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Go
Larne Road Link, Ballymena
|
152.9p
-6.0p cheaper
0.2 mi
· Diesel 181.9p -5.0p cheaper
|
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Lcc Oil Ballymena
100 Queen Street, Ballymena
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—
0.3 mi
· Diesel 181.9p -5.0p cheaper
|
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Maxol
10 North Road, Ballymena, Ballymena
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163.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+5.0p dearer
0.5 mi
· Diesel 190.9pLast reported 14 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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The Phoenix
Phoenix Service Station, 14, Antrim Road, Ballymena, BT42 2BJ, Ballymena
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163.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+5.0p dearer
0.5 mi
· Diesel 191.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+5.0p dearer
|
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Tesco
Larne Road, Ballymena
|
158.9p
same
0.6 mi
· Diesel 186.9p same
|
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Asda Express
121 Broughshane Street, Ballymena
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158.9p
same
0.6 mi
· Diesel 184.9p -2.0p cheaper
|
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Texaco
33 Pennybridge Industrial Estate, Ballymena
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168.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+10.0p dearer
0.8 mi
· Diesel 186.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
|
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Nicholl Auto 365 Ballymena
2 Pennybridge Industrial Estate, Ballymena
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159.9p
+1.0p dearer
0.9 mi
· Diesel 186.9p same
|
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How Sainsbury's Ballymena fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.1% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-1.7p)
5.7% below the UK average (-9.6p)
4.7% below the Sainsbury's national average (-7.8p)
3rd cheapest of 10 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Go Ballymena — 0.2 mi away, save ~322p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 158.9p on 8 Nov · Highest 165.9p on 18 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.5% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+4.2p)
8.5% below the UK average (-15.8p)
4.4% below the Sainsbury's national average (-7.9p)
6th cheapest of 7 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Go Ballymena — 0.2 mi away, save ~431p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 170.9p on 8 Nov · Highest 177.9p on 18 Oct
Diesel
0.0% the same as the 9 stations within 3 miles (0.0p)
5.3% below the UK average (-10.4p)
4.4% below the Sainsbury's national average (-8.6p)
4th cheapest of 10 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Go Ballymena — 0.2 mi away, save ~266p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 186.9p on 7 Nov · Highest 188.9p on 17 Oct
Sainsbury's Ballymena price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 5.0p over the past week and have changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 158.9p −1.0 | 170.9p −1.0 | 186.9p | |
| 159.9p −2.0 | 171.9p −2.0 | 186.9p −2.0 | |
| 161.9p −2.0 | 173.9p −2.0 | 188.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 163.9p −1.0 | 175.9p −1.0 | 188.9p | |
| 164.9p −1.0 | 176.9p −1.0 | 188.9p | |
| 165.9p +1.0 | 177.9p +1.0 | 188.9p | |
| 164.9p | 176.9p | 188.9p +1.0 | |
| 164.9p −1.0 | 176.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | |
| 165.9p | 177.9p | 188.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 165.9p −1.0 | 177.9p −1.0 | 189.9p −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 50% 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 is the fuel itself and the retailer's share. How much of the price is tax across the UK.
| Per litre | Pump price | Fuel and retailer | Fuel duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded | 158.9p | 79.47p | 52.95p | 26.48p |
| Super Unleaded | 170.9p | 89.47p | 52.95p | 28.48p |
| Diesel | 186.9p | 102.80p | 52.95p | 31.15p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 6 November 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Ballymena
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Ballymena?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Ballymena is 158.9p per litre, last reported on 8 November 2026. That is 9.6p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £87.40.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Ballymena?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Ballymena is 186.9p per litre, last reported on 7 November 2026. That is 10.4p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £102.80.
Is Sainsbury's Ballymena the cheapest place for unleaded near Ballymena?
No. Right now Sainsbury's Ballymena is the 3rd cheapest of 10 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Go Ballymena, 0.2 miles away, charges 152.9p, which saves about £3.22 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Ballymena?
Sainsbury's Ballymena is open Monday to Saturday 07:00–22:00, Sunday 09:00–21:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Ballymena have?
Sainsbury's Ballymena reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and Wheelchair accessible.
How often does Sainsbury's Ballymena change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.