Sainsbury's Forestside fuel prices
Sainsbury's · BT8 6FX · Castlereagh
Forestside Shopping Centre, Upper Galwally, Belfast
Unleaded here is the same as the local average at its last reported price, 17 days ago. 7th cheapest of 28 within 3 miles. Eurospar Ladas Drive, 1.2 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 5 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 3.1p below the local average at its last reported price, 16 days ago. 4th cheapest of 29 within 3 miles. Rosetta Service Station, 0.4 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 16 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Forestside
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Forestside?
- Unleaded
- £90.70
- Super Unleaded
- £97.30
- Diesel
- £102.25
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Petrol stations near BT8 6FX
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Solo
Rosetta Garage, 567-581, Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3JB, Belfast
|
166.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+2.0p dearer
0.4 mi
· Diesel 183.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Solo
The Creamery, 54, Rosetta Road, Belfast, BT6 0LT, Belfast
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166.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+2.0p dearer
0.5 mi
· Diesel 183.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, 170 Newtownbreda Road, Belfast
|
164.9pLast reported 17 days ago
same
1.2 mi
· Diesel 185.9pLast reported 17 days ago
same
|
|
BP
Ladas Drive Filling Station, 101, Ladas Drive, Belfast
|
163.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 189.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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Ormeau Road Service Station
251, Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GG, Belfast
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—
1.3 mi
· Diesel 183.9pLast reported 23 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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BP
Spar, 318, Ravenhill Road, Belfast
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164.9pLast reported 5 days ago
same
1.4 mi
· Diesel 190.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+5.0p dearer
|
|
BP
Spar Malone Road, 70-74 Malone Road, Belfast
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164.9pLast reported 5 days ago
same
1.6 mi
· Diesel 190.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+5.0p dearer
|
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Maxol
60 Milltown Road, Shaws Bridge, Belfast
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164.9pLast reported 16 days ago
same
1.7 mi
· Diesel 187.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Amenities
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How Sainsbury's Forestside fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.0% the same as the 27 stations within 3 miles (0.0p)
4.0% below the UK average (-6.8p)
2.9% below the Sainsbury's national average (-4.9p)
7th cheapest of 28 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Eurospar Ladas Drive — 1.2 mi away, save ~2p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 164.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 166.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.0% more expensive than the 14 stations within 3 miles (+3.4p)
6.3% below the UK average (-11.8p)
2.7% below the Sainsbury's national average (-4.9p)
14th cheapest of 15 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Eurospar Ladas Drive — 1.2 mi away, save ~164p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 176.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 178.9p on 9 Oct
Diesel
1.6% cheaper than the 28 stations within 3 miles (-3.1p)
6.3% below the UK average (-12.5p)
5.2% below the Sainsbury's national average (-10.3p)
4th cheapest of 29 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Rosetta Service Station — 0.4 mi away, save ~90p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 185.9p on 17 Oct · Highest 188.9p on 11 Oct
Sainsbury's Forestside price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 164.9p | 176.9p | 185.9p −2.0 | |
| 164.9p −1.0 | 176.9p −1.0 | 187.9p | |
| 165.9p −1.0 | 177.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | |
| 166.9p | 178.9p | 188.9p +1.0 | |
| 166.9p | 178.9p −1.0 | 187.9p | |
| 166.9p −1.0 | 179.9p | 187.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 167.9p | 179.9p | 188.9p +1.0 | |
| 167.9p | 179.9p | 187.9p +1.0 | |
| 167.9p +1.0 | 179.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | |
| 166.9p +1.0 | 178.9p +1.0 | 185.9p +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 49% 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 | 164.9p | 84.45p | 52.95p | 27.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 176.9p | 94.45p | 52.95p | 29.50p |
| Diesel | 185.9p | 101.95p | 52.95p | 31.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Forestside
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Forestside?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Forestside is 164.9p per litre, last reported on 16 October 2026. That is 6.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £90.70.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Forestside?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Forestside is 185.9p per litre, last reported on 17 October 2026. That is 12.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £102.25.
Is Sainsbury's Forestside the cheapest place for unleaded near Castlereagh?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 17 days ago, Sainsbury's Forestside is the 7th cheapest of 28 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Eurospar Ladas Drive, 1.2 miles away, charges 163.9p, which saves about £0.02 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 5 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Forestside?
Sainsbury's Forestside is open Monday to Saturday 07:00–22:00, Sunday 08:30–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Forestside have?
Sainsbury's Forestside reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and Air pump / screenwash.
How often does Sainsbury's Forestside change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.