Sainsbury's Thornhill fuel prices
Sainsbury's · CF14 9BB · Caerphilly/Caerffil
District Shopping Centre, Excalibur Drive, Thornhill, Cardiff
Unleaded here is 1.2p below the local average. 6th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Cardiff Tyglass, 0.9 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 14 days ago. 6th cheapest of 8 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Cardiff Tyglass, 0.9 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 15 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Thornhill
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Thornhill?
- Unleaded
- £94.00
- Super Unleaded
- £100.60
- Diesel
- £109.40
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Petrol stations near CF14 9BB
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Morrisons
Ty- Glas Road, Llanishen, Cardiff
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168.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 15 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Texaco
Three Arches Services Ltd, Heathwood Road, Cardiff, CF14 4HT, Cardiff
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173.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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Tesco
Tesco Express, Tyn-Y-Parc Road, Cardiff
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Asda
Longwood Drive, Coryton Roundabout, Cardiff
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168.7pLast reported 5 days ago
-2.2p cheaper
2.3 mi
· Diesel 195.7pLast reported 9 days ago
-3.2p cheaper
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Texaco
Pentwyn Service Station, Pentwyn Road, Pentwyn, Cardiff
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176.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
2.6 mi
· Diesel 203.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
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Welcome Break
Motorway Services, Cardiff Gate, Cardiff
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178.9pLast reported 27 days ago
+8.0p dearer
2.8 mi
· Diesel 203.9pLast reported 27 days ago
+5.0p dearer
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Tivoli Service Station
Tivoli Service Station, 14, Station Road, Llandaff North, Cardiff
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175.9pLast reported 13 days ago
+5.0p dearer
2.8 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 13 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Tesco
Excelsior Estate, Excelsior Road, Cardiff
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169.9p
-1.0p cheaper
2.8 mi
· Diesel 196.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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How Sainsbury's Thornhill fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.7% cheaper than the 10 stations within 3 miles (-1.2p)
0.5% below the UK average (-0.8p)
0.7% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.1p)
6th cheapest of 11 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Cardiff Tyglass — 0.9 mi away, save ~70p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 170.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
0.7% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-1.3p)
3.1% below the UK average (-5.8p)
0.6% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.1p)
3rd cheapest of 5 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Cardiff Tyn-Y-Parc Express — 1.7 mi away, save ~83p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 182.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 186.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
0.2% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+0.3p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
1.4% above the Sainsbury's national average (+2.7p)
6th cheapest of 8 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Cardiff Tyglass — 0.9 mi away, save ~67p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 198.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 11 Oct
Sainsbury's Thornhill 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 not changed over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 170.9p −1.0 | 182.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 172.9p −2.0 | 184.9p −2.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 174.9p | 186.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 185.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 174.9p | 186.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 174.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 175.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
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 | 170.9p | 89.45p | 52.95p | 28.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 182.9p | 99.45p | 52.95p | 30.50p |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Thornhill
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Thornhill?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Thornhill is 170.9p per litre, last reported on 31 October 2026. That is 0.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.00.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Thornhill?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Thornhill is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 19 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Sainsbury's Thornhill the cheapest place for unleaded near Caerphilly/Caerffil?
No. Right now Sainsbury's Thornhill is the 6th cheapest of 11 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Cardiff Tyglass, 0.9 miles away, charges 168.9p, which saves about £0.70 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 3 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Thornhill?
Sainsbury's Thornhill is open Monday to Saturday 06:30–22:00, Sunday 07:00–20:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Thornhill have?
Sainsbury's Thornhill 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 Thornhill change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.