Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue fuel prices
Sainsbury's · CF23 9XN · Cardiff/Caerdydd
Colchester Avenue, Penylan, Cardiff
Unleaded here is 0.5p below the local average. 6th cheapest of 15 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Cardiff Newport Road, 0.3 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.2p below the local average at its last reported price, 15 days ago. 4th cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Cardiff Newport Road, 0.3 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 9 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue?
- Unleaded
- £94.00
- Diesel
- £109.40
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Petrol stations near CF23 9XN
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Valero
Newport Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan
|
171.9p
+1.0p dearer
0.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 18 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
|
Esso
Newport Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan
|
171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 18 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Morrisons
Ipswich Road, Pen-Y-Lan, Cardiff
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.3 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
145 Newport Road, Roath, Cardiff
|
171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 18 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Tesco
Tesco Extra, Ffordd Pengam, Caerdydd
|
170.9p
same
1.0 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 17 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Texaco
Pentwyn Service Station, Pentwyn Road, Pentwyn, Cardiff
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176.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
1.9 mi
· Diesel 203.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
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Texaco
Premier, 99-101, North Road, Caerdydd, CF14 3AD
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173.9pLast reported 28 days ago
+3.0p dearer
2.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 41 days ago
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Esso
Cathedral Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan
|
169.9p
-1.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
|
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How Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.3% cheaper than the 14 stations within 3 miles (-0.5p)
0.5% below the UK average (-0.8p)
0.7% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.1p)
6th cheapest of 15 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Cardiff Newport Road — 0.3 mi away, save ~42p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 170.9p on 2 Nov · Highest 174.9p on 11 Oct
Diesel
0.1% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-0.2p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
1.4% above the Sainsbury's national average (+2.7p)
4th cheapest of 10 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Cardiff Newport Road — 0.3 mi away, save ~41p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 197.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 11 Oct
Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 9 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 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||
| 170.9p −2.0 | 198.9p | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||
| 173.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 197.9p | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||
| 174.9p +1.0 | 198.9p | |
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 |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue is 170.9p per litre, last reported on 2 November 2026. That is 0.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.00.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 18 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue the cheapest place for unleaded near Cardiff/Caerdydd?
No. Right now Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue is the 6th cheapest of 15 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Cardiff Newport Road, 0.3 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £0.42 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 Colchester Avenue?
Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue is open Monday to Saturday 07:00–22:30, Sunday 08:00–21:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue have?
Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue reports prices for Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and Air pump / screenwash.
How often does Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 9 times in the last 30 days.