Sainsbury's Upton fuel prices
Sainsbury's · CH49 6QG · Birkenhead
Upton By Pass, Wirral
Unleaded here is 0.6p below the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 7th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. MFG Greasby, 0.7 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.4p below the local average at its last reported price, 4 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Birkenhead Bidston Moss Extra, 2.3 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Upton
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Upton?
- Unleaded
- £96.20
- Super Unleaded
- £102.80
- Diesel
- £108.85
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Petrol stations near CH49 6QG
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, Merseyside
|
177.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+3.0p dearer
0.1 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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Esso
Greasby Road, Greasby Wirral, Cheshire
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Asda
Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead
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173.7pLast reported 16 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 197.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-0.2p cheaper
|
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Esso
157 Hoylake Road, Wirral
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175.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
1.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
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BP
Hoylake Road, Moreton, Wirral
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177.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
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Sainsbury's
Pensby Road, Wirral
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173.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 20 days ago
same
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Sainsbury's
342A Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead
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171.9p
-3.0p cheaper
2.2 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Tesco
Bidston Link Road, Birkenhead
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172.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
2.3 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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How Sainsbury's Upton fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.3% cheaper than the 10 stations within 3 miles (-0.6p)
1.9% above the UK average (+3.2p)
3.0% above the Sainsbury's national average (+5.1p)
7th cheapest of 11 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Greasby — 0.7 mi away, save ~24p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 174.9p on 24 Oct · Highest 176.9p on 11 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.5% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-4.8p)
0.9% below the UK average (-1.8p)
2.8% above the Sainsbury's national average (+5.1p)
4th cheapest of 6 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Birkenhead — 2.2 mi away, save ~59p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 186.9p on 24 Oct · Highest 188.9p on 11 Oct
Diesel
0.7% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-1.4p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
0.9% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.7p)
3rd cheapest of 10 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Birkenhead Bidston Moss Extra — 2.3 mi away, save ~56p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 197.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 12 Oct
Sainsbury's Upton price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 174.9p | 186.9p | 197.9p −2.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 174.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 175.9p | 187.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 176.9p | 188.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +2.0 | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | 196.9p | |
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 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 | 174.9p | 92.75p | 52.95p | 29.20p |
| Super Unleaded | 186.9p | 102.75p | 52.95p | 31.20p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Upton
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Upton?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Upton is 174.9p per litre, last reported on 24 October 2026. That is 3.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £96.20.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Upton?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Upton is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Sainsbury's Upton the cheapest place for unleaded near Birkenhead?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 9 days ago, Sainsbury's Upton is the 7th cheapest of 11 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Greasby, 0.7 miles away, charges 173.9p, which saves about £0.24 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 Upton?
Sainsbury's Upton is open Monday to Saturday 07:00–22:00, Sunday 08:00–21:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Upton have?
Sainsbury's Upton 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 Upton change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.