Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall fuel prices
Sainsbury's · CH61 7UB · Heswall
Pensby Road, Wirral
Unleaded here is 0.2p below the local average at its last reported price, 20 days ago. 4th cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Birkenhead, 2.4 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.0p below the local average at its last reported price, 20 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall?
- Unleaded
- £95.65
- Super Unleaded
- £102.25
- Diesel
- £108.85
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Petrol stations near CH61 7UB
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Texaco
Pensby Service Station, 367 Pensby Road, Wirral
|
173.9pLast reported 17 days ago
same
0.5 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 17 days ago
same
|
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Asda
Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead
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173.7pLast reported 16 days ago
-0.2p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 197.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-0.2p cheaper
|
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Sainsbury's
Upton By Pass, Wirral
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174.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.9 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 4 days ago
same
|
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Shell
Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, Merseyside
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177.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+4.0p dearer
2.0 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 7 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
same
2.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Shell
Chester Road, Wirral, Merseyside, Merseyside
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176.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+3.0p dearer
2.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Sainsbury's
342A Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead
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171.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.4 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Sainsbury's
152 Kings Road, Birkenhead, Liverpool
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169.9p
-4.0p cheaper
2.8 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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How Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.1% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-0.2p)
1.4% above the UK average (+2.3p)
2.4% above the Sainsbury's national average (+4.1p)
4th cheapest of 9 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Birkenhead — 2.4 mi away, save ~1p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 173.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
0.9% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+1.7p)
1.4% below the UK average (-2.7p)
2.3% above the Sainsbury's national average (+4.1p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Kings Road Bebington — 2.8 mi away, save ~85p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 185.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 185.9p on 13 Oct
Diesel
0.5% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-1.0p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
0.9% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.7p)
3rd cheapest of 9 for Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 197.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 8 Oct
Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 173.9p −1.0 | 185.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| 174.9p −1.0 | 186.9p | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 175.9p +1.0 | 186.9p | 199.9p | |
| 174.9p | 186.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p | 185.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 184.9p | 196.9p +2.0 | |
| 172.9p | 184.9p | 194.9p +1.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 184.9p +1.0 | 193.9p | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 193.9p −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 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 | 173.9p | 91.95p | 52.95p | 29.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 185.9p | 101.95p | 52.95p | 31.00p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall is 173.9p per litre, last reported on 13 October 2026. That is 2.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.65.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 13 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall the cheapest place for unleaded near Heswall?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 20 days ago, Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall is the 4th cheapest of 9 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Birkenhead, 2.4 miles away, charges 171.9p, which saves about £0.01 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall?
Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall is open Monday to Sunday 07:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall have?
Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash and Wheelchair accessible.
How often does Sainsbury's Pensby Road Thingwall change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.