Sainsbury's Thorley fuel prices
Sainsbury's · CM23 4EG · Bishop's Stortford
1 Thorley Neighborhood Centre, Bishop's Stortford
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles. 7.8p below the average of the 4 other stations nearby. Full comparison
Cheapest diesel within 3 miles at its last reported price, 14 days ago. 8.0p below the average of the 4 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Thorley
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Thorley?
- Unleaded
- £96.75
- Super Unleaded
- £103.35
- Diesel
- £109.95
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Petrol stations near CM23 4EG
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
London Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
|
181.9p
+6.0p dearer
0.8 mi
· Diesel 203.9p +4.0p dearer
|
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Tesco
Bishops Park Centre, Lancaster Way, Bishop's Stortford
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176.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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Shell
1 Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
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181.9p
+6.0p dearer
1.9 mi
· Diesel 203.9p +4.0p dearer
|
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Shell
Motorway Services, Old Dumnow Road, Bishops Stortford, Birchanger Green, Essex
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192.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+17.0p dearer
2.2 mi
· Diesel 218.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+19.0p dearer
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Esso
Start Hill, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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177.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+2.0p dearer
2.6 mi
· Diesel 204.9pLast reported 12 days ago
+5.0p dearer
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How Sainsbury's Thorley fuel prices compare
Unleaded
4.2% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-7.8p)
2.5% above the UK average (+4.3p)
3.6% above the Sainsbury's national average (+6.1p)
1st cheapest of 5 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 175.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 176.9p on 11 Oct
Super Unleaded
11.2% cheaper than the 3 stations within 3 miles (-23.7p)
0.4% below the UK average (-0.7p)
3.4% above the Sainsbury's national average (+6.1p)
1st cheapest of 4 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 187.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 188.9p on 11 Oct
Diesel
3.8% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-8.0p)
0.8% above the UK average (+1.5p)
1.9% above the Sainsbury's national average (+3.7p)
1st cheapest of 5 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheapest diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 198.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 11 Oct
Sainsbury's Thorley price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 175.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 175.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 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 | 197.9p +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 | 175.9p | 93.65p | 52.95p | 29.30p |
| Super Unleaded | 187.9p | 103.65p | 52.95p | 31.30p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Thorley
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Thorley?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Thorley is 175.9p per litre, last reported on 1 November 2026. That is 4.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £96.75.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Thorley?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Thorley is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 19 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Sainsbury's Thorley the cheapest place for unleaded near Bishop's Stortford?
Right now Sainsbury's Thorley has the cheapest unleaded of the 5 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Thorley?
Sainsbury's Thorley is open Monday to Saturday 06:30–22:00, Sunday 08:00–21:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Thorley have?
Sainsbury's Thorley reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and Air pump / screenwash.
How often does Sainsbury's Thorley change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.