Sainsbury's Springfield fuel prices
Sainsbury's · CM2 5PA · Chelmsford
White Hart Lane, Chelmsford
Unleaded here is 2.1p below the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Asda Chelmsford Superstore, 1.2 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 1.7p below the local average at its last reported price, 15 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Asda Chelmsford Superstore, 1.2 miles away, is 1.2p cheaper (price reported 24 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Springfield
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Springfield?
- Unleaded
- £94.00
- Super Unleaded
- £100.60
- Diesel
- £109.95
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Petrol stations near CM2 5PA
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
Colchester Road, Chelmsford, Essex
|
175.9p
+5.0p dearer
0.4 mi
· Diesel 203.9p +4.0p dearer
|
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Asda
Chelmer Village Centre, Chelmsford
|
169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 198.7pLast reported 24 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
|
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EG On The Move
74 Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex
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164.9poldLast reported 92 days ago
1.7 mi
· Diesel 183.9poldLast reported 92 days ago
|
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Shell
3 Eagle Way Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex
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176.9p
+6.0p dearer
1.8 mi
· Diesel 204.9pLast reported 23 days ago
+5.0p dearer
|
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Esso
89 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex
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172.9p
+2.0p dearer
2.1 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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BP
346B Baddow Road, Great Baddow / Chelmsford, Essex
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171.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+1.0p dearer
2.2 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Texaco
372 Baddow Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford
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171.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+1.0p dearer
2.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 11 days ago
same
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Esso
Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex
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171.9p
+1.0p dearer
2.3 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Amenities
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How Sainsbury's Springfield fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.2% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-2.1p)
0.4% below the UK average (-0.7p)
0.7% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.1p)
2nd cheapest of 10 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Chelmsford Superstore — 1.2 mi away, save ~2p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 170.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 7 Oct
Super Unleaded
5.9% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-11.5p)
3.0% below the UK average (-5.7p)
0.6% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.1p)
1st cheapest of 5 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 182.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 185.9p on 7 Oct
Diesel
0.8% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-1.7p)
0.8% above the UK average (+1.5p)
1.9% above the Sainsbury's national average (+3.7p)
2nd cheapest of 9 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Chelmsford Superstore — 1.2 mi away, save ~9p 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 Springfield price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 8 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 | |||
| 170.9p −1.0 | 182.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 172.9p −1.0 | 184.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 173.9p | 185.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 185.9p +1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 184.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 185.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 184.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 173.9p −3.0 | 185.9p −3.0 | 199.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +2.0 | 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 | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Springfield
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Springfield?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Springfield is 170.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 0.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.00.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Springfield?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Springfield is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 18 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Sainsbury's Springfield the cheapest place for unleaded near Chelmsford?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Sainsbury's Springfield is the 2nd cheapest of 10 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Asda Chelmsford Superstore, 1.2 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £0.02 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 Springfield?
Sainsbury's Springfield is open Monday to Saturday 05:00–23:00, Sunday 07:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Springfield have?
Sainsbury's Springfield reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and Air pump / screenwash.
How often does Sainsbury's Springfield change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 8 times in the last 30 days.