Sainsbury's Braintree fuel prices
Sainsbury's · CM7 1XH · Braintree
Mount Road, Braintree
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles. 4.2p below the average of the 6 other stations nearby. Full comparison
Cheapest diesel within 3 miles at its last reported price, 5 days ago. 1.8p below the average of the 5 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Braintree
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Braintree?
- Unleaded
- £91.25
- Super Unleaded
- £97.85
- Diesel
- £108.85
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Petrol stations near CM7 1XH
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
C J Eley & Co, BP Service Station, Coggeshall Road, Braintree
|
170.9p
+5.0p dearer
0.2 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+5.0p dearer
|
|
EG On The Move
Rayne Road Service Station, Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex
|
171.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+6.0p dearer
1.0 mi
· Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
|
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BP
Notley Cross, Braintree, Essex
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171.9pLast reported 17 days ago
+6.0p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Texaco
Braintree Bypass, Braintree, Essex
|
171.9pLast reported 17 days ago
+6.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 17 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Shell
Shell Whitecourt, 201, London Road, Black Notley, Braintree
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165.9p
same
1.6 mi
· Diesel 197.9p same
|
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Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, 1 The Square, Notley Green, Great Notley, Braintree
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167.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
2.2 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 18 days ago
same
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How Sainsbury's Braintree fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.5% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-4.2p)
3.4% below the UK average (-5.8p)
2.3% below the Sainsbury's national average (-3.9p)
1st cheapest of 7 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 165.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 5 Oct
Super Unleaded
6.8% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-13.0p)
5.7% below the UK average (-10.8p)
2.1% below the Sainsbury's national average (-3.9p)
1st cheapest of 6 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 177.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 185.9p on 5 Oct
Diesel
0.9% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-1.8p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
0.9% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.7p)
1st cheapest of 6 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheapest diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 196.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 8 Oct
Sainsbury's Braintree price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 165.9p −1.0 | 177.9p −1.0 | 197.9p | |
| 166.9p | 178.9p | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 166.9p +1.0 | 178.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +2.0 | |
| 165.9p −1.0 | 177.9p −1.0 | 196.9p −1.0 | |
| 166.9p −2.0 | 178.9p −2.0 | 197.9p | |
| 168.9p −4.0 | 180.9p −4.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 184.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 185.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 172.9p +1.0 | 184.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 171.9p +1.0 | 183.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +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 49% 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 | 165.9p | 85.25p | 52.95p | 27.70p |
| Super Unleaded | 177.9p | 95.25p | 52.95p | 29.70p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Braintree
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Braintree?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Braintree is 165.9p per litre, last reported on 31 October 2026. That is 5.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £91.25.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Braintree?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Braintree is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 28 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Sainsbury's Braintree the cheapest place for unleaded near Braintree?
Right now Sainsbury's Braintree has the cheapest unleaded of the 7 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Braintree?
Sainsbury's Braintree is open Monday to Sunday 07:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Braintree have?
Sainsbury's Braintree reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and Air pump / screenwash.
How often does Sainsbury's Braintree change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.