Sainsbury's Stanway fuel prices
Sainsbury's · CO3 8AA · Colchester
1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles. 2.5p below the average of the 8 other stations nearby. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.0p below the local average at its last reported price, 4 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 5 within 3 miles. Stanway Co-op Forecourt, 1.0 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Stanway
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Stanway?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £100.05
- Diesel
- £108.30
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Petrol stations near CO3 8AA
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
37 London Road, Stanway Colchester, Essex
|
169.9pLast reported 4 days ago
same
0.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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East Of England Co-Op
Fiveways Retail Park, Colchester, Essex
|
169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
1.0 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Aldford Service Station, Halstead Road, Colchester
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171.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 42 days ago
|
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Texaco
246 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex
|
169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
same
1.8 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
85 London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester
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176.9pLast reported 8 days ago
+7.0p dearer
1.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 46 days ago
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Shell
London Road, Colchester, Essex
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175.9p
+6.0p dearer
2.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Esso
Esso, 124, Bergholt Road, Colchester
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
2.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 42 days ago
|
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Shell
Coggeshall Road, Colchester, Essex
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172.9p
+3.0p dearer
2.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 48 days ago
|
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Amenities
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How Sainsbury's Stanway fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.5% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-2.5p)
1.0% below the UK average (-1.7p)
0.1% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.1p)
1st cheapest of 9 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 169.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 175.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
5.7% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-11.0p)
3.5% below the UK average (-6.7p)
0.1% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.1p)
2nd cheapest of 7 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Stanway Co-op Forecourt — 1.0 mi away, save ~7p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 181.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 187.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
0.5% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-1.0p)
0.8% below the UK average (-1.5p)
0.4% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.7p)
3rd cheapest of 5 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Stanway Co-op Forecourt — 1.0 mi away, save ~7p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 196.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 11 Oct
Sainsbury's Stanway price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 8 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 9 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 169.9p −1.0 | 181.9p −1.0 | 196.9p | |
| 170.9p −1.0 | 182.9p −1.0 | 196.9p −1.0 | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 197.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 172.9p | 184.9p | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| 172.9p −2.0 | 184.9p −2.0 | 198.9p | |
| 174.9p | 186.9p | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 174.9p | 186.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 173.9p | 185.9p +0.4 | 198.9p | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 185.5p −1.4 | 198.9p −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 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 | 169.9p | 88.65p | 52.95p | 28.30p |
| Super Unleaded | 181.9p | 98.65p | 52.95p | 30.30p |
| Diesel | 196.9p | 111.15p | 52.95p | 32.80p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Stanway
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Stanway?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Stanway is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 1.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Stanway?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Stanway is 196.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 1.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.30.
Is Sainsbury's Stanway the cheapest place for unleaded near Colchester?
Right now Sainsbury's Stanway has the cheapest unleaded of the 9 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Stanway?
Sainsbury's Stanway is open Monday to Saturday 06:00–23:00, Sunday 07:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Stanway have?
Sainsbury's Stanway reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and Air pump / screenwash.
How often does Sainsbury's Stanway change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 8 times in the last 30 days.