Sainsbury's Herne Bay fuel prices
Sainsbury's · CT6 6GZ · Herne Bay
Altira Business Park, 6 The Boulevard Herne Bay, Kent
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles at its last reported price, 6 days ago. 2.5p below the average of the 2 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.5p below the UK average at its last reported price, 6 days ago. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel.
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Herne Bay
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Herne Bay?
- Unleaded
- £92.35
- Diesel
- £107.75
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Roadworks near this station
Worth knowing before you set off. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time or check the nearby stations below.
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Petrol stations near CT6 6GZ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
15 Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent
|
169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+2.0p dearer
0.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
|
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Valero
Richmond Service Station, High Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5LQ, Herne Bay
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170.9p
+3.0p dearer
1.2 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 15 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
How Sainsbury's Herne Bay fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.5% cheaper than the 2 stations within 3 miles (-2.5p)
2.2% below the UK average (-3.8p)
1.1% below the Sainsbury's national average (-1.9p)
1st cheapest of 3 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 167.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 172.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
1.3% below the UK average (-2.5p)
0.1% below the Sainsbury's national average (-0.3p)
Lowest 195.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 8 Oct
Sainsbury's Herne Bay price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||
| 167.9p −4.0 | 195.9p −2.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||
| 171.9p −1.0 | 197.9p | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 197.9p | |
| 171.9p | 197.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 195.9p −1.0 | |
| 172.9p | 196.9p −1.0 | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||
| 173.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +1.0 | |
| 172.9p | 196.9p +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 | 167.9p | 86.95p | 52.95p | 28.00p |
| Diesel | 195.9p | 110.25p | 52.95p | 32.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Herne Bay
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Herne Bay?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Herne Bay is 167.9p per litre, last reported on 26 October 2026. That is 3.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.35.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Herne Bay?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Herne Bay is 195.9p per litre, last reported on 26 October 2026. That is 2.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.75.
Is Sainsbury's Herne Bay the cheapest place for unleaded near Herne Bay?
Going by the price it last reported, 6 days ago, Sainsbury's Herne Bay has the cheapest unleaded of the 3 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Herne Bay?
Sainsbury's Herne Bay is open Monday to Saturday 06:00–22:00, Sunday 06:00–20:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Herne Bay have?
Sainsbury's Herne Bay reports prices for Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash and Car wash.
How often does Sainsbury's Herne Bay change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.