Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland fuel prices

Sainsbury's · DL14 9AE · Bishop Auckland

St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland

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Updated 2 days ago

Unleaded here is 3.5p below the local average. 2nd cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Full comparison

Diesel here is 4.0p below the local average. 2nd cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Full comparison

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Current prices at Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland

Unleaded
162.9p
▼ 3.0p this week
2 days ago
Super Unleaded
174.9p
▼ 3.0p this week
2 days ago
Diesel
189.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
2 days ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland?

Unleaded
£89.60
Super Unleaded
£96.20
Diesel
£104.45

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Petrol stations near DL14 9AE

Station Unleaded
Tesco
St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland
165.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+3.0p dearer
0.3 mi · Diesel 191.9pLast reported 3 days ago +2.0p dearer
EG On The Move
Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham
169.9pLast reported 13 days ago
+7.0p dearer
1.0 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 13 days ago +7.0p dearer
G W Holmes & Son
G W Holmes & Son, Etherley Moor Garage, Etherley Moor, Bishop Auckland
162.7pLast reported 3 days ago
-0.2p cheaper
1.3 mi · Diesel 189.7pLast reported 3 days ago -0.2p cheaper
Morrisons
Bob Hardisty Drive, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
164.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.5 mi · Diesel 191.9pLast reported 9 days ago +2.0p dearer
Asda
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
164.7pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.8p dearer
1.6 mi · Diesel 190.7pLast reported 6 days ago +0.8p dearer
JET
Oakley Service Station, Staindrop Road, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland
164.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.6 mi · Diesel 192.9pLast reported 5 days ago +3.0p dearer
JET
Redworth Road, Shildon, County Durham
168.9pLast reported 7 days ago
+6.0p dearer
2.5 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 18 days ago +8.0p dearer
Gulf
Park Head Road, New Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
168.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+6.0p dearer
2.6 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 16 days ago +9.0p dearer

Opening Hours

Monday 06:00–22:00
Tuesday 06:00–22:00
Wednesday 06:00–22:00
Thursday 06:00–22:00
Friday 06:00–22:00
Saturday 06:00–22:00
Sunday 07:00–21:00
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash Car wash

Looking for something to eat?

Feeling a bit peckish? Grab something to eat while you fill up. We've gathered local places to eat, along with their food hygiene ratings.

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected Mar 2025
5 out of 5 inspected May 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Jan 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Apr 2025

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland fuel prices compare

Unleaded

2.1% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-3.5p)

5.1% below the UK average (-8.8p)

4.0% below the Sainsbury's national average (-6.9p)

2nd cheapest of 9 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Lowest 162.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 169.9p on 8 Oct

Super Unleaded

0.2% cheaper than the 3 stations within 3 miles (-0.3p)

7.3% below the UK average (-13.7p)

3.8% below the Sainsbury's national average (-6.9p)

1st cheapest of 4 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles

Lowest 174.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 181.9p on 8 Oct

Diesel

2.1% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-4.0p)

4.3% below the UK average (-8.5p)

3.2% below the Sainsbury's national average (-6.3p)

2nd cheapest of 9 for Diesel within 3 miles

Lowest 189.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 194.9p on 4 Oct

Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 3.0p over the past week and have changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.

Diesel has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel
In the past week
162.9p −2.0 174.9p −2.0 189.9p −1.0
164.9p −1.0 176.9p −1.0 190.9p
Earlier in the last 30 days
165.9p −2.0 177.9p −2.0 190.9p −1.0
167.9p −1.0 179.9p −1.0 191.9p −1.0
168.9p −1.0 180.9p −1.0 192.9p −1.0
169.9p −1.0 181.9p −1.0 193.9p −1.0
170.9p 182.9p 194.9p +1.0
More than 30 days ago
170.9p +1.0 182.9p +1.0 193.9p +1.0
169.9p 181.9p 192.9p +1.0
169.9p +1.0 181.9p +1.0 191.9p +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 162.9p 82.75p 52.95p 27.20p
Super Unleaded 174.9p 92.75p 52.95p 29.20p
Diesel 189.9p 105.25p 52.95p 31.70p

Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland

How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland?

Unleaded at Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland is 162.9p per litre, last reported on 31 October 2026. That is 8.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £89.60.

How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland?

Diesel at Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland is 189.9p per litre, last reported on 31 October 2026. That is 8.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £104.45.

Is Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland the cheapest place for unleaded near Bishop Auckland?

No. Right now Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland is the 2nd cheapest of 9 stations for unleaded within 3 miles.

What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland?

Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland is open Monday to Saturday 06:00–22:00, Sunday 07:00–21:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.

What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland have?

Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash and Car wash.

How often does Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.