Sainsbury's Darlington fuel prices

Sainsbury's · DL1 5JG · Darlington

Victoria Road, Darlington

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Updated 1 week ago
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Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles at its last reported price, 8 days ago. 1.0p below the average of the 8 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

Cheapest diesel within 3 miles at its last reported price, 19 days ago. 0.5p below the average of the 8 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Sainsbury's Darlington

Unleaded
169.9p
— unchanged this week
1 week ago
Super Unleaded
181.9p
— unchanged this week
1 week ago
Diesel
196.9p
— unchanged this week
2 weeks ago

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

Unleaded
£93.45
Super Unleaded
£100.05
Diesel
£108.30

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Petrol stations near DL1 5JG

Station Unleaded
Esso
Grange Road, Darlington, County Durham
170.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.4 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 6 days ago same
Shell
Woodland Road, Darlington, County Durham
Road closure on Woodland Road
174.9p
+5.0p dearer
0.8 mi · Diesel 198.9p +2.0p dearer
BP
A167 High Northgate, Darlington, County Durham
170.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.8 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 6 days ago same
JET
Carmel Road Filling Station, —, Darlington
169.9p
same
0.9 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 20 days ago +2.0p dearer
Shell
Haughton Road Service Station, Darlington, County Durham
169.9pLast reported 9 days ago
same
1.1 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 17 days ago same
Morrisons
Meynell Road, Darlington, County Durham
169.9pLast reported 10 days ago
same
1.2 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 18 days ago same
Asda
Whinbush Way, Darlington
170.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+1.0p dearer
2.1 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 19 days ago same
Morrisons
Morton Park, Yarm Road, Darlington
169.9pLast reported 9 days ago
same
2.2 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 18 days ago same

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00–22:00
Tuesday 07:00–22:00
Wednesday 07:00–22:00
Thursday 07:00–22:00
Friday 07:00–22:00
Saturday 07:00–22:00
Sunday 08:00–22:00
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash

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 Jun 2026
4 out of 5 inspected Sep 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Nov 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Jul 2026

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Sainsbury's Darlington fuel prices compare

Unleaded

0.6% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-1.0p)

1.1% below the UK average (-1.8p)

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 24 Oct · Highest 171.9p on 8 Oct

Super Unleaded

4.9% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-9.3p)

3.6% below the UK average (-6.8p)

0.1% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.1p)

1st cheapest of 5 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles

Lowest 181.9p on 24 Oct · Highest 183.9p on 8 Oct

Diesel

0.3% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-0.5p)

0.8% below the UK average (-1.5p)

0.4% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.7p)

1st cheapest of 9 for Diesel within 3 miles

Cheapest diesel within 3 miles

Lowest 196.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 11 Oct

Sainsbury's Darlington price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 3 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
Earlier in the last 30 days
169.9p −1.0 181.9p −1.0 196.9p
170.9p −1.0 182.9p −1.0 196.9p −1.0
171.9p 183.9p 197.9p −1.0
171.9p 183.9p 198.9p +1.0
171.9p −1.0 183.9p −1.0 197.9p −1.0
More than 30 days ago
172.9p +1.0 184.9p +1.0 198.9p
171.9p +1.0 183.9p +1.0 198.9p +1.0
170.9p 182.9p 197.9p +1.0
170.9p 182.9p 196.9p +1.0
170.9p +1.0 182.9p +1.0 195.9p +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.

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Sainsbury's Darlington

How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Darlington?

Unleaded at Sainsbury's Darlington is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 24 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.

How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Darlington?

Diesel at Sainsbury's Darlington is 196.9p per litre, last reported on 13 October 2026. That is 1.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.30.

Is Sainsbury's Darlington the cheapest place for unleaded near Darlington?

Going by the price it last reported, 8 days ago, Sainsbury's Darlington 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 Darlington?

Sainsbury's Darlington is open Monday to Saturday 07:00–22:00, Sunday 08:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.

What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Darlington have?

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

How often does Sainsbury's Darlington change its prices?

Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.