Sainsbury's Straiton fuel prices
Sainsbury's · EH20 9PW · Loanhead
Straiton Mains, Straiton, Loanhead
Unleaded here is 0.2p above the local average. 3rd cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. Costco Edinburgh, 0.1 miles away, is 5.0p cheaper (price reported 20 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 5.1p below the local average. 3rd cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. Costco Edinburgh, 0.1 miles away, is 5.0p cheaper (price reported 20 days ago). Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Straiton
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Straiton?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £100.05
- Diesel
- £104.45
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Petrol stations near EH20 9PW
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Costco
Costkea Way, Loanhead, Edinburgh, Edinburgh
|
164.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
0.1 mi
· Diesel 184.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
|
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Asda
Pentland Road, Loanhead, Midlothian
|
168.7pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
0.4 mi
· Diesel 188.7pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
|
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Esso
117 Biggar Road, Edinburgh, Mid-Lothian
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
1.5 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 7 days ago
+12.0p dearer
|
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Gulf
Liberton Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of
|
169.9pLast reported 10 days ago
same
1.6 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+8.0p dearer
|
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Morrisons
Gilmerton Road, Moredun, Edinburgh
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169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
same
2.1 mi
· Diesel 192.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Shell
50 Dreghorn Link, Edinburgh, Midlothian
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174.9p
+5.0p dearer
2.9 mi
· Diesel 203.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+14.0p dearer
|
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Amenities
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How Sainsbury's Straiton fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.1% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+0.2p)
1.0% below the UK average (-1.7p)
0.1% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.1p)
3rd cheapest of 7 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Costco Edinburgh — 0.1 mi away, save ~271p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 172.9p on 11 Oct
Super Unleaded
0.6% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+1.0p)
3.5% below the UK average (-6.7p)
0.1% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.1p)
2nd cheapest of 3 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Costco Edinburgh — 0.1 mi away, save ~436p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 181.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 184.9p on 11 Oct
Diesel
2.6% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-5.1p)
4.3% below the UK average (-8.5p)
3.2% below the Sainsbury's national average (-6.3p)
3rd cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Costco Edinburgh — 0.1 mi away, save ~271p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 189.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 194.9p on 4 Oct
Sainsbury's Straiton price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 169.9p −1.0 | 181.9p −1.0 | 189.9p −3.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 170.9p | 182.9p | 192.9p +1.0 | |
| 170.9p −1.0 | 182.9p −1.0 | 191.9p | |
| 171.9p | 183.9p | 191.9p −1.0 | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 192.9p −1.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 184.9p +1.0 | 193.9p | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 193.9p −1.0 | |
| 172.9p | 184.9p | 194.9p +3.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 172.9p +1.0 | 184.9p +1.0 | 191.9p | |
| 171.9p | 183.9p | 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 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 | 189.9p | 105.25p | 52.95p | 31.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Straiton
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Straiton?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Straiton is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 31 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 Straiton?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Straiton 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 Straiton the cheapest place for unleaded near Loanhead?
No. Right now Sainsbury's Straiton is the 3rd cheapest of 7 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Costco Edinburgh, 0.1 miles away, charges 164.9p, which saves about £2.71 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 20 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Straiton?
Sainsbury's Straiton is open Monday to Sunday 06:30–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Straiton have?
Sainsbury's Straiton 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 Straiton change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.