Sainsbury's Thetford fuel prices
Sainsbury's · IP24 3QL · Thetford
Forest Retail Park, London Road, Thetford
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles. 4.0p below the average of the 6 other stations nearby. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.8p below the local average at its last reported price, 20 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Thetford
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Thetford?
- Unleaded
- £92.90
- Super Unleaded
- £99.50
- Diesel
- £108.85
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Petrol stations near IP24 3QL
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
BP
2 Kingsway, Newtown, IP24 3DY, England
|
168.9p
same
0.9 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 20 days ago
same
|
|
BP
A11 Thetford By Pass, Abbey Heath / Thetford, Norfolk
|
173.9p
+5.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 204.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+7.0p dearer
|
|
BP
A11 Thetford By Pass, Abbey Heath / Thetford, Norfolk
|
173.9p
+5.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 204.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+7.0p dearer
|
|
Shell
Goldline Fuel (Hutton) Ltd, Service Station, Mundford Road, Thetford
|
175.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+7.0p dearer
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9p +2.0p dearer
|
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BP
Norwich Road, Thetford, Norfolk
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174.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+6.0p dearer
2.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Tesco
Kilverstone, Thetford
|
169.9pLast reported 18 days ago
+1.0p dearer
2.3 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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How Sainsbury's Thetford fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.3% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-4.0p)
1.5% below the UK average (-2.6p)
0.5% below the Sainsbury's national average (-0.9p)
1st cheapest of 7 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 168.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 171.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
4.1% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-7.8p)
4.0% below the UK average (-7.5p)
0.5% below the Sainsbury's national average (-0.9p)
1st cheapest of 5 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 180.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 183.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
1.4% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-2.8p)
0.2% below the UK average (-0.5p)
0.9% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.7p)
2nd cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 197.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 8 Oct
Sainsbury's Thetford price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 2.0p 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 2 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 168.9p −2.0 | 180.9p −2.0 | 197.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 170.9p −1.0 | 182.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 172.9p +1.0 | 184.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 171.9p +1.0 | 183.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 170.9p +1.0 | 182.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 169.9p | 181.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | |
| 169.9p | 181.9p | 196.9p +2.0 | |
| 169.9p −1.0 | 181.9p −1.0 | 194.9p | |
| 170.9p +1.0 | 182.9p +1.0 | 194.9p +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 | 168.9p | 87.75p | 52.95p | 28.20p |
| Super Unleaded | 180.9p | 97.75p | 52.95p | 30.20p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Thetford
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Thetford?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Thetford is 168.9p per litre, last reported on 31 October 2026. That is 2.6p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.90.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Thetford?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Thetford is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 13 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Sainsbury's Thetford the cheapest place for unleaded near Thetford?
Right now Sainsbury's Thetford has the cheapest unleaded of the 7 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Thetford?
Sainsbury's Thetford is open Monday to Saturday 06:00–22:30, Sunday 08:00–20:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Thetford have?
Sainsbury's Thetford 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 Thetford change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.