Sainsbury's Leicester North fuel prices
Sainsbury's · LE4 7PD · Leicester
Melton Road, Leicester
Unleaded here is 2.6p below the local average at its last reported price, 18 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 20 within 3 miles. Costco Leicester, 1.3 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 19 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.9p below the local average at its last reported price, 20 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 19 within 3 miles. Costco Leicester, 1.3 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 20 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Leicester North
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Leicester North?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £100.05
- Diesel
- £107.20
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Petrol stations near LE4 7PD
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
500 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire
|
169.9pLast reported 13 days ago
same
0.1 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 13 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
|
BP
270 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire
Road closure on Lancashire Street (starts Wed 4 Nov, until 6 Nov)
|
174.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+5.0p dearer
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
|
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BP
400 Loughborough Road, Birstall, Leicestershire
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.0 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+7.0p dearer
|
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Esso
301 Thurmaston Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire
|
172.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.2 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 26 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Asda
Barkby Thorpe Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire
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169.9pLast reported 19 days ago
same
1.3 mi
· Diesel 194.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-0.2p cheaper
|
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Costco
3 Westmoreland Avenue, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Westmoreland Avenue (was due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 8 Nov)
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166.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 191.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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Asda
1 Exploration Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire
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169.7pLast reported 4 days ago
-0.2p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 4 days ago
same
|
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Valero
126 Parker Drive, Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire
|
171.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 17 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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Amenities
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How Sainsbury's Leicester North fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.5% cheaper than the 19 stations within 3 miles (-2.6p)
1.0% below the UK average (-1.7p)
0.1% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.1p)
3rd cheapest of 20 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Costco Leicester — 1.3 mi away, save ~106p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 15 Oct · Highest 171.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
4.1% cheaper than the 11 stations within 3 miles (-7.8p)
3.6% below the UK average (-6.7p)
0.1% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.1p)
4th cheapest of 12 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Costco Leicester — 1.3 mi away, save ~268p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 181.9p on 15 Oct · Highest 183.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
1.5% cheaper than the 18 stations within 3 miles (-2.9p)
1.8% below the UK average (-3.5p)
0.7% below the Sainsbury's national average (-1.3p)
3rd cheapest of 19 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Costco Leicester — 1.3 mi away, save ~102p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 194.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 195.9p on 8 Oct
Sainsbury's Leicester North 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 2 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 | 194.9p | |
| 170.9p −1.0 | 182.9p −1.0 | 194.9p −1.0 | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 195.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 172.9p +1.0 | 184.9p +1.0 | 196.9p | |
| 171.9p | 183.9p | 196.9p +1.0 | |
| 171.9p | 183.9p | 195.9p +1.0 | |
| 171.9p +1.0 | 183.9p +1.0 | 194.9p +1.0 | |
| 170.9p | 182.9p | 193.9p +1.0 | |
| 170.9p +1.0 | 182.9p +1.0 | 192.9p +1.0 | |
| 169.9p | 181.9p | 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 | 194.9p | 109.45p | 52.95p | 32.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Leicester North
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Leicester North?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Leicester North is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 15 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 Leicester North?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Leicester North is 194.9p per litre, last reported on 13 October 2026. That is 3.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.20.
Is Sainsbury's Leicester North the cheapest place for unleaded near Leicester?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 18 days ago, Sainsbury's Leicester North is the 3rd cheapest of 20 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Costco Leicester, 1.3 miles away, charges 166.9p, which saves about £1.06 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 19 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Leicester North?
Sainsbury's Leicester North is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–00:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Leicester North have?
Sainsbury's Leicester North 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 Leicester North change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.