Sainsbury's Hempstead fuel prices
Sainsbury's · ME7 3PB · Chatham
Hempstead Valley, Hempstead, Gillingham
Unleaded here is 4.0p below the local average. 6th cheapest of 16 within 3 miles. Sherlodge Service Station, 1.6 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is 3.0p below the local average at its last reported price, 14 days ago. 7th cheapest of 15 within 3 miles. Sherlodge Service Station, 1.6 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Hempstead
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Hempstead?
- Unleaded
- £94.55
- Super Unleaded
- £101.15
- Diesel
- £109.95
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Petrol stations near ME7 3PB
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
400 Maidstone Road, Medway, Kent
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176.9p
+5.0p dearer
1.0 mi
· Diesel 203.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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BP
Medway Service Area, M2 J4/5, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent
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194.9p
+23.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 219.9p +20.0p dearer
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BP
Medway Service Area, M2 J4/5, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent
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194.9p
+23.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 219.9p +20.0p dearer
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Sherlodge Garage
Sherlodge, 600A, Lords Wood Lane, Chatham
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169.9p
-2.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 196.9p -3.0p cheaper
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Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, Courteney Road, Gillingham
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169.9p
-2.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 33 days ago
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Morrisons
Princes Avenue, Chatham, Kent
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168.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 197.9p -2.0p cheaper
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Esso
Robin Hood Filling Station, 430, Walderslade Road, Chatham
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172.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+1.0p dearer
2.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 42 days ago
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Esso
149-151 Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent
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172.9p
+1.0p dearer
2.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago
same
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How Sainsbury's Hempstead fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.3% cheaper than the 15 stations within 3 miles (-4.0p)
0.1% above the UK average (+0.2p)
1.3% above the Sainsbury's national average (+2.1p)
6th cheapest of 16 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sherlodge Service Station — 1.6 mi away, save ~36p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 171.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 176.9p on 11 Oct
Super Unleaded
4.7% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-9.0p)
2.5% below the UK average (-4.8p)
1.2% above the Sainsbury's national average (+2.1p)
3rd cheapest of 9 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Gillingham Kent Extra — 1.9 mi away, save ~130p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 183.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 188.9p on 11 Oct
Diesel
1.5% cheaper than the 14 stations within 3 miles (-3.0p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)
1.9% above the Sainsbury's national average (+3.7p)
7th cheapest of 15 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sherlodge Service Station — 1.6 mi away, save ~86p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 198.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 12 Oct
Sainsbury's Hempstead price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 3.0p over the past week and have changed price 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 171.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 172.9p −2.0 | 184.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 174.9p −2.0 | 186.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | |
| 176.9p +2.0 | 188.9p +2.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 174.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 175.9p | 187.9p | 199.9p +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 47% 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 | 171.9p | 90.25p | 52.95p | 28.70p |
| Super Unleaded | 183.9p | 100.25p | 52.95p | 30.70p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Hempstead
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Hempstead?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Hempstead is 171.9p per litre, last reported on 31 October 2026. That is 0.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.55.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Hempstead?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Hempstead is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 19 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Sainsbury's Hempstead the cheapest place for unleaded near Chatham?
No. Right now Sainsbury's Hempstead is the 6th cheapest of 16 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sherlodge Service Station, 1.6 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £0.36 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Hempstead?
Sainsbury's Hempstead is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Hempstead have?
Sainsbury's Hempstead 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 Hempstead change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 8 times in the last 30 days.