Sainsbury's Whitley Bay fuel prices
Sainsbury's · NE25 9EX · Whitley Bay
Newstead Drive, Whitley Bay
Unleaded here is 1.5p below the local average at its last reported price, 11 days ago. 5th cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Whitley Bay, 1.2 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 9 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.1p below the local average at its last reported price, 11 days ago. 5th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Whitley Bay
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Whitley Bay?
- Unleaded
- £91.80
- Super Unleaded
- £98.40
- Diesel
- £108.85
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Petrol stations near NE25 9EX
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Morrisons
Hillheads Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear
|
165.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 13 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
|
BP
Earsdon Road, Shiremoor, Tyne & Wear
|
169.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Shell
Silver Fox Way, North Tyneside, Tyne And Wear
|
165.9pLast reported 12 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 12 days ago
same
|
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EG On The Move
The Silverlink North/New York Road, Newcastle, Tyne And Wear
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on The Silverlink North (was due to start Mon 28 Sep, until 14 Dec)
|
165.7pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 197.7pLast reported 5 days ago
-0.2p cheaper
|
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Morrisons
Preston North Road/Jack Reid Road, Tyne & Wear
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165.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 13 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Beach Rd, North Shields
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167.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+1.0p dearer
2.0 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 13 days ago
same
|
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JET
Holystone Filling Station, 1 Whitley Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+3.0p dearer
2.1 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Shell
Beach Road, North Shields
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172.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+6.0p dearer
2.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+2.0p dearer
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Amenities
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How Sainsbury's Whitley Bay fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.9% cheaper than the 11 stations within 3 miles (-1.5p)
2.8% below the UK average (-4.8p)
1.7% below the Sainsbury's national average (-2.9p)
5th cheapest of 12 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Whitley Bay — 1.2 mi away, save ~4p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 165.9p on 17 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 5 Oct
Super Unleaded
4.7% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-8.8p)
5.2% below the UK average (-9.8p)
1.6% below the Sainsbury's national average (-2.9p)
1st cheapest of 5 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 177.9p on 17 Oct · Highest 185.9p on 5 Oct
Diesel
0.1% cheaper than the 10 stations within 3 miles (-0.1p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
0.9% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.7p)
5th cheapest of 11 for Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 196.9p on 15 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 8 Oct
Sainsbury's Whitley Bay price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 6 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 | |||
| 166.9p +1.0 | 178.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +1.0 | |
| 165.9p −1.0 | 177.9p −1.0 | 196.9p | |
| 166.9p | 178.9p | 196.9p −1.0 | |
| 166.9p −1.0 | 178.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| 167.9p −5.0 | 179.9p −5.0 | 198.9p | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 184.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 185.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 172.9p +2.0 | 184.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | |
| 170.9p +1.0 | 182.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 169.9p | 181.9p | 198.9p +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 | 166.9p | 86.15p | 52.95p | 27.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 178.9p | 96.15p | 52.95p | 29.80p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Whitley Bay
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Whitley Bay?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Whitley Bay is 166.9p per litre, last reported on 21 October 2026. That is 4.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £91.80.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Whitley Bay?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Whitley Bay is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 21 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Sainsbury's Whitley Bay the cheapest place for unleaded near Whitley Bay?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 11 days ago, Sainsbury's Whitley Bay is the 5th cheapest of 12 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Whitley Bay, 1.2 miles away, charges 165.9p, which saves about £0.04 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 9 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Whitley Bay?
Sainsbury's Whitley Bay is open Monday to Friday 07:00–22:00, Saturday 07:00–21:00, Sunday 08:00–19:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Whitley Bay have?
Sainsbury's Whitley Bay reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and Wheelchair accessible.
How often does Sainsbury's Whitley Bay change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.