Sainsbury's Washington fuel prices
Sainsbury's · NE38 7RU · Washington
Galleries Shopping Park, Washington Centre, Washington
Unleaded here is 6.6p below the local average at its last reported price, 4 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 6.0p below the local average at its last reported price, 16 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. Asda Washington Express Petrol, 0.6 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 16 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Washington
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Washington?
- Unleaded
- £94.00
- Super Unleaded
- £100.60
- Diesel
- £109.95
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Petrol stations near NE38 7RU
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Asda Express
Parsons Road, Washington
|
170.9p
same
0.6 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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JET
G Nicholson (Engineer) Ltd, Blue House Lane, Washington, NE37 2TD, Washington
|
172.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+2.0p dearer
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 4 days ago
same
|
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Esso
Heworth Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear
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172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
0.8 mi
· Diesel 198.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
|
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BP
Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley, Co Durham
Give and take on Glenluce (was due to start Mon 2 Nov, until 1 Dec)
|
194.9p
+24.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 219.9p +20.0p dearer
|
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BP
Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley, Co Durham
Give and take on Glenluce (was due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 24 Nov)
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194.9p
+24.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 219.9p +20.0p dearer
|
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JET
Durham Road Filling Station, Durham Road, Country Durham
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
2.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
|
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Esso
Durham Road, Birtley, County Durham
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 25 days ago
same
|
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R L Autoservices Ltd
R L Auto Services, Shiney Row Garage, Front Street, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring
|
—
2.7 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
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How Sainsbury's Washington fuel prices compare
Unleaded
3.7% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-6.6p)
0.4% below the UK average (-0.7p)
0.7% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.1p)
2nd cheapest of 9 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 170.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 175.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
9.5% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-19.3p)
3.0% below the UK average (-5.7p)
0.6% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.1p)
1st cheapest of 5 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 182.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 187.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
2.9% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-6.0p)
0.8% above the UK average (+1.5p)
1.9% above the Sainsbury's national average (+3.7p)
3rd cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Washington Express Petrol — 0.6 mi away, save ~26p 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 11 Oct
Sainsbury's Washington 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 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 | |||
| 170.9p −1.0 | 182.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 171.9p −2.0 | 183.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | |
| 173.9p | 185.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 185.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 174.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.4 | 199.9p | |
| 175.9p +2.0 | 187.5p +1.6 | 199.9p | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 185.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 172.9p | 184.9p | 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 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 | 170.9p | 89.45p | 52.95p | 28.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 182.9p | 99.45p | 52.95p | 30.50p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Washington
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Washington?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Washington is 170.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 0.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.00.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Washington?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Washington is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 17 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Sainsbury's Washington the cheapest place for unleaded near Washington?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 4 days ago, Sainsbury's Washington is the 2nd cheapest of 9 stations for unleaded within 3 miles.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Washington?
Sainsbury's Washington is open Monday to Saturday 06:00–22:00, Sunday 08:00–20:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Washington have?
Sainsbury's Washington 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 Washington change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.