Sainsbury's Didcot fuel prices

Sainsbury's · OX11 7ND · Didcot

Central Drive, Didcot

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Updated 2 weeks ago
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Unleaded here is 0.5p below the local average at its last reported price, 14 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 5 within 3 miles. Sutton Courtenay, 2.5 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 17 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

Diesel here is 0.3p below the local average at its last reported price, 17 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 5 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Sainsbury's Didcot

Unleaded
172.9p
— unchanged this week
2 weeks ago
Super Unleaded
184.9p
— unchanged this week
2 weeks ago
Diesel
194.9p
— unchanged this week
2 weeks ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Didcot?

Unleaded
£95.10
Super Unleaded
£101.70
Diesel
£107.20

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Petrol stations near OX11 7ND

Station Unleaded
Tesco
Wallingford Rd, North Moreton, Didcot
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Wallingford Road
172.9pLast reported 18 days ago
same
0.7 mi · Diesel 194.9pLast reported 17 days ago same
Valero
52-60 Wantage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire
172.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
0.8 mi · Diesel 194.9pLast reported 13 days ago same
Murco
Sutton Courtenay Tyres, 144, High Street, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon
169.9pLast reported 17 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
2.5 mi · Diesel 193.9pLast reported 12 days ago -1.0p cheaper
BP
Milton Service Area, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
175.9pLast reported 8 days ago
+3.0p dearer
2.8 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 10 days ago +2.0p dearer
Shell
Blewbury Service Station, London Road, Blewbury, Didcot
174.9pLast reported 22 days ago
+2.0p dearer
2.9 mi · Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 30 days ago

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00–22:00
Tuesday 07:00–22:00
Wednesday 07:00–22:00
Thursday 07:00–22:00
Friday 07:00–22:00
Saturday 07:00–22:00
Sunday 08:00–22:00
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash Wheelchair accessible

Looking for something to eat?

Feeling a bit peckish? Grab something to eat while you fill up. We've gathered local places to eat, along with their food hygiene ratings.

Well-rated food within half a mile

4 out of 5 inspected Feb 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Mar 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Jan 2025
5 out of 5 inspected May 2026

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Sainsbury's Didcot fuel prices compare

Unleaded

0.3% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-0.5p)

0.7% above the UK average (+1.2p)

1.8% above the Sainsbury's national average (+3.1p)

2nd cheapest of 5 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Sutton Courtenay — 2.5 mi away, save ~51p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 171.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 172.9p on 11 Oct

Super Unleaded

3.8% cheaper than the 3 stations within 3 miles (-7.3p)

2.0% below the UK average (-3.8p)

1.7% above the Sainsbury's national average (+3.1p)

2nd cheapest of 4 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Didcot Superstore — 0.7 mi away, save ~76p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 183.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 184.9p on 11 Oct

Diesel

0.2% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-0.3p)

1.8% below the UK average (-3.5p)

0.7% below the Sainsbury's national average (-1.3p)

2nd cheapest of 5 for Diesel within 3 miles

Lowest 194.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 4 Oct

Sainsbury's Didcot price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.

Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel
Earlier in the last 30 days
172.9p +1.0 184.9p +1.0 194.9p
171.9p 183.9p 194.9p −2.0
171.9p −1.0 183.9p −1.0 196.9p −1.0
172.9p +1.0 184.9p +1.0 197.9p +1.0
171.9p −1.0 183.9p −1.0 196.9p −1.0
172.9p 184.9p 197.9p +1.0
More than 30 days ago
172.9p +1.0 184.9p +1.0 196.9p
171.9p 183.9p 196.9p +2.0
171.9p +1.0 183.9p +1.0 194.9p +1.0
170.9p +1.0 182.9p +1.0 193.9p +2.0

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 172.9p 91.15p 52.95p 28.80p
Super Unleaded 184.9p 101.15p 52.95p 30.80p
Diesel 194.9p 109.45p 52.95p 32.50p

Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Sainsbury's Didcot

How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Didcot?

Unleaded at Sainsbury's Didcot is 172.9p per litre, last reported on 18 October 2026. That is 1.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.10.

How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Didcot?

Diesel at Sainsbury's Didcot is 194.9p per litre, last reported on 16 October 2026. That is 3.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.20.

Is Sainsbury's Didcot the cheapest place for unleaded near Didcot?

No. Going by the price it last reported, 14 days ago, Sainsbury's Didcot is the 2nd cheapest of 5 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sutton Courtenay, 2.5 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £0.51 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 17 days ago, so check it before making the trip.

What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Didcot?

Sainsbury's Didcot is open Monday to Saturday 07:00–22:00, Sunday 08:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.

What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Didcot have?

Sainsbury's Didcot reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash and Wheelchair accessible.

How often does Sainsbury's Didcot change its prices?

Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.