Sainsbury's Banbury fuel prices

Sainsbury's · OX16 9XA · Banbury

Oxford Road, Banbury

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Updated 1 day ago

Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles. 1.3p below the average of the 6 other stations nearby. Full comparison

Cheapest diesel within 3 miles. 1.2p below the average of the 6 other stations nearby. Full comparison

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Current prices at Sainsbury's Banbury

Unleaded
169.9p
▼ 2.0p this week
1 day ago
Super Unleaded
181.9p
▼ 2.0p this week
1 day ago
Diesel
195.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
2 days ago

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

Unleaded
£93.45
Super Unleaded
£100.05
Diesel
£107.75

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Petrol stations near OX16 9XA

Station Unleaded
Shell
Swan Close Lane, Banbury, Oxfordshire
172.9p
+3.0p dearer
0.5 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 7 days ago +1.0p dearer
Morrisons
Cherwell Street, Oxfordshire, Banbury
169.9pLast reported 17 days ago
same
0.7 mi · Diesel 195.9pLast reported 20 days ago same
Esso
Oxford Road, Banbury
169.9p
same
0.8 mi · Diesel 196.9p +1.0p dearer
Texaco
Texaco Filling Station, Warwick Road, Banbury, OX16 2AB, Banbury
174.9p
+5.0p dearer
1.0 mi · Diesel 199.9p +4.0p dearer
Esso
Ermont Way, Banbury
169.9p
same
1.5 mi · Diesel 196.9p +1.0p dearer
Tesco
Lockheed Close, Banbury
169.9p
same
1.6 mi · Diesel 195.9p same

Opening Hours

Monday 06:30–22:30
Tuesday 06:30–22:00
Wednesday 06:30–22:00
Thursday 06:30–22:00
Friday 06:30–22:00
Saturday 06:30–22:00
Sunday 08:00–18:00
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash Car wash

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.

At this forecourt

Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsburys Banbury
5 out of 5 inspected Jan 2026

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected Dec 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Oct 2024
4 out of 5 inspected May 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Apr 2023

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Sainsbury's Banbury fuel prices compare

Unleaded

0.8% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-1.3p)

0.5% below the UK average (-0.8p)

0.4% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.7p)

1st cheapest of 7 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles

Lowest 169.9p on 19 Oct · Highest 172.9p on 11 Oct

Super Unleaded

3.2% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-6.0p)

3.2% below the UK average (-5.9p)

0.4% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.7p)

2nd cheapest of 5 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Banbury Extra — 1.6 mi away, save ~33p after the drive

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

Lowest 181.9p on 19 Oct · Highest 184.9p on 11 Oct

Diesel

0.6% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-1.2p)

1.1% below the UK average (-2.3p)

0.1% below the Sainsbury's national average (-0.2p)

1st cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles

Cheapest diesel within 3 miles

Lowest 195.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 11 Oct

Sainsbury's Banbury price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 2.0p over the past week and have changed price 8 times in the last 30 days.

Diesel has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel
In the past week
169.9p −1.0 181.9p −1.0 195.9p
170.9p 182.9p 195.9p −1.0
170.9p −1.0 182.9p −1.0 196.9p
171.9p +2.0 183.9p +2.0 196.9p +1.0
Earlier in the last 30 days
169.9p −1.0 181.9p −1.0 195.9p
170.9p −1.0 182.9p −1.0 195.9p −1.0
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
More than 30 days ago
172.9p 184.9p 197.9p +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 195.9p 110.25p 52.95p 32.70p

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

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Sainsbury's Banbury

How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Banbury?

Unleaded at Sainsbury's Banbury is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 3 November 2026. That is 0.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.

How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Banbury?

Diesel at Sainsbury's Banbury is 195.9p per litre, last reported on 2 November 2026. That is 2.3p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.75.

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

Right now Sainsbury's Banbury has the cheapest unleaded of the 7 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.

What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Banbury?

Sainsbury's Banbury is open Monday 06:30–22:30, Tuesday to Saturday 06:30–22:00, Sunday 08:00–18:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.

What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Banbury have?

Sainsbury's Banbury 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 Banbury change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 8 times in the last 30 days.