Sainsbury's Crystal Palace fuel prices
Sainsbury's · SE25 6XB · Penge
120-122 Whitehorse Lane, London
Unleaded here is 0.8p below the local average at its last reported price, 7 days ago. 7th cheapest of 33 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Purley Way, 2.1 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.3p below the local average at its last reported price, 15 days ago. 5th cheapest of 31 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Crystal Palace
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Crystal Palace?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £100.05
- Diesel
- £108.85
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Petrol stations near SE25 6XB
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
399 Holmesdale Road, South Norwood, London
|
169.9pLast reported 6 days ago
same
0.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Shell
123-127 Portland Road, London, London
|
173.9pLast reported 8 days ago
+4.0p dearer
0.8 mi
· Diesel 200.9pLast reported 12 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Shell
117 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, Surrey
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173.9p
+4.0p dearer
0.9 mi
· Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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Esso
847-853 London Rd, Thornton Heath
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170.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.2 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Asda Express
107-111 Anerley Road, London, Greater London
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172.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath
Road closure on Strathyre Avenue (starts Thu 5 Nov, until 6 Nov)
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170.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 19 days ago
same
|
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Esso
100-102 Lower Addiscombe Rd, Croydon
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169.9pLast reported 7 days ago
same
1.4 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 20 days ago
same
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Norbury Service Centre Ltd
Norbury Service Centre Ltd, 1270 London Road, London
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169.8pLast reported 3 days ago
-0.1p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 197.8pLast reported 18 days ago
-0.1p cheaper
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How Sainsbury's Crystal Palace fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.5% cheaper than the 32 stations within 3 miles (-0.8p)
0.9% below the UK average (-1.5p)
0.2% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.3p)
7th cheapest of 33 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Purley Way — 2.1 mi away, save ~73p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 171.9p on 11 Oct
Super Unleaded
4.2% cheaper than the 20 stations within 3 miles (-7.9p)
3.4% below the UK average (-6.5p)
0.2% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.3p)
4th cheapest of 21 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Beckenham Elmers End Superstore — 1.6 mi away, save ~32p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 181.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 183.9p on 11 Oct
Diesel
0.7% cheaper than the 30 stations within 3 miles (-1.3p)
0.2% below the UK average (-0.5p)
0.9% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.8p)
5th cheapest of 31 for Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 196.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 7 Oct
Sainsbury's Crystal Palace price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed 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 | |||
| 169.9p −2.0 | 181.9p −2.0 | 197.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 171.9p +1.0 | 183.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +1.0 | |
| 170.9p −1.0 | 182.9p −1.0 | 196.9p −1.0 | |
| 171.9p +1.0 | 183.9p +1.0 | 197.9p | |
| 170.9p −1.0 | 182.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| 171.9p | 183.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 171.9p +1.0 | 183.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +1.0 | |
| 170.9p | 182.9p | 196.9p +1.0 | |
| 170.9p | 182.9p | 195.9p +1.0 | |
| 170.9p +1.0 | 182.9p +1.0 | 194.9p +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 | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Crystal Palace
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Crystal Palace?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Crystal Palace is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 27 October 2026. That is 1.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Crystal Palace?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Crystal Palace is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 19 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Sainsbury's Crystal Palace the cheapest place for unleaded near Penge?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 7 days ago, Sainsbury's Crystal Palace is the 7th cheapest of 33 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Purley Way, 2.1 miles away, charges 166.9p, which saves about £0.73 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Crystal Palace?
Sainsbury's Crystal Palace is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Crystal Palace have?
Sainsbury's Crystal Palace reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and Air pump / screenwash.
How often does Sainsbury's Crystal Palace change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.