Sainsbury's Letchworth fuel prices
Sainsbury's · SG6 2HX · Baldock
Third Avenue, Letchworth
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 4.8p below the average of the 6 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Cheapest diesel within 3 miles at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 7.4p below the average of the 7 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Letchworth
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Letchworth?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £100.05
- Diesel
- £106.10
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Petrol stations near SG6 2HX
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
Baldock Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
|
169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
0.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 17 days ago
+7.0p dearer
|
|
Esso
Norton Way North, Letchworth
|
175.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+7.0p dearer
|
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Tesco
58 High St, Baldock
|
170.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.8 mi
· Diesel 193.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Esso
Letchworth Gate, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
0.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 12 days ago
+7.0p dearer
|
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Essar
Icknield Garage, Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4AD, Letchworth Garden City
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169.9pLast reported 4 days ago
same
1.3 mi
· Diesel 192.9pLast reported 4 days ago
same
|
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Shell
A1 Jct 10, Baldock Road, Hertfordshire
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193.9p
+24.0p dearer
2.2 mi
· Diesel 215.9p +23.0p dearer
|
|
Esso
Arlesey Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
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171.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+2.0p dearer
2.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+7.0p dearer
|
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Amenities
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How Sainsbury's Letchworth fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.7% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-4.8p)
1.1% below the UK average (-1.8p)
0.1% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.1p)
1st cheapest of 7 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 169.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 4 Oct
Super Unleaded
7.8% cheaper than the 3 stations within 3 miles (-15.3p)
3.6% below the UK average (-6.8p)
0.1% above the Sainsbury's national average (+0.1p)
2nd cheapest of 4 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Baldock Extra — 0.8 mi away, save ~16p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 181.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 185.9p on 4 Oct
Diesel
3.7% cheaper than the 7 stations within 3 miles (-7.4p)
2.8% below the UK average (-5.5p)
1.7% below the Sainsbury's national average (-3.3p)
1st cheapest of 8 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheapest diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 192.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 4 Oct
Sainsbury's Letchworth price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel have fallen 3.0p over the past week and have changed price 8 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 169.9p −2.0 | 181.9p −2.0 | 192.9p −3.0 | |
| 171.9p | 183.9p | 195.9p −1.0 | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 172.9p −1.0 | 184.9p −1.0 | 195.9p | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 185.9p +1.0 | 195.9p | |
| 172.9p | 184.9p | 195.9p −1.0 | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 184.9p −1.0 | 196.9p −1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 185.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +1.0 | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 184.9p −1.0 | 196.9p −1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 185.9p +1.0 | 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 | 192.9p | 107.75p | 52.95p | 32.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Letchworth
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Letchworth?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Letchworth is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Letchworth?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Letchworth is 192.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 5.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £106.10.
Is Sainsbury's Letchworth the cheapest place for unleaded near Baldock?
Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Sainsbury's Letchworth 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 Letchworth?
Sainsbury's Letchworth is open Monday to Wednesday 07:00–21:30, Thursday to Friday 07:00–22:00, Saturday 07:00–21:30, Sunday 08:00–16:30. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Letchworth have?
Sainsbury's Letchworth 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 Letchworth change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 8 times in the last 30 days.