Sainsbury's Melksham fuel prices
Sainsbury's · SN12 6LL · Melksham
Bath Road, Melksham
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles. 1.5p below the average of the 6 other stations nearby. Full comparison
Cheapest diesel within 3 miles at its last reported price, 15 days ago. 4.3p below the average of the 6 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Melksham
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Melksham?
- Unleaded
- £91.80
- Super Unleaded
- £98.40
- Diesel
- £106.10
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Petrol stations near SN12 6LL
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Sparoad Service Station
Spa Road Service Station, Spa Road, Melksham, SN12 7NY, Melksham
Road closure on Spa Road (was due to start Thu 22 Oct, until 14 Nov)
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167.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.5 mi
· Diesel 193.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Esso
Semington Road, Melksham, Wiltshire
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167.9p
+1.0p dearer
0.5 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 12 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Valero
Sandridge Road, Melksham, Wiltshire
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166.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
0.7 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+2.0p dearer
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BP
Nortree Motors, Beanacre Rd / Melksham, Wiltshire
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167.9p
+1.0p dearer
0.8 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 18 days ago
+5.0p dearer
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Turnpike
Turnpike Garage (Melksham) Ltd, Bowerhill, Melksham, SN12 6RE, Melksham
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167.9pLast reported 7 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.9 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 12 days ago
+3.0p dearer
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Central Convenience
Bear Garages, Bath Road, Atworth, Melksham
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171.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+5.0p dearer
2.9 mi
· Diesel 205.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+13.0p dearer
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How Sainsbury's Melksham fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.9% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-1.5p)
2.8% below the UK average (-4.8p)
1.7% below the Sainsbury's national average (-2.9p)
1st cheapest of 7 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 166.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 170.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
4.2% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-7.8p)
5.2% below the UK average (-9.7p)
1.6% below the Sainsbury's national average (-2.9p)
1st cheapest of 5 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 178.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 182.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
2.2% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-4.3p)
2.8% below the UK average (-5.5p)
1.7% below the Sainsbury's national average (-3.3p)
1st cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheapest diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 189.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 195.9p on 4 Oct
Sainsbury's Melksham price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p 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 6 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 166.9p −1.0 | 178.9p −1.0 | 192.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 167.9p | 179.9p | 192.9p −1.0 | |
| 167.9p | 179.9p | 193.9p +4.0 | |
| 167.9p | 179.9p | 189.9p −4.0 | |
| 167.9p −1.0 | 179.9p −1.0 | 193.9p −1.0 | |
| 168.9p −2.0 | 180.9p −2.0 | 194.9p | |
| 170.9p −1.0 | 182.9p −1.0 | 194.9p −1.0 | |
| 171.9p | 183.9p | 195.9p +2.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 171.9p +1.0 | 183.9p +1.0 | 193.9p +1.0 | |
| 170.9p | 182.9p | 192.9p +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 | 166.9p | 86.15p | 52.95p | 27.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 178.9p | 96.15p | 52.95p | 29.80p |
| Diesel | 192.9p | 107.75p | 52.95p | 32.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Melksham
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Melksham?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Melksham is 166.9p per litre, last reported on 31 October 2026. That is 4.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £91.80.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Melksham?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Melksham is 192.9p per litre, last reported on 18 October 2026. That is 5.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £106.10.
Is Sainsbury's Melksham the cheapest place for unleaded near Melksham?
Right now Sainsbury's Melksham 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 Melksham?
Sainsbury's Melksham is open Monday to Saturday 07:00–22:00, Sunday 08:30–19:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Melksham have?
Sainsbury's Melksham reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and Air pump / screenwash.
How often does Sainsbury's Melksham change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.