Sainsbury's Sunderland fuel prices
Sainsbury's · SR3 1PD · Sunderland
Silksworth Lane, Sunderland
Unleaded here is 0.3p below the local average at its last reported price, 5 days ago. 9th cheapest of 15 within 3 miles. Pallion Service Station, 1.4 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 7 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.6p above the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 11th cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. Asda Sunderland Superstore, 1.3 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Sunderland
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Sunderland?
- Unleaded
- £92.90
- Super Unleaded
- £99.50
- Diesel
- £108.85
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Petrol stations near SR3 1PD
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
Durham Road, Sunderland
Priority working on Harewood Gardens (was due to start Mon 2 Nov, until 23 Nov)
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174.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+6.0p dearer
0.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
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Esso
Durham Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear
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174.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+6.0p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
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Shell
The Broadway, Sunderland
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173.9p
+5.0p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 25 days ago
+2.0p dearer
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Shell
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
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168.9pLast reported 11 days ago
same
1.3 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 11 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Asda
Leechmere Road Industrial Estate, Sunderland
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167.9p
-1.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 195.9p -2.0p cheaper
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BP
Broadway, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
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173.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
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Esso
Pallion Service Station, 22-23, Pallion Road, Sunderland, SR4 6ND, Sunderland
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166.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
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JET
Durham Rd, Middle Herrington, Middle Herrington, Tyne And Wear
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166.7p
-2.2p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 196.7pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
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How Sainsbury's Sunderland fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.2% cheaper than the 14 stations within 3 miles (-0.3p)
1.6% below the UK average (-2.7p)
0.5% below the Sainsbury's national average (-0.9p)
9th cheapest of 15 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Pallion Service Station — 1.4 mi away, save ~50p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 168.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
3.4% cheaper than the 7 stations within 3 miles (-6.3p)
4.1% below the UK average (-7.7p)
0.5% below the Sainsbury's national average (-0.9p)
2nd cheapest of 8 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Sunderland North — 2.5 mi away, save ~104p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 180.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 186.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
0.8% more expensive than the 11 stations within 3 miles (+1.6p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
0.9% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.7p)
11th cheapest of 12 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Sunderland Superstore — 1.3 mi away, save ~48p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 195.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 22 Oct
Sainsbury's Sunderland price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 2.0p 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 6 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 168.9p −2.0 | 180.9p −2.0 | 197.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| 170.9p | 182.9p | 198.9p +2.0 | |
| 170.9p +2.0 | 182.9p +2.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | |
| 168.9p −1.0 | 180.9p −1.0 | 195.9p −1.0 | |
| 169.9p −5.0 | 181.9p −5.0 | 196.9p −1.0 | |
| 174.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 175.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 185.9p +1.0 | 197.9p | |
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 | 168.9p | 87.75p | 52.95p | 28.20p |
| Super Unleaded | 180.9p | 97.75p | 52.95p | 30.20p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Sunderland
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Sunderland?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Sunderland is 168.9p per litre, last reported on 28 October 2026. That is 2.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.90.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Sunderland?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Sunderland is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 24 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Sainsbury's Sunderland the cheapest place for unleaded near Sunderland?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 5 days ago, Sainsbury's Sunderland is the 9th cheapest of 15 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Pallion Service Station, 1.4 miles away, charges 166.9p, which saves about £0.50 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 7 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Sunderland?
Sainsbury's Sunderland is open Monday to Friday 06:00–22:00, Saturday 06:00–21:00, Sunday 08:00–19:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Sunderland have?
Sainsbury's Sunderland 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 Sunderland change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.