Sainsbury's Balham fuel prices
Sainsbury's · SW12 8SY · Clapham
39 Nightingale Lane, London
Unleaded here is 2.9p below the local average. 4th cheapest of 32 within 3 miles. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.0p below the local average at its last reported price, 15 days ago. 6th cheapest of 28 within 3 miles. Tooting Balham High Rd Esso Express, 0.9 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 6 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Balham
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Balham?
- Unleaded
- £94.00
- Super Unleaded
- £100.60
- Diesel
- £109.95
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Petrol stations near SW12 8SY
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
75 Balham Hill, London, London
|
176.9p
+6.0p dearer
0.3 mi
· Diesel 200.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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BP
105 Clapham Common, Northside / Wandsworth, London
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173.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+3.0p dearer
0.7 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Esso
219 Balham High Rd, London
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174.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+4.0p dearer
0.9 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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BP
62-64 Trinity Road, Tooting Bec, London, City Of
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175.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 12 days ago
same
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Texaco
474-488 Wandsworth Road, Clapham, London, Greater London
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175.9pLast reported 8 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Esso
63/69 Sternhold Avenue, Streatham, London
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Shell
262 York Road, London, London
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175.9p
+5.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 203.9pLast reported 7 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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BP
11 Swandon Way, London, London, City Of
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173.9p
+3.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Amenities
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How Sainsbury's Balham fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.7% cheaper than the 31 stations within 3 miles (-2.9p)
0.4% below the UK average (-0.7p)
0.7% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.1p)
4th cheapest of 32 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 170.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 175.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
4.3% cheaper than the 18 stations within 3 miles (-8.2p)
3.0% below the UK average (-5.7p)
0.6% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.1p)
1st cheapest of 19 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 182.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 187.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
0.5% cheaper than the 27 stations within 3 miles (-1.0p)
0.8% above the UK average (+1.5p)
1.9% above the Sainsbury's national average (+3.7p)
6th cheapest of 28 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Tooting Balham High Rd Esso Express — 0.9 mi away, save ~10p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 197.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 18 Oct
Sainsbury's Balham 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 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 170.9p −2.0 | 182.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 172.9p −3.0 | 184.9p −3.0 | 199.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +2.0 | |
| 174.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 174.9p | 186.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p | 185.9p | 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 | 170.9p | 89.45p | 52.95p | 28.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 182.9p | 99.45p | 52.95p | 30.50p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Balham
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Balham?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Balham is 170.9p per litre, last reported on 31 October 2026. That is 0.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.00.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Balham?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Balham is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 18 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Sainsbury's Balham the cheapest place for unleaded near Clapham?
No. Right now Sainsbury's Balham is the 4th cheapest of 32 stations for unleaded within 3 miles.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Balham?
Sainsbury's Balham is open Monday to Friday 07:00–23:00, Saturday to Sunday 08:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Balham have?
Sainsbury's Balham reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and Air pump / screenwash.
How often does Sainsbury's Balham change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.