Sainsbury's Balham fuel prices

Sainsbury's · SW12 8SY · Clapham

39 Nightingale Lane, London

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Updated 2 days ago

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

Unleaded
170.9p
▼ 2.0p this week
2 days ago
Super Unleaded
182.9p
▼ 2.0p this week
2 days ago
Diesel
199.9p
— unchanged this week
2 weeks ago

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
Shell
75 Balham Hill, London, London
176.9p
+6.0p dearer
0.3 mi · Diesel 200.9pLast reported 3 days ago +1.0p dearer
BP
105 Clapham Common, Northside / Wandsworth, London
173.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+3.0p dearer
0.7 mi · Diesel 202.9pLast reported 19 days ago +3.0p dearer
Esso
219 Balham High Rd, London
174.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+4.0p dearer
0.9 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 6 days ago -1.0p cheaper
BP
62-64 Trinity Road, Tooting Bec, London, City Of
175.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.1 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 12 days ago same
Texaco
474-488 Wandsworth Road, Clapham, London, Greater London
175.9pLast reported 8 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.3 mi · Diesel 201.9pLast reported 20 days ago +2.0p dearer
Esso
63/69 Sternhold Avenue, Streatham, London
169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.3 mi · Diesel 201.9pLast reported 19 days ago +2.0p dearer
Shell
262 York Road, London, London
175.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.5 mi · Diesel 203.9pLast reported 7 days ago +4.0p dearer
BP
11 Swandon Way, London, London, City Of
173.9p
+3.0p dearer
1.7 mi · Diesel 202.9pLast reported 9 days ago +3.0p dearer

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00–23:00
Tuesday 07:00–23:00
Wednesday 07:00–23:00
Thursday 07:00–23:00
Friday 07:00–23:00
Saturday 08:00–22:00
Sunday 08:00–22:00
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash

Looking for something to eat?

Feeling a bit peckish? Grab something to eat while you fill up. We've gathered local places to eat, along with their food hygiene ratings.

At this forecourt

Sainsbury's Local
5 out of 5 inspected Oct 2023

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected Sep 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Sep 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Sep 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Aug 2023

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

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.

How fuel duty works

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.