Sainsbury's Helston fuel prices
Sainsbury's · TR13 8BN · Helston
Clodgey Lane, Helston
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles at its last reported price, 18 days ago. 2.0p below the average of the 3 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.5p above the UK average at its last reported price, 14 days ago. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel.
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Helston
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Helston?
- Unleaded
- £94.00
- Super Unleaded
- £100.60
- Diesel
- £109.40
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Roadworks near this station
Worth knowing before you set off. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time or check the nearby stations below.
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Petrol stations near TR13 8BN
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, Clodgey Lane, Helston
|
170.9pLast reported 18 days ago
same
0.8 mi
· Diesel 198.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
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Texaco
Turnpike, Clodgey Lane, Helston
|
173.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+3.0p dearer
0.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 44 days ago
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Pace
Flora Motors Ltd, Lakeside Garage, Penrose, Helston
|
173.9pLast reported 14 days ago
+3.0p dearer
0.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 43 days ago
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Amenities
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Well-rated food within half a mile
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
How Sainsbury's Helston fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.2% cheaper than the 3 stations within 3 miles (-2.0p)
0.4% below the UK average (-0.8p)
0.7% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.1p)
1st cheapest of 4 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 170.9p on 15 Oct · Highest 172.9p on 11 Oct
Super Unleaded
3.0% below the UK average (-5.7p)
0.6% above the Sainsbury's national average (+1.1p)
Lowest 182.9p on 15 Oct · Highest 184.9p on 11 Oct
Diesel
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
1.4% above the Sainsbury's national average (+2.7p)
Lowest 197.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 4 Oct
Sainsbury's Helston price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed 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 5 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 170.9p | 182.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 170.9p −1.0 | 182.9p −1.0 | 197.9p | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 184.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| 172.9p | 184.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 172.9p +1.0 | 184.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +1.0 | |
| 171.9p | 183.9p | 196.9p +1.0 | |
| 171.9p | 183.9p | 195.9p +1.0 | |
| 171.9p | 183.9p | 194.9p +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 | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Helston
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Helston?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Helston is 170.9p per litre, last reported on 15 October 2026. That is 0.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.00.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Helston?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Helston is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 19 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Sainsbury's Helston the cheapest place for unleaded near Helston?
Going by the price it last reported, 18 days ago, Sainsbury's Helston has the cheapest unleaded of the 4 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Helston?
Sainsbury's Helston is open Monday to Saturday 06:00–23:00, Sunday 08:00–20:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Helston have?
Sainsbury's Helston reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and Air pump / screenwash.
How often does Sainsbury's Helston change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.