Sparoad Service Station SN12 fuel prices
Sparoad Service Station · SN12 7NY · Melksham
Spa Road Service Station, Spa Road, Melksham, SN12 7NY, Melksham
Unleaded here is 0.2p above the local average at its last reported price, 19 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 6 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Melksham, 0.5 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.4p below the local average at its last reported price, 19 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 6 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Melksham, 0.5 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 15 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sparoad Service Station SN12
How much does it cost to fill up at Sparoad Service Station SN12?
- Unleaded
- £92.35
- Super Unleaded
- £104.45
- Diesel
- £106.65
- Super Diesel
- £118.20
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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 SN12 7NY
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
Semington Road, Melksham, Wiltshire
|
168.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.3 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 12 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Sainsbury's
Bath Road, Melksham
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166.9p
-1.0p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 192.9pLast reported 15 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Valero
Sandridge Road, Melksham, Wiltshire
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166.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.7 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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BP
Nortree Motors, Beanacre Rd / Melksham, Wiltshire
|
167.9p
same
1.2 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 18 days ago
+4.0p 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
same
1.4 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 12 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Amenities
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Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
How Sparoad Service Station SN12 fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.1% more expensive than the 5 stations within 3 miles (+0.2p)
2.2% below the UK average (-3.8p)
3rd cheapest of 6 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Melksham — 0.5 mi away, save ~33p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 167.9p on 14 Oct · Highest 168.9p on 12 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 53 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.7% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-1.4p)
2.3% below the UK average (-4.5p)
2nd cheapest of 6 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Melksham — 0.5 mi away, save ~31p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 193.9p on 14 Oct · Highest 194.9p on 12 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 42 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Sparoad Service Station SN12 price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 167.9p −1.0 | 189.9p | 193.9p −1.0 | 214.9p | |
| 168.9p −1.0 | 189.9p | 194.9p −1.0 | 214.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 169.9p +2.0 | 189.9p | 195.9p | 214.9p | |
| 167.9p +1.0 | 189.9p | 195.9p +5.0 | 214.9p +5.0 | |
| 166.9p +1.0 | 189.9p | 190.9p +5.0 | 209.9p | |
| 165.9p +10.0 | 189.9p | 185.9p +6.0 | 209.9p +12.0 | |
| 155.9p | — | 179.9p +6.0 | 197.9p | |
| 155.9p | — | 173.9p | — | |
| 155.9p | — | — | — | |
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 | 167.9p | 86.95p | 52.95p | 28.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 189.9p | 105.25p | 52.95p | 31.70p |
| Diesel | 193.9p | 108.65p | 52.95p | 32.30p |
| Super Diesel | 214.9p | 126.15p | 52.95p | 35.80p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sparoad Service Station SN12
How much is unleaded at Sparoad Service Station SN12?
Unleaded at Sparoad Service Station SN12 is 167.9p per litre, last reported on 14 October 2026. That is 3.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.35.
How much is diesel at Sparoad Service Station SN12?
Diesel at Sparoad Service Station SN12 is 193.9p per litre, last reported on 14 October 2026. That is 4.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £106.65.
Is Sparoad Service Station SN12 the cheapest place for unleaded near Melksham?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 19 days ago, Sparoad Service Station SN12 is the 3rd cheapest of 6 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Melksham, 0.5 miles away, charges 166.9p, which saves about £0.33 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Sparoad Service Station SN12?
Sparoad Service Station SN12 is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sparoad Service Station SN12 have?
Sparoad Service Station SN12 reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets and Water filling.
How often does Sparoad Service Station SN12 change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.