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Sainsburys Durham fuel prices in Durham

Current petrol and diesel prices, opening times, directions and nearby alternatives for Sainsburys Durham, a Sainsbury's forecourt in Durham.

Unit K, Arnison Retail Centre Pity ME, Durham, DH1 5GD ยท 2.6 miles from Durham town centre

Opening times
Hours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 22:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 22:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 22:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 22:00; Friday: 07:00 - 22:00; Saturday: 07:00 - 21:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30
Station type
Supermarket
Price source
Official UK Fuel Finder data

Station verdict

Good for petrol and diesel.

E10 is 1.5p below the Durham average and ranks 3rd of 14, while B7 is 1p below it and ranks 5th of 14. That makes this a good place to fill up, whether you need petrol or diesel.

Nearby comparison

Nearby fuel prices in Durham

This station and nearby alternatives, ordered by petrol price, lowest first. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:32. Select a heading to sort without changing the table layout.

Nearby fuel prices in Durham. This station and nearby alternatives, ordered by petrol price, lowest first.
ForecourtPetrolDieselSuper unleadedPremium dieselDistance
Houghton Le Spring - Petrol Filling StationNEWBOTTLE STREET, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AUReported 2 Oct 2026, 18:57
166.9p/lSave 4p/l
188.9p/lSave 9p/l
UnavailableUnavailable5.0 milesSave 9p/l best
Northview Service Station EssoPOST OFFICE, CHILTON MOOR FILLING STATION, NORTH VIEW TERRACE, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 5NW, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5NWReported 19 Oct 2026, 00:29
166.9p/lSave 4p/l
195.9p/lSave 2p/l
176.9p/lSave 6p/l
205.9p/l
4.2 milesSave 6p/l best
Quarry Service StationQUARRY SERVICE STATION, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AUReported 16 Oct 2026, 11:59
166.9p/lSave 4p/l
193.9p/lSave 4p/l
183.9p/l
Unavailable5.0 milesSave 4p/l best
EOEg Rainton PfsMERCANTILE ROAD (B1284), Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5PHReported 16 Oct 2026, 10:38
167.7p/lSave 3.2p/l
194.7p/lSave 3.2p/l
187.7p/l
214.7p/l
4.4 milesSave 3.2p/l best
Falcon Service StationFALCON SERVICE STATION, Chester Le Street, DH2 2LUReported 26 Sept 2026, 18:38
168.9p/lSave 2p/l
198.9p/l
188.9p/l
208.9p/l
3.9 milesSave 2p/l best
Sainsburys DurhamUnit K, Arnison Retail Centre Pity ME, Durham, DH1 5GDThis stationReported 17 Oct 2026, 07:48
170.9p/l
197.9p/l
182.9p/l
Unavailable0 mi

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Station information

Opening times, address, listed amenities and map for Sainsburys Durham.

Hours vary by day
Monday
07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
07:00 - 22:00
Thursday
07:00 - 22:00
Friday
07:00 - 22:00
Saturday
07:00 - 21:00
Sunday
08:00 - 18:00
Bank holidays
07:30 - 20:30

Address

Unit K, Arnison Retail Centre Pity ME, Durham, DH1 5GD

2.6 miles from Durham town centre

Amenities

  • Packaged AdBlue
  • Air Pump Or Screenwash
  • Car wash

Station identity

Brand family
Sainsbury's
Station type
Supermarket
Location
Durham, North East

Price context

Detailed current price comparison

At Sainsburys Durham, the latest reported prices are compared with the Durham, regional and UK averages below.

Detailed current price comparison. All prices are in pence per litre. Stale or unusual prices are excluded from rankings and averages.
FuelDurham rankCurrent30-day avgDurham avgRegional avgUK avg30-day trend
Petrol (E10)3rd of 14 in Durham170.9p/l170.7p/l172.4p/l172.6p/l174.1p/lPetrol (E10) 30-day trend: 2p/l up
Diesel (B7)5th of 14 in Durham197.9p/l196.4p/l198.9p/l198.8p/l199.1p/lDiesel (B7) 30-day trend: 7p/l up
Super unleaded (E5)3rd of 13 in Durham182.9p/l182.7p/l192.1p/l190.7p/l191.9p/lSuper unleaded (E5) 30-day trend: 2p/l up
Premium diesel (SDV)Not stockedNot stockedNot stockedNot stockedNot stockedNot stockedNot stocked

All prices are in pence per litre. Stale or unusual prices are excluded from rankings and averages.

What the numbers mean

What the current comparison says

Across the 3 fuel types stocked at Sainsburys Durham, current comparable prices place Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7) and Super unleaded (E5) below the Durham average.

  • Petrol is currently the 3rd cheapest of 14 ranked forecourts in Durham, at 170.9p/l. It is 1.5p/l cheaper than the Durham average, 1.7p/l cheaper than the regional average and 3.2p/l cheaper than the UK average.
  • Diesel is currently the 5th cheapest of 14 ranked forecourts in Durham, at 197.9p/l. It is 1p/l cheaper than the Durham average, 0.9p/l cheaper than the regional average and 1.2p/l cheaper than the UK average.
  • Super unleaded is currently the 3rd cheapest of 13 ranked forecourts in Durham, at 182.9p/l. It is 9.2p/l cheaper than the Durham average, 7.8p/l cheaper than the regional average and 9p/l cheaper than the UK average.

Price movement

30-day price history at this station

Separate station trends for each fuel, compared with Durham, North East and UK daily averages.

E10

Petrol price history

Petrol movement over 30 days: 2p/l
176p172p167p
  • Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 168.9p/l; local 171p/l; regional 171.3p/l; UK 172.5p/l.
  • Monday, 21 September 2026: station 168.9p/l; local 171.3p/l; regional 171.7p/l; UK 172.8p/l.
  • Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 168.9p/l; local 171.4p/l; regional 171.9p/l; UK 173p/l.
  • Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 168.9p/l; local 171.8p/l; regional 172.2p/l; UK 173.3p/l.
  • Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 169.9p/l; local 172.1p/l; regional 172.6p/l; UK 173.6p/l.
  • Friday, 25 September 2026: station 169.9p/l; local 172.4p/l; regional 173p/l; UK 173.9p/l.
  • Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 170.9p/l; local 172.5p/l; regional 173.1p/l; UK 174p/l.
  • Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 170.9p/l; local 172.6p/l; regional 173.2p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
  • Monday, 28 September 2026: station 170.9p/l; local 172.9p/l; regional 173.5p/l; UK 174.4p/l.
  • Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 170.9p/l; local 172.9p/l; regional 173.7p/l; UK 174.5p/l.
  • Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 170.9p/l; local 172.8p/l; regional 173.7p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
  • Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 171.9p/l; local 173.3p/l; regional 173.8p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
  • Friday, 2 October 2026: station 171.9p/l; local 173.5p/l; regional 173.9p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
  • Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 171.9p/l; local 173.4p/l; regional 173.9p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
  • Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 171.9p/l; local 173.4p/l; regional 173.9p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
  • Monday, 5 October 2026: station 171.9p/l; local 173.5p/l; regional 173.9p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
  • Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 171.9p/l; local 173.5p/l; regional 173.9p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
  • Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 171.9p/l; local 173.4p/l; regional 173.9p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
  • Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 170.9p/l; local 173.2p/l; regional 173.8p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
  • Friday, 9 October 2026: station 170.9p/l; local 172.9p/l; regional 173.6p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
  • Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 170.9p/l; local 172.9p/l; regional 173.6p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
  • Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 170.9p/l; local 172.8p/l; regional 173.6p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
  • Monday, 12 October 2026: station 170.9p/l; local 172.8p/l; regional 173.4p/l; UK 174.5p/l.
  • Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 169.9p/l; local 172.7p/l; regional 173.2p/l; UK 174.4p/l.
  • Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 169.9p/l; local 172.6p/l; regional 173p/l; UK 174.3p/l.
  • Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 169.9p/l; local 172.5p/l; regional 172.9p/l; UK 174.2p/l.
  • Friday, 16 October 2026: station 169.9p/l; local 172.4p/l; regional 172.7p/l; UK 174.2p/l.
  • Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 170.9p/l; local 172.4p/l; regional 172.7p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
  • Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 170.9p/l; local 172.4p/l; regional 172.6p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
  • Monday, 19 October 2026: station 170.9p/l; local 172.4p/l; regional 172.6p/l; UK 174.1p/l.

Current station price

170.9p/l

Petrol at this station rose 2p/l, from 168.9p/l on 20 September to 170.9p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 2p/l from 7 October to 13 October before moving higher again. The current 170.9p/l price is 1.5p/l below the Durham average, 1.7p/l below the North East average and 3.2p/l below the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 170.7p/l.

30-day station avg
170.7p/l
Durham avg
172.4p/l
North East avg
172.6p/l
UK avg
174.1p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

B7

Diesel price history

Diesel movement over 30 days: 7p/l
201p195p189p
  • Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 190.9p/l; local 195.5p/l; regional 196p/l; UK 196.3p/l.
  • Monday, 21 September 2026: station 190.9p/l; local 196.2p/l; regional 196.8p/l; UK 196.9p/l.
  • Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 190.9p/l; local 196.8p/l; regional 197.2p/l; UK 197.3p/l.
  • Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 191.9p/l; local 197.2p/l; regional 197.6p/l; UK 197.7p/l.
  • Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 191.9p/l; local 197.8p/l; regional 198.1p/l; UK 198.3p/l.
  • Friday, 25 September 2026: station 192.9p/l; local 198.7p/l; regional 198.6p/l; UK 198.8p/l.
  • Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 193.9p/l; local 198.9p/l; regional 198.9p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
  • Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 194.9p/l; local 199p/l; regional 199.1p/l; UK 199.2p/l.
  • Monday, 28 September 2026: station 194.9p/l; local 199.5p/l; regional 199.4p/l; UK 199.6p/l.
  • Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 194.9p/l; local 199.7p/l; regional 199.5p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
  • Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 199.7p/l; regional 199.6p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
  • Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 199.7p/l; regional 199.5p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
  • Friday, 2 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 199.8p/l; regional 199.6p/l; UK 199.9p/l.
  • Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 199.6p/l; regional 199.7p/l; UK 200p/l.
  • Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 199.7p/l; regional 199.7p/l; UK 200p/l.
  • Monday, 5 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 199.8p/l; regional 199.7p/l; UK 200p/l.
  • Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 199.7p/l; regional 199.6p/l; UK 199.9p/l.
  • Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 199.7p/l; regional 199.7p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
  • Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 199.6p/l; regional 199.5p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
  • Friday, 9 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 199.5p/l; regional 199.5p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
  • Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 199.5p/l; regional 199.5p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
  • Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 199.6p/l; regional 199.5p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
  • Monday, 12 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 199.4p/l; regional 199.3p/l; UK 199.6p/l.
  • Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 199.3p/l; regional 199.1p/l; UK 199.4p/l.
  • Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 199.2p/l; regional 199p/l; UK 199.3p/l.
  • Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 199p/l; regional 198.9p/l; UK 199.2p/l.
  • Friday, 16 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 198.9p/l; regional 198.8p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
  • Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 198.9p/l; regional 198.8p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
  • Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 198.8p/l; regional 198.8p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
  • Monday, 19 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 198.9p/l; regional 198.8p/l; UK 199.1p/l.

Current station price

197.9p/l

Diesel at this station rose 7p/l, from 190.9p/l on 20 September to 197.9p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average fell 1p/l, which cuts against the wider rise. The current 197.9p/l price is 1p/l below the Durham average, 0.9p/l below the North East average and 1.2p/l below the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 196.4p/l.

30-day station avg
196.4p/l
Durham avg
198.9p/l
North East avg
198.8p/l
UK avg
199.1p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

E5

Super unleaded price history

Super unleaded movement over 30 days: 2p/l
194p187p179p
  • Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 180.9p/l; local 189.5p/l; regional 188.6p/l; UK 189.5p/l.
  • Monday, 21 September 2026: station 180.9p/l; local 189.8p/l; regional 188.9p/l; UK 189.7p/l.
  • Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 180.9p/l; local 189.9p/l; regional 189p/l; UK 189.9p/l.
  • Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 180.9p/l; local 190p/l; regional 189.2p/l; UK 190.1p/l.
  • Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 181.9p/l; local 190.2p/l; regional 189.4p/l; UK 190.3p/l.
  • Friday, 25 September 2026: station 181.9p/l; local 190.1p/l; regional 189.6p/l; UK 190.5p/l.
  • Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 190.2p/l; regional 189.8p/l; UK 190.6p/l.
  • Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 190.2p/l; regional 189.9p/l; UK 190.7p/l.
  • Monday, 28 September 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 191.4p/l; regional 190.8p/l; UK 191.6p/l.
  • Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 191.4p/l; regional 191.1p/l; UK 192p/l.
  • Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 191.4p/l; regional 191.1p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
  • Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 183.9p/l; local 192.2p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
  • Friday, 2 October 2026: station 183.9p/l; local 192.4p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
  • Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 183.9p/l; local 192.4p/l; regional 191.3p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
  • Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 183.9p/l; local 192.4p/l; regional 191.3p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
  • Monday, 5 October 2026: station 183.9p/l; local 192.4p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
  • Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 183.9p/l; local 192.4p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
  • Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 183.9p/l; local 192.3p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
  • Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 192.2p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
  • Friday, 9 October 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 192.2p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
  • Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 192.2p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
  • Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 192.2p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
  • Monday, 12 October 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 192.1p/l; regional 191.2p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
  • Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 181.9p/l; local 192.1p/l; regional 191.1p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
  • Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 181.9p/l; local 192p/l; regional 190.9p/l; UK 192p/l.
  • Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 181.9p/l; local 191.9p/l; regional 190.9p/l; UK 192p/l.
  • Friday, 16 October 2026: station 181.9p/l; local 191.9p/l; regional 190.8p/l; UK 192p/l.
  • Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 192p/l; regional 190.8p/l; UK 192p/l.
  • Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 192p/l; regional 190.8p/l; UK 192p/l.
  • Monday, 19 October 2026: station 182.9p/l; local 192.1p/l; regional 190.7p/l; UK 191.9p/l.

Current station price

182.9p/l

Super unleaded at this station rose 2p/l, from 180.9p/l on 20 September to 182.9p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 2p/l from 7 October to 13 October before moving higher again. The current 182.9p/l price is 9.2p/l below the Durham average, 7.8p/l below the North East average and 9p/l below the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 182.7p/l.

30-day station avg
182.7p/l
Durham avg
192.1p/l
North East avg
190.7p/l
UK avg
191.9p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

Premium diesel ยท SDV

Premium diesel is not stocked here

This forecourt does not stock premium diesel (SDV).

Local price leadership

Days this station was cheapest in the last 30 days

Completed-day prices are compared when at least two Durham forecourts reported the same fuel. Ties and unchanged carried-forward prices count.

Daily record of whether each stocked fuel was cheapest locally during the last 30 days.
FuelSeptOctCheapest
Petrol (E10)10 of 30 days
Diesel (B7)11 of 30 days
Super unleaded (E5)9 of 30 days
Premium diesel (SDV)Does not stock

Cheapest-day read

How often this station was cheapest locally

This station matched the cheapest local price for petrol on 10 of 30 eligible days, diesel on 11 of 30 eligible days and super unleaded on 9 of 30 eligible days.

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About Sainsburys Durham

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FAQs for Sainsburys Durham

Current station details, price-data caveats and useful routes for comparing your next fill-up.

What are the current fuel prices at Sainsburys Durham?
Sainsburys Durham currently reports Petrol (E10) at 170.9p/l, Diesel (B7) at 197.9p/l and Super unleaded (E5) at 182.9p/l. The latest price observation on this page was 17 Oct 2026, 07:48.
Is Sainsburys Durham cheap for petrol and diesel in Durham?
Yes. Current petrol and diesel prices are both below the Durham averages. Petrol ranks 3rd of 14 current prices in Durham, and the price is 1.5p/l below the Durham average. Diesel ranks 5th of 14 current prices in Durham, and the price is 1p/l below the Durham average. Compare all current forecourt prices in Durham.
What are the opening times for Sainsburys Durham?
Opening hours at Sainsburys Durham vary by day. See the weekly schedule in Station information. Bank holiday and temporary opening hours may differ.
Where is Sainsburys Durham?
Sainsburys Durham is at Unit K, Arnison Retail Centre Pity ME, Durham, DH1 5GD. It is listed as a supermarket in Durham. Get directions to Sainsburys Durham.
Which fuel types are available at Sainsburys Durham?
Sainsburys Durham is listed as offering Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7) and Super unleaded (E5).
How up to date are fuel prices at Sainsburys Durham?
The latest price observation shown for Sainsburys Durham was 17 Oct 2026, 07:48. Prices come from the official GOV.UK Fuel Finder feed, where participating retailers report price changes. Read our data accuracy rules.
What facilities are available at Sainsburys Durham?
Listed facilities at Sainsburys Durham include Packaged AdBlue, Air Pump Or Screenwash and Car wash. Facility availability and access hours may differ from the forecourt's opening times.
Does Sainsburys Durham have toilets?
Toilets are not listed in the available facilities data for Sainsburys Durham, so we cannot confirm whether they are available. Check with the station before relying on a toilet stop.

Fuel price data

Prices are sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:32.

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