Cheapest fuel in Sunderland
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Sunderland is 162.9p a litre at Sainsbury's, Sunderland, and the cheapest diesel is 187.9p at the same station. Across 6 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 171.1p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £89.59 — £4.51 less than filling at the Sunderland average, and £6.05 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 162.9pSainsbury's
- Cheapest diesel
- 187.9pSainsbury's
- Sunderland average
- 171.1p−2.2p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 6within 6 miles
Fuel prices in Sunderland
Unleaded in Sunderland averages 171.1p, which is 2.2p below the national average of 173.3p — cheaper than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £31 less than a typical UK driver pays.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Sunderland area is 11.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £6.05 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Sunderland right now
Cheapest petrol in Sunderland
5 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 171.1p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sainsbury's | 162.9p | £89.59 |
| 2 | Gulf | 171.9p | £94.55 |
| 3 | Jet | 172.9p | £95.09 |
| 4 | Esso | 173.9p | £95.64 |
| 5 | BP | 173.9p | £95.64 |
Cheapest diesel in Sunderland
6 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 196.4p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sainsbury's | 187.9p | £103.34 |
| 2 | Esso | 196.9p | £108.30 |
| 3 | Gulf | 196.9p | £108.30 |
| 4 | Jet | 197.9p | £108.84 |
| 5 | Independent / other | 198.9p | £109.39 |
| 6 | BP | 199.9p | £109.94 |
About fuel in Sunderland
Sunderland's forecourts price against the wider Tyneside market, which keeps SR postcode prices among the most competitive in the country.
Forecourts in the Sunderland area are operated by Esso (1), BP (1), Jet (1), Independent / other (1), Gulf (1), Sainsbury's (1).
Sunderland sits in Tyne and Wear, in the North East region. This page covers forecourts within about 6 miles of the town centre, which is the realistic detour range for a fill-up.
Fuel prices in nearby towns
Forecourts compete across town boundaries, so a neighbouring town is often worth a look — especially if you are passing through anyway.
Questions
Fuel prices in Sunderland — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Sunderland?
Sainsbury's, Sunderland is currently the cheapest at 162.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Sainsbury's Sunderland (162.9p), Gulf South Shields (171.9p), Jet Cleadon (172.9p), Esso Sunderland (173.9p), BP Sunderland (173.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Sunderland?
Unleaded averages 171.1p a litre (£1.71) across 5 forecourts in the Sunderland area, ranging from 162.9p to 173.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £94.11.
How much is diesel in Sunderland?
Diesel averages 196.4p a litre across 6 forecourts in the Sunderland area. The cheapest is 187.9p at Sainsbury's, Sunderland, and the most expensive nearby is 199.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Sunderland than the rest of the UK?
Sunderland averages 171.1p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — −2.2p the national figure. See how much petrol costs across the UK for the full regional picture.
How do I get alerts when fuel gets cheaper in Sunderland?
Save your regular forecourts as favourites in the free CheapestFuel iOS app and turn on price-drop notifications. You will get a push alert when one of them cuts its price.
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Prices are aggregated from retailers' published fuel price feeds under the UK government's open fuel price scheme, which covers Great Britain only. Last updated 18 September 2026. Figures are indicative and can change without notice — always check the price displayed at the pump before filling up. See our privacy policy for how we handle data.