Petrol & diesel prices in Sunderland today
The cheapest petrol near Sunderland right now is 166.9p at Sainsbury's, Riverside Road, 5.7p below the local average of 172.6p. Diesel starts at 194.9p at Esso, Pallion Service Station. We compared 20 forecourts within 5 miles of the town centre.
Cheapest isn't always best value: the live search also counts the fuel you'd burn getting there.
Cheapest petrol in Sunderland
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sainsbury's, Riverside RoadRiverside Road, Sunderland, SR5 3JG · 1.8 mi from centre | 166.9p11 Oct |
| 2 | Esso, Pallion Service StationPallion Service Station, 22-23, Pallion Road, Sunderland, SR4 6ND, Sunderland, SR4 6ND · 1.2 mi from centre | 168.9p9 Oct |
| 3 | Asda Sunderland Thompson Road Petrol Filling Station, Thompson RoadThompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 1SF · 1.2 mi from centre | 169.7p8 Oct |
| 4 | Asda Boldon Supercentre, North RoadNorth Road, Boldon Colliery, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE35 9AR · 4.2 mi from centre | 169.7p28 Sept |
| 5 | EG ON THE Move, Dame Dorothy StreetDame Dorothy Street, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, SR6 0EZ · 0.8 mi from centre | 169.9p9 Oct |
| 6 | Sainsbury's, Silksworth LaneSilksworth Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1PD · 1.7 mi from centre | 169.9p11 Oct |
| 7 | Morrisons, Lowry RoadLowry Road, Seaburn, SR6 8AA · 2.2 mi from centre | 169.9p9 Oct |
| 8 | Shell, Ryhope RoadRyhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7ST · 1.0 mi from centre | 172.9p2 Oct |
| 9 | Asda Sunderland Superstore, Leechmere Road Industrial EstateLeechmere Road Industrial Estate, Sunderland, SR2 9TT · 1.8 mi from centre | 172.9p8 Oct |
| 10 | Morrisons, William Doxford CentreWilliam Doxford Centre, SR3 2NE · 3.1 mi from centre | 172.9p9 Oct |
Cheapest diesel in Sunderland
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esso, Pallion Service StationPallion Service Station, 22-23, Pallion Road, Sunderland, SR4 6ND, Sunderland, SR4 6ND · 1.2 mi from centre | 194.9p9 Oct |
| 2 | Sainsbury's, Riverside RoadRiverside Road, Sunderland, SR5 3JG · 1.8 mi from centre | 194.9p11 Oct |
| 3 | Asda Sunderland Thompson Road Petrol Filling Station, Thompson RoadThompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 1SF · 1.2 mi from centre | 195.7p8 Oct |
| 4 | Asda Boldon Supercentre, North RoadNorth Road, Boldon Colliery, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE35 9AR · 4.2 mi from centre | 195.7p28 Sept |
| 5 | BP, North HyltonNorth Hylton, Sunderland, SR5 3NX · 2.5 mi from centre | 195.9p17 Sept |
| 6 | Sainsbury's, Silksworth LaneSilksworth Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1PD · 1.7 mi from centre | 196.9p11 Oct |
| 7 | Morrisons, Lowry RoadLowry Road, Seaburn, SR6 8AA · 2.2 mi from centre | 196.9p9 Oct |
| 8 | EG ON THE Move, Dame Dorothy StreetDame Dorothy Street, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, SR6 0EZ · 0.8 mi from centre | 197.9p9 Oct |
| 9 | Asda Sunderland Superstore, Leechmere Road Industrial EstateLeechmere Road Industrial Estate, Sunderland, SR2 9TT · 1.8 mi from centre | 197.9p8 Oct |
| 10 | JET, Durham RdDurham Rd, Middle Herrington, Middle Herrington, SR3 3ND · 3.0 mi from centre | 198.7p4 Oct |
Average fuel price by brand in Sunderland
| Brand | Stations | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 | 168.4p | 195.9p |
| Asda | 3 | 170.8p | 196.4p |
| Morrisons | 2 | 171.4p | 197.9p |
| Esso | 4 | 173.7p | 198.4p |
| Jet | 2 | 173.8p | 199.3p |
| Shell | 2 | 174.4p | 199.4p |
| BP | 2 | 175.4p | 197.9p |
Cheapest isn't always best value
A station 2p cheaper but 6 miles away can cost you more once you count the drive. Refuel Radar ranks every forecourt around Sunderland by what a full tank really costs you, including the trip, and can find the best stop along a route too.
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Where is the cheapest petrol in Sunderland today?
The cheapest petrol (E10) within 5 miles of Sunderland centre is 166.9p a litre at Sainsbury's, Riverside Road (Riverside Road, Sunderland, SR5 3JG), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Sunderland today?
The cheapest diesel (B7) within 5 miles of Sunderland centre is 194.9p a litre at Esso, Pallion Service Station (Pallion Service Station, 22-23, Pallion Road, Sunderland, SR4 6ND, Sunderland, SR4 6ND), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
How much is petrol and diesel in Sunderland?
Petrol averages 172.6p a litre across 20 Sunderland stations, 2.1p below the UK average of 174.7p; diesel averages 198.1p, 1.7p below the UK average of 199.8p.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Sunderland?
On average Sainsbury's is currently the cheapest brand for petrol in Sunderland, at 168.4p a litre across 2 forecourts. The cheapest individual station can still be a different brand, so check the table above.
How much can I save on fuel in Sunderland?
Filling a 50-litre tank with petrol at the cheapest station in Sunderland rather than an average-priced one saves about £2.85. Refuel Radar's Best Value ranking also counts the fuel you burn driving there, so a slightly dearer station closer to you can work out cheaper overall.
How up to date are these Sunderland fuel prices?
Forecourts report their prices to the UK government's Fuel Finder scheme, and this page is rebuilt from that feed throughout the day. These figures were last refreshed at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54. Prices can change at any time, so always check at the pump.