Price disparity between Grantham and Lincoln petrol stations questioned as motorists fear they’re being ripped off

Town motorists are facing a significantly higher price at the pumps compared to their counterparts less than 30 miles away.

Drivers are questioning Grantham prices compared to Lincoln as rising living costs make higher fuel prices a major concern for residents.

According to data taken from petrolprices.com on September 23, Sainsbury’s in Grantham charged 136.9p per litre for petrol, while the same fuel at Sainsbury’s in Lincoln is priced at 128.9p per litre, a difference of 8p per litre.

This price discrepancy means that filling up a 70-litre tank at Grantham’s Sainsbury’s costs approximately £6.30 more than in Lincoln, adding up to £72 extra annually for local drivers if the disparity continues.

Asda's unleaded petrol is also 8p more expensive in Grantham at 136.7p.

Esso's unleaded petrol was 132.9p in Lincoln and 138.9p in Grantham, a 6p difference.

A 'disgruntled Grantham motorist' questioned the 'outrageous' price disparity within 30 miles.

“In this cost of living, £6-£7 extra to fill the car up monthly or £70-£90 a year is a lot of money to pay for the same fuel at the same supermarket brand,” they said.

“It would be fairer if they were the same price.”

They suggested that the situation may be exacerbated by the fact that there are no Morrisons fuel stations in Grantham to offer competitive pricing.

Petrol prices appear to be considerably lower in many other Lincolnshire towns, with the lowest prices being: Gainsborough 127.9p (Gulf), Skegness 129.7p (Asda), Spalding 130.7p (Morrisons), Stamford 130.7p (Morrisons), Market Rasen 130.9p (Willingham Road), Louth 131.9p (BP), Bourne 132.9p (BP), Boston 134.7p (Asda) and Horncastle 134.9p (Shell).

The notoriously cheap Total Energies garages at Ulceby Cross and Bilsby, near Spilsby, are selling petrol at 126.9p.

Attempts to get a detailed explanation from Sainsbury’s were directed to the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA). However, the PRA refused to provide a comment on the issue.

Asda and Esso, other major fuel retailers, have also been contacted but have not responded.

Here are the 10 cheapest retailers at each location according to petrolprices.com on September 23, 2024, including when they were last checked.

Lincoln

1) Asda 128.7p

2) Sainsbury’s 128.9p

3) Morrisons 129.7p

4) Tesco, Canwick Road 129.9p

5) Canwick Road (unbranded) 129.9p

6) Tesco, Wragby Road 129.9p

7) Jet 129.9p

8) Gulf 131.9p

9) Total 131.9p

10) Esso, Sleaford Road 132.9p

Grantham

1) Adsa 136.7p

2) Sainsbury’s 136.9p

3) Gulf 137.7p

4) Shell 137.9p

5) BP (Barkston services) 137.9p

6) Esso, Harlaxton Road 138.9p

7) Esso, London Road 138.9p

8) BP, Bridge End Road 138.9p

9) Esso, A1 Southbound 143.9p

BP, A1 Northbound 160.9p

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