Supermarket petrol stations attached to Tesco Extra, ASDA Supercentres, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons stores provide some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK. However, their opening schedules for kiosk payment vs 24-hour pay-at-pump can be confusing.

How Supermarket Petrol Station Hours Work

1. Kiosk & Kiosk Shop Hours

Manned cash register kiosks and forecourt shops (where you can buy snacks, coffee, screenwash, and pay in cash) typically open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM or 11:00 PM daily.

2. 24-Hour Pay at Pump

Outside of kiosk operating hours, the majority of supermarket petrol stations switch automatically to 24-hour Pay at Pump (debit/credit card or contactless payment). This means drivers can fill up fuel 24/7, 365 days a year, even when the main supermarket building is closed.

Forecourt Convenience Shops (Asda Express, Tesco Express, Spar)

In recent years, major fuel brands (Esso, BP, Shell, Texaco) have partnered with supermarket chains to open forecourt convenience shops (e.g. M&S Simply Food at BP, Tesco Express at Esso, ASDA Express at EG Group sites, and Spar forecourts). These shops offer grocery essentials and remain open 24 hours a day in high-traffic locations.