Cheapest Petrol & Diesel in Chelmsford Today
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Cheapest Petrol in Chelmsford
Cheapest Diesel in Chelmsford
Worth the Drive?
Petrol averages 1.4p less in Great Baddow (155.4p vs 156.8p here). The round trip is about 1 miles each way, costing roughly £0.31 in fuel at 35 mpg. A 60‑litre fill would save £0.86 — a net saving of £0.55 after the return journey.
Diesel averages 1.7p less in Great Baddow (171.9p vs 173.6p here). The round trip is about 1 miles each way, costing roughly £0.24 in fuel at 50 mpg. A 60‑litre fill would save £1.02 — a net saving of £0.78 after the return journey.
There are 19 fuel stations in Chelmsford reporting live prices via the UK government's Fuel Finder service. Unleaded petrol (E10) averages 156.8p per litre across 19 stations. Diesel (B7) averages 173.6p across 18 stations. Unleaded is 1.4p above the national average of 155.4p.
Use our fuel station finder to find the most economical place to fill up near you, or calculate the fuel cost of a longer trip from Chelmsford.
Fuel Stations in Chelmsford
| Station | Postcode | E10 | E5 | B7 | SDV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asda, Chelmer Chelmsford | CM2 6RE Super-market | 154.9p | – | 170.7p | – |
| Asda, South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford | CM3 5TB Super-market | 151.7p | – | 168.7p Cheapest | – |
| BP, Writtle Chelmsford | CM1 3RU | 156.9p | 177.9p | 173.9p | 194.9p |
| BP, Boreham Chelmsford | CM2 5PY | 163.9p | 184.9p | 175.9p | 196.9p |
| BP, Great Baddow Chelmsford | CM2 9RA | 155.9p | 175.9p | 172.9p | 189.9p Cheapest |
| BP, South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford | CM3 5BQ | 154.9p | 175.9p | 171.9p | 192.9p |
| EG On The Move, High Ongar Chelmsford | CM4 0LQ | 162.9p | – | 175.9p | – |
| Esso, Marconi Chelmsford (CM1 1RY) | CM1 1RY | 156.9p | 175.9p | 173.9p | 189.9p |
| Esso, Marconi Chelmsford (CM1 2QL) | CM1 2QL | 156.9p | 175.9p | 173.9p | 189.9p |
| Esso, Waterhouse Farm Chelmsford | CM1 2RY | 155.9p | 174.9p | 171.9p | – |
| Esso, Goat Hall Chelmsford | CM2 9DF | 157.9p | 175.9p | 173.9p | 189.9p |
| Esso, Danbury Chelmsford | CM3 4QW | 155.9p | 170.9p | 172.9p | – |
| Essar, Writtle Chelmsford | CM1 3EH ✓ | 154.9p | 165.9p | 171.9p | – |
| Gulf Mayland, Mayland Chelmsford | CM3 6BB | 145.9p Cheapest | – | – | – |
| Sainsbury's, Chelmer Chelmsford | CM2 5PA Super-market | 156.9p | 168.9p | 172.9p | – |
| Shell, Galleywood Chelmsford | CM2 8LA | 159.9p | 184.9p | 178.9p | 199.9p |
| Shell, Chelmsford Garden | CM3 3FY | 165.9p | 189.9p | 182.9p | 199.9p |
| Tesco, Goat Hall Chelmsford | CM2 9XW Super-market | 156.9p | 166.9p | 170.9p | – |
| Texaco, Great Baddow Chelmsford | CM2 9RA | 154.9p | 164.9p Cheapest | 170.9p | – |
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Average Petrol and Diesel Prices in Chelmsford (pence per litre)
30-Day Price Trend in the Chelmsford Region (pence per litre)
Daily averages across all stations in the Chelmsford postcode area over the last 30 days. Chelmsford sits within this region.
What does fuel cost a typical driver in Chelmsford?
At current prices, a typical driver covering 12000 miles a year in a petrol car averaging 35 mpg spends about £2445/year on fuel in Chelmsford (at 156.8p/L). That's £22 more than the UK average of £2422. Across the wider Chelmsford (CM) postcode area petrol averages 158.2p/L, working out at £2466/year.
A diesel driver doing the same 12000 miles at 50 mpg spends about £1894/year at Chelmsford's average diesel price of 173.6p/L. That's £19 more than the UK average of £1876. Across the wider Chelmsford (CM) postcode area diesel averages 174.8p/L — £1907/year.
Choose the right station — save £££
The cheapest petrol in Chelmsford is 145.9p/L and the most expensive is 165.9p/L — a 20.0p/L spread. Filling a 60‑litre tank at the cheapest vs the dearest saves £12.00.
For diesel the spread is 14.2p/L (168.7p cheapest, 182.9p dearest) — £8.52 saved on a 60‑litre fill.
Fuel Prices by Brand in Chelmsford
Average prices and cheapest station for each fuel brand in Chelmsford.
Esso Fuel Prices in Chelmsford
There are 5 Esso forecourts in Chelmsford. Petrol averages 156.7p/L — 0.1p below the Chelmsford average. Diesel averages 173.3p/L (0.3p below town avg). Cheapest petrol: Esso, Waterhouse Farm at 155.9p. Esso fuel prices across the UK →
Show 5 Esso stations
| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso, Marconi (CM1 1RY) | CM1 1RY | 156.9p | 173.9p |
| Esso, Marconi (CM1 2QL) | CM1 2QL | 156.9p | 173.9p |
| Esso, Waterhouse Farm | CM1 2RY | 155.9p | 171.9p |
| Esso, Goat Hall | CM2 9DF | 157.9p | 173.9p |
| Esso, Danbury | CM3 4QW | 155.9p | 172.9p |
BP Fuel Prices in Chelmsford
There are 4 BP forecourts in Chelmsford. Petrol averages 157.9p/L — 1.1p above the Chelmsford average. Diesel averages 173.7p/L (0.1p above town avg). Cheapest petrol: BP, South Woodham Ferrers at 154.9p. BP fuel prices across the UK →
Show 4 BP stations
| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP, Writtle | CM1 3RU | 156.9p | 173.9p |
| BP, Boreham | CM2 5PY | 163.9p | 175.9p |
| BP, Great Baddow | CM2 9RA | 155.9p | 172.9p |
| BP, South Woodham Ferrers | CM3 5BQ | 154.9p | 171.9p |
Asda Fuel Prices in Chelmsford
There are 2 Asda forecourts in Chelmsford. Petrol averages 153.3p/L — 3.5p below the Chelmsford average. Diesel averages 169.7p/L (3.9p below town avg). Cheapest petrol: Asda, South Woodham Ferrers at 151.7p. Asda fuel prices across the UK →
Show 2 Asda stations
| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda, Chelmer | CM2 6RE | 154.9p | 170.7p |
| Asda, South Woodham Ferrers | CM3 5TB | 151.7p | 168.7p |
Shell Fuel Prices in Chelmsford
There are 2 Shell forecourts in Chelmsford. Petrol averages 162.9p/L — 6.1p above the Chelmsford average. Diesel averages 180.9p/L (7.3p above town avg). Cheapest petrol: Shell, Galleywood at 159.9p. Shell fuel prices across the UK →
Show 2 Shell stations
| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell, Galleywood | CM2 8LA | 159.9p | 178.9p |
| Shell, Chelmsford Garden | CM3 3FY | 165.9p | 182.9p |
EG On The Move Fuel Prices in Chelmsford
There is 1 EG On The Move forecourt in Chelmsford. Petrol is 162.9p/L — 6.1p above the Chelmsford average. Diesel is 175.9p/L (2.3p above town avg). Live prices: EG On The Move, High Ongar. EG On The Move fuel prices across the UK →
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| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EG On The Move, High Ongar | CM4 0LQ | 162.9p | 175.9p |
Essar Fuel Prices in Chelmsford
There is 1 Essar forecourt in Chelmsford. Petrol is 154.9p/L — 1.9p below the Chelmsford average. Diesel is 171.9p/L (1.7p below town avg). Live prices: Essar, Writtle.
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| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essar, Writtle | CM1 3EH | 154.9p | 171.9p |
Gulf Mayland Fuel Prices in Chelmsford
There is 1 Gulf Mayland forecourt in Chelmsford. Petrol is 145.9p/L — 10.9p below the Chelmsford average. Live prices: Gulf Mayland, Mayland.
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| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Mayland, Mayland | CM3 6BB | 145.9p | – |
Sainsbury's Fuel Prices in Chelmsford
There is 1 Sainsbury's forecourt in Chelmsford. Petrol is 156.9p/L — 0.1p above the Chelmsford average. Diesel is 172.9p/L (0.7p below town avg). Live prices: Sainsbury's, Chelmer. Sainsbury's fuel prices across the UK →
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| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's, Chelmer | CM2 5PA | 156.9p | 172.9p |
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