Cheapest Petrol & Diesel in Colchester Today
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Cheapest Petrol in Colchester
Cheapest Diesel in Colchester
Worth the Drive?
Petrol averages 4.0p less in Berechurch (149.9p vs 153.9p here). The round trip is about 2 miles each way, costing roughly £0.93 in fuel at 35 mpg. A 60‑litre fill would save £2.40 — a net saving of £1.47 after the return journey.
Diesel averages 5.3p less in Ardleigh (164.9p vs 170.2p here). The round trip is about 5 miles each way, costing roughly £1.39 in fuel at 50 mpg. A 60‑litre fill would save £3.17 — a net saving of £1.78 after the return journey.
There are 25 fuel stations in Colchester reporting live prices via the UK government's Fuel Finder service. Unleaded petrol (E10) averages 153.9p per litre across 21 stations. Diesel (B7) averages 170.2p across 24 stations. Unleaded is 2.9p above the national average of 151.0p.
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 Colchester.
Fuel Stations in Colchester
| Station | Postcode | E10 | E5 | B7 | SDV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asda, Myland Colchester | CO4 5TU Super-market | 153.9p | – | 171.7p | – |
| Asda, Tiptree Colchester | CO5 0LA Super-market | 151.9p | – | 166.9p | – |
| Ardleigh Service Station, Ardleigh Colchester | CO7 7PA | 149.9p Cheapest | 167.9p | 165.9p | 185.9p |
| Ardleigh South Service Station, Ardleigh Colchester | CO7 7YP Motorway | 149.9p | 169.9p | 163.9p Cheapest | 185.9p |
| BP, Highwoods Colchester | CO4 0EX | 154.9p | 175.9p | 168.9p | 189.9p |
| BP, Myland Colchester | CO4 5YX | 154.9p | 175.9p | 168.9p | 189.9p |
| BP Rangers Service Station, Berechurch Colchester | CO2 8PU Super-market | 149.9p | 165.9p | 167.9p | 174.9p Cheapest |
| Bluebird Garage, Tiptree Colchester | CO5 0AD | 154.0p | – | 169.0p | – |
| EG On The Move, Little Bentley Colchester | CO7 8RX | – | – | 192.9p | – |
| Esso, Stanway Colchester | CO3 0NR | 152.9p | 169.9p | 167.9p | 185.9p |
| Esso, Myland Colchester | CO4 5AJ | 153.9p | 173.9p | 167.9p | – |
| Esso, West Mersea Colchester | CO5 8RA | 152.9p | 172.9p | 167.9p | 187.9p |
| Gulf, Stoke-by-Nayland Colchester | CO6 4SA | – | 167.9p | 169.9p | – |
| Murco, Great Horkesley Colchester | CO6 4EJ | – | 169.9p | 167.9p | – |
| Pace, East Bergholt Colchester | CO7 6RL ⚠ | – | 156.0p | 160.0p | – |
| Sainsbury's, Stanway Colchester | CO3 8AA Super-market | 151.9p | 163.9p Cheapest | 166.9p | – |
| Shell, Langham (Tendring) Colchester (CO4 5NQ) | CO4 5NQ | 156.9p | 179.9p | 170.9p | 189.9p |
| Shell, Copford Colchester | CO6 1EB | 152.9p | 179.9p | 166.9p | 194.9p |
| Shell, Marks Tey Colchester (CO6 1EU) | CO6 1EU | 154.9p | 179.9p | 168.9p | 194.9p |
| Shell, Marks Tey Colchester (CO6 1LT) | CO6 1LT | 156.9p | 184.9p | 170.9p | 194.9p |
| Shell, Langham (Tendring) Colchester (CO7 6HU) | CO7 6HU | 156.9p | 179.9p | 170.9p | 194.9p |
| Tesco, Greenstead Colchester | CO1 2TE Super-market | 153.9p | 164.9p | 166.9p | – |
| Tesco, Highwoods Colchester | CO4 9ED Super-market | 153.9p | 164.9p | 166.9p | – |
| Texaco, Shrub End Colchester | CO3 4SA | 150.9p | 168.9p | 167.9p | – |
| Vale garage, Stratford St Mary Colchester | CO7 6LW | 163.9p | 173.9p | 189.9p | – |
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Average Petrol and Diesel Prices in Colchester (pence per litre)
30-Day Price Trend in the Colchester Region (pence per litre)
Daily averages across all stations in the Colchester postcode area over the last 30 days. Colchester sits within this region.
What does fuel cost a typical driver in Colchester?
At current prices, a typical driver covering 12000 miles a year in a petrol car averaging 35 mpg spends about £2399/year on fuel in Colchester (at 153.9p/L). That's £45 more than the UK average of £2354. Across the wider Colchester (CO) postcode area petrol averages 152.8p/L, working out at £2382/year.
A diesel driver doing the same 12000 miles at 50 mpg spends about £1857/year at Colchester's average diesel price of 170.2p/L. That's £59 more than the UK average of £1798. Across the wider Colchester (CO) postcode area diesel averages 167.5p/L — £1828/year.
Choose the right station — save £££
The cheapest petrol in Colchester is 149.9p/L and the most expensive is 163.9p/L — a 14.0p/L spread. Filling a 60‑litre tank at the cheapest vs the dearest saves £8.40.
For diesel the spread is 32.9p/L (160.0p cheapest, 192.9p dearest) — £19.74 saved on a 60‑litre fill.
Fuel Prices by Brand in Colchester
Average prices and cheapest station for each fuel brand in Colchester.
Shell Fuel Prices in Colchester
There are 5 Shell forecourts in Colchester. Petrol averages 155.7p/L — 1.8p above the Colchester average. Diesel averages 169.7p/L (0.5p below town avg). Cheapest petrol: Shell, Copford at 152.9p. Shell fuel prices across the UK →
Show 5 Shell stations
| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell, Langham (Tendring) (CO4 5NQ) | CO4 5NQ | 156.9p | 170.9p |
| Shell, Copford | CO6 1EB | 152.9p | 166.9p |
| Shell, Marks Tey (CO6 1EU) | CO6 1EU | 154.9p | 168.9p |
| Shell, Marks Tey (CO6 1LT) | CO6 1LT | 156.9p | 170.9p |
| Shell, Langham (Tendring) (CO7 6HU) | CO7 6HU | 156.9p | 170.9p |
Esso Fuel Prices in Colchester
There are 3 Esso forecourts in Colchester. Petrol averages 153.2p/L — 0.7p below the Colchester average. Diesel averages 167.9p/L (2.3p below town avg). Cheapest petrol: Esso, Stanway at 152.9p. Esso fuel prices across the UK →
Show 3 Esso stations
| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso, Stanway | CO3 0NR | 152.9p | 167.9p |
| Esso, Myland | CO4 5AJ | 153.9p | 167.9p |
| Esso, West Mersea | CO5 8RA | 152.9p | 167.9p |
Asda Fuel Prices in Colchester
There are 2 Asda forecourts in Colchester. Petrol averages 152.9p/L — 1.0p below the Colchester average. Diesel averages 169.3p/L (0.9p below town avg). Cheapest petrol: Asda, Tiptree at 151.9p. Asda fuel prices across the UK →
Show 2 Asda stations
| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda, Myland | CO4 5TU | 153.9p | 171.7p |
| Asda, Tiptree | CO5 0LA | 151.9p | 166.9p |
BP Fuel Prices in Colchester
There are 2 BP forecourts in Colchester. Petrol averages 154.9p/L — 1.0p above the Colchester average. Diesel averages 168.9p/L (1.3p below town avg). Cheapest petrol: BP, Highwoods at 154.9p. BP fuel prices across the UK →
Show 2 BP stations
| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP, Highwoods | CO4 0EX | 154.9p | 168.9p |
| BP, Myland | CO4 5YX | 154.9p | 168.9p |
Tesco Fuel Prices in Colchester
There are 2 Tesco forecourts in Colchester. Petrol averages 153.9p/L. Diesel averages 166.9p/L (3.3p below town avg). Cheapest petrol: Tesco, Greenstead at 153.9p. Tesco fuel prices across the UK →
Show 2 Tesco stations
| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Greenstead | CO1 2TE | 153.9p | 166.9p |
| Tesco, Highwoods | CO4 9ED | 153.9p | 166.9p |
Ardleigh Service Station Fuel Prices in Colchester
There is 1 Ardleigh Service Station forecourt in Colchester. Petrol is 149.9p/L — 4.0p below the Colchester average. Diesel is 165.9p/L (4.3p below town avg). Live prices: Ardleigh Service Station, Ardleigh.
Show station details
| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh Service Station, Ardleigh | CO7 7PA | 149.9p | 165.9p |
Ardleigh South Service Station Fuel Prices in Colchester
There is 1 Ardleigh South Service Station forecourt in Colchester. Petrol is 149.9p/L — 4.0p below the Colchester average. Diesel is 163.9p/L (6.3p below town avg). Live prices: Ardleigh South Service Station, Ardleigh.
Show station details
| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh South Service Station, Ardleigh | CO7 7YP | 149.9p | 163.9p |
BP Rangers Service Station Fuel Prices in Colchester
There is 1 BP Rangers Service Station forecourt in Colchester. Petrol is 149.9p/L — 4.0p below the Colchester average. Diesel is 167.9p/L (2.3p below town avg). Live prices: BP Rangers Service Station, Berechurch.
Show station details
| Station | Postcode | E10 | B7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Rangers Service Station, Berechurch | CO2 8PU | 149.9p | 167.9p |
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