Petrol Prices in Colchester: Cheapest Fuel Today
Live fuel prices at Colchester stations — sorted cheapest first. Updated daily from official UK Government data.
The cheapest petrol in Colchester today is 154.9p per litre, with an average price of 160.1p/L across 49 of 53 total stations, 1.2p above the UK average of 158.9p/L. B7 diesel starts from 169.9p/L (avg 188.2p across 53 stations). All prices are sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme and updated daily as of 29 July 2026.
Petrol prices in Colchester are tracked across 49 stations, giving drivers an up-to-date view of local fuel costs. Standard unleaded (E10) is currently available from 154.9p per litre at the cheapest forecourt, with a city-wide average of 160.1p.
B7 diesel in Colchester starts from 169.9p per litre, averaging 188.2p across 53 stations. At the cheapest forecourt, diesel is currently 15.0p per litre more expensive than standard petrol.
Supermarket forecourts — Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons — tend to offer the lowest prices in Colchester and are typically 3–8p per litre cheaper than branded stations such as BP, Shell, and Esso. For drivers filling up weekly, consistently choosing the cheapest local forecourt can save upwards of £100 per year without any change to routine.
Colchester sits within South of England. Drivers in neighbouring areas such as Chelmsford and Ipswich can also compare live prices for their nearest stations using the links below.
For national trends and weekly movement across the UK, see our fuel price insights.
Prices updated:
Cheapest Petrol Stations in Colchester
Showing the 30 cheapest of 53 stations in Colchester, sorted by Petrol price — View all 53 stations in Colchester →
SPAR STORES, CLACTON-ON-SEA · CO15 2RG
BULL HILL ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA · CO15 4AU
154 Mersea Road, COLCHESTER · CO2 8PU
WOODHALL BUSINESS PARK, SUDBURY · CO10 1GY
SAMSONS ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA · CO7 0RN
TESCO, BROOK RETAIL PARK, CLACTON-ON-SEA · CO15 3TP
MAIN ROAD, HARWICH · CO12 3HJ
ESSO, CLACTON-ON-SEA · CO15 3SN
CENTENARY WAY, LITTLE CLACTON · CO16 9SB
Clacton Road · CO16 8HE
FRINTON ROAD, FRINTON-ON-SEA · CO13 0PA
OLD ROAD, CLACTON ON SEA · CO15 3LX
ICONFIELD PARK, GARLAND ROAD · CO12 4EN
394 MAIN ROAD, HARWICH · CO12 4DN
LAWFORD SERVICE STATION, MANNINGTREE · CO11 2EH
25 CHURCH ROAD, TIPTREE, COLCHESTER · CO5 0LA
246 SHRUB END ROAD, COLCHESTER · CO3 4SA
COLCHESTER ROAD, ELMSTEAD MARKET · CO7 7EE
MAYPOLE ROAD, TIPTREE · CO5 0EN
85 LONDON ROAD, COLCHESTER · CO6 1EB
FIVEWAYS RETAIL PARK, COLCHESTER · CO3 5JX
JAI & SONS SERVICE STATION LTD, HALSTEAD · CO9 3PP
ESSO OLD FORGE FILLING STATION, COLCHESTER · CO5 8RA
Aldford Service Station, Colchester · CO6 3PU
TURNER RISE, COLCHESTER · CO4 5TU
1 WESTERN APPROACH, COLCHESTER · CO3 8AA
37 LONDON ROAD, STANWAY COLCHESTER · CO3 0NR
ESSO, COLCHESTER · CO4 5AJ
66 CONRAD ROAD, SUDBURY · CO10 2XB
ARDLEIGH SERVICE STATION, COLCHESTER · CO7 7PA
| Rank | Brand | Address | Postcode | Petrol Price (p/L) | vs Cheapest (p) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murco | SPAR STORES, CLACTON-ON-SEA | CO15 2RG | 154.9 | cheapest |
| 2 | ASDA | BULL HILL ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA | CO15 4AU | 155.7 | +0.8 |
| 3 | BP Rangers Service Station | 154 Mersea Road, COLCHESTER | CO2 8PU | 155.9 | +1.0 |
| 4 | TESCO | WOODHALL BUSINESS PARK, SUDBURY | CO10 1GY | 155.9 | +1.0 |
| 5 | EAST OF ENGLAND CO-OP | SAMSONS ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA | CO7 0RN | 156.9 | +2.0 |
| 6 | TESCO | TESCO, BROOK RETAIL PARK, CLACTON-ON-SEA | CO15 3TP | 157.9 | +3.0 |
| 7 | ASDA | MAIN ROAD, HARWICH | CO12 3HJ | 157.9 | +3.0 |
| 8 | ESSO | ESSO, CLACTON-ON-SEA | CO15 3SN | 157.9 | +3.0 |
| 9 | MORRISONS | CENTENARY WAY, LITTLE CLACTON | CO16 9SB | 157.9 | +3.0 |
| 10 | BP | Clacton Road | CO16 8HE | 157.9 | +3.0 |
| 11 | TEXACO | FRINTON ROAD, FRINTON-ON-SEA | CO13 0PA | 157.9 | +3.0 |
| 12 | TEXACO | OLD ROAD, CLACTON ON SEA | CO15 3LX | 157.9 | +3.0 |
| 13 | MORRISONS | ICONFIELD PARK, GARLAND ROAD | CO12 4EN | 157.9 | +3.0 |
| 14 | TEXACO | 394 MAIN ROAD, HARWICH | CO12 4DN | 158.9 | +4.0 |
| 15 | Lawford Service Station Limited | LAWFORD SERVICE STATION, MANNINGTREE | CO11 2EH | 158.9 | +4.0 |
| 16 | ASDA | 25 CHURCH ROAD, TIPTREE, COLCHESTER | CO5 0LA | 158.9 | +4.0 |
| 17 | TEXACO | 246 SHRUB END ROAD, COLCHESTER | CO3 4SA | 158.9 | +4.0 |
| 18 | ESSO | COLCHESTER ROAD, ELMSTEAD MARKET | CO7 7EE | 159.9 | +5.0 |
| 19 | SHELL | MAYPOLE ROAD, TIPTREE | CO5 0EN | 159.9 | +5.0 |
| 20 | SHELL | 85 LONDON ROAD, COLCHESTER | CO6 1EB | 159.9 | +5.0 |
| 21 | EAST OF ENGLAND CO-OP | FIVEWAYS RETAIL PARK, COLCHESTER | CO3 5JX | 159.9 | +5.0 |
| 22 | Esso | JAI & SONS SERVICE STATION LTD, HALSTEAD | CO9 3PP | 159.9 | +5.0 |
| 23 | ESSO | ESSO OLD FORGE FILLING STATION, COLCHESTER | CO5 8RA | 159.9 | +5.0 |
| 24 | ESSO | Aldford Service Station, Colchester | CO6 3PU | 159.9 | +5.0 |
| 25 | ASDA | TURNER RISE, COLCHESTER | CO4 5TU | 159.9 | +5.0 |
| 26 | SAINSBURY'S | 1 WESTERN APPROACH, COLCHESTER | CO3 8AA | 159.9 | +5.0 |
| 27 | ESSO | 37 LONDON ROAD, STANWAY COLCHESTER | CO3 0NR | 159.9 | +5.0 |
| 28 | ESSO | ESSO, COLCHESTER | CO4 5AJ | 159.9 | +5.0 |
| 29 | SAINSBURY'S | 66 CONRAD ROAD, SUDBURY | CO10 2XB | 160.9 | +6.0 |
| 30 | Ardleigh Service Station | ARDLEIGH SERVICE STATION, COLCHESTER | CO7 7PA | 160.9 | +6.0 |
Need to find the cheapest station nearest to you?
Search by postcodePopular Fuel Brands in Colchester
Fuel prices in Colchester — FAQ
- What is the cheapest petrol in Colchester?
- The cheapest E10 petrol currently available in Colchester is 154.9p per litre. Prices are updated daily from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Supermarkets typically offer the lowest prices.
- How often are Colchester fuel prices updated?
- Colchester fuel prices are updated daily from official UK Government data on PetrolPricesNearYou. The data comes from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme, which requires retailers to publish their prices daily.
Fuel prices near Colchester
UK Fuel Price Index — Monthly Report
National averages, regional breakdowns, cheapest cities, brand comparison