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 Diesel Stations in Colchester
Showing the 30 cheapest of 53 stations in Colchester, sorted by Diesel price — View all 53 stations in Colchester →
SPAR STORES, CLACTON-ON-SEA · CO15 2RG
WOODHALL BUSINESS PARK, SUDBURY · CO10 1GY
BULL HILL ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA · CO15 4AU
K M C AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS, COLCHESTER · CO7 6RL
TESCO, BROOK RETAIL PARK, CLACTON-ON-SEA · CO15 3TP
CENTENARY WAY, LITTLE CLACTON · CO16 9SB
ICONFIELD PARK, GARLAND ROAD · CO12 4EN
MAIN ROAD, HARWICH · CO12 3HJ
25 CHURCH ROAD, TIPTREE, COLCHESTER · CO5 0LA
VALE GARAGE LTD, COLCHESTER · CO7 6LW
SAMSONS ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA · CO7 0RN
246 SHRUB END ROAD, COLCHESTER · CO3 4SA
L S EAVES LTD, COLCHESTER · CO6 4SA
66 CONRAD ROAD, SUDBURY · CO10 2XB
ESSO, CLACTON-ON-SEA · CO15 3SN
TURNER RISE, COLCHESTER · CO4 5TU
GREAT HORKESLEY GARAGE, COLCHESTER · CO6 4EJ
1 WESTERN APPROACH, COLCHESTER · CO3 8AA
FIVEWAYS RETAIL PARK, COLCHESTER · CO3 5JX
BLUEBIRD GARAGE, 8, STATION ROAD, TIPTREE, COLCHESTER, CO5 0AD, COLCHESTER · CO5 0AD
LAWFORD SERVICE STATION, MANNINGTREE · CO11 2EH
Aldford Service Station, Colchester · CO6 3PU
ESSO, COLCHESTER · CO4 5AJ
GREENSTEAD RD, COLCHESTER · CO1 2TE
HIGHWOODS SQUARE, COLCHESTER · CO4 9ED
MOUNT HILL GARAGE, HALSTEAD · CO9 1AA
154 Mersea Road, COLCHESTER · CO2 8PU
COLCHESTER ROAD, COLCHESTER · CO7 8RX
JAI & SONS SERVICE STATION LTD, HALSTEAD · CO9 3PP
394 MAIN ROAD, HARWICH · CO12 4DN
| Rank | Brand | Address | Postcode | Diesel Price (p/L) | vs Cheapest (p) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murco | SPAR STORES, CLACTON-ON-SEA | CO15 2RG | 169.9 | cheapest |
| 2 | TESCO | WOODHALL BUSINESS PARK, SUDBURY | CO10 1GY | 169.9 | cheapest |
| 3 | ASDA | BULL HILL ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA | CO15 4AU | 171.7 | +1.8 |
| 4 | Pace | K M C AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS, COLCHESTER | CO7 6RL | 172.0 | +2.1 |
| 5 | TESCO | TESCO, BROOK RETAIL PARK, CLACTON-ON-SEA | CO15 3TP | 173.9 | +4.0 |
| 6 | MORRISONS | CENTENARY WAY, LITTLE CLACTON | CO16 9SB | 173.9 | +4.0 |
| 7 | MORRISONS | ICONFIELD PARK, GARLAND ROAD | CO12 4EN | 173.9 | +4.0 |
| 8 | ASDA | MAIN ROAD, HARWICH | CO12 3HJ | 173.9 | +4.0 |
| 9 | ASDA | 25 CHURCH ROAD, TIPTREE, COLCHESTER | CO5 0LA | 175.9 | +6.0 |
| 10 | Vale garage ltd | VALE GARAGE LTD, COLCHESTER | CO7 6LW | 175.9 | +6.0 |
| 11 | EAST OF ENGLAND CO-OP | SAMSONS ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA | CO7 0RN | 175.9 | +6.0 |
| 12 | TEXACO | 246 SHRUB END ROAD, COLCHESTER | CO3 4SA | 176.9 | +7.0 |
| 13 | GULF | L S EAVES LTD, COLCHESTER | CO6 4SA | 176.9 | +7.0 |
| 14 | SAINSBURY'S | 66 CONRAD ROAD, SUDBURY | CO10 2XB | 177.9 | +8.0 |
| 15 | ESSO | ESSO, CLACTON-ON-SEA | CO15 3SN | 177.9 | +8.0 |
| 16 | ASDA | TURNER RISE, COLCHESTER | CO4 5TU | 178.7 | +8.8 |
| 17 | Murco | GREAT HORKESLEY GARAGE, COLCHESTER | CO6 4EJ | 178.9 | +9.0 |
| 18 | SAINSBURY'S | 1 WESTERN APPROACH, COLCHESTER | CO3 8AA | 178.9 | +9.0 |
| 19 | EAST OF ENGLAND CO-OP | FIVEWAYS RETAIL PARK, COLCHESTER | CO3 5JX | 178.9 | +9.0 |
| 20 | Bluebird Garage | BLUEBIRD GARAGE, 8, STATION ROAD, TIPTREE, COLCHESTER, CO5 0AD, COLCHESTER | CO5 0AD | 179.0 | +9.1 |
| 21 | Lawford Service Station Limited | LAWFORD SERVICE STATION, MANNINGTREE | CO11 2EH | 179.9 | +10.0 |
| 22 | ESSO | Aldford Service Station, Colchester | CO6 3PU | 179.9 | +10.0 |
| 23 | ESSO | ESSO, COLCHESTER | CO4 5AJ | 179.9 | +10.0 |
| 24 | TESCO | GREENSTEAD RD, COLCHESTER | CO1 2TE | 180.9 | +11.0 |
| 25 | TESCO | HIGHWOODS SQUARE, COLCHESTER | CO4 9ED | 180.9 | +11.0 |
| 26 | MOUNT HILL GARAGE | MOUNT HILL GARAGE, HALSTEAD | CO9 1AA | 183.9 | +14.0 |
| 27 | BP Rangers Service Station | 154 Mersea Road, COLCHESTER | CO2 8PU | 192.9 | +23.0 |
| 28 | EG ON THE MOVE | COLCHESTER ROAD, COLCHESTER | CO7 8RX | 192.9 | +23.0 |
| 29 | Esso | JAI & SONS SERVICE STATION LTD, HALSTEAD | CO9 3PP | 195.9 | +26.0 |
| 30 | TEXACO | 394 MAIN ROAD, HARWICH | CO12 4DN | 195.9 | +26.0 |
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Fuel prices in Colchester — FAQ
- What is the cheapest petrol in Colchester?
- The cheapest E10 petrol currently available in Colchester is 169.9p 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.
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