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.
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