⛽ Updated 2026-04-05

Cheapest fuel in Colchester today

Tracking 25 stations across Colchester, Essex. Prices updated daily from official government data.

Cheapest petrol in Colchester today
152.9p+5.9p vs last week
BP · BP Rangers Service Station
CO2 8PU
Avg petrol
157.8p
+5.9p vs last week
Avg diesel
190.3p
Price spread
9.0p

Station map

🛒 Cheapest supermarket
BP
BP
BP Rangers Service Station
CO2 8PU
152.9p
🔧 Cheapest independents
Esso
Esso
Aldford Service Station
C063PU
155.9p
Esso
Esso
Old Forge Filling Station
CO5 8RA
155.9p
Esso
Esso
Braiswick Service Station
CO4 5AJ
155.9p

📈 30-day price trend — Colchester

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— Petrol (E10)— Diesel

Key insights for Colchester

  • Average petrol has risen 5.9p/litre in Colchester over the past week
  • There is a 9p/litre spread between the cheapest and most expensive petrol in Colchester — filling a 55L tank at the cheapest saves ~£4.95
  • BP is the cheapest forecourt in Colchester at 152.9p, 3p cheaper than the cheapest independent
  • Braintree is currently 4.8p/litre cheaper on average than Colchester

Is it cheaper nearby?

Towns near Colchester — click to compare

153.0p-4.8p
155.0p-2.8p
157.2p-0.6p
Colchester
157.8p
157.9p+0.1p
159.2p+1.4p

Top 5 cheapest stations in Colchester

Tap a station to see opening times and details

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BP
B
BP
BP Rangers Service StationCO2 8PUPetrolSupermarket
152.9p
#2
Asda
A
Asda
ASDA COLCHESTER SUPERSTORECO4 5TUPetrolSupermarket
154.9p
#3
Esso
E
Esso
Aldford Service StationC063PUPetrol
155.9p
#4
S
Sainsbury's
SAINSBURYS STANWAYCO3 8AAPetrolSupermarket
155.9p
#5
Tesco
T
Tesco
COLCHESTER EXTRA - PETROL FILLING STATIONCO4 9EDPetrolSupermarket
155.9p
📰 Fuel prices in Colchester — latest update

# Petrol Prices Rise in Colchester

Motorists in Colchester are facing higher fuel costs today, with the average petrol price reaching 157.3p per litre—a significant jump of 6.8p from last week. This puts the town 1.9p above the UK national average of 155.4p/litre. Across the 21 petrol stations tracked in Colchester, there's a substantial 9.0p spread between the cheapest and most expensive fuel, highlighting how much drivers could save by choosing their filling station carefully.

The cheapest petrol available in Colchester is 152.9p per litre at BP supermarket locations. For drivers looking to minimise fuel costs, comparing prices across different stations before filling up could yield meaningful savings, particularly given the wide variation observed today. With prices continuing to climb, checking local fuel prices before your next visit to the pump remains an effective money-saving strategy.

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Fuel prices in Colchester — what's happening

Updated 2026-04-05

# Petrol Prices Rise in Colchester Motorists in Colchester are facing higher fuel costs today, with the average petrol price reaching 157.3p per litre—a significant jump of 6.8p from last week. This puts the town 1.9p above the UK national average of 155.4p/litre. Across the 21 petrol stations tracked in Colchester, there's a substantial 9.0p spread between the cheapest and most expensive fuel, highlighting how much drivers could save by choosing their filling station carefully. The cheapest petrol available in Colchester is 152.9p per litre at BP supermarket locations. For drivers looking to minimise fuel costs, comparing prices across different stations before filling up could yield meaningful savings, particularly given the wide variation observed today. With prices continuing to climb, checking local fuel prices before your next visit to the pump remains an effective money-saving strategy.