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Petrol prices in Braintree

Unleaded from 151.9p a litre, averaging 158.1p across 6 stations we track in Braintree.

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At a glance

Stations tracked: 6
Local areas: 1
Cheapest unleaded: 151.9p
Cheapest diesel: 179.9p

Data updated 15 hours ago

What you pay for fuel in Braintree depends less on the wholesale market than on which stations you happen to drive past. Local competition does most of the work.

Across Braintree we track 6 forecourts reporting to the official fuel price scheme, from supermarket sites to single-site independents.

The gap between the cheapest petrol in Braintree and the local average is around 6.2p a litre. On a 50 litre fill that is roughly £3.08 for choosing the right forecourt.

On the diesel side, Braintree starts at 179.9p a litre and averages 183.4p, a gap worth a short detour on a big fill.

The prices below are the latest we hold. Open any station to see its price history and the forecourts nearest to it.

Fuel prices Braintree - today’s snapshot

We track 6 active petrol stations in and around Braintree with recent prices. (Data updated 15 hours ago)

Lowest reported petrol price: 151.9p at Sainsburys Braintree near CM7 1XH, Braintree.

Unleaded petrol (E10)

Lowest price: 151.9p
Average price: 158.1p
Highest price: 163.9p
Spread: 12.0p across 6 sites

Diesel (B7)

Lowest price: 179.9p
Average price: 183.4p
Highest price: 185.9p
Spread: 6.0p across 6 sites

Premium petrol (E5)

Lowest price: 163.9p
Average price: 177.6p
Highest price: 186.9p
Spread: 23.0p across 6 sites

Premium diesel

Lowest price: 195.9p
Average price: 199.6p
Highest price: 202.9p
Spread: 7.0p across 3 sites

Figures cover stations reporting to the official CMA price feed within the last 30 days. We exclude obvious reporting errors - prices given in pounds rather than pence, retailer test records, and premium grades priced below the standard grade - so the averages reflect what you can actually pay.

Fuel brands in Braintree

BP (2) Esso (1) Sainsburys Braintree (1) Texaco (1) EG On the Move (1)

Cheapest petrol stations in Braintree

Petrol and diesel prices Braintree, sorted by unleaded so the cheapest petrol is first. Open any station for its price history and nearby comparison.

Station	Local area	Petrol	Diesel
Sainsburys Braintree Mount Road, Braintree CM7 1XH	Braintree	151.9p	179.9p
BP C J Eley & Co, Braintree CM7 9EP	Braintree	156.9p	184.9p
EG On the Move Rayne Road Service Station, Braintree CM7 2QS	Braintree	156.9p	182.9p
Texaco Braintree Bypass, Braintree CM77 8GG	Braintree	158.9p	182.9p
BP Rivenhall South, Witham CM8 3HB	Braintree	159.9p	183.9p
Esso A12 Feering / Colchester CO5 9EL	Braintree	163.9p	185.9p

Wider area

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Places nearby

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Norwich 24 stations from 156.9p Peterborough 23 stations from 157.9p Luton 21 stations from 155.9p Ipswich 17 stations from 153.9p Southend-on-Sea 15 stations from 158.9p Chelmsford 13 stations from 161.9p Basildon 12 stations from 155.7p Stevenage 11 stations from 156.9p Colchester 11 stations from 160.9p Hemel Hempstead 10 stations from 152.9p Bedford 10 stations from 159.9p Harlow 10 stations from 162.9p Bury St Edmunds 9 stations from 155.9p Lowestoft 9 stations from 155.9p St Albans 9 stations from 157.9p South Cambridgeshire 8 stations from 156.9p Great Yarmouth 8 stations from 158.9p Brentwood 8 stations from 162.9p Watford 8 stations from 154.7p Cambridge 8 stations from 159.9p King's Lynn 7 stations from 159.9p Central Bedfordshire 6 stations from 155.9p King's Lynn and West Norfolk 6 stations from 163.9p

Common questions about fuel in Braintree

What is the latest reported petrol price in Braintree?

The latest reported petrol prices in Braintree run from 151.9p to 163.9p per litre, with an average of 158.1p across 6 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 151.9p at SAINSBURYS BRAINTREE near CM7 1XH.

What is the latest reported diesel price in Braintree?

The latest reported diesel prices in Braintree run from 179.9p to 185.9p per litre, with an average of 183.4p across 6 stations.

How many stations do you track around Braintree?

We currently track 6 active petrol stations in and around Braintree. Prices are refreshed from the official CMA fuel price feed throughout the day.

Where is the cheapest petrol in Braintree?

The cheapest petrol in Braintree we can currently see is 151.9p a litre at SAINSBURYS BRAINTREE near CM7 1XH. That is 6.2p below the local average of 158.1p.

How many petrol stations are there in Braintree?

We track 6 petrol stations in and around Braintree with recent prices, including BP, Esso, Sainsburys Braintree. Each one is listed with its latest unleaded and diesel price.

How do I compare stations near Braintree?

Open the map to compare stations near Braintree and work out which stop makes sense for your route. You can sort by price or distance and filter to supermarket forecourts only.

Is it cheaper to fill up with petrol or diesel in Braintree?

Diesel currently averages 25.3p more per litre than unleaded in Braintree, at 183.4p against 158.1p. That gap changes with wholesale costs, so it is worth checking before a big fill.

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