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Petrol prices in Chelmsford

Unleaded Petrol from 172.9p a litre, averaging 176.9p across 12 stations we track in Chelmsford. Diesel averages 201.8p and starts at 198.7p.

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At a glance

Stations tracked: 12
Local areas: 1
Cheapest unleaded: 172.9p
Cheapest diesel: 198.7p

Data updated 8 hours ago

If you fill up regularly in Chelmsford, the habit worth building is checking two or three forecourts rather than defaulting to the one on your commute. The gap between the cheapest petrol and the dearest is rarely nothing.

The 12 petrol stations we monitor in Chelmsford report their prices directly to the government scheme, so the figures here are what the pumps are charging rather than an estimate.

Right now there is about 4.0p a litre between the cheapest unleaded in Chelmsford and the town average, which works out at roughly £2.00 on a typical 50 litre fill.

On the diesel side, Chelmsford starts at 198.7p a litre and averages 201.8p, a gap worth a short detour on a big fill.

Below you will find today's cheapest forecourts in Chelmsford, plus average and highest prices so you can judge whether a detour is worth it.

Fuel prices Chelmsford - today’s snapshot

We track 12 active petrol stations in and around Chelmsford with recent prices. (Data updated 8 hours ago)

Cheapest petrol in Chelmsford: 172.9p at Sainsburys near CM2 5PA, Chelmsford.

Unleaded petrol (E10)

Lowest price: 172.9p
Average price: 176.9p
Highest price: 179.9p
Spread: 7.0p across 12 sites

Diesel (B7)

Lowest price: 198.7p
Average price: 201.8p
Highest price: 204.9p
Spread: 6.2p across 12 sites

Premium petrol (E5)

Lowest price: 184.9p
Average price: 194.8p
Highest price: 204.9p
Spread: 20.0p across 11 sites

Premium diesel

Lowest price: 219.9p
Average price: 222.0p
Highest price: 224.9p
Spread: 5.0p across 7 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 Chelmsford

Esso (4) BP (3) Shell (1) Asda Chelmsford Superstore (1) Tesco (1) Texaco (1)

Cheapest petrol stations in Chelmsford

Petrol and diesel prices Chelmsford, 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 White Hart Lane, Chelmsford CM2 5PA	Chelmsford	172.9p	198.9p
Asda Chelmsford Superstore Chelmer Village Centre, Chelmsford CM2 6RE	Chelmsford	173.9p	198.7p
Esso Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford CM1 2RY	Chelmsford	174.9p	199.9p
Tesco Stores Ltd, Chelmsford CM2 9XW	Chelmsford	175.9p	199.9p
Esso Princes Road, Chelmsford CM2 9DF	Chelmsford	176.9p	201.9p
Texaco 372 Baddow Road, Chelmsford CM2 9RA	Chelmsford	176.9p	200.9p
BP 346B Baddow Road, Great Baddow / Chelmsford CM2 9RA	Chelmsford	177.9p	202.9p
Esso Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2QL	Chelmsford	177.9p	202.9p
Esso 89 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1RY	Chelmsford	177.9p	202.9p
BP Colchester Road, Chelmsford CM2 5PY	Chelmsford	178.9p	203.9p

Wider area

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Places nearby

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Norwich 24 stations from 170.9p Peterborough 23 stations from 172.9p Luton 21 stations from 166.9p Ipswich 17 stations from 166.9p Southend-on-Sea 15 stations from 169.9p Basildon 12 stations from 170.7p Colchester 12 stations from 171.9p Hemel Hempstead 11 stations from 164.9p Stevenage 11 stations from 168.9p Bedford 10 stations from 172.9p Harlow 10 stations from 177.9p Bury St Edmunds 9 stations from 168.9p Lowestoft 9 stations from 169.9p St Albans 9 stations from 174.9p South Cambridgeshire 8 stations from 171.9p Great Yarmouth 8 stations from 169.9p Brentwood 8 stations from 175.9p Watford 8 stations from 168.7p Cambridge 8 stations from 173.9p Breckland 7 stations from 173.9p Central Bedfordshire 7 stations from 168.9p King's Lynn 7 stations from 173.9p King's Lynn and West Norfolk 6 stations from 176.9p

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Common questions about fuel in Chelmsford

What is the latest reported petrol price in Chelmsford?

The latest reported petrol prices in Chelmsford run from 172.9p to 179.9p per litre, with an average of 176.9p across 12 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 172.9p at SAINSBURYS near CM2 5PA.

What is the latest reported diesel price in Chelmsford?

The latest reported diesel prices in Chelmsford run from 198.7p to 204.9p per litre, with an average of 201.8p across 12 stations.

How many stations do you track around Chelmsford?

We currently track 12 active petrol stations in and around Chelmsford. Prices are refreshed from the official CMA fuel price feed throughout the day.

Where is the cheapest petrol in Chelmsford?

The cheapest petrol in Chelmsford we can currently see is 172.9p a litre at SAINSBURYS near CM2 5PA. That is 4.0p below the local average of 176.9p.

How many petrol stations are there in Chelmsford?

We track 12 petrol stations in and around Chelmsford with recent prices, including Esso, BP, Shell. Each one is listed with its latest unleaded and diesel price.

How do I compare stations near Chelmsford?

Open the map to compare stations near Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford?

Diesel currently averages 24.9p more per litre than unleaded in Chelmsford, at 201.8p against 176.9p. That gap changes with wholesale costs, so it is worth checking before a big fill.

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