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Petrol prices in Colchester

Unleaded from 160.9p a litre, averaging 163.9p across 11 stations we track in Colchester.

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At a glance

Stations tracked: 11
Local areas: 1
Cheapest unleaded: 160.9p
Cheapest diesel: 181.9p

Data updated 1 day ago

The pumps around Colchester price against their immediate neighbours far more than against any national average, which is why the spread on petrol prices across town can be wider than people expect.

Colchester has 11 forecourts in our current data set, each publishing prices under the CMA transparency rules.

Diesel prices in Colchester run from 181.9p upward, averaging 184.4p across the sites we track.

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

Fuel prices Colchester - today’s snapshot

We track 11 active petrol stations in and around Colchester with recent prices. (Data updated 1 day ago)

Lowest reported petrol price: 160.9p at BP Rangers Service Station near CO2 8PU, Colchester.

Unleaded petrol (E10)

Lowest price: 160.9p
Average price: 163.9p
Highest price: 165.9p
Spread: 5.0p across 11 sites

Diesel (B7)

Lowest price: 181.9p
Average price: 184.4p
Highest price: 186.9p
Spread: 5.0p across 11 sites

Premium petrol (E5)

Lowest price: 170.9p
Average price: 179.0p
Highest price: 186.9p
Spread: 16.0p across 10 sites

Premium diesel

Lowest price: 193.9p
Average price: 201.7p
Highest price: 206.9p
Spread: 13.0p across 4 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 Colchester

Tesco (2) Esso (2) BP (2) Sainsburys Stanway (1) Texaco (1) East of England Co-Op (1)

Cheapest petrol stations in Colchester

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

Station	Local area	Petrol	Diesel
BP Rangers Service Station 154 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8PU	Colchester	160.9p	181.9p
East of England Co-Op Fiveways Retail Park, Colchester CO3 5JX	Colchester	161.9p	184.9p
Tesco Highwoods Square, Colchester CO4 9ED	Colchester	162.9p	182.9p
Tesco Greenstead Rd, Colchester CO1 2TE	Colchester	162.9p	182.9p
Asda Turner Rise, Colchester CO4 5TU	Colchester	163.9p	184.7p
Sainsburys Stanway 1 Western Approach, Colchester CO3 8AA	Colchester	163.9p	183.9p
BP Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0EX	Colchester	164.9p	184.9p
Esso Colchester CO4 5AJ	Colchester	164.9p	184.9p
Texaco 246 Shrub End Road, Colchester CO3 4SA	Colchester	164.9p	184.9p
BP Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester CO4 5YX	Colchester	165.9p	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 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 Braintree 6 stations from 151.9p

Common questions about fuel in Colchester

What is the latest reported petrol price in Colchester?

The latest reported petrol prices in Colchester run from 160.9p to 165.9p per litre, with an average of 163.9p across 11 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 160.9p at BP Rangers Service Station near CO2 8PU.

What is the latest reported diesel price in Colchester?

The latest reported diesel prices in Colchester run from 181.9p to 186.9p per litre, with an average of 184.4p across 11 stations.

How many stations do you track around Colchester?

We currently track 11 active petrol stations in and around Colchester. Prices are refreshed from the official CMA fuel price feed throughout the day.

Where is the cheapest petrol in Colchester?

The cheapest petrol in Colchester we can currently see is 160.9p a litre at BP Rangers Service Station near CO2 8PU. That is 3.0p below the local average of 163.9p.

How many petrol stations are there in Colchester?

We track 11 petrol stations in and around Colchester with recent prices, including Tesco, Esso, BP. Each one is listed with its latest unleaded and diesel price.

How do I compare stations near Colchester?

Open the map to compare stations near Colchester 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 Colchester?

Diesel currently averages 20.5p more per litre than unleaded in Colchester, at 184.4p against 163.9p. That gap changes with wholesale costs, so it is worth checking before a big fill.

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