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Petrol prices in Colchester

Unleaded from 161.9p a litre, averaging 166.7p across 11 stations we track in Colchester.

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At a glance

Stations tracked: 11
Local areas: 1
Cheapest unleaded: 161.9p
Cheapest diesel: 182.9p

Data updated an hour 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.

Filling at the cheapest forecourt in Colchester rather than an average one saves about 4.8p a litre, or around £2.41 a tank.

Diesel prices in Colchester run from 182.9p upward, averaging 187.1p 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 an hour ago)

Lowest reported petrol price: 161.9p at BP Rangers Service Station near CO2 8PU, Colchester.

Unleaded petrol (E10)

Lowest price: 161.9p
Average price: 166.7p
Highest price: 169.9p
Spread: 8.0p across 11 sites

Diesel (B7)

Lowest price: 182.9p
Average price: 187.1p
Highest price: 188.9p
Spread: 6.0p across 11 sites

Premium petrol (E5)

Lowest price: 173.9p
Average price: 181.7p
Highest price: 190.9p
Spread: 17.0p across 10 sites

Premium diesel

Lowest price: 196.9p
Average price: 203.9p
Highest price: 209.9p
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 (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	161.9p	182.9p
Sainsburys 1 Western Approach, Colchester CO3 8AA	Colchester	163.9p	183.9p
Asda Turner Rise, Colchester CO4 5TU	Colchester	164.9p	186.7p
East of England Co-Op Fiveways Retail Park, Colchester CO3 5JX	Colchester	164.9p	185.9p
Esso Colchester CO4 5AJ	Colchester	166.9p	187.9p
Esso 37 London Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0NR	Colchester	167.9p	187.9p
Tesco Highwoods Square, Colchester CO4 9ED	Colchester	167.9p	188.9p
Tesco Greenstead Rd, Colchester CO1 2TE	Colchester	167.9p	188.9p
BP Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0EX	Colchester	168.9p	187.9p
Texaco 246 Shrub End Road, Colchester CO3 4SA	Colchester	168.9p	187.9p

Wider area

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Places nearby

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Norwich 23 stations from 158.9p Peterborough 22 stations from 158.9p Luton 21 stations from 157.9p Ipswich 16 stations from 155.9p Southend-on-Sea 15 stations from 161.9p Chelmsford 12 stations from 161.9p Basildon 12 stations from 156.7p Stevenage 11 stations from 158.9p Bedford 10 stations from 161.9p Harlow 10 stations from 164.9p Bury St Edmunds 9 stations from 155.9p Hemel Hempstead 9 stations from 154.9p Lowestoft 9 stations from 156.9p St Albans 9 stations from 158.9p Watford 8 stations from 155.7p South Cambridgeshire 8 stations from 159.9p Cambridge 8 stations from 159.9p Great Yarmouth 7 stations from 160.7p Brentwood 7 stations from 165.9p Central Bedfordshire 7 stations from 158.9p King's Lynn 7 stations from 160.9p Breckland 6 stations from 162.9p North Norfolk 6 stations from 159.9p

Common questions about fuel in Colchester

What is the latest reported petrol price in Colchester?

The latest reported petrol prices in Colchester run from 161.9p to 169.9p per litre, with an average of 166.7p across 11 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 161.9p 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 182.9p to 188.9p per litre, with an average of 187.1p 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 161.9p a litre at BP Rangers Service Station near CO2 8PU. That is 4.8p below the local average of 166.7p.

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 20.3p more per litre than unleaded in Colchester, at 187.1p against 166.7p. That gap changes with wholesale costs, so it is worth checking before a big fill.

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