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Diesel prices in Braintree

Compare current diesel (B7) across 8 Braintree forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed diesel forecourt in Braintree

197.9p/l

Lowest listed diesel price in Braintree

Braintree Great Notley Superstore - Petrol Filling Station1.8 mi from Braintree centre
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Diesel local average
200.3p/l
Local forecourts
8
UK comparison
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Live local prices

Current diesel prices in Braintree

8 current diesel (B7) prices from 8 Braintree forecourts listed as stocking diesel.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:41. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current diesel prices in Braintree. Ranked by Diesel (B7) price.
ForecourtPostcode and reportDiesel(B7), selected rankingDistancefrom Braintree centreOpening timesActions
1Braintree Great Notley Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTescoCM77 7WWReported 14 Oct 2026, 14:56197.9pCheapestDistance: 1.8 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
2Bradwell Service StationBPCM77 8EEReported 12 Oct 2026, 11:25198.7pDistance: 3 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
3Sainsburys BraintreeSainsbury'sCM7 1XHReported 17 Oct 2026, 07:55198.9pDistance: 0.6 mi07:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30Details
4Londonforecourt LimitedShellCM77 8QGReported 25 Sept 2026, 10:39198.9pDistance: 1.2 miHours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 22:00; Tuesday: 06:00 - 22:00; Wednesday: 06:00 - 22:00; Thursday: 06:00 - 22:00; Friday: 06:00 - 22:00; Saturday: 06:00 - 22:00; Sunday: 06:00 - 21:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 21:00Details
5Tgc - Galleys RoundaboutTexacoCM77 8GGReported 15 Oct 2026, 10:10199.9pDistance: 1.1 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
6Braintree Sf ConnectBPCM77 7ABReported 16 Oct 2026, 10:30201.9pDistance: 0.8 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
7EOEg Braintree PfsEG On The MoveCM7 2QSReported 25 Sept 2026, 12:07201.9pDistance: 1.1 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
8C. J. Eley & CoBPCM7 9EPReported 18 Oct 2026, 08:10203.9pDistance: 0.7 miHours vary by dayMonday: 24 hours; Tuesday: 00:00 - 00:00; Wednesday: 00:00 - 00:00; Thursday: 00:00 - 00:00; Friday: 00:00 - 00:00; Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00Details

How to read this page

About diesel prices in Braintree

Coverage, freshness and comparison scope matter as much as the headline price.

Braintree has 8 forecourts listed as stocking diesel (B7), with current prices available from 8. The table ranks forecourts by current diesel (B7) price, with distance and station name used to order equal or unavailable prices. Station status, distance and update freshness remain visible for comparison.

This page focuses on Diesel (B7) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day diesel (B7) price trend

Thirty-day diesel (B7) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

203p199p195p
  • 20 September 2026: local 197.7: region 196.4: UK 196.3
  • 21 September 2026: local 197.8: region 197: UK 196.9
  • 22 September 2026: local 198.4: region 197.5: UK 197.3
  • 23 September 2026: local 199: region 197.8: UK 197.7
  • 24 September 2026: local 199.3: region 198.5: UK 198.3
  • 25 September 2026: local 200.4: region 199: UK 198.8
  • 26 September 2026: local 200.8: region 199.3: UK 199.1
  • 27 September 2026: local 201: region 199.5: UK 199.2
  • 28 September 2026: local 201.2: region 199.9: UK 199.6
  • 29 September 2026: local 201.2: region 200.1: UK 199.8
  • 30 September 2026: local 201.2: region 200.2: UK 199.8
  • 1 October 2026: local 201.2: region 200.2: UK 199.8
  • 2 October 2026: local 201.2: region 200.3: UK 199.9
  • 3 October 2026: local 201.2: region 200.4: UK 200
  • 4 October 2026: local 201.2: region 200.4: UK 200
  • 5 October 2026: local 201.2: region 200.4: UK 200
  • 6 October 2026: local 200.9: region 200.4: UK 199.9
  • 7 October 2026: local 200.9: region 200.4: UK 199.8
  • 8 October 2026: local 200.7: region 200.3: UK 199.7
  • 9 October 2026: local 200.7: region 200.4: UK 199.7
  • 10 October 2026: local 200.7: region 200.4: UK 199.7
  • 11 October 2026: local 200.4: region 200.4: UK 199.7
  • 12 October 2026: local 200.5: region 200.3: UK 199.6
  • 13 October 2026: local 200.1: region 200: UK 199.4
  • 14 October 2026: local 199.6: region 199.9: UK 199.3
  • 15 October 2026: local 199.5: region 199.8: UK 199.2
  • 16 October 2026: local 199.8: region 199.7: UK 199.1
  • 17 October 2026: local 200.1: region 199.7: UK 199.1
  • 18 October 2026: local 200.3: region 199.6: UK 199.1
  • 19 October 2026: local 200.3: region 199.6: UK 199.1

Average price

200.3p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low
193.9p/l
30-day high
204.9p/l
Movement (30 days)
+3p/l
Volatility
Low
Jerry holding a light bulb and presenting a fuel-price insight

Jerry's diesel trend read

Diesel in Braintree rose 2.6p/l, from 197.7p/l on 20 September to 200.3p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 1.7p/l from 5 October to 15 October before moving higher again. Braintree's current average is 1.2p/l above the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive diesel forecourt

This recommendation requires at least 21 completed reporting days and a current price no higher than the local average.

Sainsburys Braintree

198.9p/l today

1.4p/l below Braintree average today

Near cheapest
Within 1p on 28 of 30 days
Daily cheapest
Cheapest on 13 of 30 days
Average gap
0.6p/l average gap
Evidence
30 of 30 days reported
DirectionsStation details

Sainsburys Braintree stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest diesel price on 28 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.6p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential diesel savings

Cheapest versus average is the practical comparison. Cheapest versus highest is the maximum listed difference, not a guaranteed saving.

Current local price range

6p/l

197.9p/l cheapest, 203.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average
£1.32 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest
£3.30 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current diesel prices in Braintree can avoid paying up to 6p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Diesel (B7) compared with nearby locations

Ranked by current average diesel price. Braintree is highlighted so the local baseline remains easy to find.

  1. 1Witham5.9 mi, 5 reporting198.3pAverage-2p/lCheapest 197.9p
  2. 2Maldon11.6 mi, 3 reporting199.6pAverage-0.7p/lCheapest 198.9p
  3. 3BraintreeHereCurrent location, 8 reporting200.3pAverageBaselineCheapest 197.9p
  4. 4Chelmsford10.9 mi, 19 reporting200.8pAverage+0.5p/lCheapest 195.7p
  5. 5Sudbury14.2 mi, 5 reporting201.9pAverage+1.6p/lCheapest 199.9p
  6. 6Halstead6.5 mi, 4 reporting202.7pAverage+2.4p/lCheapest 201.9p

Witham has the lowest nearby average shown at 198.3p; it is 2p/l cheaper than Braintree.

Local market evidence

Diesel market in this location

Distribution, station consistency and forecourt type provide different evidence. None is treated as a guarantee of the next pump price.

Price distribution

197.9p to 199.4p4 stations
199.4p to 200.9p1 station
200.9p to 202.4p2 stations
202.4p to 203.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting diesel forecourts in Braintree sits in the 197.9p to 199.4p range.

Cheapest station consistency

  1. 1Sainsburys Braintree13 days
  2. 2Londonforecourt Limited10 days
  3. 3Braintree Great Notley Superstore - Petrol Filling Station9 days
  4. 4Bradwell Service Station6 days

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets
198.4p/l
Major brands
200.9p/l
Independent forecourts
No price
Named local evidence: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Shell, BP.

Where value persists

Diesel brand reliability over 30 days

Historical claims render only when the documented reporting thresholds are met.

Diesel brand reliability over 30 days
BrandStations30-day averageAverage gapCheapest presenceBelow local average
BP3 stations201.2p/l3.5p/l6 of 30 days29%

BP had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest diesel price at 3.5p/l, with a cheapest station present on 6 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest diesel in Braintree

  1. 1Great Notley3 reporting, 1 below average197.9p/l
  2. 2Bradwell1 reporting, 1 below average198.7p/l
  3. 3Bocking2 reporting, 1 below average198.9p/l
  4. 4Row Green1 reporting, 1 below average198.9p/l
  5. 5Galley's Corner1 reporting, 1 below average199.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Braintree

Use the current local evidence to choose a forecourt, compare nearby places and understand how coverage and freshness affect the figures.

Where is the cheapest diesel (B7) in Braintree today?
The cheapest listed diesel (B7) price in Braintree is 197.9p/l at Braintree Great Notley Superstore - Petrol Filling Station. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.
How are Braintree diesel (B7) forecourts ranked?
Forecourts are ranked by their current diesel (B7) price first. If prices are tied or unavailable, the table uses distance and station name. Use the forecourt comparison to sort and inspect the current results.
Are diesel (B7) prices in Braintree below the UK average?
Diesel is above the UK average by 1.2p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.
How recent are the Braintree fuel prices on this page?
Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:41. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.
Why do some Braintree forecourts not show a current diesel (B7) price?
A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock diesel (B7), even if there is not a current reported price available for that fuel. The price table keeps those stations visible but prioritises forecourts with current prices.
Should I compare nearby locations before filling up in Braintree?
Nearby comparisons currently show Witham at 198.3p/l, 2p/l cheaper than Braintree, Halstead at 202.7p/l, 2.4p/l more expensive than Braintree and Chelmsford at 200.8p/l, 0.5p/l more expensive than Braintree. Compare Witham, Halstead, Chelmsford and Maldon.
How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?
Use cheapest diesel near me for a distance-led comparison based on your current position.

Built on real fuel-price data

Prices are sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:41. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target
30 minutes