Diesel prices in Colchester
Compare current diesel (B7) across 30 Colchester forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.
Lowest listed diesel forecourt in Colchester
193.9p/l
Lowest listed diesel price in Colchester
- Diesel local average
- 200.1p/l
- Local forecourts
- 30
- UK comparison
- Above
- Eg Little Bentley Pfs, 193.9p
- Kmc Automotive Solutions, 195p
- Ardleigh South Service Station, 195.9p
- BP Rangers Service Station, 196.9p
- Asda Colchester Express Petrol, 197.9p
- Colchester Extra - Petrol Filling Station, 197.9p
- Britannia Service Station Ltd, 198.9p
- Asda Colchester Superstore, 199.7p
- Braiswick Service Station, 199.9p
- Colchester Hythe Superstore - Petrol Filling Station, 199.9p
- Eastwood Sf Connect, 199.9p
- Sainsburys Stanway, 199.9p
- Ardleigh Service Station, 199.9p
- Mfg Elmstead, 199.9p
- Markstey Garage, 199.9p
- Shell Sextons, 199.9p
- Mfg Feering, 199.9p
- Brightlingsea Co-Op Forecourt, 199.9p
- Old Forge Filling Station, 199.9p
- Asda Tiptree Supermarket, 199.9p
- Vale garage ltd, 201p
- Mfg Stanway, 201.9p
- Colchester Sf Connect, 201.9p
- Shell Allstop, 201.9p
- Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood, 201.9p
- Great Horkesley Garage, 202.9p
- L S Eaves, 202.9p
- Shell Doggetts Lane, 203.9p
- Shell Co-Op Tiptree, 204.9p
- Bluebird Garage, 205p
Live local prices
Current diesel prices in Colchester
30 current diesel (B7) prices from 30 Colchester forecourts listed as stocking diesel.
Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:41. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.
| Forecourt | Postcode and report | Diesel(B7), selected ranking | Distancefrom Colchester centre | Opening times | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Eg Little Bentley PfsShell | CO7 8RXReported 19 Oct 2026, 10:16 | 193.9pCheapest | Distance: 8 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 2PKmc Automotive SolutionsPace | CO7 6RLReported 19 Oct 2026, 08:36 | 195p | Distance: 8.3 mi | Hours vary by dayMonday: 08:00 - 17:00; Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:00; Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:00; Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00; Friday: 08:00 - 17:00; Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00 | Details |
| 3Ardleigh South Service StationIndependent forecourt | CO7 7YPReported 18 Oct 2026, 21:12 | 195.9p | Distance: 3.7 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
4 BP Rangers Service StationBP | CO2 8PUReported 7 Oct 2026, 12:28 | 196.9p | Distance: 1.4 mi | 06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00 | Details |
5 Asda Colchester Express PetrolAsda | CO3 4SAReported 20 Oct 2026, 06:18 | 197.9p | Distance: 1.7 mi | 07:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 23:00 | Details |
6 Colchester Extra - Petrol Filling StationTesco | CO4 9EDReported 15 Oct 2026, 15:13 | 197.9p | Distance: 1.8 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
7 Britannia Service Station LtdTexaco | CO2 7EUReported 21 Sept 2026, 17:47 | 198.9p | Distance: 0.6 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 8Asda Colchester SuperstoreAsda | CO4 5TUReported 28 Sept 2026, 15:03 | 199.7p | Distance: 0.8 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 18:00 | Details |
9 Braiswick Service StationEsso | CO4 5AJReported 21 Sept 2026, 09:28 | 199.9p | Distance: 0.9 mi | 06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00 | Details |
| 10Colchester Hythe Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTesco | CO1 2TEReported 28 Sept 2026, 16:45 | 199.9p | Distance: 1.7 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 11Eastwood Sf ConnectBP | CO4 0EXReported 18 Oct 2026, 11:15 | 199.9p | Distance: 1.8 mi | 07:00 - 22:30 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 22:30; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:30 | Details |
12 Sainsburys StanwaySainsbury's | CO3 8AAReported 18 Oct 2026, 07:44 | 199.9p | Distance: 2.7 mi | Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 23:00; Tuesday: 06:00 - 23:00; Wednesday: 06:00 - 23:00; Thursday: 06:00 - 23:00; Friday: 06:00 - 23:00; Saturday: 06:00 - 23:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30 | Details |
| 13Ardleigh Service StationIndependent forecourt | CO7 7PAReported 26 Sept 2026, 15:22 | 199.9p | Distance: 4.1 mi | 06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00 | Details |
| 14Mfg ElmsteadEsso | CO7 7EEReported 9 Oct 2026, 21:44 | 199.9p | Distance: 4.4 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 15Markstey GarageShell | CO6 1EBReported 17 Sept 2026, 05:56 | 199.9p | Distance: 4.6 mi | Hours vary by dayMonday: 05:30 - 20:30; Tuesday: 05:30 - 20:30; Wednesday: 05:30 - 20:30; Thursday: 05:30 - 20:30; Friday: 05:30 - 20:30; Saturday: 07:00 - 18:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00; Bank holidays: 08:00 - 18:00 | Details |
| 16Shell SextonsShell | CO6 1LTReported 14 Sept 2026, 15:07 | 199.9p | Distance: 5.7 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 17Mfg FeeringEsso | CO5 9ELReported 13 Oct 2026, 21:04 | 199.9p | Distance: 7.3 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 18CBrightlingsea Co-Op ForecourtCo-op | CO7 0RNReported 6 Oct 2026, 08:59 | 199.9p | Distance: 7.3 mi | Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:30 - 21:00; Tuesday: 06:30 - 21:00; Wednesday: 06:30 - 21:00; Thursday: 06:30 - 21:00; Friday: 06:30 - 21:00; Saturday: 06:30 - 21:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00; Bank holidays: 08:00 - 20:00 | Details |
| 19Old Forge Filling StationEsso | CO5 8RAReported 22 Sept 2026, 11:54 | 199.9p | Distance: 7.8 mi | 06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00 | Details |
| 20Asda Tiptree SupermarketAsda | CO5 0LAReported 18 Oct 2026, 13:54 | 199.9p | Distance: 8.1 mi | 07:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 18:00 | Details |
| 21Vale garage ltdIndependent forecourt | CO7 6LWReported 12 Oct 2026, 11:03 | 201p | Distance: 6.7 mi | Hours vary by dayMonday: 08:00 - 17:00; Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:00; Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:00; Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00; Friday: 08:00 - 17:00; Saturday: 08:00 - 13:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00 | Details |
| 22Mfg StanwayEsso | CO3 0NRReported 13 Oct 2026, 12:19 | 201.9p | Distance: 2.1 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 23Colchester Sf ConnectBP | CO4 5YXReported 29 Sept 2026, 10:00 | 201.9p | Distance: 2.5 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 24Shell AllstopShell | CO4 5NQReported 9 Oct 2026, 15:08 | 201.9p | Distance: 4.2 mi | 06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00 | Details |
| 25Shell Little Waitrose BirchwoodShell | CO7 6HUReported 9 Oct 2026, 15:23 | 201.9p | Distance: 4.6 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 26MGreat Horkesley GarageMurco | CO6 4EJReported 28 Sept 2026, 07:39 | 202.9p | Distance: 3.1 mi | Hours vary by dayMonday: 08:00 - 17:30; Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:30; Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:30; Thursday: 08:00 - 17:30; Friday: 08:00 - 17:30; Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00 | Details |
27 L S EavesGulf | CO6 4SAReported 2 Oct 2026, 10:27 | 202.9p | Distance: 7 mi | Hours vary by dayMonday: 08:00 - 17:00; Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:00; Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:00; Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00; Friday: 08:00 - 17:00; Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00 | Details |
| 28Shell Doggetts LaneShell | CO6 1EUReported 9 Oct 2026, 15:06 | 203.9p | Distance: 5.2 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 29CShell Co-Op TiptreeCo-op | CO5 0ENReported 9 Oct 2026, 15:07 | 204.9p | Distance: 8 mi | 07:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 23:00 | Details |
| 30Bluebird GarageIndependent forecourt | CO5 0ADReported 8 Oct 2026, 10:22 | 205p | Distance: 8.2 mi | Hours vary by dayMonday: 08:00 - 18:00; Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00; Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00; Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00; Friday: 08:00 - 18:00; Saturday: 08:00 - 13:00; Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00 | Details |
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How to read this page
About diesel prices in Colchester
Coverage, freshness and comparison scope matter as much as the headline price.
Colchester has 30 forecourts listed as stocking diesel (B7), with current prices available from 30. 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.
202p199p195p
- 20 September 2026: local 196.6: region 196.4: UK 196.3
- 21 September 2026: local 197.7: region 197: UK 196.9
- 22 September 2026: local 198.1: region 197.5: UK 197.3
- 23 September 2026: local 198.4: region 197.8: UK 197.7
- 24 September 2026: local 199: region 198.5: UK 198.3
- 25 September 2026: local 199.2: region 199: UK 198.8
- 26 September 2026: local 199.4: region 199.3: UK 199.1
- 27 September 2026: local 199.4: region 199.5: UK 199.2
- 28 September 2026: local 199.7: region 199.9: UK 199.6
- 29 September 2026: local 200.4: region 200.1: UK 199.8
- 30 September 2026: local 200.5: region 200.2: UK 199.8
- 1 October 2026: local 200.5: region 200.2: UK 199.8
- 2 October 2026: local 200.6: region 200.3: UK 199.9
- 3 October 2026: local 200.6: region 200.4: UK 200
- 4 October 2026: local 200.6: region 200.4: UK 200
- 5 October 2026: local 200.7: region 200.4: UK 200
- 6 October 2026: local 200.6: region 200.4: UK 199.9
- 7 October 2026: local 200.6: region 200.4: UK 199.8
- 8 October 2026: local 200.6: region 200.3: UK 199.7
- 9 October 2026: local 200.8: region 200.4: UK 199.7
- 10 October 2026: local 200.8: region 200.4: UK 199.7
- 11 October 2026: local 200.8: region 200.4: UK 199.7
- 12 October 2026: local 200.6: region 200.3: UK 199.6
- 13 October 2026: local 200.5: region 200: UK 199.4
- 14 October 2026: local 200.5: region 199.9: UK 199.3
- 15 October 2026: local 200.4: region 199.8: UK 199.2
- 16 October 2026: local 200.2: region 199.7: UK 199.1
- 17 October 2026: local 200.2: region 199.7: UK 199.1
- 18 October 2026: local 200.2: region 199.6: UK 199.1
- 19 October 2026: local 200.2: region 199.6: UK 199.1
Average price
200.1p/l
20 Sept to 19 Oct
- 30-day low
- 185.9p/l
- 30-day high
- 205p/l
- Movement (30 days)
- +4.1p/l
- Volatility
- Low
Jerry's diesel trend read
Diesel in Colchester rose 3.6p/l, from 196.6p/l on 20 September to 200.2p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average fell 0.4p/l, which cuts against the wider rise. Colchester's current average is 1p/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.
Eg Little Bentley Pfs
193.9p/l today
6.2p/l below Colchester average today
- Near cheapest
- Within 1p on 15 of 30 days
- Daily cheapest
- Cheapest on 10 of 30 days
- Average gap
- 3.8p/l average gap
- Evidence
- 30 of 30 days reported
Eg Little Bentley Pfs stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest diesel price on 15 of 30 reported days, averaging 3.8p/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
11.1p/l
193.9p/l cheapest, 205p/l highest
- Cheapest versus local average
- £3.41 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Cheapest versus highest
- £6.11 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Comparing current diesel prices in Colchester can avoid paying up to 11.1p/l more than the cheapest listed price.
Diesel (B7) compared with nearby locations
Ranked by current average diesel price. Colchester is highlighted so the local baseline remains easy to find.
- 1Witham12.2 mi, 5 reporting198.3pAverage-1.8p/lCheapest 197.9p
- 2Clacton-On-Sea11.8 mi, 8 reporting199pAverage-1.1p/lCheapest 197.9p
- 3Maldon12.7 mi, 3 reporting199.6pAverage-0.5p/lCheapest 198.9p
- 4ColchesterHereCurrent location, 30 reporting200.1pAverageBaselineCheapest 193.9p
- 5Sudbury12.4 mi, 5 reporting201.9pAverage+1.8p/lCheapest 199.9p
- 6Halstead12.9 mi, 4 reporting202.7pAverage+2.6p/lCheapest 201.9p
Witham has the lowest nearby average shown at 198.3p; it is 1.8p/l cheaper than Colchester.
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
193.9p to 196.7p3 stations
196.7p to 199.4p4 stations
199.4p to 202.2p18 stations
202.2p to 205p5 stations
The largest group of reporting diesel forecourts in Colchester sits in the 199.4p to 202.2p range.
Cheapest station consistency
Supermarkets and other forecourts
- Supermarkets
- 199.2p/l
- Major brands
- 200.1p/l
- Independent forecourts
- 201.1p/l
Where value persists
Diesel brand reliability over 30 days
Historical claims render only when the documented reporting thresholds are met.
| Brand | Stations | 30-day average | Average gap | Cheapest presence | Below local average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 stations | 198.9p/l | 6.2p/l | 0 of 30 days | 97% |
| Shell | 6 stations | 199.7p/l | 7p/l | 10 of 30 days | 59% |
| BP | 3 stations | 199.9p/l | 7.1p/l | 7 of 30 days | 36% |
| Asda | 3 stations | 200.3p/l | 7.6p/l | 0 of 30 days | 56% |
| Esso | 5 stations | 200.8p/l | 8p/l | 0 of 30 days | 41% |
| Co-op | 2 stations | 201p/l | 8.2p/l | 0 of 30 days | 47% |
Tesco had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest diesel price at 6.2p/l, with a cheapest station present on 0 of 30 days.
Areas with the cheapest diesel in Colchester
- 1Raven's Green1 reporting, 1 below average193.9p/l
- 2East Bergholt1 reporting, 1 below average195p/l
- 3Crockleford Heath1 reporting, 1 below average195.9p/l
- 4Old Heath1 reporting, 1 below average196.9p/l
- 5Parson's Heath2 reporting, 2 below average197.9p/l
Good to know
Fuel price FAQs for Colchester
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 Colchester today?
The cheapest listed diesel (B7) price in Colchester is 193.9p/l at Eg Little Bentley Pfs. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.
How are Colchester 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 Colchester below the UK average?
Diesel is above the UK average by 1p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.
How recent are the Colchester 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 Colchester 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 Colchester?
Nearby comparisons currently show Clacton-On-Sea at 199p/l, 1.1p/l cheaper than Colchester, Witham at 198.3p/l, 1.8p/l cheaper than Colchester and Sudbury at 201.9p/l, 1.8p/l more expensive than Colchester. Compare Clacton-On-Sea, Witham, Sudbury 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