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Britannia Service Station Ltd fuel prices in Colchester

Current petrol and diesel prices, opening times, directions and nearby alternatives for Britannia Service Station Ltd, a Texaco forecourt in Colchester.

Britannia Service Station 17 Mersea Road Colchester Co2 7eu · 0.6 miles from Colchester town centre

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Opening times: Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours
Station type: Petrol station
Price source: Official UK Fuel Finder data

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 09:40

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Petrol

Diesel

Super unleaded

Premium diesel

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 09:40

Station verdict

Good for petrol and diesel.

E10 is 2.6p below the Colchester average and ranks 5th of 27, while B7 is 1.2p below it and ranks 7th of 30. That makes this a good place to fill up, whether you need petrol or diesel.

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Nearby fuel prices in Colchester

This station and nearby alternatives, ordered by petrol price, lowest first. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 09:40. Select a heading to sort without changing the table layout.

Nearby fuel prices in Colchester. This station and nearby alternatives, ordered by petrol price, lowest first.
Forecourt	Petrol	Diesel	Super unleaded	Premium diesel	Distance
Ardleigh South Service StationARDLEIGH SOUTH SERVICE STATION, Colchester, CO7 7YPReported 18 Oct 2026, 21:12	169.9p/lSave 4p/l	195.9p/lSave 3p/l	191.9p/l	214.9p/l	3.3 milesSave 4p/l best
BP Rangers Service Station154 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8PUReported 7 Oct 2026, 12:28	171.9p/lSave 2p/l	196.9p/lSave 2p/l	188.9p/l	214.9p/l	0.9 milesSave 2p/l best
Britannia Service Station LtdBritannia Service Station 17 Mersea Road Colchester Co2 7euThis stationReported 21 Sept 2026, 17:47	173.9p/l	198.9p/l	Unavailable	Unavailable	0 mi
Asda Colchester Express Petrol246 SHRUB END ROAD, Colchester, CO3 4SAReported 20 Oct 2026, 06:18	173.9p/l	197.9p/lSave 1p/l	191.9p/l	Unavailable	1.9 milesSave 1p/l best
Colchester Extra - Petrol Filling StationHIGHWOODS SQUARE, Colchester, CO4 9EDReported 15 Oct 2026, 15:13	175.9p/l	197.9p/lSave 1p/l	186.9p/l	Unavailable	1.9 milesSave 1p/l best

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Station information

Opening times, address, listed amenities and map for Britannia Service Station Ltd.

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24 hours daily

Monday - Sunday: 24 hours
Bank holidays: 24 hours

Address

Britannia Service Station 17 Mersea Road Colchester Co2 7eu

0.6 miles from Colchester town centre

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Amenities

Packaged AdBlue
Air Pump Or Screenwash
Twenty Four Hour Fuel
Water Filling

Station identity

Brand family: Texaco
Station type: Petrol station
Location: Colchester, East of England

Price context

Detailed current price comparison

At Britannia Service Station Ltd, the latest reported prices are compared with the Colchester, regional and UK averages below.

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Detailed current price comparison. All prices are in pence per litre. Stale or unusual prices are excluded from rankings and averages.
Fuel	Colchester rank	Current	30-day avg	Colchester avg	Regional avg	UK avg	30-day trend
Petrol (E10)	5th of 27 in Colchester	173.9p/l	173.8p/l	176.5p/l	174.9p/l	174.1p/l	Petrol (E10) 30-day trend: 3p/l up
Diesel (B7)	7th of 30 in Colchester	198.9p/l	198.7p/l	200.1p/l	199.6p/l	199.1p/l	Diesel (B7) 30-day trend: 7p/l up
Super unleaded (E5)	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked
Premium diesel (SDV)	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked

All prices are in pence per litre. Stale or unusual prices are excluded from rankings and averages.

What the numbers mean

What the current comparison says

Across the 2 fuel types stocked at Britannia Service Station Ltd, current comparable prices place Petrol (E10) and Diesel (B7) below the Colchester average.

Petrol is currently the 5th cheapest of 27 ranked forecourts in Colchester, at 173.9p/l. It is 2.6p/l cheaper than the Colchester average, 1p/l cheaper than the regional average and 0.2p/l cheaper than the UK average.
Diesel is currently the 7th cheapest of 30 ranked forecourts in Colchester, at 198.9p/l. It is 1.2p/l cheaper than the Colchester average, 0.7p/l cheaper than the regional average and 0.2p/l cheaper than the UK average.

Price movement

30-day price history at this station

Separate station trends for each fuel, compared with Colchester, East of England and UK daily averages.

E10

Petrol price history

179p174p169p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 170.9p/l; local 174.9p/l; regional 173p/l; UK 172.5p/l.
Monday, 21 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 175.2p/l; regional 173.4p/l; UK 172.8p/l.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 175.3p/l; regional 173.7p/l; UK 173p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 175.5p/l; regional 173.9p/l; UK 173.3p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 175.8p/l; regional 174.2p/l; UK 173.6p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 176p/l; regional 174.5p/l; UK 173.9p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 176.2p/l; regional 174.7p/l; UK 174p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 176.2p/l; regional 174.8p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 176.5p/l; regional 175.1p/l; UK 174.4p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 177p/l; regional 175.3p/l; UK 174.5p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 177.1p/l; regional 175.4p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 177.1p/l; regional 175.3p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Friday, 2 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 177.1p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 177.1p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 177.1p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
Monday, 5 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 177.2p/l; regional 175.6p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 177.2p/l; regional 175.6p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 177.1p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 177.3p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Friday, 9 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 177.2p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 177.2p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 177.2p/l; regional 175.4p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 177.2p/l; regional 175.4p/l; UK 174.5p/l.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 177.1p/l; regional 175.1p/l; UK 174.4p/l.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 177p/l; regional 175p/l; UK 174.3p/l.
Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 176.9p/l; regional 175p/l; UK 174.2p/l.
Friday, 16 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 176.7p/l; regional 174.9p/l; UK 174.2p/l.
Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 176.7p/l; regional 175p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 176.6p/l; regional 175p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 176.6p/l; regional 174.9p/l; UK 174.1p/l.

Current station price

173.9p/l

Petrol at this station rose 3p/l, from 170.9p/l on 20 September to 173.9p/l on 19 October. The latest 7 days were steadier, with the average little changed since 12 October. The current 173.9p/l price is 2.6p/l below the Colchester average, 1p/l below the East of England average and 0.2p/l below the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 173.8p/l.

30-day station avg: 173.8p/l
Colchester avg: 176.5p/l
East of England avg: 174.9p/l
UK avg: 174.1p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

Diesel price history

202p196p190p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 191.9p/l; local 196.6p/l; regional 196.4p/l; UK 196.3p/l.
Monday, 21 September 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 197.7p/l; regional 197p/l; UK 196.9p/l.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 198.1p/l; regional 197.5p/l; UK 197.3p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 198.4p/l; regional 197.8p/l; UK 197.7p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 199p/l; regional 198.5p/l; UK 198.3p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 199.2p/l; regional 199p/l; UK 198.8p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 199.4p/l; regional 199.3p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 199.4p/l; regional 199.5p/l; UK 199.2p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 199.7p/l; regional 199.9p/l; UK 199.6p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.4p/l; regional 200.1p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.5p/l; regional 200.2p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.5p/l; regional 200.2p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Friday, 2 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.6p/l; regional 200.3p/l; UK 199.9p/l.
Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.6p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 200p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.6p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 200p/l.
Monday, 5 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.7p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 200p/l.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.6p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 199.9p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.6p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.6p/l; regional 200.3p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Friday, 9 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.8p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.8p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.8p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.6p/l; regional 200.3p/l; UK 199.6p/l.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.5p/l; regional 200p/l; UK 199.4p/l.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.5p/l; regional 199.9p/l; UK 199.3p/l.
Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.4p/l; regional 199.8p/l; UK 199.2p/l.
Friday, 16 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.2p/l; regional 199.7p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.2p/l; regional 199.7p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.2p/l; regional 199.6p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.2p/l; regional 199.6p/l; UK 199.1p/l.

Current station price

198.9p/l

Diesel at this station rose 7p/l, from 191.9p/l on 20 September to 198.9p/l on 19 October. The latest 7 days were steadier, with the average little changed since 12 October. The current 198.9p/l price is 1.2p/l below the Colchester average, 0.7p/l below the East of England average and 0.2p/l below the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 198.7p/l.

30-day station avg: 198.7p/l
Colchester avg: 200.1p/l
East of England avg: 199.6p/l
UK avg: 199.1p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

Super unleaded · E5

Super unleaded is not stocked here

This forecourt does not stock super unleaded (E5).

Premium diesel · SDV

Premium diesel is not stocked here

This forecourt does not stock premium diesel (SDV).

Local price leadership

Days this station was cheapest in the last 30 days

Completed-day prices are compared when at least two Colchester forecourts reported the same fuel. Ties and unchanged carried-forward prices count.

Daily record of whether each stocked fuel was cheapest locally during the last 30 days.
Fuel	Sept20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	Oct1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	Cheapest
Petrol (E10)																															0 of 30 days
Diesel (B7)																															0 of 30 days
Super unleaded (E5)																															Does not stock
Premium diesel (SDV)																															Does not stock

Cheapest-day read

How often this station was cheapest locally

This station did not match the lowest eligible local price during the available 30-day period. Check the nearby comparison before filling up.

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About Britannia Service Station Ltd

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FAQs for Britannia Service Station Ltd

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What are the current fuel prices at Britannia Service Station Ltd?

Britannia Service Station Ltd currently reports Petrol (E10) at 173.9p/l and Diesel (B7) at 198.9p/l. The latest price observation on this page was 21 Sept 2026, 17:47.

Is Britannia Service Station Ltd cheap for petrol and diesel in Colchester?

Yes. Current petrol and diesel prices are both below the Colchester averages. Petrol ranks 5th of 27 current prices in Colchester, and the price is 2.6p/l below the Colchester average. Diesel ranks 7th of 30 current prices in Colchester, and the price is 1.2p/l below the Colchester average. Compare all current forecourt prices in Colchester.

What are the opening times for Britannia Service Station Ltd?

Britannia Service Station Ltd reports opening hours of 24 hours daily. Bank holiday and temporary opening hours may differ.

Where is Britannia Service Station Ltd?

Britannia Service Station Ltd is at Britannia Service Station 17 Mersea Road Colchester Co2 7eu. It is listed as a petrol station in Colchester. Get directions to Britannia Service Station Ltd.

Which fuel types are available at Britannia Service Station Ltd?

Britannia Service Station Ltd is listed as offering Petrol (E10) and Diesel (B7).

How up to date are fuel prices at Britannia Service Station Ltd?

The latest price observation shown for Britannia Service Station Ltd was 21 Sept 2026, 17:47. Prices come from the official GOV.UK Fuel Finder feed, where participating retailers report price changes. Read our data accuracy rules.

What facilities are available at Britannia Service Station Ltd?

Listed facilities at Britannia Service Station Ltd include Packaged AdBlue, Air Pump Or Screenwash, Twenty Four Hour Fuel and Water Filling. Facility availability and access hours may differ from the forecourt's opening times.

Does Britannia Service Station Ltd have toilets?

Toilets are not listed in the available facilities data for Britannia Service Station Ltd, so we cannot confirm whether they are available. Check with the station before relying on a toilet stop.

Fuel price data

Prices are sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 09:40.

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