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Prestons Garages Ltd fuel prices in Chelmsford

Current petrol and diesel prices, opening times, directions and nearby alternatives for Prestons Garages Ltd, an Essar forecourt in Chelmsford.

2-4 Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EH · 4.1 miles from Chelmsford town centre

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Opening times: Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:45 - 19:00; Tuesday: 06:45 - 19:00; Wednesday: 06:45 - 19:00; Thursday: 06:45 - 19:00; Friday: 06:45 - 19:00; Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00; Sunday: 09:00 - 11:59; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00
Station type: Petrol station
Price source: Official UK Fuel Finder data

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:32

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Petrol

Diesel

Super unleaded

Premium diesel

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:32

Station verdict

Good for premium diesel, pricier for petrol.

SDV is 17.4p below the Chelmsford average and ranks 1st of 12, while E10 is 1.6p above it and ranks 16th of 20. If you need petrol, it is worth checking nearby prices before filling up.

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Nearby fuel prices in Chelmsford

This station and nearby alternatives, ordered by petrol price, lowest first. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:32. Select a heading to sort without changing the table layout.

Nearby fuel prices in Chelmsford. This station and nearby alternatives, ordered by petrol price, lowest first.
Forecourt	Petrol	Diesel	Super unleaded	Premium diesel	Distance
Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTESCO STORES LTD, Chelmsford, CM2 9XWReported 15 Oct 2026, 15:13	171.9p/lSave 5p/l	198.9p/l	181.9p/lSave 3p/l	Unavailable	1.7 milesSave 5p/l best
Our Coop Baddow Road372 BADDOW ROAD, Chelmsford, CM2 9RAReported 20 Oct 2026, 00:26	172.9p/lSave 4p/l	200.9p/l	184.9p/l	Unavailable	2.8 milesSave 4p/l best
Asda Chelmsford SuperstoreCHELMER VILLAGE CENTRE, Chelmsford, CM2 6REReported 18 Oct 2026, 15:06	173.9p/lSave 3p/l	198.7p/l	Unavailable	Unavailable	3.5 milesSave 3p/l best
Sainsburys SpringfieldWHITE HART LANE, Chelmsford, CM2 5PAReported 18 Oct 2026, 07:02	173.9p/lSave 3p/l	199.9p/l	185.9p/l	Unavailable	3.9 milesSave 3p/l best
Mfg OaklandsPRINCES ROAD, Chelmsford, CM2 9DFReported 19 Oct 2026, 23:42	174.9p/lSave 2p/l	201.9p/l	195.9p/l	219.9p/l	1.8 milesSave 2p/l best
EPrestons Garages Ltd2-4 Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EHThis stationReported 6 Oct 2026, 12:40	176.9p/l	Unavailable	184.9p/l	202.9p/l	0 mi

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Station information

Opening times, address, listed amenities and map for Prestons Garages Ltd.

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Hours vary by day

Monday: 06:45 - 19:00
Tuesday: 06:45 - 19:00
Wednesday: 06:45 - 19:00
Thursday: 06:45 - 19:00
Friday: 06:45 - 19:00
Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00
Sunday: 09:00 - 11:59
Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00

Address

2-4 Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EH

4.1 miles from Chelmsford town centre

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Amenities

Packaged AdBlue
Air Pump Or Screenwash

Station identity

Brand family: Essar
Station type: Petrol station
Location: Chelmsford, East of England

Price context

Detailed current price comparison

At Prestons Garages Ltd, the latest reported prices are compared with the Chelmsford, regional and UK averages below.

All fuel prices in Chelmsford Report a price issue

Detailed current price comparison. All prices are in pence per litre. Stale or unusual prices are excluded from rankings and averages.
Fuel	Chelmsford rank	Current	30-day avg	Chelmsford avg	Regional avg	UK avg	30-day trend
Petrol (E10)	16th of 20 in Chelmsford	176.9p/l	175.8p/l	175.3p/l	174.9p/l	174.1p/l	Petrol (E10) 30-day trend: 4p/l up
Diesel (B7)	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked
Super unleaded (E5)	3rd of 16 in Chelmsford	184.9p/l	184.9p/l	194.2p/l	192.7p/l	191.9p/l	Super unleaded (E5) 30-day trend: No change
Premium diesel (SDV)	1st of 12 in Chelmsford	202.9p/l	200.4p/l	220.3p/l	219.8p/l	218.3p/l	Premium diesel (SDV) 30-day trend: 7p/l up

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 3 fuel types stocked at Prestons Garages Ltd, current comparable prices place Super unleaded (E5) and Premium diesel (SDV) below the Chelmsford average and Petrol (E10) above the Chelmsford average.

Petrol is currently the 16th cheapest of 20 ranked forecourts in Chelmsford, at 176.9p/l. It is 1.6p/l more expensive than the Chelmsford average, 2p/l more expensive than the regional average and 2.8p/l more expensive than the UK average.
Super unleaded is currently the 3rd cheapest of 16 ranked forecourts in Chelmsford, at 184.9p/l. It is 9.3p/l cheaper than the Chelmsford average, 7.8p/l cheaper than the regional average and 7p/l cheaper than the UK average.
Premium diesel is currently the cheapest of 12 ranked forecourts in Chelmsford, at 202.9p/l. It is 17.4p/l cheaper than the Chelmsford average, 16.9p/l cheaper than the regional average and 15.4p/l cheaper than the UK average.

Price movement

30-day price history at this station

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

E10

Petrol price history

179p175p171p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 174.3p/l; regional 173p/l; UK 172.5p/l.
Monday, 21 September 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 174.8p/l; regional 173.4p/l; UK 172.8p/l.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 175p/l; regional 173.7p/l; UK 173p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 175.3p/l; regional 173.9p/l; UK 173.3p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 175.6p/l; regional 174.2p/l; UK 173.6p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 175.9p/l; regional 174.5p/l; UK 173.9p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 175.9p/l; regional 174.7p/l; UK 174p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 172.9p/l; local 176p/l; regional 174.8p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 176.4p/l; regional 175.1p/l; UK 174.4p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 176.4p/l; regional 175.3p/l; UK 174.5p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 176.7p/l; regional 175.4p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 176.9p/l; regional 175.3p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Friday, 2 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 177.1p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 177.2p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 177.2p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
Monday, 5 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 177.2p/l; regional 175.6p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 177.3p/l; regional 175.6p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 177p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 176.7p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Friday, 9 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 176.4p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 176.3p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 176.1p/l; regional 175.4p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 176.3p/l; regional 175.4p/l; UK 174.5p/l.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 175.9p/l; regional 175.1p/l; UK 174.4p/l.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 175.8p/l; regional 175p/l; UK 174.3p/l.
Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 175.7p/l; regional 175p/l; UK 174.2p/l.
Friday, 16 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 175.6p/l; regional 174.9p/l; UK 174.2p/l.
Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 175.4p/l; regional 175p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 175.6p/l; regional 175p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 175.3p/l; regional 174.9p/l; UK 174.1p/l.

Current station price

176.9p/l

Petrol at this station rose 4p/l, from 172.9p/l on 20 September to 176.9p/l on 19 October. The latest 7 days were steadier, with the average little changed since 12 October. The current 176.9p/l price is 1.6p/l above the Chelmsford average, 2p/l above the East of England average and 2.8p/l above the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 175.8p/l.

30-day station avg: 175.8p/l
Chelmsford avg: 175.3p/l
East of England avg: 174.9p/l
UK avg: 174.1p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

Diesel · B7

Diesel is not stocked here

This forecourt does not stock diesel (B7).

Super unleaded price history

197p190p183p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 192.3p/l; regional 190.1p/l; UK 189.5p/l.
Monday, 21 September 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 192.5p/l; regional 190.3p/l; UK 189.7p/l.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 192.8p/l; regional 190.5p/l; UK 189.9p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 193p/l; regional 190.6p/l; UK 190.1p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 193p/l; regional 190.9p/l; UK 190.3p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 193p/l; regional 191.1p/l; UK 190.5p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 193p/l; regional 191.3p/l; UK 190.6p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 193p/l; regional 191.3p/l; UK 190.7p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 194.3p/l; regional 192.5p/l; UK 191.6p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 195p/l; regional 192.8p/l; UK 192p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 195p/l; regional 192.9p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 195.3p/l; regional 192.9p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Friday, 2 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 195.4p/l; regional 193.1p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 195.4p/l; regional 193.1p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 195.4p/l; regional 193.2p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
Monday, 5 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 195.4p/l; regional 193.2p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 195.7p/l; regional 193.2p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 195.2p/l; regional 193.2p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 194.9p/l; regional 193.1p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Friday, 9 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 194.8p/l; regional 193.1p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 194.8p/l; regional 193.1p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 194.7p/l; regional 193p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 195.2p/l; regional 193.1p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 194.9p/l; regional 192.9p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 194.8p/l; regional 192.9p/l; UK 192p/l.
Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 194.7p/l; regional 192.8p/l; UK 192p/l.
Friday, 16 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 194.6p/l; regional 192.8p/l; UK 192p/l.
Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 194.5p/l; regional 192.8p/l; UK 192p/l.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 194.6p/l; regional 192.8p/l; UK 192p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 194.3p/l; regional 192.8p/l; UK 191.9p/l.

Current station price

184.9p/l

Super unleaded at this station ended the period broadly where it started, moving from 184.9p/l on 20 September to 184.9p/l on 19 October. The latest 7 days were steadier, with the average little changed since 12 October. The current 184.9p/l price is 9.3p/l below the Chelmsford average, 7.8p/l below the East of England average and 7p/l below the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 184.9p/l.

30-day station avg: 184.9p/l
Chelmsford avg: 194.2p/l
East of England avg: 192.7p/l
UK avg: 191.9p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

SDV

Premium diesel price history

222p208p194p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 195.9p/l; local 215.7p/l; regional 216.4p/l; UK 215.3p/l.
Monday, 21 September 2026: station 195.9p/l; local 215.8p/l; regional 216.7p/l; UK 215.7p/l.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 195.9p/l; local 215.9p/l; regional 217p/l; UK 216p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 195.9p/l; local 216.3p/l; regional 217.2p/l; UK 216.3p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 195.9p/l; local 216.9p/l; regional 217.6p/l; UK 216.6p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 195.9p/l; local 217p/l; regional 218p/l; UK 217p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 195.9p/l; local 217.2p/l; regional 218.2p/l; UK 217.2p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 195.9p/l; local 217.2p/l; regional 218.2p/l; UK 217.2p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 218.9p/l; regional 219.3p/l; UK 218p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 200.9p/l; local 219.8p/l; regional 219.6p/l; UK 218.4p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 200.9p/l; local 219.8p/l; regional 219.7p/l; UK 218.4p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 200.9p/l; local 219.8p/l; regional 219.7p/l; UK 218.5p/l.
Friday, 2 October 2026: station 200.9p/l; local 220p/l; regional 219.7p/l; UK 218.5p/l.
Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 200.9p/l; local 220p/l; regional 219.8p/l; UK 218.5p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 200.9p/l; local 220p/l; regional 219.8p/l; UK 218.6p/l.
Monday, 5 October 2026: station 200.9p/l; local 220p/l; regional 219.8p/l; UK 218.6p/l.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 202.9p/l; local 220.2p/l; regional 219.8p/l; UK 218.5p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 202.9p/l; local 220.2p/l; regional 219.8p/l; UK 218.4p/l.
Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 202.9p/l; local 220.2p/l; regional 219.8p/l; UK 218.4p/l.
Friday, 9 October 2026: station 202.9p/l; local 220.2p/l; regional 219.9p/l; UK 218.5p/l.
Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 202.9p/l; local 220.2p/l; regional 219.9p/l; UK 218.5p/l.
Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 202.9p/l; local 220.2p/l; regional 219.9p/l; UK 218.5p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 202.9p/l; local 220.6p/l; regional 220.1p/l; UK 218.6p/l.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 202.9p/l; local 220.3p/l; regional 220p/l; UK 218.5p/l.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 202.9p/l; local 220.3p/l; regional 219.9p/l; UK 218.4p/l.
Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 202.9p/l; local 220.3p/l; regional 220p/l; UK 218.4p/l.
Friday, 16 October 2026: station 202.9p/l; local 220.3p/l; regional 219.9p/l; UK 218.4p/l.
Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 202.9p/l; local 220.3p/l; regional 219.9p/l; UK 218.4p/l.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 202.9p/l; local 220.3p/l; regional 219.8p/l; UK 218.4p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 202.9p/l; local 220.3p/l; regional 219.8p/l; UK 218.3p/l.

Current station price

202.9p/l

Premium diesel at this station rose 7p/l, from 195.9p/l on 20 September to 202.9p/l on 19 October. The latest 7 days were steadier, with the average little changed since 12 October. The current 202.9p/l price is 17.4p/l below the Chelmsford average, 16.9p/l below the East of England average and 15.4p/l below the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 200.4p/l.

30-day station avg: 200.4p/l
Chelmsford avg: 220.3p/l
East of England avg: 219.8p/l
UK avg: 218.3p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

Local price leadership

Days this station was cheapest in the last 30 days

Completed-day prices are compared when at least two Chelmsford 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)																															Does not stock
Super unleaded (E5)																															22 of 30 days
Premium diesel (SDV)																															30 of 30 days

Cheapest-day read

How often this station was cheapest locally

This station matched the cheapest local price for super unleaded on 22 of 30 eligible days and premium diesel on 30 of 30 eligible days. It did not match the cheapest price for petrol.

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What are the current fuel prices at Prestons Garages Ltd?

Prestons Garages Ltd currently reports Petrol (E10) at 176.9p/l, Super unleaded (E5) at 184.9p/l and Premium diesel (SDV) at 202.9p/l. The latest price observation on this page was 6 Oct 2026, 12:40.

Is Prestons Garages Ltd cheap for petrol and diesel in Chelmsford?

Prestons Garages Ltd does not stock both regular petrol and diesel, so a direct comparison across both fuels is not possible. Petrol ranks 16th of 20 current prices in Chelmsford, and the price is 1.6p/l above the Chelmsford average. Diesel is not stocked at this forecourt. Compare all current forecourt prices in Chelmsford.

What are the opening times for Prestons Garages Ltd?

Opening hours at Prestons Garages Ltd vary by day. See the weekly schedule in Station information. Bank holiday and temporary opening hours may differ.

Where is Prestons Garages Ltd?

Prestons Garages Ltd is at 2-4 Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EH. It is listed as a petrol station in Chelmsford. Get directions to Prestons Garages Ltd.

Which fuel types are available at Prestons Garages Ltd?

Prestons Garages Ltd is listed as offering Petrol (E10), Super unleaded (E5) and Premium diesel (SDV).

How up to date are fuel prices at Prestons Garages Ltd?

The latest price observation shown for Prestons Garages Ltd was 6 Oct 2026, 12:40. 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 Prestons Garages Ltd?

Listed facilities at Prestons Garages Ltd include Packaged AdBlue and Air Pump Or Screenwash. Facility availability and access hours may differ from the forecourt's opening times.

Does Prestons Garages Ltd have toilets?

Toilets are not listed in the available facilities data for Prestons Garages 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, 07:32.

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