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Sainsburys Stanway fuel prices in Colchester

Current petrol and diesel prices, opening times, directions and nearby alternatives for Sainsburys Stanway, a Sainsbury's forecourt in Colchester.

1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AA · 2.7 miles from Colchester town centre

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Opening times: 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
Station type: Supermarket
Price source: Official UK Fuel Finder data

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10

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Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10

Station verdict

Good for super unleaded.

E5 is 7.4p below the Colchester average and ranks 4th of 26. That makes this a good place to fill up with super unleaded.

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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, 08:10. 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
BP Rangers Service Station154 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8PUReported 7 Oct 2026, 12:28	171.9p/lSave 3p/l	196.9p/lSave 3p/l	188.9p/l	214.9p/l	3.6 milesSave 3p/l best
Asda Colchester Express Petrol246 SHRUB END ROAD, Colchester, CO3 4SAReported 20 Oct 2026, 06:18	173.9p/lSave 1p/l	197.9p/lSave 2p/l	191.9p/l	Unavailable	1.8 milesSave 2p/l best
Britannia Service Station LtdBRITANNIA SERVICE STATION, 17, MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7EU, Colchester, CO2 7EUReported 21 Sept 2026, 17:47	173.9p/lSave 1p/l	198.9p/lSave 1p/l	Unavailable	Unavailable	3.3 milesSave 1p/l best
Sainsburys Stanway1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AAThis stationReported 18 Oct 2026, 07:44	174.9p/l	199.9p/l	186.9p/l	Unavailable	0 mi
Stanway Co-Op ForecourtFIVEWAYS RETAIL PARK, Colchester, CO3 5JXReported 13 Oct 2026, 07:54	174.9p/l	198.9p/lSave 1p/l	183.9p/lSave 3p/l	Unavailable	1.0 milesSave 3p/l best
Colchester Extra - Petrol Filling StationHIGHWOODS SQUARE, Colchester, CO4 9EDReported 15 Oct 2026, 15:13	175.9p/l	197.9p/lSave 2p/l	186.9p/l	Unavailable	4.2 milesSave 2p/l best

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Station information

Opening times, address, listed amenities and map for Sainsburys Stanway.

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Hours vary by day

Monday: 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

Address

1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AA

2.7 miles from Colchester town centre

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Amenities

Packaged AdBlue
Air Pump Or Screenwash

Station identity

Brand family: Sainsbury's
Station type: Supermarket
Location: Colchester, East of England

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Price context

Detailed current price comparison

At Sainsburys Stanway, the latest reported prices are compared with the Colchester, regional and UK averages below.

All fuel prices in Colchester 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	Colchester rank	Current	30-day avg	Colchester avg	Regional avg	UK avg	30-day trend
Petrol (E10)	6th of 27 in Colchester	174.9p/l	175.6p/l	176.5p/l	174.9p/l	174.1p/l	Petrol (E10) 30-day trend: 2p/l up
Diesel (B7)	19th of 30 in Colchester	199.9p/l	198.8p/l	200.1p/l	199.6p/l	199.1p/l	Diesel (B7) 30-day trend: 6p/l up
Super unleaded (E5)	4th of 26 in Colchester	186.9p/l	187.6p/l	194.3p/l	192.7p/l	191.9p/l	Super unleaded (E5) 30-day trend: 2p/l up
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 3 fuel types stocked at Sainsburys Stanway, current comparable prices place Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7) and Super unleaded (E5) below the Colchester average.

Petrol is currently the 6th cheapest of 27 ranked forecourts in Colchester, at 174.9p/l. It is 1.6p/l cheaper than the Colchester average, in line with the regional average and 0.8p/l more expensive than the UK average.
Diesel is currently the 19th cheapest of 30 ranked forecourts in Colchester, at 199.9p/l. It is 0.2p/l cheaper than the Colchester average, 0.3p/l more expensive than the regional average and 0.8p/l more expensive than the UK average.
Super unleaded is currently the 4th cheapest of 26 ranked forecourts in Colchester, at 186.9p/l. It is 7.4p/l cheaper than the Colchester average, 5.8p/l cheaper than the regional average and 5p/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

179p175p171p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 172.9p/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 174.9p/l; local 175.3p/l; regional 173.7p/l; UK 173p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 175.5p/l; regional 173.9p/l; UK 173.3p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 175.8p/l; regional 174.2p/l; UK 173.6p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 176p/l; regional 174.5p/l; UK 173.9p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 176.2p/l; regional 174.7p/l; UK 174p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 176.2p/l; regional 174.8p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 176.5p/l; regional 175.1p/l; UK 174.4p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 177p/l; regional 175.3p/l; UK 174.5p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 177.1p/l; regional 175.4p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 177.1p/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 177.1p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 177.1p/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 177.2p/l; regional 175.6p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 177.1p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 177.3p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Friday, 9 October 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 177.2p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 177.2p/l; regional 175.5p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 177.2p/l; regional 175.4p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 174.9p/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 174.9p/l; local 176.7p/l; regional 175p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 176.6p/l; regional 175p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 176.6p/l; regional 174.9p/l; UK 174.1p/l.

Current station price

174.9p/l

Petrol at this station rose 2p/l, from 172.9p/l on 20 September to 174.9p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 3p/l from 7 October to 13 October before moving higher again. The current 174.9p/l price is 1.6p/l below the Colchester average, in line with the East of England average and 0.8p/l above the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 175.6p/l.

30-day station avg: 175.6p/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

202p197p192p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 193.9p/l; local 196.6p/l; regional 196.4p/l; UK 196.3p/l.
Monday, 21 September 2026: station 193.9p/l; local 197.7p/l; regional 197p/l; UK 196.9p/l.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 194.9p/l; local 198.1p/l; regional 197.5p/l; UK 197.3p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 198.4p/l; regional 197.8p/l; UK 197.7p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 199p/l; regional 198.5p/l; UK 198.3p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 199.2p/l; regional 199p/l; UK 198.8p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 199.4p/l; regional 199.3p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 199.4p/l; regional 199.5p/l; UK 199.2p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 199.7p/l; regional 199.9p/l; UK 199.6p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.4p/l; regional 200.1p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.5p/l; regional 200.2p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.5p/l; regional 200.2p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Friday, 2 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.6p/l; regional 200.3p/l; UK 199.9p/l.
Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.6p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 200p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.6p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 200p/l.
Monday, 5 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.7p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 200p/l.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.6p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 199.9p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 199.9p/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 199.9p/l; local 200.8p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 199.9p/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 199.9p/l; local 200.2p/l; regional 199.6p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.2p/l; regional 199.6p/l; UK 199.1p/l.

Current station price

199.9p/l

Diesel at this station rose 6p/l, from 193.9p/l on 20 September to 199.9p/l on 19 October. The latest 7 days were steadier, with the average little changed since 12 October. The current 199.9p/l price is 0.2p/l below the Colchester average, 0.3p/l above the East of England average and 0.8p/l above the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 198.8p/l.

30-day station avg: 198.8p/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 price history

196p190p183p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 184.9p/l; local 191.4p/l; regional 190.1p/l; UK 189.5p/l.
Monday, 21 September 2026: station 185.9p/l; local 192.1p/l; regional 190.3p/l; UK 189.7p/l.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 192.2p/l; regional 190.5p/l; UK 189.9p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 192.3p/l; regional 190.6p/l; UK 190.1p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 192.6p/l; regional 190.9p/l; UK 190.3p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 187.9p/l; local 192.8p/l; regional 191.1p/l; UK 190.5p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 192.8p/l; regional 191.3p/l; UK 190.6p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 192.8p/l; regional 191.3p/l; UK 190.7p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 193.9p/l; regional 192.5p/l; UK 191.6p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 194.2p/l; regional 192.8p/l; UK 192p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 194.3p/l; regional 192.9p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 194.2p/l; regional 192.9p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Friday, 2 October 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 194.6p/l; regional 193.1p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 194.6p/l; regional 193.1p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 194.6p/l; regional 193.2p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
Monday, 5 October 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 194.4p/l; regional 193.2p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 194.4p/l; regional 193.2p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 194.4p/l; regional 193.2p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 187.9p/l; local 194.4p/l; regional 193.1p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Friday, 9 October 2026: station 187.9p/l; local 194.4p/l; regional 193.1p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 187.9p/l; local 194.4p/l; regional 193.1p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 194.4p/l; regional 193p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 194.9p/l; regional 193.1p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 185.5p/l; local 194.9p/l; regional 192.9p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 185.5p/l; local 194.7p/l; regional 192.9p/l; UK 192p/l.
Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 185.5p/l; local 194.6p/l; regional 192.8p/l; UK 192p/l.
Friday, 16 October 2026: station 185.9p/l; local 194.6p/l; regional 192.8p/l; UK 192p/l.
Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 194.6p/l; regional 192.8p/l; UK 192p/l.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 194.6p/l; regional 192.8p/l; UK 192p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 194.4p/l; regional 192.8p/l; UK 191.9p/l.

Current station price

186.9p/l

Super unleaded at this station rose 2p/l, from 184.9p/l on 20 September to 186.9p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 3.4p/l from 7 October to 13 October before moving higher again. The current 186.9p/l price is 7.4p/l below the Colchester average, 5.8p/l below the East of England average and 5p/l below the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 187.6p/l.

30-day station avg: 187.6p/l
Colchester avg: 194.3p/l
East of England avg: 192.7p/l
UK avg: 191.9p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

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)																															0 of 30 days
Premium diesel (SDV)																															Does not stock

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How often this station was cheapest locally

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What are the current fuel prices at Sainsburys Stanway?

Sainsburys Stanway currently reports Petrol (E10) at 174.9p/l, Diesel (B7) at 199.9p/l and Super unleaded (E5) at 186.9p/l. The latest price observation on this page was 18 Oct 2026, 07:44.

Is Sainsburys Stanway cheap for petrol and diesel in Colchester?

Yes. Current petrol and diesel prices are both below the Colchester averages. Petrol ranks 6th of 27 current prices in Colchester, and the price is 1.6p/l below the Colchester average. Diesel ranks 19th of 30 current prices in Colchester, and the price is 0.2p/l below the Colchester average. Compare all current forecourt prices in Colchester.

What are the opening times for Sainsburys Stanway?

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

Where is Sainsburys Stanway?

Sainsburys Stanway is at 1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AA. It is listed as a supermarket in Colchester. Get directions to Sainsburys Stanway.

Which fuel types are available at Sainsburys Stanway?

Sainsburys Stanway is listed as offering Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7) and Super unleaded (E5).

How up to date are fuel prices at Sainsburys Stanway?

The latest price observation shown for Sainsburys Stanway was 18 Oct 2026, 07:44. 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 Sainsburys Stanway?

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

Does Sainsburys Stanway have toilets?

Toilets are not listed in the available facilities data for Sainsburys Stanway, 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, 08:10.

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