Fuel prices in Braintree

Compare current petrol, diesel, super unleaded and premium diesel prices across 8 Braintree forecourts. Start with local averages, then use the map and table to compare like with like.

Current local averages

Four fuel grades, kept separate so every comparison stays useful.

Petrol (E10)

170p/l

4.1p below UK average

Diesel (B7)

200.3p/l

1.2p above UK average

Super unleaded (E5)

190.5p/l

1.4p below UK average

Premium diesel (SDV)

220.2p/l

1.9p above UK average

8 forecourts reporting locallyPrices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40

Live local prices

Current fuel prices in Braintree

8 forecourts in Braintree. Petrol (E10) is selected initially; choose another grade to compare like with like. Distances are measured from Braintree centre.

Rank table byPetrol (E10) price

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current fuel prices in Braintree. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Diesel(B7)	Super unleaded(E5)	Premium diesel(SDV)	Distancefrom Dunmow, Braintree centre	Opening times	Actions
1Sainsburys BraintreeSainsbury's	CM7 1XHReported 17 Oct 2026, 07:55	166.9pCheapest	198.9p	178.9p	-	Distance: 0.6 mi	07:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30	Details
2Londonforecourt LimitedShell	CM77 8QGReported 15 Sept 2026, 09:31	166.9pCheapest	198.9p	199.9p	225.9p	Distance: 1.2 mi	Hours 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 - 21:00	Details
3Braintree Great Notley Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTesco	CM77 7WWReported 14 Oct 2026, 14:56	166.9pCheapest	197.9pCheapest	176.9pCheapest	-	Distance: 1.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
4C. J. Eley & CoBP	CM7 9EPReported 17 Oct 2026, 08:15	171.9p	203.9p	200.9p	-	Distance: 0.7 mi	Hours 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 - 00:00	Details
5Braintree Sf ConnectBP	CM77 7ABReported 15 Oct 2026, 10:45	171.9p	201.9p	192.9p	222.9p	Distance: 0.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
6Tgc - Galleys RoundaboutTexaco	CM77 8GGReported 15 Oct 2026, 10:10	171.9p	199.9p	192.9p	-	Distance: 1.1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
7EOEg Braintree PfsEG On The Move	CM7 2QSReported 16 Oct 2026, 17:32	171.9p	201.9p	191.9p	221.9p	Distance: 1.1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
8Bradwell Service StationBP	CM77 8EEReported 18 Oct 2026, 09:05	171.9p	198.7p	189.9p	209.9pCheapest	Distance: 3 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About fuel prices in Braintree

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

Braintree has 8 forecourts included on this page, with current prices available from 8. The table initially ranks forecourts by current petrol (E10) price. Choose another fuel grade to compare like with like; distance and station name order equal or unavailable prices. Station status, distance and update freshness remain visible for comparison.

This page compares Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded and Premium diesel using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

How local fuel prices are moving

Daily local averages by fuel grade. The complete daily values remain available in the page even when the chart is enhanced.

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Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 171.3p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 171.3p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 171.3p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 171.3p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 171.5p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 172.3p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 172.4p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 172.8p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 173.2p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 173.3p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 173.3p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 173.5p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 173.8p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 173.8p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 173.9p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 174.3p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 174.5p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 174.7p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 174.4p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 174.4p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 174.4p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 173.4p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 172p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 171p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 170.2p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 170.2p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 170p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 170.2p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 170p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Braintree: 170p/l average on 19 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 197.7p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 197.8p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 198.4p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 199p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 199.3p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 200.4p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 200.8p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 201p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 201.2p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 201.2p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 201.2p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 201.2p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 201.2p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 201.2p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 201.2p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 201.2p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 200.9p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 200.9p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 200.7p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 200.7p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 200.7p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 200.4p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 200.5p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 200.1p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 199.6p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 199.5p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 199.8p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 200.1p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 200.3p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Braintree: 200.3p/l average on 19 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 190.9p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 190.9p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 190.9p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 190.9p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 191.2p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 192.3p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 192.3p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 192.4p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 192.9p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 193p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 193.2p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 193.3p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 193.5p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 193.5p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 193.7p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 193.9p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 194.2p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 194.3p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 194.2p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 194.2p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 194.2p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 193.7p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 192.2p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 191.5p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 190.7p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 190.8p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 190.7p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 190.5p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 190.5p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Braintree: 190.5p/l average on 19 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 216.2p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 216.4p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 216.7p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 216.7p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 216.7p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 219.4p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 219.7p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Braintree: 220.2p/l average on 19 October 2026.

What the local trend means

Braintree 30-day trends show petrol down 1.5p, diesel up 3p and super unleaded down 0.4p. The widest current local spread is 24p/l on super unleaded (e5), so comparing forecourts can materially change the pump price.

Price range and benchmarks

What choosing a cheaper forecourt could change

The average comparison is the more realistic decision baseline. The highest-price comparison is only the maximum currently listed difference.

Petrol (E10)

5p/l range

166.9p/l cheapest, 171.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £1.70 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £2.75 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Diesel (B7)

6p/l range

197.9p/l cheapest, 203.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £1.32 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £3.30 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Super unleaded (E5)

24p/l range

176.9p/l cheapest, 200.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £7.48 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £13.20 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Premium diesel (SDV)

16p/l range

209.9p/l cheapest, 225.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £5.66 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £8.80 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Braintree compared with regional and UK fuel prices

Every row compares the same grade locally, regionally and nationally.

Braintree compared with regional and UK fuel prices
Fuel grade	Local average	Region	UK	Versus UK
Petrol (E10)	170	174.9	174.1	4.1p cheaper
Diesel (B7)	200.3	199.6	199.1	1.2p higher
Super unleaded (E5)	190.5	192.8	191.9	1.4p cheaper
Premium diesel (SDV)	220.2	219.8	218.3	1.9p higher

Braintree is mixed against UK averages: petrol (e10) is 4.1p cheaper, while diesel (b7) is 1.2p higher.

Local forecourt market

Supermarket, major-brand and independent fuel prices in Braintree

A compact local comparison of supermarkets, major brands and independents. Follow a qualifying brand into its full UK comparison.

Forecourt-type averages

Lowest current category average for each fuel grade is highlighted.

Petrol (E10)

Supermarkets: 166.9p/l
Major brands: 171.1p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Diesel (B7)

Supermarkets: 198.4p/l
Major brands: 200.9p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Super unleaded (E5)

Supermarkets: 177.9p/l
Major brands: 194.7p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Premium diesel (SDV)

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: 220.2p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Qualifying named-brand observations

Tesco1 forecourt166.9p/lPetrol (E10)
Sainsbury's1 forecourt166.9p/lPetrol (E10)
Shell1 forecourt166.9p/lPetrol (E10)
BP3 forecourts171.9p/lPetrol (E10)

At category level, the lowest current averages come from supermarkets for Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7) and Super unleaded (E5) and major brands for Premium diesel (SDV). Among the named operators, the lowest current averages are Sainsbury's for Petrol (E10) at 166.9p/l, Tesco for Diesel (B7) at 197.9p/l and Super unleaded (E5) at 176.9p/l and BP for Premium diesel (SDV) at 216.4p/l. Supermarket prices are 2.4p/l below their 30-day averages on average and major-brand prices are 0.6p/l below their 30-day averages on average. There are no independent forecourts with comparable current prices in Braintree, so that category cannot be judged fairly yet.

Local context

Compare the wider local market

Nearby places and named local areas add useful context, but the forecourt table remains the decision source for the journey you are making.

Fuel prices in nearby locations

Compare petrol and diesel separately in nearby locations.

Areas with the lowest average fuel prices in Braintree

1Bocking2 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded186.9p/l
2Great Notley3 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded, Premium diesel192.6p/l

Premium fuel availability

Coverage and benchmark context for fuels that are not stocked at every forecourt.

Super unleaded availability

Super unleaded (E5) is widely available in Braintree, with 8 of 8 forecourts reporting a current price.

Average: 190.5p/l
Reporting: 8 stations
Availability: 100% availability
Versus UK: 1.4p below UK average

Premium diesel availability

Premium diesel (SDV) is available at a useful share of local forecourts in Braintree, with 4 of 8 forecourts reporting a current price.

Average: 220.2p/l
Reporting: 4 stations
Availability: 50% availability
Versus UK: 1.9p above UK average

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.

What is the cheapest fuel price in Braintree today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Braintree is 166.9p/l at Sainsburys Braintree. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Braintree fuel forecourts ranked?

Forecourts are ranked by their cheapest current fuel 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 fuel prices in Braintree below the UK average?

Petrol is below the UK average by 4.1p/l, Diesel is above the UK average by 1.2p/l, Super unleaded is below the UK average by 1.4p/l and Premium diesel is above the UK average by 1.9p/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, 06:40. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Braintree forecourts not show every fuel price?

Not every forecourt reports every fuel type at the same time. The page shows available current prices first and keeps unavailable cells visible so gaps in coverage are clear.

Should I compare nearby locations before filling up in Braintree?

Nearby comparisons currently show Witham at 191.4p/l, 3.8p/l cheaper than Braintree, Halstead at 198.3p/l, 3.1p/l more expensive than Braintree and Chelmsford at 197.6p/l, 2.4p/l more expensive than Braintree. Compare Witham, Halstead, Chelmsford and Maldon.

How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?

Use cheapest petrol near me or cheapest diesel near me or cheapest super unleaded near me or cheapest premium 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, 06:40. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes