Fuel prices in Colchester
Compare current petrol, diesel, super unleaded and premium diesel prices across 30 Colchester 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)
176.5p/l
2.4p above UK average
Diesel (B7)
200.1p/l
1p above UK average
Super unleaded (E5)
194.3p/l
2.4p above UK average
Premium diesel (SDV)
221.6p/l
3.3p above UK average
30 forecourts reporting locally
- Eg Little Bentley Pfs, 168.9p
- Ardleigh South Service Station, 169.9p
- BP Rangers Service Station, 171.9p
- Britannia Service Station Ltd, 173.9p
- Asda Colchester Express Petrol, 173.9p
- Sainsburys Stanway, 174.9p
- Colchester Extra - Petrol Filling Station, 175.9p
- Mfg Elmstead, 175.9p
- Brightlingsea Co-Op Forecourt, 175.9p
- Old Forge Filling Station, 175.9p
- Asda Colchester Superstore, 176.9p
- Colchester Hythe Superstore - Petrol Filling Station, 176.9p
- Mfg Stanway, 176.9p
- Ardleigh Service Station, 176.9p
- Asda Tiptree Supermarket, 176.9p
- Braiswick Service Station, 177.9p
- Eastwood Sf Connect, 177.9p
- Shell Sextons, 177.9p
- Mfg Feering, 177.9p
- Vale garage ltd, 178p
- Colchester Sf Connect, 178.9p
- Shell Allstop, 178.9p
- Markstey Garage, 178.9p
- Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood, 178.9p
- Bluebird Garage, 179p
- Shell Doggetts Lane, 179.9p
- Shell Co-Op Tiptree, 180.9p
Live local prices
Current fuel prices in Colchester
30 forecourts in Colchester. Petrol (E10) is selected initially; choose another grade to compare like with like. Distances are measured from Colchester centre.
Rank table byPetrol (E10) price
Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.
| Forecourt | Postcode and report | Petrol(E10), selected ranking | Diesel(B7) | Super unleaded(E5) | Premium diesel(SDV) | Distancefrom Colchester centre | Opening times | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Eg Little Bentley PfsShell | CO7 8RXReported 19 Oct 2026, 10:16 | 168.9pCheapest | 193.9pCheapest | 188.9p | 213.9pCheapest | Distance: 8 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 2Ardleigh South Service StationIndependent forecourt | CO7 7YPReported 18 Oct 2026, 21:12 | 169.9p | 195.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p | Distance: 3.7 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
3 BP Rangers Service StationBP | CO2 8PUReported 7 Oct 2026, 12:28 | 171.9p | 196.9p | 188.9p | 214.9p | Distance: 1.4 mi | 06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00 | Details |
4 Britannia Service Station LtdTexaco | CO2 7EUReported 21 Sept 2026, 17:47 | 173.9p | 198.9p | - | - | Distance: 0.6 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
5 Asda Colchester Express PetrolAsda | CO3 4SAReported 20 Oct 2026, 06:18 | 173.9p | 197.9p | 191.9p | - | Distance: 1.7 mi | 07:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 23:00 | Details |
6 Sainsburys StanwaySainsbury's | CO3 8AAReported 17 Oct 2026, 06:32 | 174.9p | 199.9p | 186.9p | - | 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 |
7 Colchester Extra - Petrol Filling StationTesco | CO4 9EDReported 15 Oct 2026, 15:10 | 175.9p | 197.9p | 186.9p | - | Distance: 1.8 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
8 Mfg ElmsteadEsso | CO7 7EEReported 26 Sept 2026, 13:27 | 175.9p | 199.9p | 195.9p | 219.9p | Distance: 4.4 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 9CBrightlingsea Co-Op ForecourtCo-op | CO7 0RNReported 5 Oct 2026, 08:53 | 175.9p | 199.9p | 187.9p | - | 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 |
| 10Old Forge Filling StationEsso | CO5 8RAReported 12 Oct 2026, 10:32 | 175.9p | 199.9p | 195.9p | 219.9p | Distance: 7.8 mi | 06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00 | Details |
| 11Asda Colchester SuperstoreAsda | CO4 5TUReported 2 Oct 2026, 21:38 | 176.9p | 199.7p | - | - | Distance: 0.8 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 18:00 | Details |
| 12Colchester Hythe Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTesco | CO1 2TEReported 2 Oct 2026, 19:11 | 176.9p | 199.9p | 187.9p | - | Distance: 1.7 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 13Mfg StanwayEsso | CO3 0NRReported 19 Oct 2026, 12:10 | 176.9p | 201.9p | 195.9p | 219.9p | Distance: 2.1 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 14Ardleigh Service StationIndependent forecourt | CO7 7PAReported 26 Sept 2026, 15:22 | 176.9p | 199.9p | 193.9p | 218.9p | Distance: 4.1 mi | 06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00 | Details |
| 15Asda Tiptree SupermarketAsda | CO5 0LAReported 13 Oct 2026, 18:59 | 176.9p | 199.9p | - | - | Distance: 8.1 mi | 07:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 18:00 | Details |
| 16Braiswick Service StationEsso | CO4 5AJReported 19 Oct 2026, 12:00 | 177.9p | 199.9p | 197.9p | - | Distance: 0.9 mi | 06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00 | Details |
| 17Eastwood Sf ConnectBP | CO4 0EXReported 15 Oct 2026, 12:30 | 177.9p | 199.9p | 198.9p | 220.9p | Distance: 1.8 mi | 07:00 - 22:30 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 22:30; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:30 | Details |
| 18Shell SextonsShell | CO6 1LTReported 19 Oct 2026, 15:48 | 177.9p | 199.9p | 204.9p | 224.9p | Distance: 5.7 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 19Mfg FeeringEsso | CO5 9ELReported 30 Sept 2026, 21:02 | 177.9p | 199.9p | 195.9p | 219.9p | Distance: 7.3 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 20Vale garage ltdIndependent forecourt | CO7 6LWReported 12 Oct 2026, 11:03 | 178p | 201p | 188p | - | 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 |
| 21Colchester Sf ConnectBP | CO4 5YXReported 14 Oct 2026, 12:30 | 178.9p | 201.9p | 199.9p | 222.9p | Distance: 2.5 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 22Shell AllstopShell | CO4 5NQReported 8 Oct 2026, 16:24 | 178.9p | 201.9p | 204.9p | 224.9p | Distance: 4.2 mi | 06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00 | Details |
| 23Markstey GarageShell | CO6 1EBReported 8 Oct 2026, 05:40 | 178.9p | 199.9p | 204.9p | 224.9p | 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 |
| 24Shell Little Waitrose BirchwoodShell | CO7 6HUReported 8 Oct 2026, 16:23 | 178.9p | 201.9p | 204.9p | 224.9p | Distance: 4.6 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 25Bluebird GarageIndependent forecourt | CO5 0ADReported 8 Oct 2026, 10:22 | 179p | 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 |
| 26Shell Doggetts LaneShell | CO6 1EUReported 8 Oct 2026, 16:19 | 179.9p | 203.9p | 204.9p | 229.9p | Distance: 5.2 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 27CShell Co-Op TiptreeCo-op | CO5 0ENReported 2 Oct 2026, 13:56 | 180.9p | 204.9p | 204.9p | 229.9p | Distance: 8 mi | 07:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 23:00 | Details |
| ·MGreat Horkesley GarageMurco | CO6 4EJNo current report | - | 202.9p | 188.9p | - | 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 |
· L S EavesGulf | CO6 4SANo current report | - | 202.9p | 184.9p | - | 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 |
| ·PKmc Automotive SolutionsPace | CO7 6RLNo current report | - | 195p | 176pCheapest | - | 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 |
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How to read this page
About fuel prices in Colchester
Coverage, freshness and comparison scope matter as much as the headline price.
Colchester has 30 forecourts included on this page, with current prices available from 30. 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 Colchester: 174.9p/l average on 20 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 175.2p/l average on 21 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 175.3p/l average on 22 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 175.5p/l average on 23 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 175.8p/l average on 24 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 176p/l average on 25 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 176.2p/l average on 26 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 176.2p/l average on 27 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 176.5p/l average on 28 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 177p/l average on 29 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 177.1p/l average on 30 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 177.1p/l average on 1 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 177.1p/l average on 2 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 177.1p/l average on 3 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 177.1p/l average on 4 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 177.2p/l average on 5 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 177.2p/l average on 6 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 177.1p/l average on 7 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 177.3p/l average on 8 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 177.2p/l average on 9 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 177.2p/l average on 10 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 177.2p/l average on 11 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 177.2p/l average on 12 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 177.1p/l average on 13 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 177p/l average on 14 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 176.9p/l average on 15 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 176.7p/l average on 16 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 176.7p/l average on 17 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 176.6p/l average on 18 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Colchester: 176.6p/l average on 19 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 196.6p/l average on 20 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 197.7p/l average on 21 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 198.1p/l average on 22 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 198.4p/l average on 23 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 199p/l average on 24 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 199.2p/l average on 25 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 199.4p/l average on 26 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 199.4p/l average on 27 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 199.7p/l average on 28 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.4p/l average on 29 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.5p/l average on 30 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.5p/l average on 1 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.6p/l average on 2 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.6p/l average on 3 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.6p/l average on 4 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.7p/l average on 5 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.6p/l average on 6 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.6p/l average on 7 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.6p/l average on 8 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.8p/l average on 9 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.8p/l average on 10 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.8p/l average on 11 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.6p/l average on 12 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.5p/l average on 13 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.5p/l average on 14 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.4p/l average on 15 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.2p/l average on 16 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.2p/l average on 17 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.2p/l average on 18 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Colchester: 200.2p/l average on 19 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 191.4p/l average on 20 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 192.1p/l average on 21 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 192.2p/l average on 22 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 192.3p/l average on 23 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 192.6p/l average on 24 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 192.8p/l average on 25 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 192.8p/l average on 26 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 192.8p/l average on 27 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 193.9p/l average on 28 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.2p/l average on 29 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.3p/l average on 30 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.2p/l average on 1 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.6p/l average on 2 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.6p/l average on 3 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.6p/l average on 4 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.4p/l average on 5 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.4p/l average on 6 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.4p/l average on 7 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.4p/l average on 8 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.4p/l average on 9 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.4p/l average on 10 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.4p/l average on 11 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.9p/l average on 12 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.9p/l average on 13 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.7p/l average on 14 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.6p/l average on 15 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.6p/l average on 16 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.6p/l average on 17 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.6p/l average on 18 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Colchester: 194.4p/l average on 19 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 217.7p/l average on 20 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 218.3p/l average on 21 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 218.8p/l average on 22 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 218.9p/l average on 23 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 219.1p/l average on 24 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 219.1p/l average on 25 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 219.1p/l average on 26 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 219.1p/l average on 27 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 219.8p/l average on 28 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 219.9p/l average on 29 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 220p/l average on 30 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 220p/l average on 1 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 220p/l average on 2 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 220p/l average on 3 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 220p/l average on 4 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 220.3p/l average on 5 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 220.3p/l average on 6 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 220.3p/l average on 7 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 220.3p/l average on 8 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 220.3p/l average on 9 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 220.8p/l average on 10 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 220.8p/l average on 11 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 222p/l average on 12 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 222p/l average on 13 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 222p/l average on 14 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 222p/l average on 15 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 221.9p/l average on 16 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 221.9p/l average on 17 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 221.8p/l average on 18 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Colchester: 221.6p/l average on 19 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10)Petrol in Colchester rose 1.7p/l, from 174.9p/l on 20 September to 176.6p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 0.7p/l from 8 October to 18 October before moving higher again. Across the completed days, the local average ranged from 174.9p/l to 177.3p/l across 27 reporting forecourts.176.5p/l2.1p
- Diesel (B7)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. Across the completed days, the local average ranged from 196.6p/l to 200.8p/l across 30 reporting forecourts.200.1p/l4p
- Super unleaded (E5)Super unleaded in Colchester rose 3p/l, from 191.4p/l on 20 September to 194.4p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average fell 0.5p/l, which cuts against the wider rise. Across the completed days, the local average ranged from 191.4p/l to 194.9p/l across 26 reporting forecourts.194.3p/l3.4p
- Premium diesel (SDV)Premium diesel in Colchester rose 3.9p/l, from 217.7p/l on 20 September to 221.6p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average fell 0.4p/l, which cuts against the wider rise. Across the completed days, the local average ranged from 217.7p/l to 222p/l across 16 reporting forecourts.221.6p/l3.9p
What the local trend means
Colchester 30-day trends show petrol up 2.1p, diesel up 4p and super unleaded up 3.4p. The widest current local spread is 28.9p/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)
12p/l range
168.9p/l cheapest, 180.9p/l highest
- Cheapest vs average
- £4.18 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Full listed range
- £6.60 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Diesel (B7)
11.1p/l range
193.9p/l cheapest, 205p/l highest
- Cheapest vs average
- £3.41 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Full listed range
- £6.11 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Super unleaded (E5)
28.9p/l range
176p/l cheapest, 204.9p/l highest
- Cheapest vs average
- £10.07 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Full listed range
- £15.89 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Premium diesel (SDV)
16p/l range
213.9p/l cheapest, 229.9p/l highest
- Cheapest vs average
- £4.23 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Full listed range
- £8.80 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Colchester compared with regional and UK fuel prices
Every row compares the same grade locally, regionally and nationally.
| Fuel grade | Local average | Region | UK | Versus UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (E10) | 176.5 | 174.9 | 174.1 | 2.4p higher |
| Diesel (B7) | 200.1 | 199.6 | 199.1 | 1p higher |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 194.3 | 192.8 | 191.9 | 2.4p higher |
| Premium diesel (SDV) | 221.6 | 219.8 | 218.3 | 3.3p higher |
Colchester is above the UK average across the available fuel benchmarks, so the cheapest forecourt rows matter more than the local average alone.
Local forecourt market
Supermarket, major-brand and independent fuel prices in Colchester
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
- 175.9p/l
- Major brands
- 176.7p/l
- Independent forecourts
- 176.8p/l
Diesel (B7)
- Supermarkets
- 199.2p/l
- Major brands
- 200.1p/l
- Independent forecourts
- 201.1p/l
Super unleaded (E5)
- Supermarkets
- 188.4p/l
- Major brands
- 196p/l
- Independent forecourts
- 193.3p/l
Premium diesel (SDV)
- Supermarkets
- No price
- Major brands
- 221.7p/l
- Independent forecourts
- 221.2p/l
Qualifying named-brand observations
- Tesco2 forecourts176.4p/lPetrol (E10)
- Asda3 forecourts175.9p/lPetrol (E10)
- Sainsbury's1 forecourt174.9p/lPetrol (E10)
- Shell6 forecourts177.2p/lPetrol (E10)
At category level, the lowest current averages come from supermarkets for Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7) and Super unleaded (E5) and independent forecourts for Premium diesel (SDV). Among the named operators, the lowest current averages are Sainsbury's for Petrol (E10) at 174.9p/l and Super unleaded (E5) at 186.9p/l, Tesco for Diesel (B7) at 198.9p/l and BP for Premium diesel (SDV) at 219.6p/l. Supermarket prices are 0.8p/l below their 30-day averages on average and major-brand prices are 0.2p/l above their 30-day averages on average. The independent comparison covers 6 forecourts reporting Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7), Super unleaded (E5) and Premium diesel (SDV), so its averages should be read with that coverage in mind.
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 Colchester
- 1The Hythe2 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded187.5p/l
- 2Braiswick2 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded190.5p/l
- 3Beacon End2 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded, Premium diesel193.8p/l
- 4Parson's Heath2 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded, Premium diesel194p/l
- 5Tiptree2 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded, Premium diesel199.6p/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 Colchester, with 26 of 30 forecourts reporting a current price.
- Average
- 194.3p/l
- Reporting
- 26 stations
- Availability
- 87% availability
- Versus UK
- 2.4p above UK average
Premium diesel availability
Premium diesel (SDV) is available at a useful share of local forecourts in Colchester, with 16 of 30 forecourts reporting a current price.
- Average
- 221.6p/l
- Reporting
- 16 stations
- Availability
- 53% availability
- Versus UK
- 3.3p above UK average
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.
What is the cheapest fuel price in Colchester today?
The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Colchester is 168.9p/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 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 Colchester below the UK average?
Petrol is above the UK average by 2.4p/l, Diesel is above the UK average by 1p/l, Super unleaded is above the UK average by 2.4p/l and Premium diesel is above the UK average by 3.3p/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, 06:40. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.
Why do some Colchester 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 Colchester?
Nearby comparisons currently show Clacton-On-Sea at 196.3p/l, 1.8p/l cheaper than Colchester, Witham at 191.4p/l, 6.7p/l cheaper than Colchester and Sudbury at 197.3p/l, 0.8p/l cheaper than Colchester. Compare Clacton-On-Sea, Witham, Sudbury 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