Petrol prices in Braintree

Compare current petrol (E10) across 8 Braintree forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Braintree

166.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Braintree

Sainsburys Braintree0.6 mi from Braintree centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 170p/l
Local forecourts: 8
UK comparison: Below

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:41

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Braintree

8 current petrol (E10) prices from 8 Braintree forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 07:41. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Braintree. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Dunmow, Braintree centre	Opening times	Actions
1Sainsburys BraintreeSainsbury's	CM7 1XHReported 17 Oct 2026, 07:55	166.9pCheapest	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	Distance: 3 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Braintree

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

Braintree has 8 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 8. The table ranks forecourts by current petrol (E10) price, with distance and station name used to order equal or unavailable prices. Station status, distance and update freshness remain visible for comparison.

This page focuses on Petrol (E10) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day petrol (E10) price trend

Thirty-day petrol (E10) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

177p173p169p

Average price

170p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 165.9p/l
30-day high: 178.9p/l
Movement (30 days): -1.5p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Braintree fell 1.3p/l, from 171.3p/l on 20 September to 170p/l on 19 October. The fall was not continuous: prices rose 3.4p/l from 23 September to 7 October before moving lower again. Braintree's current average is 4.1p/l below the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive petrol forecourt

This recommendation requires at least 21 completed reporting days and a current price no higher than the local average.

Londonforecourt Limited

166.9p/l today

3.1p/l below Braintree average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 26 of 30 days
Average gap: 0.1p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Londonforecourt Limited stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.1p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential petrol savings

Cheapest versus average is the practical comparison. Cheapest versus highest is the maximum listed difference, not a guaranteed saving.

Current local price range

5p/l

166.9p/l cheapest, 171.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £1.70 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £2.75 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Braintree can avoid paying up to 5p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

Ranked by current average petrol price. Braintree is highlighted so the local baseline remains easy to find.

Braintree has the lowest average petrol price in this comparison at 170p/l.

Local market evidence

Petrol market in this location

Distribution, station consistency and forecourt type provide different evidence. None is treated as a guarantee of the next pump price.

Price distribution

166.9p to 168.2p3 stations

168.2p to 169.4p0 stations

169.4p to 170.7p0 stations

170.7p to 171.9p5 stations

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Braintree sits in the 170.7p to 171.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

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

Named local evidence: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Shell, BP.

Where value persists

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days

Historical claims render only when the documented reporting thresholds are met.

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days
Brand	Stations	30-day average	Average gap	Cheapest presence	Below local average
BP	3 stations	174.4p/l	7.6p/l	0 of 30 days	9%

BP had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 7.6p/l, with a cheapest station present on 0 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Braintree

1Bocking2 reporting, 1 below average166.9p/l
2Great Notley3 reporting, 1 below average166.9p/l
3Row Green1 reporting, 1 below average166.9p/l
4Bradwell1 reporting, 0 below average171.9p/l
5Galley's Corner1 reporting, 0 below average171.9p/l

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.

Where is the cheapest petrol (E10) 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 petrol (E10) forecourts ranked?

Forecourts are ranked by their current petrol (E10) 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 petrol (E10) prices in Braintree below the UK average?

Petrol is below the UK average by 4.1p/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, 07:41. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Braintree forecourts not show a current petrol (E10) price?

A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock petrol (E10), even if there is not a current reported price available for that fuel. The price table keeps those stations visible but prioritises forecourts with current prices.

Should I compare nearby locations before filling up in Braintree?

Nearby comparisons currently show Witham at 172.3p/l, 2.3p/l more expensive than Braintree, Halstead at 175.2p/l, 5.2p/l more expensive than Braintree and Chelmsford at 175.3p/l, 5.3p/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 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, 07:41. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes