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Petrol prices in Chelmsford

Compare current petrol (E10) across 20 Chelmsford forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Chelmsford

170.7p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Chelmsford

Asda South Woodham Ferrers Superstore6.6 mi from Chelmsford centre
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Petrol local average
175.3p/l
Local forecourts
20
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Current petrol prices in Chelmsford

20 current petrol (E10) prices from 20 Chelmsford forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Chelmsford. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
ForecourtPostcode and reportPetrol(E10), selected rankingDistancefrom Chelmsford centreOpening timesActions
1Asda South Woodham Ferrers SuperstoreAsdaCM3 5TBReported 18 Oct 2026, 13:45170.7pCheapestDistance: 6.6 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 18:00Details
2Sainsburys South Woodham FerrersSainsbury'sCM3 5QPReported 17 Oct 2026, 06:50170.9pDistance: 5.7 miHours 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: 08:00 - 20:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30Details
3Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTescoCM2 9XWReported 15 Oct 2026, 15:10171.9pDistance: 2.5 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
4COur Coop Baddow RoadCo-opCM2 9RAReported 20 Oct 2026, 00:26172.9pDistance: 1.4 mi06:30 - 22:30 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:30 - 22:30; Bank holidays: 08:00 - 18:00Details
5Asda Chelmsford SuperstoreAsdaCM2 6REReported 18 Oct 2026, 15:06173.9pDistance: 1.4 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 18:00Details
6Sainsburys SpringfieldSainsbury'sCM2 5PAReported 17 Oct 2026, 05:32173.9pDistance: 2.5 miHours vary by dayMonday: 05:00 - 23:00; Tuesday: 05:00 - 23:00; Wednesday: 05:00 - 23:00; Thursday: 05:00 - 23:00; Friday: 05:00 - 23:00; Saturday: 05:00 - 23:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30Details
7Hyde Lane Service StationIndependent forecourtCM3 4LPReported 25 Sept 2026, 12:55173.9pDistance: 3.7 miHours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 19:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00; Friday: 07:00 - 19:00; Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00; Sunday: 09:30 - 13:30; Bank holidays: 08:00 - 18:00Details
8Mfg LatchingdonBPCM3 6JPReported 13 Oct 2026, 23:19173.9pDistance: 9.1 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
9Mfg Baddow RoadBPCM2 9RAReported 17 Oct 2026, 22:15174.9pDistance: 1.4 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
10Mfg OaklandsEssoCM2 9DFReported 19 Oct 2026, 23:42174.9pDistance: 2.4 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
11South Woodham Ferrers SfcBPCM3 5BQReported 18 Oct 2026, 12:00174.9pDistance: 5.5 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
12Rontec West ChelmsfordEssoCM1 2RYReported 12 Oct 2026, 10:55175.9pDistance: 3 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
13Danbury Esso ExpressEssoCM3 4QWReported 9 Oct 2026, 18:02175.9pDistance: 3.1 mi07:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00Details
14Mfg AdmiralEssoCM1 1RYReported 19 Oct 2026, 22:59176.9pDistance: 2.9 mi07:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 23:00Details
15Mfg West EndEssoCM1 2QLReported 19 Oct 2026, 22:18176.9pDistance: 3 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
16EPrestons Garages LtdEssarCM1 3EHReported 28 Sept 2026, 13:01176.9pDistance: 4.1 miHours 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 - 00:00Details
17Boreham Sf ConnectBPCM2 5PYReported 8 Oct 2026, 11:15178.9pDistance: 2.8 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
18Shell Little Waitrose Stock RoadShellCM2 8LAReported 19 Oct 2026, 15:53178.9pDistance: 3.5 mi05:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 05:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 05:00 - 22:00Details
19Chelmsford Sf ConnectBPCM1 3RUReported 2 Oct 2026, 11:30178.9pDistance: 3.8 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
20Shell Little Waitrose ChelmsfordShellCM3 3FYReported 7 Oct 2026, 17:28179.9pDistance: 4.1 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails

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How to read this page

About petrol prices in Chelmsford

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

Chelmsford has 20 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 20. 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.

179p175p171p
  • 20 September 2026: local 174.3: region 173: UK 172.5
  • 21 September 2026: local 174.8: region 173.4: UK 172.8
  • 22 September 2026: local 175: region 173.7: UK 173
  • 23 September 2026: local 175.3: region 173.9: UK 173.3
  • 24 September 2026: local 175.6: region 174.2: UK 173.6
  • 25 September 2026: local 175.9: region 174.5: UK 173.9
  • 26 September 2026: local 175.9: region 174.7: UK 174
  • 27 September 2026: local 176: region 174.8: UK 174.1
  • 28 September 2026: local 176.4: region 175.1: UK 174.4
  • 29 September 2026: local 176.4: region 175.3: UK 174.5
  • 30 September 2026: local 176.7: region 175.4: UK 174.6
  • 1 October 2026: local 176.9: region 175.3: UK 174.6
  • 2 October 2026: local 177.1: region 175.5: UK 174.7
  • 3 October 2026: local 177.2: region 175.5: UK 174.8
  • 4 October 2026: local 177.2: region 175.5: UK 174.8
  • 5 October 2026: local 177.2: region 175.6: UK 174.8
  • 6 October 2026: local 177.3: region 175.6: UK 174.7
  • 7 October 2026: local 177: region 175.5: UK 174.7
  • 8 October 2026: local 176.7: region 175.5: UK 174.6
  • 9 October 2026: local 176.4: region 175.5: UK 174.6
  • 10 October 2026: local 176.3: region 175.5: UK 174.6
  • 11 October 2026: local 176.1: region 175.4: UK 174.6
  • 12 October 2026: local 176.3: region 175.4: UK 174.5
  • 13 October 2026: local 175.9: region 175.1: UK 174.4
  • 14 October 2026: local 175.8: region 175: UK 174.3
  • 15 October 2026: local 175.7: region 175: UK 174.2
  • 16 October 2026: local 175.6: region 174.9: UK 174.2
  • 17 October 2026: local 175.4: region 175: UK 174.1
  • 18 October 2026: local 175.6: region 175: UK 174.1
  • 19 October 2026: local 175.3: region 174.9: UK 174.1

Average price

175.3p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low
168.7p/l
30-day high
181.9p/l
Movement (30 days)
+1.1p/l
Volatility
Low
Jerry holding a light bulb and presenting a fuel-price insight

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Chelmsford rose 1p/l, from 174.3p/l on 20 September to 175.3p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 1.2p/l from 6 October to 11 October before moving higher again. Chelmsford's current average is 1.2p/l above 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.

Asda South Woodham Ferrers Superstore

170.7p/l today

4.6p/l below Chelmsford average today

Near cheapest
Within 1p on 29 of 30 days
Daily cheapest
Cheapest on 27 of 30 days
Average gap
0.1p/l average gap
Evidence
30 of 30 days reported
DirectionsStation details

Asda South Woodham Ferrers Superstore stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 29 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

9.2p/l

170.7p/l cheapest, 179.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average
£2.53 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest
£5.06 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Chelmsford can avoid paying up to 9.2p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

  1. 1Billericay7.6 mi, 2 reporting171.3pAverage-4p/lCheapest 169.7p
  2. 2Witham8.1 mi, 5 reporting172.3pAverage-3p/lCheapest 170.9p
  3. 3Wickford7.8 mi, 3 reporting172.6pAverage-2.7p/lCheapest 169.9p
  4. 4Maldon8.9 mi, 3 reporting172.9pAverage-2.4p/lCheapest 172.9p
  5. 5Rayleigh9.5 mi, 3 reporting174.9pAverage-0.4p/lCheapest 173.9p
  6. 6ChelmsfordHereCurrent location, 20 reporting175.3pAverageBaselineCheapest 170.7p

Billericay has the lowest nearby average shown at 171.3p; it is 4p/l cheaper than Chelmsford.

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

170.7p to 173p4 stations
173p to 175.3p7 stations
175.3p to 177.6p5 stations
177.6p to 179.9p4 stations

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Chelmsford sits in the 173p to 175.3p range.

Cheapest station consistency

  1. 1Asda South Woodham Ferrers Superstore27 days
  2. 2Sainsburys South Woodham Ferrers3 days
  3. 3Hyde Lane Service Station0 days
  4. 4Mfg Latchingdon0 days

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets
172.3p/l
Major brands
176.7p/l
Independent forecourts
173.4p/l
Named local evidence: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Shell.

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
BrandStations30-day averageAverage gapCheapest presenceBelow local average
Sainsbury's2 stations173p/l2.1p/l3 of 30 days95%
Asda2 stations173.2p/l2.3p/l27 of 30 days82%
Esso5 stations176.6p/l5.7p/l0 of 30 days26%
BP5 stations177p/l6.2p/l0 of 30 days39%
Shell2 stations180.5p/l9.6p/l0 of 30 days0%

Sainsbury's had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 2.1p/l, with a cheapest station present on 3 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Chelmsford

  1. 1Brandy Hole1 reporting, 1 below average170.7p/l
  2. 2Woodham Ferrers2 reporting, 2 below average170.9p/l
  3. 3Widford1 reporting, 1 below average171.9p/l
  4. 4Great Baddow2 reporting, 2 below average172.9p/l
  5. 5Chelmer Village1 reporting, 1 below average173.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Chelmsford

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 Chelmsford today?
The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Chelmsford is 170.7p/l at Asda South Woodham Ferrers Superstore. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.
How are Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford below the UK average?
Petrol is above the UK average by 1.2p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.
How recent are the Chelmsford fuel prices on this page?
Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.
Why do some Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford?
Nearby comparisons currently show Billericay at 171.3p/l, 4p/l cheaper than Chelmsford, Wickford at 172.6p/l, 2.7p/l cheaper than Chelmsford and Witham at 172.3p/l, 3p/l cheaper than Chelmsford. Compare Billericay, Wickford, Witham 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, 08:21. See how we qualify and compare prices

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