Petrol prices in Halstead

Compare current petrol (E10) across 4 Halstead forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Halstead

174.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Halstead

Mfg Halstead1.4 mi from Halstead centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 175.2p/l
Local forecourts: 4
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Halstead

4 current petrol (E10) prices from 4 Halstead 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 Halstead. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Halstead centre	Opening times	Actions
1Mfg HalsteadEsso	CO9 1JAReported 9 Oct 2026, 11:21	174.9pCheapest	Distance: 1.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
2Mfg HedinghamShell	CO9 3HPReported 19 Oct 2026, 12:10	174.9pCheapest	Distance: 1.4 mi	06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00	Details
3Mount Hill GarageIndependent forecourt	CO9 1AAReported 9 Sept 2026, 14:34	174.9pCheapest	Distance: 1.5 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 21:30; Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:30; Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:30; Thursday: 06:00 - 21:30; Friday: 06:00 - 21:30; Saturday: 06:30 - 21:30; Sunday: 07:30 - 17:00; Bank holidays: 09:00 - 17:00	Details
4Jai & Sons Service StationEsso	CO9 3PPReported 25 Sept 2026, 14:30	175.9p	Distance: 1.5 mi	Hours 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: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 05:00 - 23:00	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Halstead

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

Halstead has 4 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 4. 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.

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Average price

175.2p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 174.9p/l
30-day high: 176.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +0.3p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Halstead rose 0.3p/l, from 174.9p/l on 20 September to 175.2p/l on 19 October. The wider move is up, although prices turned downward in the latest stretch, falling 0.5p/l from 16 October to 19 October. Halstead's current average is 1.1p/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.

Mount Hill Garage

174.9p/l today

0.3p/l below Halstead average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 30 of 30 days
Average gap: 0p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Mount Hill Garage stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0p/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

1p/l

174.9p/l cheapest, 175.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £0.16 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £0.55 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Halstead can avoid paying up to 1p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Braintree has the lowest nearby average shown at 170p; it is 5.2p/l cheaper than Halstead.

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

174.9p to 175.2p3 stations

175.2p to 175.4p0 stations

175.4p to 175.7p0 stations

175.7p to 175.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Halstead sits in the 174.9p to 175.2p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: 175.2p/l
Independent forecourts: 174.9p/l

Named local evidence: Shell, Esso, Independent forecourts.

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
Esso	2 stations	175.6p/l	0.7p/l	16 of 30 days	18%

Esso had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 0.7p/l, with a cheapest station present on 16 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Halstead

1Sible Hedingham2 reporting, 1 below average174.9p/l
2Whiteash Green2 reporting, 2 below average174.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Halstead

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 Halstead today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Halstead is 174.9p/l at Mfg Halstead. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Halstead 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 Halstead below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 1.1p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Halstead 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 Halstead 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 Halstead?

Nearby comparisons currently show Braintree at 170p/l, 5.2p/l cheaper than Halstead, Sudbury at 175.3p/l, 0.1p/l more expensive than Halstead and Haverhill at 172.3p/l, 2.9p/l cheaper than Halstead. Compare Braintree, Sudbury, Haverhill and Witham.

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

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes