Premium diesel prices in Chelmsford

Compare current premium diesel (SDV) across 12 Chelmsford forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed premium diesel forecourt in Chelmsford

202.9p/l

Lowest listed premium diesel price in Chelmsford

EPrestons Garages Ltd4.1 mi from Chelmsford centre

Directions Station details

Premium diesel local average: 220.3p/l
Local forecourts: 12
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21

Live local prices

Current premium diesel prices in Chelmsford

12 current premium diesel (SDV) prices from 12 Chelmsford forecourts listed as stocking premium diesel.

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

Current premium diesel prices in Chelmsford. Ranked by Premium diesel (SDV) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Premium diesel(SDV), selected ranking	Distancefrom Chelmsford centre	Opening times	Actions
1EPrestons Garages LtdEssar	CM1 3EHReported 6 Oct 2026, 12:40	202.9pCheapest	Distance: 4.1 mi	Hours 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 - 00:00	Details
2Danbury Esso ExpressEsso	CM3 4QWReported 29 Sept 2026, 17:03	215.9p	Distance: 3.1 mi	07:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00	Details
3Mfg Baddow RoadBP	CM2 9RAReported 28 Sept 2026, 21:44	219.9p	Distance: 1.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
4Mfg OaklandsEsso	CM2 9DFReported 28 Sept 2026, 23:56	219.9p	Distance: 2.4 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
5Mfg AdmiralEsso	CM1 1RYReported 28 Sept 2026, 22:58	219.9p	Distance: 2.9 mi	07:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 23:00	Details
6Mfg West EndEsso	CM1 2QLReported 28 Sept 2026, 20:42	219.9p	Distance: 3 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
7Mfg LatchingdonBP	CM3 6JPReported 28 Sept 2026, 23:50	219.9p	Distance: 9.1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
8South Woodham Ferrers SfcBP	CM3 5BQReported 13 Oct 2026, 11:15	220.9p	Distance: 5.5 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
9Chelmsford Sf ConnectBP	CM1 3RUReported 18 Oct 2026, 11:15	223.9p	Distance: 3.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
10Shell Little Waitrose ChelmsfordShell	CM3 3FYReported 24 Sept 2026, 15:01	224.9p	Distance: 4.1 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
11Boreham Sf ConnectBP	CM2 5PYReported 18 Oct 2026, 11:30	225.9p	Distance: 2.8 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
12Shell Little Waitrose Stock RoadShell	CM2 8LAReported 12 Oct 2026, 17:59	229.9p	Distance: 3.5 mi	05:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 05:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 05:00 - 22:00	Details

Showing the first 10 of 12 forecourts

How to read this page

About premium diesel prices in Chelmsford

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

Chelmsford has 12 forecourts listed as stocking premium diesel (SDV), with current prices available from 12. The table ranks forecourts by current premium diesel (SDV) 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 Premium diesel (SDV) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day premium diesel (SDV) price trend

Thirty-day premium diesel (SDV) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

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Average price

220.3p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 195.9p/l
30-day high: 229.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +4.6p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's premium diesel trend read

Premium diesel in Chelmsford rose 4.6p/l, from 215.7p/l on 20 September to 220.3p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average fell 0.3p/l, which cuts against the wider rise. Chelmsford's current average is 2p/l above the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive premium diesel forecourt

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

Prestons Garages Ltd

202.9p/l today

17.4p/l below Chelmsford 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

Prestons Garages Ltd stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest premium diesel price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential premium diesel savings

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

Current local price range

27p/l

202.9p/l cheapest, 229.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £9.57 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £14.85 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current premium diesel prices in Chelmsford can avoid paying up to 27p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Premium diesel (SDV) compared with nearby locations

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

Witham has the lowest nearby average shown at 204.9p; it is 15.4p/l cheaper than Chelmsford.

Local market evidence

Premium diesel 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

202.9p to 209.7p1 station

209.7p to 216.4p1 station

216.4p to 223.2p6 stations

223.2p to 229.9p4 stations

The largest group of reporting premium diesel forecourts in Chelmsford sits in the 216.4p to 223.2p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: 220.3p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: Shell, BP, Esso.

Where value persists

Premium diesel brand reliability over 30 days

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

Premium diesel brand reliability over 30 days
Brand	Stations	30-day average	Average gap	Cheapest presence	Below local average
Esso	4 stations	217.9p/l	17.4p/l	0 of 30 days	83%
BP	5 stations	221.4p/l	21p/l	0 of 30 days	31%
Shell	2 stations	225.2p/l	24.8p/l	0 of 30 days	0%

Esso had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest premium diesel price at 17.4p/l, with a cheapest station present on 0 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest premium diesel in Chelmsford

1Writtle2 reporting, 1 below average202.9p/l
2Runsell Green1 reporting, 1 below average215.9p/l
3Great Baddow1 reporting, 1 below average219.9p/l
4Latchingdon1 reporting, 1 below average219.9p/l
5Moulsham3 reporting, 3 below average219.9p/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 premium diesel (SDV) in Chelmsford today?

The cheapest listed premium diesel (SDV) price in Chelmsford is 202.9p/l at Prestons Garages Ltd. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Chelmsford premium diesel (SDV) forecourts ranked?

Forecourts are ranked by their current premium diesel (SDV) 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 premium diesel (SDV) prices in Chelmsford below the UK average?

Premium diesel is above the UK average by 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 premium diesel (SDV) price?

A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock premium diesel (SDV), 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 218.9p/l, 1.4p/l cheaper than Chelmsford, Wickford at 215.9p/l, 4.4p/l cheaper than Chelmsford and Witham at 204.9p/l, 15.4p/l cheaper than Chelmsford. Compare Billericay, Wickford, Witham and Maldon.

How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?

Use 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, 08:21. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes