Premium diesel prices in Colchester
Compare current premium diesel (SDV) across 16 Colchester forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.
Lowest listed premium diesel forecourt in Colchester
213.9p/l
Lowest listed premium diesel price in Colchester
- Premium diesel local average
- 221.6p/l
- Local forecourts
- 16
- UK comparison
- Above
- Eg Little Bentley Pfs, 213.9p
- BP Rangers Service Station, 214.9p
- Ardleigh South Service Station, 214.9p
- Ardleigh Service Station, 218.9p
- Mfg Stanway, 219.9p
- Mfg Elmstead, 219.9p
- Mfg Feering, 219.9p
- Old Forge Filling Station, 219.9p
- Eastwood Sf Connect, 220.9p
- Colchester Sf Connect, 222.9p
- Shell Allstop, 224.9p
- Markstey Garage, 224.9p
- Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood, 224.9p
- Shell Sextons, 224.9p
- Shell Doggetts Lane, 229.9p
- Shell Co-Op Tiptree, 229.9p
Live local prices
Current premium diesel prices in Colchester
16 current premium diesel (SDV) prices from 16 Colchester forecourts listed as stocking premium diesel.
Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.
| Forecourt | Postcode and report | Premium diesel(SDV), selected ranking | Distancefrom Colchester centre | Opening times | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Eg Little Bentley PfsShell | CO7 8RXReported 19 Oct 2026, 10:16 | 213.9pCheapest | Distance: 8 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
2 BP Rangers Service StationBP | CO2 8PUReported 21 Sept 2026, 12:06 | 214.9p | Distance: 1.4 mi | 06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00 | Details |
| 3Ardleigh South Service StationIndependent forecourt | CO7 7YPReported 12 Oct 2026, 10:43 | 214.9p | Distance: 3.7 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 4Ardleigh Service StationIndependent forecourt | CO7 7PAReported 22 Sept 2026, 10:08 | 218.9p | Distance: 4.1 mi | 06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00 | Details |
5 Mfg StanwayEsso | CO3 0NRReported 28 Sept 2026, 16:13 | 219.9p | Distance: 2.1 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 6Mfg ElmsteadEsso | CO7 7EEReported 28 Sept 2026, 22:02 | 219.9p | Distance: 4.4 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 7Mfg FeeringEsso | CO5 9ELReported 28 Sept 2026, 21:29 | 219.9p | Distance: 7.3 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 8Old Forge Filling StationEsso | CO5 8RAReported 5 Oct 2026, 10:31 | 219.9p | Distance: 7.8 mi | 06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00 | Details |
| 9Eastwood Sf ConnectBP | CO4 0EXReported 18 Oct 2026, 11:15 | 220.9p | Distance: 1.8 mi | 07:00 - 22:30 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 22:30; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:30 | Details |
| 10Colchester Sf ConnectBP | CO4 5YXReported 29 Sept 2026, 10:00 | 222.9p | Distance: 2.5 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 11Shell AllstopShell | CO4 5NQReported 12 Oct 2026, 17:58 | 224.9p | Distance: 4.2 mi | 06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00 | Details |
| 12Markstey GarageShell | CO6 1EBReported 10 Oct 2026, 07:10 | 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 |
| 13Shell Little Waitrose BirchwoodShell | CO7 6HUReported 12 Oct 2026, 17:59 | 224.9p | Distance: 4.6 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 14Shell SextonsShell | CO6 1LTReported 14 Sept 2026, 17:39 | 224.9p | Distance: 5.7 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 15Shell Doggetts LaneShell | CO6 1EUReported 12 Oct 2026, 17:27 | 229.9p | Distance: 5.2 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 16CShell Co-Op TiptreeCo-op | CO5 0ENReported 12 Oct 2026, 17:28 | 229.9p | Distance: 8 mi | 07:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 23:00 | Details |
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How to read this page
About premium diesel prices in Colchester
Coverage, freshness and comparison scope matter as much as the headline price.
Colchester has 16 forecourts listed as stocking premium diesel (SDV), with current prices available from 16. 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.
- 20 September 2026: local 217.7: region 216.4: UK 215.3
- 21 September 2026: local 218.3: region 216.7: UK 215.7
- 22 September 2026: local 218.8: region 217: UK 216
- 23 September 2026: local 218.9: region 217.2: UK 216.3
- 24 September 2026: local 219.1: region 217.6: UK 216.6
- 25 September 2026: local 219.1: region 218: UK 217
- 26 September 2026: local 219.1: region 218.2: UK 217.2
- 27 September 2026: local 219.1: region 218.2: UK 217.2
- 28 September 2026: local 219.8: region 219.3: UK 218
- 29 September 2026: local 219.9: region 219.6: UK 218.4
- 30 September 2026: local 220: region 219.7: UK 218.4
- 1 October 2026: local 220: region 219.7: UK 218.5
- 2 October 2026: local 220: region 219.7: UK 218.5
- 3 October 2026: local 220: region 219.8: UK 218.5
- 4 October 2026: local 220: region 219.8: UK 218.6
- 5 October 2026: local 220.3: region 219.8: UK 218.6
- 6 October 2026: local 220.3: region 219.8: UK 218.5
- 7 October 2026: local 220.3: region 219.8: UK 218.4
- 8 October 2026: local 220.3: region 219.8: UK 218.4
- 9 October 2026: local 220.3: region 219.9: UK 218.5
- 10 October 2026: local 220.8: region 219.9: UK 218.5
- 11 October 2026: local 220.8: region 219.9: UK 218.5
- 12 October 2026: local 222: region 220.1: UK 218.6
- 13 October 2026: local 222: region 220: UK 218.5
- 14 October 2026: local 222: region 219.9: UK 218.4
- 15 October 2026: local 222: region 220: UK 218.4
- 16 October 2026: local 221.9: region 219.9: UK 218.4
- 17 October 2026: local 221.9: region 219.9: UK 218.4
- 18 October 2026: local 221.8: region 219.8: UK 218.4
- 19 October 2026: local 221.6: region 219.8: UK 218.3
Average price
221.6p/l
20 Sept to 19 Oct
- 30-day low
- 207.9p/l
- 30-day high
- 229.9p/l
- Movement (30 days)
- +3.9p/l
- Volatility
- Low
Jerry's premium diesel trend read
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. Colchester's current average is 3.3p/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.
BP Rangers Service Station
214.9p/l today
6.7p/l below Colchester average today
- Near cheapest
- Within 1p on 29 of 30 days
- Daily cheapest
- Cheapest on 27 of 30 days
- Average gap
- 0.2p/l average gap
- Evidence
- 30 of 30 days reported
BP Rangers Service Station stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest premium diesel price on 29 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.2p/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
16p/l
213.9p/l cheapest, 229.9p/l highest
- Cheapest versus local average
- £4.23 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Cheapest versus highest
- £8.80 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Comparing current premium diesel prices in Colchester can avoid paying up to 16p/l more than the cheapest listed price.
Premium diesel (SDV) compared with nearby locations
Ranked by current average premium diesel price. Colchester is highlighted so the local baseline remains easy to find.
- 1Witham12.2 mi, 2 reporting204.9pAverage-16.7p/lCheapest 199.9p
- 2Clacton-On-Sea11.8 mi, 3 reporting219.2pAverage-2.4p/lCheapest 217.9p
- 3Halstead12.9 mi, 3 reporting219.6pAverage-2p/lCheapest 218.9p
- 4ColchesterHereCurrent location, 16 reporting221.6pAverageBaselineCheapest 213.9p
- 5Sudbury12.4 mi, 3 reporting221.6pAverageIn lineCheapest 219.9p
Witham has the lowest nearby average shown at 204.9p; it is 16.7p/l cheaper than Colchester.
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
The largest group of reporting premium diesel forecourts in Colchester sits in the 217.9p to 221.9p range.
Cheapest station consistency
Where value persists
Premium diesel brand reliability over 30 days
Historical claims render only when the documented reporting thresholds are met.
| Brand | Stations | 30-day average | Average gap | Cheapest presence | Below local average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esso | 4 stations | 218.6p/l | 4.1p/l | 0 of 30 days | 95% |
| BP | 3 stations | 219.7p/l | 5.2p/l | 27 of 30 days | 36% |
| Shell | 6 stations | 221.6p/l | 7.1p/l | 3 of 30 days | 41% |
Esso had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest premium diesel price at 4.1p/l, with a cheapest station present on 0 of 30 days.
Areas with the cheapest premium diesel in Colchester
- 1Raven's Green1 reporting, 1 below average213.9p/l
- 2Crockleford Heath1 reporting, 1 below average214.9p/l
- 3Old Heath1 reporting, 1 below average214.9p/l
- 4Ardleigh1 reporting, 1 below average218.9p/l
- 5Barrow Hill1 reporting, 1 below average219.9p/l
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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