Super unleaded prices in Chelmsford
Compare current super unleaded (E5) across 16 Chelmsford forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.
Lowest listed super unleaded forecourt in Chelmsford
181.9p/l
Lowest listed super unleaded price in Chelmsford
- Super unleaded local average
- 194.2p/l
- Local forecourts
- 16
- UK comparison
- Above
- Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore - Petrol Filling Station, 181.9p
- Our Coop Baddow Road, 184.9p
- Prestons Garages Ltd, 184.9p
- Sainsburys Springfield, 185.9p
- Danbury Esso Express, 190.9p
- Rontec West Chelmsford, 194.9p
- Mfg Baddow Road, 195.9p
- Mfg Oaklands, 195.9p
- Mfg Admiral, 195.9p
- Mfg West End, 195.9p
- South Woodham Ferrers Sfc, 195.9p
- Mfg Latchingdon, 195.9p
- Boreham Sf Connect, 198.9p
- Chelmsford Sf Connect, 199.9p
- Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road, 204.9p
- Shell Little Waitrose Chelmsford, 204.9p
Live local prices
Current super unleaded prices in Chelmsford
16 current super unleaded (E5) prices from 16 Chelmsford forecourts listed as stocking super unleaded.
Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.
| Forecourt | Postcode and report | Super unleaded(E5), selected ranking | Distancefrom Chelmsford centre | Opening times | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTesco | CM2 9XWReported 15 Oct 2026, 15:13 | 181.9pCheapest | Distance: 2.5 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 2COur Coop Baddow RoadCo-op | CM2 9RAReported 20 Oct 2026, 00:26 | 184.9p | Distance: 1.4 mi | 06:30 - 22:30 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:30 - 22:30; Bank holidays: 08:00 - 18:00 | Details |
| 3EPrestons Garages LtdEssar | CM1 3EHReported 16 Sept 2026, 08:28 | 184.9p | 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 |
4 Sainsburys SpringfieldSainsbury's | CM2 5PAReported 17 Oct 2026, 05:32 | 185.9p | Distance: 2.5 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: 07:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30 | Details |
5 Danbury Esso ExpressEsso | CM3 4QWReported 9 Oct 2026, 18:02 | 190.9p | Distance: 3.1 mi | 07:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00 | Details |
| 6Rontec West ChelmsfordEsso | CM1 2RYReported 12 Oct 2026, 10:55 | 194.9p | Distance: 3 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
7 Mfg Baddow RoadBP | CM2 9RAReported 28 Sept 2026, 21:44 | 195.9p | Distance: 1.4 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 8Mfg OaklandsEsso | CM2 9DFReported 28 Sept 2026, 23:56 | 195.9p | Distance: 2.4 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 9Mfg AdmiralEsso | CM1 1RYReported 28 Sept 2026, 22:58 | 195.9p | Distance: 2.9 mi | 07:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 23:00 | Details |
| 10Mfg West EndEsso | CM1 2QLReported 28 Sept 2026, 20:42 | 195.9p | Distance: 3 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 11South Woodham Ferrers SfcBP | CM3 5BQReported 18 Oct 2026, 12:00 | 195.9p | Distance: 5.5 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 12Mfg LatchingdonBP | CM3 6JPReported 28 Sept 2026, 23:50 | 195.9p | Distance: 9.1 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 13Boreham Sf ConnectBP | CM2 5PYReported 8 Oct 2026, 11:15 | 198.9p | Distance: 2.8 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 14Chelmsford Sf ConnectBP | CM1 3RUReported 2 Oct 2026, 11:30 | 199.9p | Distance: 3.8 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
15 Shell Little Waitrose Stock RoadShell | CM2 8LAReported 19 Oct 2026, 15:53 | 204.9p | Distance: 3.5 mi | 05:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 05:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 05:00 - 22:00 | Details |
| 16Shell Little Waitrose ChelmsfordShell | CM3 3FYReported 7 Oct 2026, 17:28 | 204.9p | Distance: 4.1 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
Showing the first 10 of 16 forecourts
How to read this page
About super unleaded prices in Chelmsford
Coverage, freshness and comparison scope matter as much as the headline price.
Chelmsford has 16 forecourts listed as stocking super unleaded (E5), with current prices available from 16. The table ranks forecourts by current super unleaded (E5) 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 Super unleaded (E5) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.
Thirty-day evidence
Thirty-day super unleaded (E5) price trend
Thirty-day super unleaded (E5) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.
- 20 September 2026: local 192.3: region 190.1: UK 189.5
- 21 September 2026: local 192.5: region 190.3: UK 189.7
- 22 September 2026: local 192.8: region 190.5: UK 189.9
- 23 September 2026: local 193: region 190.6: UK 190.1
- 24 September 2026: local 193: region 190.9: UK 190.3
- 25 September 2026: local 193: region 191.1: UK 190.5
- 26 September 2026: local 193: region 191.3: UK 190.6
- 27 September 2026: local 193: region 191.3: UK 190.7
- 28 September 2026: local 194.3: region 192.5: UK 191.6
- 29 September 2026: local 195: region 192.8: UK 192
- 30 September 2026: local 195: region 192.9: UK 192.1
- 1 October 2026: local 195.3: region 192.9: UK 192.2
- 2 October 2026: local 195.4: region 193.1: UK 192.2
- 3 October 2026: local 195.4: region 193.1: UK 192.3
- 4 October 2026: local 195.4: region 193.2: UK 192.3
- 5 October 2026: local 195.4: region 193.2: UK 192.3
- 6 October 2026: local 195.7: region 193.2: UK 192.2
- 7 October 2026: local 195.2: region 193.2: UK 192.2
- 8 October 2026: local 194.9: region 193.1: UK 192.1
- 9 October 2026: local 194.8: region 193.1: UK 192.1
- 10 October 2026: local 194.8: region 193.1: UK 192.1
- 11 October 2026: local 194.7: region 193: UK 192.1
- 12 October 2026: local 195.2: region 193.1: UK 192.2
- 13 October 2026: local 194.9: region 192.9: UK 192.1
- 14 October 2026: local 194.8: region 192.9: UK 192
- 15 October 2026: local 194.7: region 192.8: UK 192
- 16 October 2026: local 194.6: region 192.8: UK 192
- 17 October 2026: local 194.5: region 192.8: UK 192
- 18 October 2026: local 194.6: region 192.8: UK 192
- 19 October 2026: local 194.3: region 192.8: UK 191.9
Average price
194.2p/l
20 Sept to 19 Oct
- 30-day low
- 181.9p/l
- 30-day high
- 209.9p/l
- Movement (30 days)
- +2.1p/l
- Volatility
- Low
Jerry's super unleaded trend read
Super unleaded in Chelmsford rose 2p/l, from 192.3p/l on 20 September to 194.3p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 1p/l from 6 October to 11 October before moving higher again. Chelmsford's current average is 2.3p/l above the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.
Consistency, not just today's lowest
A consistently competitive super unleaded forecourt
This recommendation requires at least 21 completed reporting days and a current price no higher than the local average.
Prestons Garages Ltd
184.9p/l today
9.3p/l below Chelmsford average today
- Near cheapest
- Within 1p on 25 of 30 days
- Daily cheapest
- Cheapest on 22 of 30 days
- Average gap
- 0.6p/l average gap
- Evidence
- 30 of 30 days reported
Prestons Garages Ltd stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest super unleaded price on 25 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.6p/l above the daily cheapest price.
Price choice
Potential super unleaded savings
Cheapest versus average is the practical comparison. Cheapest versus highest is the maximum listed difference, not a guaranteed saving.
Current local price range
23p/l
181.9p/l cheapest, 204.9p/l highest
- Cheapest versus local average
- £6.76 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Cheapest versus highest
- £12.65 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Comparing current super unleaded prices in Chelmsford can avoid paying up to 23p/l more than the cheapest listed price.
Super unleaded (E5) compared with nearby locations
Ranked by current average super unleaded price. Chelmsford is highlighted so the local baseline remains easy to find.
- 1Maldon8.9 mi, 2 reporting186.4pAverage-7.8p/lCheapest 182.9p
- 2Witham8.1 mi, 5 reporting190.1pAverage-4.1p/lCheapest 184.9p
- 3Billericay7.6 mi, 2 reporting190.8pAverage-3.4p/lCheapest 187.7p
- 4Wickford7.8 mi, 3 reporting191.2pAverage-3p/lCheapest 188.9p
- 5ChelmsfordHereCurrent location, 16 reporting194.2pAverageBaselineCheapest 181.9p
- 6Rayleigh9.5 mi, 3 reporting197.6pAverage+3.4p/lCheapest 195.9p
Maldon has the lowest nearby average shown at 186.4p; it is 7.8p/l cheaper than Chelmsford.
Local market evidence
Super unleaded 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 super unleaded forecourts in Chelmsford sits in the 193.4p to 199.2p range.
Cheapest station consistency
Supermarkets and other forecourts
- Supermarkets
- 183.9p/l
- Major brands
- 196.5p/l
- Independent forecourts
- 184.9p/l
Where value persists
Super unleaded 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 | 5 stations | 193.6p/l | 9.3p/l | 0 of 30 days | 46% |
| BP | 5 stations | 196.8p/l | 12.5p/l | 0 of 30 days | 11% |
| Shell | 2 stations | 206.9p/l | 22.6p/l | 0 of 30 days | 0% |
Esso had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest super unleaded price at 9.3p/l, with a cheapest station present on 0 of 30 days.
Areas with the cheapest super unleaded in Chelmsford
- 1Widford1 reporting, 1 below average181.9p/l
- 2Great Baddow2 reporting, 1 below average184.9p/l
- 3Writtle2 reporting, 1 below average184.9p/l
- 4Springfield2 reporting, 1 below average185.9p/l
- 5Runsell Green1 reporting, 1 below average190.9p/l
Good to know
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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
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