Petrol Stations in Colchester
Compare live petrol and diesel prices at 23 petrol stations in Colchester. Cheapest fuel near you, updated every 5 minutes.
⛅
26°C
Partly cloudy
Avg Unleaded
154.5p
Avg Diesel
172.0p
Cheapest Unleaded
149.9p
Cheapest Diesel
160.0p
Fuel Prices by Brand in Colchester
| Brand | Stations | Avg Unleaded | Avg Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell | 4 | 154.4p | 171.4p |
| Esso | 3 | 153.6p | 167.9p |
| BP | 3 | 156.6p | 181.9p |
| Asda | 2 | 152.9p | 169.3p |
| Tesco | 2 | 153.9p | 166.9p |
| Ardleigh Service Station | 1 | 151.9p | 171.9p |
| Sainsbury's | 1 | 153.9p | 168.9p |
| Vale Garage Ltd | 1 | 162.9p | 196.9p |
| Ardleigh South Service Station | 1 | 149.9p | 165.9p |
| Co-op | 1 | 153.9p | 168.9p |
All Stations in Colchester
A
A
V
Ardleigh South Service Station
Ardleigh South Service Station · CO7 7YP
Unleaded
149.9p
Diesel
165.9p
BP Rangers Service Station
BP · CO2 8PU
Unleaded
149.9p
Diesel
167.9p
Ardleigh Service Station
Ardleigh Service Station · CO7 7PA
Unleaded
151.9p
Diesel
171.9p
ASDA TIPTREE SUPERMARKET
Asda · CO5 0LA
Unleaded
151.9p
Diesel
166.9p
Old Forge Filling Station
Esso · CO5 8RA
Unleaded
152.9p
Diesel
167.9p
Aldford Service Station
Esso · C063PU
Unleaded
153.9p
Diesel
167.9p
SAINSBURYS STANWAY
Sainsbury's · CO3 8AA
Unleaded
153.9p
Diesel
168.9p
Braiswick Service Station
Esso · CO4 5AJ
Unleaded
153.9p
Diesel
167.9p
STANWAY CO-OP FORECOURT
Co-op · CO3 5JX
Unleaded
153.9p
Diesel
168.9p
SHELL LITTLE WAITROSE BIRCHWOOD
Shell · CO7 6HU
Unleaded
153.9p
Diesel
174.9p
SHELL DOGGETTS LANE
Shell · CO6 1EU
Unleaded
153.9p
Diesel
169.9p
COLCHESTER HYTHE SUPERSTORE - PETROL FILLING STATION
Tesco · CO1 2TE
Unleaded
153.9p
Diesel
166.9p
ASDA COLCHESTER SUPERSTORE
Asda · CO4 5TU
Unleaded
153.9p
Diesel
171.7p
COLCHESTER EXTRA - PETROL FILLING STATION
Tesco · CO4 9ED
Unleaded
153.9p
Diesel
166.9p
SHELL ALLSTOP
Shell · CO4 5NQ
Unleaded
153.9p
Diesel
170.9p
ASDA COLCHESTER EXPRESS PETROL
Texaco · CO3 4SA
Unleaded
154.9p
Diesel
175.9p
SHELL SEXTONS
Shell · CO6 1LT
Unleaded
155.9p
Diesel
169.9p
COLCHESTER SF CONNECT
BP · CO4 5XY
Unleaded
159.9p
Diesel
188.9p
EASTWOOD SF CONNECT
BP · CO4 0EX
Unleaded
159.9p
Diesel
188.9p
Vale garage ltd
Vale Garage Ltd · CO7 6LW
Unleaded
162.9p
Diesel
196.9p
L S EAVES
Gulf · CO6 4SA
Diesel
171.9p
GREAT HORKESLEY GARAGE
Murco · CO6 4EJ
Diesel
167.9p
KMC AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS
Pace · CO7 6RL
Diesel
160.0p
Brands in Colchester
Explore
Guide to Fuel Prices in Colchester
Colchester has 23 petrol stationsreporting live prices through the UK government's mandatory fuel price transparency scheme. Average unleaded (E10) is currently 154.5p per litre, with diesel (B7) at 172.0p per litre. The cheapest unleaded right now is 149.9p at Ardleigh South Service Station (CO7 7YP).
6 of Colchester's 23stations are supermarket forecourts (Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Costco), with branded retailers operating the other 17. Supermarket forecourts are 1.2p per litre cheaper than branded stations on average — a £0.66 saving on a typical 55-litre fill.
Nearby towns with cheaper unleaded: Halstead (152.6p, 12.4 mi), Witham (149.4p, 12.5 mi) and Ipswich (145.9p, 12.8 mi). A short detour can save up to £1.05on a 55-litre fill — though factor in fuel for the round trip.
Across all UK cities tracked by PetrolFinder, Colchester unleaded is 3.3p above the national average of 151.2p — driven by the local mix of supermarket vs branded forecourts and competition between 14 fuel brands operating in the area. Use the route planner to find the cheapest stop on your journey, or browse the price heatmap to spot regional bargains.
Colchester Snapshot
Stations23
Avg Unleaded154.5p
Cheapest Unleaded149.9p
Avg Diesel172.0p
Cheapest Diesel160.0p
Brands14
Petrol & Diesel FAQs for Colchester
Where is the cheapest petrol in Colchester?
The cheapest unleaded (E10) petrol in Colchester is currently 149.9p per litre at Ardleigh South Service Station (CO7 7YP). The average across 23 stations in Colchester is 154.5p per litre. Prices update every 5 minutes from official UK government data.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Colchester?
The cheapest diesel in Colchester is currently 160.0p per litre, with an average of 172.0p across 23 stations. That's 5.5p above the UK national diesel average of 166.5p.
Are supermarket petrol stations cheaper in Colchester?
In Colchester, supermarket forecourts (6 stations: Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Costco) are 1.2p per litre cheaper than branded retailers like Shell, BP and Esso (17 stations). That's a £0.66 saving on a typical 55-litre fill.
Which towns near Colchester have cheaper petrol?
Halstead (152.6p, 12.4 mi), Witham (149.4p, 12.5 mi) and Ipswich (145.9p, 12.8 mi) all have lower average unleaded prices than Colchester's 154.5p. A short detour can save up to £1.05 on a 55-litre fill — factor in fuel for the round trip.
How often are Colchester fuel prices updated?
Prices for the 23 petrol stations in Colchester are updated every 5 minutes using the UK Government Fuel Finder API under The Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025. Retailers are legally required to report price changes within 30 minutes.