Petrol & diesel prices in Basildon today
The cheapest petrol near Basildon right now is 169.9p at Sainsbury's, Cricketers Retail Park, 4.2p below the local average of 174.1p. Diesel starts at 193.7p at Asda Basildon Eastgate Supercentre, Eastgate Shopping Centre. We compared 30 forecourts within 5 miles of the town centre.
Cheapest isn't always best value: the live search also counts the fuel you'd burn getting there.
Cheapest petrol in Basildon
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sainsbury's, Cricketers Retail ParkCricketers Retail Park, Cricketers Way, Basildon, SS13 1SA · 1.2 mi from centre | 169.9p11 Oct |
| 2 | Texaco, Threeways Service StationThreeways Service Station, 22-26 Runwell Road, Wickford, SS11 7AB · 3.1 mi from centre | 169.9p10 Oct |
| 3 | JET, Jet GarageJet Garage, 26-28, Southend Road, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 0PF · 4.9 mi from centre | 169.9p24 Sept |
| 4 | Asda Basildon Eastgate Supercentre, Eastgate Shopping CentreEastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1AE · 1.1 mi from centre | 170.7p8 Oct |
| 5 | EG ON THE Move, Summerhill Service StationSummerhill Service Station, Basildon, SS14 3AS · 1.2 mi from centre | 170.7p9 Oct |
| 6 | Gulf, Southend RoadSouthend Road, South Green, Billericay, CM11 2PL · 3.6 mi from centre | 171.4p9 Oct |
| 7 | Tesco, Off High RoadOff High Road, Basildon, SS13 3JU · 1.1 mi from centre | 171.9p2 Oct |
| 8 | Tesco, Mayflower Retail ParkMayflower Retail Park, Gardiners Link, Basildon, SS14 3HZ · 1.1 mi from centre | 171.9p2 Oct |
| 9 | Tesco, Mandeville WayMandeville Way, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6TJ · 3.9 mi from centre | 171.9p2 Oct |
| 10 | Sainsbury's, 21 Stadium Way21 Stadium Way, Benfleet, SS7 3UB · 4.7 mi from centre | 171.9p11 Oct |
Cheapest diesel in Basildon
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asda Basildon Eastgate Supercentre, Eastgate Shopping CentreEastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1AE · 1.1 mi from centre | 193.7p8 Oct |
| 2 | Sainsbury's, Cricketers Retail ParkCricketers Retail Park, Cricketers Way, Basildon, SS13 1SA · 1.2 mi from centre | 193.9p11 Oct |
| 3 | EG ON THE Move, Summerhill Service StationSummerhill Service Station, Basildon, SS14 3AS · 1.2 mi from centre | 194.7p9 Oct |
| 4 | Tesco, Off High RoadOff High Road, Basildon, SS13 3JU · 1.1 mi from centre | 194.9p2 Oct |
| 5 | Tesco, Mayflower Retail ParkMayflower Retail Park, Gardiners Link, Basildon, SS14 3HZ · 1.1 mi from centre | 194.9p2 Oct |
| 6 | Tesco, Mandeville WayMandeville Way, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6TJ · 3.9 mi from centre | 194.9p2 Oct |
| 7 | Gulf, Southend RoadSouthend Road, South Green, Billericay, CM11 2PL · 3.6 mi from centre | 195.4p9 Oct |
| 8 | Texaco, Threeways Service StationThreeways Service Station, 22-26 Runwell Road, Wickford, SS11 7AB · 3.1 mi from centre | 195.9p10 Oct |
| 9 | Esso, Church RoadChurch Road, Corringham, SS17 9AP · 3.8 mi from centre | 195.9p6 Oct |
| 10 | JET, Jet GarageJet Garage, 26-28, Southend Road, Stanford-le-hope, SS17 0PF · 4.9 mi from centre | 196.9p24 Sept |
Average fuel price by brand in Basildon
| Brand | Stations | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 | 170.9p | 196.4p |
| Tesco | 3 | 171.9p | 194.9p |
| Texaco | 2 | 173.9p | 199.4p |
| Shell | 2 | 174.4p | 201.4p |
| BP | 7 | 175.9p | 200.9p |
| Esso | 6 | 176.2p | 202.4p |
Cheapest isn't always best value
A station 2p cheaper but 6 miles away can cost you more once you count the drive. Refuel Radar ranks every forecourt around Basildon by what a full tank really costs you, including the trip, and can find the best stop along a route too.
Open the live mapBasildon fuel price questions
Where is the cheapest petrol in Basildon today?
The cheapest petrol (E10) within 5 miles of Basildon centre is 169.9p a litre at Sainsbury's, Cricketers Retail Park (Cricketers Retail Park, Cricketers Way, Basildon, SS13 1SA), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 21:57.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Basildon today?
The cheapest diesel (B7) within 5 miles of Basildon centre is 193.7p a litre at Asda Basildon Eastgate Supercentre, Eastgate Shopping Centre (Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1AE), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 21:57.
How much is petrol and diesel in Basildon?
Petrol averages 174.1p a litre across 30 Basildon stations, 0.6p below the UK average of 174.7p; diesel averages 199.5p, 0.3p below the UK average of 199.8p.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Basildon?
On average Sainsbury's is currently the cheapest brand for petrol in Basildon, at 170.9p a litre across 2 forecourts. The cheapest individual station can still be a different brand, so check the table above.
How much can I save on fuel in Basildon?
Filling a 50-litre tank with petrol at the cheapest station in Basildon rather than an average-priced one saves about £2.10. Refuel Radar's Best Value ranking also counts the fuel you burn driving there, so a slightly dearer station closer to you can work out cheaper overall.
How up to date are these Basildon fuel prices?
Forecourts report their prices to the UK government's Fuel Finder scheme, and this page is rebuilt from that feed throughout the day. These figures were last refreshed at 11 Oct 2026, 21:57. Prices can change at any time, so always check at the pump.