Petrol & diesel prices in Chelmsford today
The cheapest petrol near Chelmsford right now is 173.9p at Asda Chelmsford Superstore, Chelmer Village Centre, 3.4p below the local average of 177.3p. Diesel starts at 198.7p at Asda Chelmsford Superstore, Chelmer Village Centre. We compared 14 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 Chelmsford
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asda Chelmsford Superstore, Chelmer Village CentreChelmer Village Centre, Chelmsford, CM2 6RE · 1.7 mi from centre | 173.9p8 Oct |
| 2 | Sainsbury's, White Hart LaneWhite Hart Lane, Chelmsford, CM2 5PA · 2.2 mi from centre | 173.9p11 Oct |
| 3 | Esso, Waterhouse LaneWaterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2RY · 0.6 mi from centre | 174.9p18 Sept |
| 4 | Tesco, Tesco Stores LtdTesco Stores Ltd, Princes Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9XW · 1.1 mi from centre | 175.9p8 Oct |
| 5 | Esso, Princes RoadPrinces Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9DF · 1.0 mi from centre | 176.9p8 Oct |
| 6 | Texaco, 372 Baddow Road372 Baddow Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 9RA · 1.3 mi from centre | 176.9p10 Oct |
| 7 | Essar, 2-4 Lordship Road2-4 Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EH · 1.8 mi from centre | 176.9p6 Oct |
| 8 | Esso, Rainsford RoadRainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QL · 0.4 mi from centre | 177.9p30 Sept |
| 9 | Esso, 89 Broomfield Road89 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RY · 0.5 mi from centre | 177.9p30 Sept |
| 10 | BP, 346B Baddow Road346B Baddow Road, Great Baddow / Chelmsford, CM2 9RA · 1.2 mi from centre | 177.9p7 Oct |
Cheapest diesel in Chelmsford
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asda Chelmsford Superstore, Chelmer Village CentreChelmer Village Centre, Chelmsford, CM2 6RE · 1.7 mi from centre | 198.7p8 Oct |
| 2 | Esso, Waterhouse LaneWaterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 2RY · 0.6 mi from centre | 199.9p18 Sept |
| 3 | Tesco, Tesco Stores LtdTesco Stores Ltd, Princes Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9XW · 1.1 mi from centre | 199.9p8 Oct |
| 4 | Sainsbury's, White Hart LaneWhite Hart Lane, Chelmsford, CM2 5PA · 2.2 mi from centre | 199.9p11 Oct |
| 5 | Texaco, 372 Baddow Road372 Baddow Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 9RA · 1.3 mi from centre | 200.9p10 Oct |
| 6 | Esso, Princes RoadPrinces Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9DF · 1.0 mi from centre | 201.9p8 Oct |
| 7 | Esso, Rainsford RoadRainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QL · 0.4 mi from centre | 202.9p30 Sept |
| 8 | Esso, 89 Broomfield Road89 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RY · 0.5 mi from centre | 202.9p30 Sept |
| 9 | BP, 346B Baddow Road346B Baddow Road, Great Baddow / Chelmsford, CM2 9RA · 1.2 mi from centre | 202.9p7 Oct |
| 10 | BP, Roxwell RoadRoxwell Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3RU · 1.3 mi from centre | 203.9p2 Oct |
Average fuel price by brand in Chelmsford
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 Chelmsford by what a full tank really costs you, including the trip, and can find the best stop along a route too.
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Where is the cheapest petrol in Chelmsford today?
The cheapest petrol (E10) within 5 miles of Chelmsford centre is 173.9p a litre at Asda Chelmsford Superstore, Chelmer Village Centre (Chelmer Village Centre, Chelmsford, CM2 6RE), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Chelmsford today?
The cheapest diesel (B7) within 5 miles of Chelmsford centre is 198.7p a litre at Asda Chelmsford Superstore, Chelmer Village Centre (Chelmer Village Centre, Chelmsford, CM2 6RE), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
How much is petrol and diesel in Chelmsford?
Petrol averages 177.3p a litre across 14 Chelmsford stations, 2.6p above the UK average of 174.7p; diesel averages 202.2p, 2.4p above the UK average of 199.8p.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Chelmsford?
On average Esso is currently the cheapest brand for petrol in Chelmsford, at 176.9p a litre across 4 forecourts. The cheapest individual station can still be a different brand, so check the table above.
How much can I save on fuel in Chelmsford?
Filling a 50-litre tank with petrol at the cheapest station in Chelmsford rather than an average-priced one saves about £1.70. 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 Chelmsford 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, 22:54. Prices can change at any time, so always check at the pump.