Petrol & diesel prices in Colchester today
The cheapest petrol near Colchester right now is 171.9p at BP Rangers Service Station, 154 Mersea Road, 5.0p below the local average of 176.9p. Diesel starts at 196.9p at BP Rangers Service Station, 154 Mersea Road. We compared 20 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 Colchester
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BP Rangers Service Station, 154 Mersea Road154 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8PU · 1.8 mi from centre | 171.9p7 Oct |
| 2 | Ardleigh South Service Station, Ardleigh South Service StationArdleigh South Service Station, A120 Westbound, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7YP · 3.6 mi from centre | 172.9p2 Oct |
| 3 | Texaco, Britannia Service StationBritannia Service Station, 17, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7EU, Colchester, CO2 7EU · 0.9 mi from centre | 173.9p21 Sept |
| 4 | Sainsbury's, 1 Western Approach1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AA · 2.8 mi from centre | 174.9p11 Oct |
| 5 | Esso, Colchester RoadColchester Road, Elmstead Market, CO7 7EE · 4.4 mi from centre | 175.9p9 Oct |
| 6 | Asda Colchester Superstore, Turner RiseTurner Rise, Colchester, CO4 5TU · 0.5 mi from centre | 176.9p2 Oct |
| 7 | Tesco, Highwoods SquareHighwoods Square, Colchester, CO4 9ED · 1.5 mi from centre | 176.9p2 Oct |
| 8 | Tesco, Greenstead RdGreenstead Rd, Colchester, CO1 2TE · 1.8 mi from centre | 176.9p2 Oct |
| 9 | East OF England Co-op, Fiveways Retail ParkFiveways Retail Park, Colchester, CO3 5JX · 2.3 mi from centre | 176.9p9 Oct |
| 10 | Ardleigh Service Station, Ardleigh Service StationArdleigh Service Station, Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7PA · 3.9 mi from centre | 176.9p26 Sept |
Cheapest diesel in Colchester
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BP Rangers Service Station, 154 Mersea Road154 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8PU · 1.8 mi from centre | 196.9p7 Oct |
| 2 | Texaco, Britannia Service StationBritannia Service Station, 17, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7EU, Colchester, CO2 7EU · 0.9 mi from centre | 198.9p21 Sept |
| 3 | East OF England Co-op, Fiveways Retail ParkFiveways Retail Park, Colchester, CO3 5JX · 2.3 mi from centre | 198.9p9 Oct |
| 4 | Asda Colchester Superstore, Turner RiseTurner Rise, Colchester, CO4 5TU · 0.5 mi from centre | 199.7p2 Oct |
| 5 | Esso, EssoEsso, 124, Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ · 0.5 mi from centre | 199.9p28 Sept |
| 6 | Tesco, Highwoods SquareHighwoods Square, Colchester, CO4 9ED · 1.5 mi from centre | 199.9p2 Oct |
| 7 | Tesco, Greenstead RdGreenstead Rd, Colchester, CO1 2TE · 1.8 mi from centre | 199.9p2 Oct |
| 8 | Sainsbury's, 1 Western Approach1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AA · 2.8 mi from centre | 199.9p11 Oct |
| 9 | Esso, Aldford Service StationAldford Service Station, Halstead Road, Colchester, C063PU · 3.4 mi from centre | 199.9p28 Sept |
| 10 | Ardleigh South Service Station, Ardleigh South Service StationArdleigh South Service Station, A120 Westbound, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7YP · 3.6 mi from centre | 199.9p2 Oct |
Average fuel price by brand in Colchester
| Brand | Stations | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texaco | 2 | 175.9p | 200.9p |
| Tesco | 2 | 176.9p | 199.9p |
| BP | 3 | 176.9p | 200.2p |
| Esso | 4 | 177.4p | 200.7p |
| Shell | 3 | 178.9p | 201.2p |
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 Colchester 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 Colchester today?
The cheapest petrol (E10) within 5 miles of Colchester centre is 171.9p a litre at BP Rangers Service Station, 154 Mersea Road (154 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8PU), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Colchester today?
The cheapest diesel (B7) within 5 miles of Colchester centre is 196.9p a litre at BP Rangers Service Station, 154 Mersea Road (154 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8PU), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
How much is petrol and diesel in Colchester?
Petrol averages 176.9p a litre across 19 Colchester stations, 2.2p above the UK average of 174.7p; diesel averages 200.5p, 0.7p above the UK average of 199.8p.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Colchester?
On average Texaco is currently the cheapest brand for petrol in Colchester, at 175.9p 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 Colchester?
Filling a 50-litre tank with petrol at the cheapest station in Colchester rather than an average-priced one saves about £2.50. 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 Colchester 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.