Fuel prices in Essex
Unleaded petrol (E10) in Essex currently runs from 162.9p to 178.9p, averaging 170.4p across 129 stations with recent reports. The lowest is Costco Wholesale Thurrock (RM20 3WY).
Stations & prices
Unleaded petrol (E10)
Costco Wholesale Thurrock Members Only★ Lowest reported162.9p
4.7p/L below local avg165.7p
4.5p/L below local avg165.9p
4.5p/L below local avg165.9p- 4.5p/L below local avg165.9p
- 4.5p/L below local avg165.9p
- 4.5p/L below local avg165.9p
- 4.5p/L below local avg165.9p
4.5p/L below local avg165.9p- 4.5p/L below local avg165.9p
- IN4.5p/L below local avg165.9p
4.5p/L below local avg165.9p- 3.7p/L below local avg166.7p
- 3.7p/L below local avg166.7p
- 3.5p/L below local avg166.9p
Showing reported prices from official GOV.UK reports. Open a station for reported prices, opening hours and directions — prices can change before you arrive.
Area overview
| Fuel | Lowest | Average | Highest | Spread | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded petrol (E10) | 162.9p | 170.4p | 178.9p | 16.0p | 129 of 135 |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 170.9p | 191.1p | 199.9p | 29.0p | 120 of 131 |
| Diesel (B7) | 189.9p | 199.2p | 204.9p | 15.0p | 60 of 136 |
| Premium diesel | 216.9p | 221.3p | 225.9p | 9.0p | 24 of 111 |
Supermarket vs. Branded Stations in Essex
Unleaded petrol (E10) price comparison across 129 local stations
Statistics use eligible recent reports — prices updated within 14 days. Stations reporting less recently remain active at their last confirmed board price. Read how we calculate our statistics.
Across all Essex stations in the UK, we track 136 fuel stations, and 129 of them have reported an unleaded price in the last 14 days. Reported unleaded currently runs from 162.9p to 178.9p, averaging 170.4p — a spread of 16.0p.
Diesel runs from 189.9p to 204.9p, averaging 199.2p across 60 recent reports.
120 stations have updated their price in the last 7 days, and the lowest price we can currently see is 162.9p at Costco Wholesale Thurrock.
Prices are reported by stations when they change. The spread is the gap between the lowest and highest reported price — not a guaranteed saving on your journey.
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Common questions about fuel in Essex
What is the cheapest petrol in Essex today?
The lowest reported unleaded petrol (E10) price in Essex is 162.9p per litre at Costco Wholesale Thurrock (RM20 3WY) (Costco membership required). This is 7.5p/L below the Essex average of 170.4p across 129 stations with recent reports.
What is the cheapest diesel in Essex today?
Standard diesel (B7) in Essex starts from 189.9p per litre at Costco Wholesale Thurrock (RM20 3WY) (Costco membership required), compared to an area average of 199.2p across 60 recent reports (9.3p/L below average).
How often are fuel prices in Essex updated?
Prices in Essex are monitored continuously via official UK Fuel Finder reports. 23 stations in Essex updated within the last 24 hours, and 124 of 136 updated over the past 7 days. The average price report age across Essex is 4.0 days. Under government regulations, fuel retailers are mandated to publish price revisions within 30 minutes of updating their totem displays.
What is the price spread across fuel stations in Essex?
The price spread for standard petrol in Essex is 16.0p per litre (spanning from 162.9p to 178.9p). Choosing the cheapest station instead of the most expensive one yields an immediate saving of 16.0p per litre on every fill.
Are supermarket fuel stations cheaper in Essex?
10 of the 136 stations in Essex are run by supermarkets (Morrisons, Costco, Asda). Supermarket stations (Morrisons, Costco, Asda) average 167.1p for unleaded, which is 3.6p/L cheaper than branded stations (Shell, Texaco, Esso averaging 170.7p).
Which fuel stations in Essex are open 24 hours?
103 of 136 stations in Essex offer 24-hour refuelling access, including Shell Chigwell, Mfg Castle Point, Mfg Coopers Arms and 100 more.