Fuel prices in Chelmsford
Unleaded petrol (E10) in Chelmsford currently runs from 163.9p to 176.9p, averaging 171.2p across 18 stations with recent reports. The lowest is Naservice Stations (CM3 6BB).
Stations & prices
Unleaded petrol (E10)
★ Lowest reported163.9p
3.5p/L below local avg167.7p- 2.3p/L below local avg168.9p
Mfg Baddow Road Great Baddow169.9p
169.9p
- 170.9p
170.9p
170.9p- 171.9p
- 171.9p
171.9p- 171.9p
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) | 163.9p | 171.2p | 176.9p | 13.0p | 18 of 20 |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 179.9p | 189.8p | 199.9p | 20.0p | 14 of 16 |
| Diesel (B7) | 199.9p | 201.7p | 202.9p | 3.0p | 6 of 18 |
| Premium diesel | 214.9p | 220.6p | 223.9p | 9.0p | 3 of 12 |
Supermarket vs. Branded Stations in Chelmsford
Unleaded petrol (E10) price comparison across 18 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 Chelmsford stations in the UK, we track 20 fuel stations, and 18 of them have reported an unleaded price in the last 14 days. Reported unleaded currently runs from 163.9p to 176.9p, averaging 171.2p — a spread of 13.0p.
Diesel runs from 199.9p to 202.9p, averaging 201.7p across 6 recent reports.
12 stations have updated their price in the last 7 days, and the lowest price we can currently see is 163.9p at Naservice Stations.
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 Chelmsford
What is the cheapest petrol in Chelmsford today?
The lowest reported unleaded petrol (E10) price in Chelmsford is 163.9p per litre at Naservice Stations (CM3 6BB). This is 7.3p/L below the Chelmsford average of 171.2p across 18 stations with recent reports.
What is the cheapest diesel in Chelmsford today?
Standard diesel (B7) in Chelmsford starts from 199.9p per litre at Mfg Baddow Road (CM2 9RA), compared to an area average of 201.7p across 6 recent reports (1.8p/L below average).
How often are fuel prices in Chelmsford updated?
Prices in Chelmsford are monitored continuously via official UK Fuel Finder reports. 1 station in Chelmsford updated within the last 24 hours, and 14 of 20 updated over the past 7 days. The average price report age across Chelmsford is 11.0 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 Chelmsford?
The price spread for standard petrol in Chelmsford is 13.0p per litre (spanning from 163.9p to 176.9p). Choosing the cheapest station instead of the most expensive one yields an immediate saving of 13.0p per litre on every fill.
Are supermarket fuel stations cheaper in Chelmsford?
4 of the 20 stations in Chelmsford are run by supermarkets (Sainsbury's, Asda, Tesco). Supermarket stations (Sainsbury's, Asda, Tesco) average 169.3p for unleaded, which is 2.3p/L cheaper than branded stations (Esso, Essar, Shell averaging 171.7p).
Which fuel stations in Chelmsford are open 24 hours?
13 of 20 stations in Chelmsford offer 24-hour refuelling access, including Shell Little Waitrose Chelmsford, Mfg West End, Mfg Baddow Road and 10 more.