Fuel prices in Colchester
Unleaded petrol (E10) in Colchester currently runs from 164.9p to 169.9p, averaging 168.2p across 15 stations with recent reports. The lowest is Ardleigh South Service Station (CO7 7YP).
Stations & prices
Unleaded petrol (E10)
- INArdleigh South Service Station Ⓜ Motorway Services★ Lowest reported164.9p
2.3p/L below local avg165.9p
1.5p/L below local avg166.7p
166.9p
168.9p
168.9p
Mfg Feering Feering169.9p- 169.9p
- IN169.9p
- 169.9p
Immediate surrounding stations within 3.5 miles (1 nearby)
Accessible stations just beyond the town boundary in neighbouring areas:
- ★ Lowest reported167.9p
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) | 164.9p | 169.8p | 176.9p | 12.0p | 23 of 25 |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 174.0p | 188.2p | 199.9p | 25.9p | 20 of 24 |
| Diesel (B7) | 194.7p | 197.5p | 199.9p | 5.2p | 17 of 28 |
| Premium diesel | 211.9p | 216.2p | 218.9p | 7.0p | 4 of 13 |
Supermarket vs. Branded Stations in Colchester
Unleaded petrol (E10) price comparison across 23 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 Colchester stations in the UK, we track 28 fuel stations, and 23 of them have reported an unleaded price in the last 14 days. Reported unleaded currently runs from 164.9p to 176.9p, averaging 169.8p — a spread of 12.0p.
Diesel runs from 194.7p to 199.9p, averaging 197.5p across 17 recent reports.
22 stations have updated their price in the last 7 days, and the lowest price we can currently see is 164.9p at Ardleigh South Service Station.
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 Colchester
What is the cheapest petrol in Colchester today?
The lowest reported unleaded petrol (E10) price in Colchester is 164.9p per litre at Ardleigh South Service Station (CO7 7YP). This is 4.9p/L below the Colchester average of 169.8p across 23 stations with recent reports.
What is the cheapest diesel in Colchester today?
Standard diesel (B7) in Colchester starts from 194.7p per litre at Asda Colchester Superstore (CO4 5TU), compared to an area average of 197.5p across 17 recent reports (2.8p/L below average).
How often are fuel prices in Colchester updated?
Prices in Colchester are monitored continuously via official UK Fuel Finder reports. 2 stations in Colchester updated within the last 24 hours, and 22 of 28 updated over the past 7 days. The average price report age across Colchester is 5.7 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 Colchester?
The price spread for standard petrol in Colchester is 12.0p per litre (spanning from 164.9p to 176.9p). Choosing the cheapest station instead of the most expensive one yields an immediate saving of 12.0p per litre on every fill.
Are supermarket fuel stations cheaper in Colchester?
6 of the 28 stations in Colchester are run by supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's). Supermarket stations (Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's) average 168.2p for unleaded, which is 2.1p/L cheaper than branded stations (Esso, Shell, East Of England Co-Op averaging 170.3p).
Which fuel stations in Colchester are open 24 hours?
11 of 28 stations in Colchester offer 24-hour refuelling access, including Mfg Feering, Shell Doggetts Lane, Tesco Colchester Extra and 8 more.