Fuel prices in CO7 postcode area
Unleaded petrol (E10) in CO7 postcode area currently runs from 164.9p to 173.9p, averaging 168.4p across 6 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
1.7p/L below local avg166.7p
1.5p/L below local avg166.9p
- IN169.9p

- IN178.0p
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 | 168.4p | 173.9p | 9.0p | 6 of 7 |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 174.0p | 186.5p | 199.9p | 25.9p | 7 of 8 |
| Diesel (B7) | 196.7p | 198.1p | 199.9p | 3.2p | 5 of 8 |
| Premium diesel | 216.9p | 216.9p | 216.9p | 0.0p | 2 of 5 |
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 CO7 postcode area stations in the UK, we track 8 fuel stations, and 6 of them have reported an unleaded price in the last 14 days. Reported unleaded currently runs from 164.9p to 173.9p, averaging 168.4p — a spread of 9.0p.
Diesel runs from 196.7p to 199.9p, averaging 198.1p across 5 recent reports.
6 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 CO7 postcode area
What is the cheapest petrol in CO7 postcode area today?
The lowest reported unleaded petrol (E10) price in CO7 postcode area is 164.9p per litre at Ardleigh South Service Station (CO7 7YP). This is 3.5p/L below the CO7 postcode area average of 168.4p across 6 stations with recent reports.
What is the cheapest diesel in CO7 postcode area today?
Standard diesel (B7) in CO7 postcode area starts from 196.7p per litre at Eg Little Bentley (CO7 8RX), compared to an area average of 198.1p across 5 recent reports (1.4p/L below average).
How often are fuel prices in CO7 postcode area updated?
Prices in CO7 postcode area are monitored continuously via official UK Fuel Finder reports. 6 of 8 stations in CO7 postcode area updated their price over the past 7 days. The average price report age across CO7 postcode area is 6.2 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 CO7 postcode area?
The price spread for standard petrol in CO7 postcode area is 9.0p per litre (spanning from 164.9p to 173.9p). Choosing the cheapest station instead of the most expensive one yields an immediate saving of 9.0p per litre on every fill.
Are there any supermarket fuel stations in CO7 postcode area?
There are currently no supermarket-run fuel stations within CO7 postcode area. All 8 local stations are operated by commercial or independent brands, primarily East Of England Co-Op, Esso, Shell.
Which fuel stations in CO7 postcode area are open 24 hours?
4 of 8 stations in CO7 postcode area offer 24-hour refuelling access, including Mfg Elmstead, Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood, Ardleigh South Service Station and 1 more.