Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Chelmsford, Writtle: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Chelmsford, Writtle area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Friday, 6th February 2026 at 02:50
23
Local Stations
25
Brands (CM Area)
7.0p
Max Price Gap
#94
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 131.9p at ESSO
  • Potential savings: Up to £3.85 per tank
  • 71 stations tracked across 25 brands

Motorists in Chelmsford, Writtle are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in CM have Increased 0.6p (0.5%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Chelmsford, Writtle could save you up to 7.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £3.85 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Chelmsford, Writtle has 71 active fuel stations across 25 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.35 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 10.3p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Chelmsford, Chelmsford, Writtle:
131.9p at ESSO, MFG Admiral, 89 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Chelmsford, Chelmsford, Writtle:
139.9p at ESSO, MFG Admiral, 89 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (ESSO) has beaten the supermarkets to the top spot today.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
66 / 71 Stations (93%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
47 / 71 Stations (66.2%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
54 / 71 Stations (76.1%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
19 / 71 Stations (26.8%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Chelmsford, Writtle today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
MFG Admiral, 89 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford , CM1 1RY
131.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
MFG West End, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford , CM1 2QL
131.9p
+0.0p
3
Esso
WATERHOUSE LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 2RY , CM1 2RY
131.9p
+0.0p
4
BP
Roxwell Road , CM1 3RU
132.9p
+1.0p
5
ESSO
6 LONDON ROAD, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX , CM14 4QG
132.9p
+1.0p
6
JET
Bassett, 215 High Road, North Weald, Epping. , CM16 6ED
133.7p
+1.8p
7
BP
377 Ongar Road , CM15 9HZ
133.9p
+2.0p
8
BP
130 Brentwood Road , CM13 3NY
133.9p
+2.0p
9
BP
Radford Way , CM12 0BP
133.9p
+2.0p
10
SHELL
146-148 146-148 WARLEY HILL , CM14 5HE
133.9p
+2.0p

Top 10 cheapest diesel stations (B7)

For diesel drivers, the price variance can often be even higher. The following stations are currently offering the best value for B7 Diesel in the Chelmsford, Writtle area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
MFG Admiral, 89 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford , CM1 1RY
139.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
MFG West End, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford , CM1 2QL
139.9p
+0.0p
3
Esso
WATERHOUSE LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 2RY , CM1 2RY
139.9p
+0.0p
4
AppleGreen
High Road, Epping , CM16 6LX
140.8p
+0.9p
5
ESSO
6 LONDON ROAD, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX , CM14 4QG
142.9p
+3.0p
6
TESCO
Church Langley Way Harlow , CM17 9TE
142.9p
+3.0p
7
JET
Bassett, 215 High Road, North Weald, Epping. , CM16 6ED
143.7p
+3.8p
8
ESSO
MFG Warley, A127 Southend Arterial Rd, Little Warley / Brentwood , CM13 3ES
143.9p
+4.0p
9
SHELL
146-148 146-148 WARLEY HILL , CM14 5HE
143.9p
+4.0p
10
Esso
TILLWICKS ROAD, BUSH FAIR, HARLOW, ESSEX, CM18 6NQ , CM18 6NQ
144.9p
+5.0p

How to save on fuel in Chelmsford, Writtle

While choosing the cheapest station is the easiest way to save, changing your driving habits can also make a significant difference to your monthly spend.

Drive Smoothly

Aggressive acceleration and heavy braking can increase fuel consumption by up to 40% in stop-and-go traffic around Chelmsford, Writtle.

Reduce Weight

Carrying an extra 50kg in your boot increases fuel consumption by 1-2%. Clear out unnecessary items.

Market Analyst Commentary
CFP Research Team

"Chelmsford, Writtle benefits from strong market competition with 25 brands operating across 71 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 20% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 10.3p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £5.67 per tank."

For more detailed savings, explore our Interactive Fuel Map to scan the entire region visually.

Frequently Asked Questions

As of February 6, 2026, the cheapest station is ESSO at 131.9p per litre.

There is currently a 7.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Chelmsford, Writtle. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £3.85 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (ESSO) is actually cheaper than the local supermarkets today.

Our Analysis Methodology

Data Collection
  • Direct feed from UK Government CMA API
  • Updated every 30 minutes via automated polling
  • Zero user-submitted prices (prevents manipulation)
  • Last sync: 03:08, 06 Feb 2026
Quality Assurance
  • Automated anomaly detection for pricing errors
  • Cross-referenced against regional averages
  • Outliers flagged for manual review
  • Historical data tracked for trend validation
Verified Data Source: All prices displayed on this page are sourced directly from the Competition and Markets Authority's official fuel price transparency scheme. We do not accept payments from retailers to alter rankings or display preferential pricing.
Data Accuracy & Methodology

Source: We retrieve real-time pricing data directly from the UK Government CMA Open Data Scheme.

Frequency: Data for Chelmsford, Writtle was last synchronized at 02:50 today. We update our database every 4 hours to ensure accuracy.

Disclaimer: While we strive for 100% accuracy, forecourt prices can change instantly. The prices listed above were correct at the time of our last server sync.

Editorial Policy

CheckFuelPrices is independent. We do not accept payment from fuel brands to alter rankings. Read our full policy.

📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 0.6p
Was: 133.6p → Now: 134.2p
Diesel (B7) 0.5p
Was: 142.6p → Now: 143.1p

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Popular Brands in Chelmsford, Writtle
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