Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.4p 1.3% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 166.3p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.9% (+1.6p) 7d avg: 184.4p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.4p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 190.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.8% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.4p 1.3% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 166.3p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.9% (+1.6p) 7d avg: 184.4p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.4p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 190.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.8% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Chelmsford 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 Thursday, 17th September 2026 at 21:15
22
Local Stations
26
Brands (CM Area)
36.0p
Max Price Gap
#44
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 153.9p at TESCO
  • Potential savings: Up to £19.80 per tank
  • 89 stations tracked across 26 brands
  • Prices have decreased 3p this week

Motorists in Chelmsford are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in CM have Decreased 3p (1.8%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Chelmsford could save you up to 36.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £19.80 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Chelmsford has 89 active fuel stations across 26 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.29 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 30.2p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Chelmsford, Chelmsford:
153.9p at TESCO, TESCO STORES LTD, PRINCES ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Chelmsford, Chelmsford:
174.9p at SAINSBURYS, WHITE HART LANE, CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
85 / 89 Stations (95.5%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
72 / 89 Stations (80.9%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
83 / 89 Stations (93.3%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
47 / 89 Stations (52.8%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, PRINCES ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND , CM2 9XW
153.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURYS
WHITE HART LANE, CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND , CM2 5PA
154.9p
+1.0p
3
SAINSBURYS
FIFTH ALLENDE AVENUE, HARLOW, ENGLAND , CM20 2AG
157.9p
+4.0p
4
SAINSBURYS
1 THORLEY NEIGHBORHOOD CENTRE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, ENGLAND , CM23 4EG
158.9p
+5.0p
5
SHELL
STOCK ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , CM2 8LA
158.9p
+5.0p
6
TESCO
BISHOPS PARK CENTRE, LANCASTER WAY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, ENGLAND , CM23 4DD
158.9p
+5.0p
7
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, EAST ROAD, HARLOW, ENGLAND , CM20 2TG
158.9p
+5.0p
8
BP
COLCHESTER ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CM2 5PY
159.9p
+6.0p
9
ESSO
CAMBRIDGE ROAD, STANSTED, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CM24 8BX
159.9p
+6.0p
10
BP
EDINBURGH WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CM20 2DG
159.9p
+6.0p

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 area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURYS
WHITE HART LANE, CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND , CM2 5PA
174.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURYS
1 THORLEY NEIGHBORHOOD CENTRE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, ENGLAND , CM23 4EG
177.9p
+3.0p
3
SAINSBURYS
FIFTH ALLENDE AVENUE, HARLOW, ENGLAND , CM20 2AG
178.9p
+4.0p
4
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, PRINCES ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND , CM2 9XW
188.9p
+14.0p
5
BP
EDINBURGH WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CM20 2DG
189.9p
+15.0p
6
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, EAST ROAD, HARLOW, ENGLAND , CM20 2TG
189.9p
+15.0p
7
ESSO
CAMBRIDGE ROAD, STANSTED, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CM24 8BX
190.9p
+16.0p
8
SHELL
50 LONDON ROAD, SAWBRIDGEWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM , CM21 9JN
190.9p
+16.0p
9
TESCO
BISHOPS PARK CENTRE, LANCASTER WAY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, ENGLAND , CM23 4DD
190.9p
+16.0p
10
SHELL
STOCK ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , CM2 8LA
191.9p
+17.0p

How to save on fuel in Chelmsford

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.

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 benefits from strong market competition with 26 brands operating across 89 stations. The recent 3p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while with a 30.2p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £16.61 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of September 17, 2026, the cheapest station is TESCO at 153.9p per litre.

There is currently a 36.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Chelmsford. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £19.80 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (TESCO) 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: 21:45, 17 Sep 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 was last synchronized at 21:15 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) 3p
Was: 170p → Now: 167p
Diesel (B7) 0.8p
Was: 191.7p → Now: 192.5p

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Popular Brands in Chelmsford
TESCO SAINSBURYS SHELL BP ESSO