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 Friday, 6th February 2026 at 03:10
22
Local Stations
25
Brands (CM Area)
11.0p
Max Price Gap
#94
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 128.9p at Asda
  • Potential savings: Up to £6.05 per tank
  • 71 stations tracked across 25 brands

Motorists in Chelmsford 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 could save you up to 11.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £6.05 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Chelmsford 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:
128.9p at Asda, Chelmer Village Centre, Chelmsford

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Chelmsford, Chelmsford:
137.9p at Asda, Chelmer Village Centre, Chelmsford

As expected, the supermarket chains are leading the price war in Chelmsford, aggressively undercutting the major oil brands.

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 today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Asda
Chelmer Village Centre, Chelmsford , CM2 6RE
128.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd Princes Road Chelmsford , CM2 9XW
128.9p
+0.0p
3
BP
MFG Baddow Road, 346B Baddow Road, Great Baddow / Chelmsford , CM2 9RA
129.9p
+1.0p
4
ESSO
MFG Oaklands, Princes Road, Chelmsford , CM2 9DF
129.9p
+1.0p
5
Sainsbury's
White Hart Lane , CM2 5PA
130.9p
+2.0p
6
SHELL
STOCK ROAD , CM2 8LA
131.9p
+3.0p
7
Sainsbury's
1 Thorley Neighborhood Centre , CM23 4EG
133.9p
+5.0p
8
TESCO
Bishops Park Centre Lancaster Way Bishop's Stortford , CM23 4DD
133.9p
+5.0p
9
Jet
MFG Stansted, 82 Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet , CM24 8DB
134.9p
+6.0p
10
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd East Road Harlow , CM20 2TG
134.9p
+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
Asda
Chelmer Village Centre, Chelmsford , CM2 6RE
137.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd Princes Road Chelmsford , CM2 9XW
137.9p
+0.0p
3
ESSO
MFG Oaklands, Princes Road, Chelmsford , CM2 9DF
139.9p
+2.0p
4
Sainsbury's
White Hart Lane , CM2 5PA
139.9p
+2.0p
5
BP
MFG Baddow Road, 346B Baddow Road, Great Baddow / Chelmsford , CM2 9RA
140.9p
+3.0p
6
SHELL
STOCK ROAD , CM2 8LA
140.9p
+3.0p
7
Sainsbury's
1 Thorley Neighborhood Centre , CM23 4EG
142.9p
+5.0p
8
TESCO
Bishops Park Centre Lancaster Way Bishop's Stortford , CM23 4DD
142.9p
+5.0p
9
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd East Road Harlow , CM20 2TG
142.9p
+5.0p
10
Sainsbury's
Fifth Allende Avenue , CM20 2AG
143.9p
+6.0p

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 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 Asda at 128.9p per litre.

There is currently a 11.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Chelmsford. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £6.05 per tank.

Yes, currently supermarkets (Asda) are offering the lowest prices in the area.

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: 03:15, 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 was last synchronized at 03:10 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
Asda TESCO BP ESSO Sainsbury's