Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.4p 0.6% (-1p) 7d avg: 156p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 173p 0.9% (-1.6p) 7d avg: 173.8p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.2p 1.2% (-2.2p) 7d avg: 179.4p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 197.7p 1.4% (-2.8p) 7d avg: 199.2p Good time to fill up |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.4p 0.6% (-1p) 7d avg: 156p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 173p 0.9% (-1.6p) 7d avg: 173.8p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.2p 1.2% (-2.2p) 7d avg: 179.4p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 197.7p 1.4% (-2.8p) 7d avg: 199.2p Good time to fill up |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Braintree 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, 18th June 2026 at 16:15
10
Local Stations
26
Brands (CM Area)
19.0p
Max Price Gap
#105
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 145.9p at Shell
  • Potential savings: Up to £10.45 per tank
  • 89 stations tracked across 26 brands

Motorists in Braintree are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in CM have Remained stable

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Braintree could save you up to 19.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £10.45 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Braintree 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 21.5p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Dunmow, Braintree, Braintree:
145.9p at Shell, SHELL WHITECOURT, 201, LONDON ROAD, BLACK NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Dunmow, Braintree, Braintree:
167.9p at Shell, SHELL WHITECOURT, 201, LONDON ROAD, BLACK NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, England

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (Shell) 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 9 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Shell
SHELL WHITECOURT, 201, LONDON ROAD, BLACK NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, England , CM77 8QG
145.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, 1 THE SQUARE, NOTLEY GREEN, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ENGLAND , CM77 7WW
147.9p
+2.0p
3
SAINSBURY'S
MOUNT ROAD, BRAINTREE, ENGLAND , CM7 1XH
148.9p
+3.0p
4
EG ON THE MOVE
RAYNE ROAD SERVICE STATION, RAYNE ROAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , CM7 2QS
148.9p
+3.0p
5
TEXACO
BRAINTREE BYPASS, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CM77 8GG
149.9p
+4.0p
6
bp
C J ELEY & CO, BP SERVICE STATION, COGGESHALL ROAD, BRAINTREE, England , CM7 9EP
150.9p
+5.0p
7
BP
NOTLEY CROSS, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CM77 7AB
151.9p
+6.0p
8
BP
BRADWELL SERVICE STATION, COGGESHALL ROAD, BRADWELL, BRAINTREE, England , CM77 8EE
156.9p
+11.0p
9
GULF
A S MATTHEWS, JESMOND GARAGE, BARDFIELD ROAD, FINCHINGFIELD, BRAINTREE, England , CM7 4LT
164.9p
+19.0p

Top 9 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 Braintree area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Shell
SHELL WHITECOURT, 201, LONDON ROAD, BLACK NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, England , CM77 8QG
167.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURY'S
MOUNT ROAD, BRAINTREE, ENGLAND , CM7 1XH
171.9p
+4.0p
3
TEXACO
BRAINTREE BYPASS, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CM77 8GG
172.9p
+5.0p
4
bp
C J ELEY & CO, BP SERVICE STATION, COGGESHALL ROAD, BRAINTREE, England , CM7 9EP
172.9p
+5.0p
5
BP
BRADWELL SERVICE STATION, COGGESHALL ROAD, BRADWELL, BRAINTREE, England , CM77 8EE
173.9p
+6.0p
6
EG ON THE MOVE
RAYNE ROAD SERVICE STATION, RAYNE ROAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , CM7 2QS
173.9p
+6.0p
7
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, 1 THE SQUARE, NOTLEY GREEN, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ENGLAND , CM77 7WW
185.9p
+18.0p
8
GULF
A S MATTHEWS, JESMOND GARAGE, BARDFIELD ROAD, FINCHINGFIELD, BRAINTREE, England , CM7 4LT
186.9p
+19.0p
9
BP
NOTLEY CROSS, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CM77 7AB
187.9p
+20.0p

How to save on fuel in Braintree

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 Braintree.

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

"Braintree benefits from strong market competition with 26 brands operating across 89 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while however, prices rank in the bottom 11% nationally, suggesting room for improvement."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of June 18, 2026, the cheapest station is Shell at 145.9p per litre.

There is currently a 19.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Braintree. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £10.45 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Shell) 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: 16:16, 18 Jun 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 Braintree was last synchronized at 16:15 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) Stable
Was: 158.5p → Now: 158.3p
Diesel (B7) 2.6p
Was: 179.8p → Now: 182.4p

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Popular Brands in Braintree
Shell TESCO SAINSBURY'S EG ON THE MOVE TEXACO