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 Friday, 6th February 2026 at 02:50
7
Local Stations
25
Brands (CM Area)
19.0p
Max Price Gap
#94
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 123.9p at Sainsbury's
  • Potential savings: Up to £10.45 per tank
  • 71 stations tracked across 25 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 Increased 0.6p (0.5%)

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 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 Dunmow, Braintree, Braintree:
123.9p at Sainsbury's, Mount Road

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Dunmow, Braintree, Braintree:
133.9p at Sainsbury's, Mount Road

As expected, the supermarket chains are leading the price war in Braintree, 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 7 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
Sainsbury's
Mount Road , CM7 1XH
123.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd 1 The Square Notley Green Great Notley Braintree , CM77 7WW
123.9p
+0.0p
3
Shell
SHELL WHITECOURT, 201, LONDON ROAD, BLACK NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, CM77 8QG, BRAINTREE, England , CM77 8QG
123.9p
+0.0p
4
BP
Notley Cross , CM77 7AB
127.9p
+4.0p
5
TEXACO
Braintree Bypass, Braintree, Essex , CM77 8GG
131.9p
+8.0p
6
BP Bradwell Service Station
BRADWELL SERVICE STATION, COGGESHALL ROAD, BRADWELL, BRAINTREE, CM77 8EE, BRAINTREE, England , CM77 8EE
131.9p
+8.0p
7
JESMOND GARAGE LTD
A S MATTHEWS, JESMOND GARAGE, BARDFIELD ROAD, FINCHINGFIELD, BRAINTREE, CM7 4LT, BRAINTREE, England , CM7 4LT
142.9p
+19.0p

Top 6 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
Sainsbury's
Mount Road , CM7 1XH
133.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd 1 The Square Notley Green Great Notley Braintree , CM77 7WW
133.9p
+0.0p
3
Shell
SHELL WHITECOURT, 201, LONDON ROAD, BLACK NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, CM77 8QG, BRAINTREE, England , CM77 8QG
133.9p
+0.0p
4
TEXACO
Braintree Bypass, Braintree, Essex , CM77 8GG
140.9p
+7.0p
5
BP Bradwell Service Station
BRADWELL SERVICE STATION, COGGESHALL ROAD, BRADWELL, BRAINTREE, CM77 8EE, BRAINTREE, England , CM77 8EE
143.9p
+10.0p
6
JESMOND GARAGE LTD
A S MATTHEWS, JESMOND GARAGE, BARDFIELD ROAD, FINCHINGFIELD, BRAINTREE, CM7 4LT, BRAINTREE, England , CM7 4LT
149.9p
+16.0p

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 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 Sainsbury's at 123.9p 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.

Yes, currently supermarkets (Sainsbury's) 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: 03:07, 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 Braintree 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

Visualise the Savings

View 13 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Braintree
Sainsbury's TESCO Shell BP TEXACO