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 Braintree, Great Notley, Rayne: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Braintree, Great Notley, Rayne 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
5
Local Stations
26
Brands (CM Area)
27.0p
Max Price Gap
#44
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 147.9p at TESCO
  • Potential savings: Up to £14.85 per tank
  • 89 stations tracked across 26 brands
  • Prices have decreased 3p this week

Motorists in Braintree, Great Notley, Rayne 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 Braintree, Great Notley, Rayne could save you up to 27.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £14.85 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Braintree, Great Notley, Rayne 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 Braintree, Braintree, Great Notley, Rayne:
147.9p at TESCO, TESCO STORES LTD, 1 THE SQUARE, NOTLEY GREEN, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Braintree, Braintree, Great Notley, Rayne:
185.9p at TESCO, TESCO STORES LTD, 1 THE SQUARE, NOTLEY GREEN, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, 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 5 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, 1 THE SQUARE, NOTLEY GREEN, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ENGLAND , CM77 7WW
147.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
NOTLEY CROSS, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CM77 7AB
151.9p
+4.0p
3
Shell
SHELL WHITECOURT, 201, LONDON ROAD, BLACK NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, England , CM77 8QG
166.9p
+19.0p
4
TEXACO
BRAINTREE BYPASS, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CM77 8GG
173.9p
+26.0p
5
BP
BRADWELL SERVICE STATION, COGGESHALL ROAD, BRADWELL, BRAINTREE, England , CM77 8EE
174.9p
+27.0p

Top 5 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, Great Notley, Rayne area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, 1 THE SQUARE, NOTLEY GREEN, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ENGLAND , CM77 7WW
185.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
NOTLEY CROSS, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CM77 7AB
187.9p
+2.0p
3
Shell
SHELL WHITECOURT, 201, LONDON ROAD, BLACK NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, England , CM77 8QG
194.9p
+9.0p
4
TEXACO
BRAINTREE BYPASS, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CM77 8GG
197.9p
+12.0p
5
BP
BRADWELL SERVICE STATION, COGGESHALL ROAD, BRADWELL, BRAINTREE, England , CM77 8EE
199.9p
+14.0p

How to save on fuel in Braintree, Great Notley, Rayne

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, Great Notley, Rayne.

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, Great Notley, Rayne 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 147.9p per litre.

There is currently a 27.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Braintree, Great Notley, Rayne. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £14.85 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: 21:47, 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 Braintree, Great Notley, Rayne 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.

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📈 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 Braintree, Great Notley, Rayne
TESCO BP Shell TEXACO