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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Harwich 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 Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 at 12:15
3
Local Stations
21
Brands (CO Area)
1.0p
Max Price Gap
#53
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 131.9p at TEXACO
  • Potential savings: Up to £0.55 per tank
  • 54 stations tracked across 21 brands

Motorists in Harwich are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in CO have Increased 2p (1.5%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Harwich could save you up to 1.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £0.55 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Harwich has 54 active fuel stations across 21 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.39 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 11.2p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Harwich, Harwich:
131.9p at TEXACO, 394 MAIN ROAD, HARWICH, ESSEX, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Harwich, Harwich:
140.9p at TEXACO, 394 MAIN ROAD, HARWICH, ESSEX, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
48 / 54 Stations (88.9%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
44 / 54 Stations (81.5%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
51 / 54 Stations (94.4%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
31 / 54 Stations (57.4%)

Top 3 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TEXACO
394 MAIN ROAD, HARWICH, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CO12 4DN
131.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ASDA
MAIN ROAD, HARWICH, ENGLAND , CO12 3HJ
132.9p
+1.0p
3
MORRISONS
ICONFIELD PARK, GARLAND ROAD, HARWICH, ENGLAND , CO12 4EN
132.9p
+1.0p

Top 3 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 Harwich area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TEXACO
394 MAIN ROAD, HARWICH, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CO12 4DN
140.9p
BEST PRICE
2
MORRISONS
ICONFIELD PARK, GARLAND ROAD, HARWICH, ENGLAND , CO12 4EN
141.9p
+1.0p
3
ASDA
MAIN ROAD, HARWICH, ENGLAND , CO12 3HJ
142.9p
+2.0p

How to save on fuel in Harwich

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 Harwich.

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

"Harwich benefits from strong market competition with 21 brands operating across 54 stations. Prices have climbed 2p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while with a 11.2p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £6.16 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of March 3, 2026, the cheapest station is TEXACO at 131.9p per litre.

There is currently a 1.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Harwich. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £0.55 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (TEXACO) 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: 12:17, 03 Mar 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 Harwich was last synchronized at 12:15 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) 2p
Was: 132.4p → Now: 134.4p
Diesel (B7) 2.2p
Was: 142.3p → Now: 144.5p

Visualise the Savings

View 6 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Harwich
TEXACO ASDA MORRISONS