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 Colchester: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Colchester 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 22:15
2
Local Stations
24
Brands (CO Area)
1.0p
Max Price Gap
#38
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 169.9p at BP Rangers Service Station
  • Potential savings: Up to £0.55 per tank
  • 68 stations tracked across 24 brands

Motorists in Colchester are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in CO have Increased 0.7p (0.4%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Colchester 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

Colchester has 68 active fuel stations across 24 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.35 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 43.4p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Colchester, Colchester:
169.9p at BP Rangers Service Station, 154 Mersea Road, COLCHESTER

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Colchester, Colchester:
190.9p at BP Rangers Service Station, 154 Mersea Road, COLCHESTER

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (BP Rangers Service Station) has beaten the supermarkets to the top spot today.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
55 / 68 Stations (80.9%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
52 / 68 Stations (76.5%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
61 / 68 Stations (89.7%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
33 / 68 Stations (48.5%)

Top 2 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP Rangers Service Station
154 Mersea Road, COLCHESTER , CO2 8PU
169.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Texaco
BRITANNIA SERVICE STATION, 17, MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7EU, COLCHESTER, ENGLAND , CO2 7EU
170.9p
+1.0p

Top 2 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 Colchester area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP Rangers Service Station
154 Mersea Road, COLCHESTER , CO2 8PU
190.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Texaco
BRITANNIA SERVICE STATION, 17, MERSEA ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 7EU, COLCHESTER, ENGLAND , CO2 7EU
191.9p
+1.0p

How to save on fuel in Colchester

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 Colchester.

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

"Colchester benefits from strong market competition with 24 brands operating across 68 stations. With a 43.4p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £23.87 per tank, while interestingly, BP Rangers Service Station is beating supermarkets on price today."

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 BP Rangers Service Station at 169.9p per litre.

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

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (BP Rangers Service Station) 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: 22:50, 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 Colchester was last synchronized at 22:15 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) 0.7p
Was: 165.9p → Now: 166.6p
Diesel (B7) 3.4p
Was: 184.9p → Now: 188.3p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Colchester
BP Rangers Service Station Texaco