Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 153.6p 2.7% (+4p) 7d avg: 151.4p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 171.3p 3% (+5p) 7d avg: 168.5p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 184.2p 4.1% (+7.3p) 7d avg: 180.3p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 201.9p 2.8% (+5.5p) 7d avg: 198.8p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 31, 2026 Petrol (E10) 153.6p 2.7% (+4p) 7d avg: 151.4p Hold off if you can | Super Unleaded (E5) 171.3p 3% (+5p) 7d avg: 168.5p Hold off if you can | Diesel (B7) 184.2p 4.1% (+7.3p) 7d avg: 180.3p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 201.9p 2.8% (+5.5p) 7d avg: 198.8p 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
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Wednesday, 1st April 2026 at 23:15
6
Local Stations
24
Brands (CO Area)
8.0p
Max Price Gap
#33
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 149.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £4.40 per tank
  • 61 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 5.3p (3.6%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Colchester could save you up to 8.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £4.40 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Colchester has 61 active fuel stations across 24 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.39 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 29.7p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Colchester, Colchester:
149.9p at BP, IPSWICH ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Colchester, Colchester:
182.9p at BP, IPSWICH ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
49 / 61 Stations (80.3%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
47 / 61 Stations (77%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
53 / 61 Stations (86.9%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
31 / 61 Stations (50.8%)

Top 6 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
IPSWICH ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CO4 0EX
149.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ASDA
TURNER RISE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CO4 5TU
151.9p
+2.0p
3
TESCO
HIGHWOODS SQUARE, COLCHESTER, ENGLAND , CO4 9ED
152.9p
+3.0p
4
BP
CUCKOO FARM WAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CO4 5XY
153.9p
+4.0p
5
ESSO
ESSO, 124, BERGHOLT ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO4 5AJ, COLCHESTER, England , CO4 5AJ
154.9p
+5.0p
6
SHELL
A12 NORTHBOUND, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , CO4 5NQ
157.9p
+8.0p

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 Colchester area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
IPSWICH ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CO4 0EX
182.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ASDA
TURNER RISE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CO4 5TU
183.7p
+0.8p
3
TESCO
HIGHWOODS SQUARE, COLCHESTER, ENGLAND , CO4 9ED
184.9p
+2.0p
4
BP
CUCKOO FARM WAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CO4 5XY
185.9p
+3.0p
5
SHELL
A12 NORTHBOUND, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , CO4 5NQ
186.9p
+4.0p
6
ESSO
ESSO, 124, BERGHOLT ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO4 5AJ, COLCHESTER, England , CO4 5AJ
186.9p
+4.0p

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 61 stations. Prices have climbed 5.3p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while with a 29.7p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £16.34 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of April 1, 2026, the cheapest station is BP at 149.9p per litre.

There is currently a 8.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Colchester. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £4.40 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (BP) 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: 23:48, 01 Apr 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 23:15 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) 5.3p
Was: 147.6p → Now: 152.9p
Diesel (B7) 9.5p
Was: 171.9p → Now: 181.4p
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