Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188.1p 0.4% (-0.8p) 7d avg: 188.4p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 208.3p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188.1p 0.4% (-0.8p) 7d avg: 188.4p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 208.3p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Wivenhoe, Great Bentley: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Wivenhoe, Great Bentley 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 Sunday, 3rd May 2026 at 19:15
8
Local Stations
23
Brands (CO Area)
9.0p
Max Price Gap
#13
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 153.9p at SHELL
  • Potential savings: Up to £4.95 per tank
  • 65 stations tracked across 23 brands

Motorists in Wivenhoe, Great Bentley are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 11% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in CO have Increased 0.5p (0.3%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Wivenhoe, Great Bentley could save you up to 9.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £4.95 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Wivenhoe, Great Bentley has 65 active fuel stations across 23 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.35 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 32.0p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Colchester, Wivenhoe, Great Bentley:
153.9p at SHELL, A12 IPSWICH ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Colchester, Wivenhoe, Great Bentley:
179.9p at Ardleigh South Service Station, ARDLEIGH SOUTH SERVICE STATION, A120 WESTBOUND, ARDLEIGH, COLCHESTER, England

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
51 / 65 Stations (78.5%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
50 / 65 Stations (76.9%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
58 / 65 Stations (89.2%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
31 / 65 Stations (47.7%)

Top 6 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Wivenhoe, Great Bentley today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
A12 IPSWICH ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , CO7 6HU
153.9p
BEST PRICE
2
EAST OF ENGLAND CO-OP
SAMSONS ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CO7 0RN
154.9p
+1.0p
3
ESSO
COLCHESTER ROAD, ELMSTEAD MARKET, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CO7 7EE
157.9p
+4.0p
4
Ardleigh Service Station
ARDLEIGH SERVICE STATION, COLCHESTER ROAD, ARDLEIGH, COLCHESTER, England , CO7 7PA
157.9p
+4.0p
5
Ardleigh South Service Station
ARDLEIGH SOUTH SERVICE STATION, A120 WESTBOUND, ARDLEIGH, COLCHESTER, England , CO7 7YP
157.9p
+4.0p
6
Vale garage ltd
VALE GARAGE LTD, UPPER STREET, STRATFORD ST. MARY, COLCHESTER, England , CO7 6LW
162.9p
+9.0p

Top 8 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 Wivenhoe, Great Bentley area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Ardleigh South Service Station
ARDLEIGH SOUTH SERVICE STATION, A120 WESTBOUND, ARDLEIGH, COLCHESTER, England , CO7 7YP
179.9p
BEST PRICE
2
K M C AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS, HEATH ROAD, EAST BERGHOLT, COLCHESTER, BABERGH, E , CO7 6RL
185p
+5.1p
3
Ardleigh Service Station
ARDLEIGH SERVICE STATION, COLCHESTER ROAD, ARDLEIGH, COLCHESTER, England , CO7 7PA
185.9p
+6.0p
4
SHELL
A12 IPSWICH ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , CO7 6HU
187.9p
+8.0p
5
EAST OF ENGLAND CO-OP
SAMSONS ROAD, BRIGHTLINGSEA, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CO7 0RN
189.9p
+10.0p
6
ESSO
COLCHESTER ROAD, ELMSTEAD MARKET, ESSEX, ENGLAND , CO7 7EE
191.9p
+12.0p
7
EG ON THE MOVE
COLCHESTER ROAD, LITTLE BENTLEY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , CO7 8RX
192.9p
+13.0p
8
Vale garage ltd
VALE GARAGE LTD, UPPER STREET, STRATFORD ST. MARY, COLCHESTER, England , CO7 6LW
196.9p
+17.0p

How to save on fuel in Wivenhoe, Great Bentley

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 Wivenhoe, Great Bentley.

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

"Wivenhoe, Great Bentley benefits from strong market competition with 23 brands operating across 65 stations. Ranking in the top 11% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while with a 32.0p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £17.60 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of May 3, 2026, the cheapest station is SHELL at 153.9p per litre.

There is currently a 9.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Wivenhoe, Great Bentley. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £4.95 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SHELL) 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: 19:32, 03 May 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 Wivenhoe, Great Bentley was last synchronized at 19:15 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) 0.5p
Was: 154.7p → Now: 155.2p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 184.3p → Now: 184.6p

Visualise the Savings

View 14 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Wivenhoe, Great Bentley
SHELL EAST OF ENGLAND CO-OP ESSO Ardleigh Service Station Ardleigh South Service Station