Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.5p 0.6% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 156p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 173.1p 0.9% (-1.5p) 7d avg: 173.8p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.5p 1.1% (-1.9p) 7d avg: 179.5p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 198p 1.2% (-2.5p) 7d avg: 199.2p Prices dipping |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.5p 0.6% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 156p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 173.1p 0.9% (-1.5p) 7d avg: 173.8p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.5p 1.1% (-1.9p) 7d avg: 179.5p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 198p 1.2% (-2.5p) 7d avg: 199.2p Prices dipping |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay 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, 18th June 2026 at 07:15
22
Local Stations
17
Brands (SS Area)
11.2p
Max Price Gap
#49
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 148.7p at EG ON THE MOVE
  • Potential savings: Up to £6.16 per tank
  • 49 stations tracked across 17 brands
  • Prices have decreased 1p this week

Motorists in Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in SS have Decreased 1p (0.6%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay could save you up to 11.2p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £6.16 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay has 49 active fuel stations across 17 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.35 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 6.8p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay:
148.7p at EG ON THE MOVE, SUMMERHILL SERVICE STATION, BASILDON, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay:
169.9p at ESSO, LONDON ROAD, STANFORD-LE-HOPE, ESSEX, ENGLAND

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (EG ON THE MOVE) has beaten the supermarkets to the top spot today.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
49 / 49 Stations (100%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
46 / 49 Stations (93.9%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
49 / 49 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
33 / 49 Stations (67.3%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
EG ON THE MOVE
SUMMERHILL SERVICE STATION, BASILDON, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , SS14 3AS
148.7p
BEST PRICE
2
TEXACO
THREEWAYS SERVICE STATION, 22-26 RUNWELL ROAD, WICKFORD , SS11 7AB
149.9p
+1.2p
3
Jet
JET GARAGE, 26-28, SOUTHEND ROAD, STANFORD-LE-HOPE, England , SS17 0PF
150.9p
+2.2p
4
ESSO
LONDON ROAD, STANFORD-LE-HOPE, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS17 0LD
151.9p
+3.2p
5
TEXACO
WHITMORE WAY, BASILDON, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS14 2NL
151.9p
+3.2p
6
SAINSBURY'S
CRICKETERS RETAIL PARK, CRICKETERS WAY, BASILDON, ENGLAND , SS13 1SA
151.9p
+3.2p
7
Toomey Filling Station Basildon
Toomey Filling Station, West Mayne, Basildon , SS15 6RW
152.9p
+4.2p
8
TEXACO STANDARD
682-696 SOUTHCHURCH RD, SOUTHEND ON SEA, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS1 2PS
153.9p
+5.2p
9
ESSO
CHURCH ROAD, CORRINGHAM, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS17 9AP
154.9p
+6.2p
10
TESCO
OFF HIGH ROAD, BASILDON, ENGLAND , SS13 3JU
154.9p
+6.2p

Top 10 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 Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
LONDON ROAD, STANFORD-LE-HOPE, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS17 0LD
169.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Jet
JET GARAGE, 26-28, SOUTHEND ROAD, STANFORD-LE-HOPE, England , SS17 0PF
169.9p
+0.0p
3
EG ON THE MOVE
SUMMERHILL SERVICE STATION, BASILDON, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , SS14 3AS
170.7p
+0.8p
4
TEXACO
THREEWAYS SERVICE STATION, 22-26 RUNWELL ROAD, WICKFORD , SS11 7AB
171.9p
+2.0p
5
Toomey Filling Station Basildon
Toomey Filling Station, West Mayne, Basildon , SS15 6RW
172.9p
+3.0p
6
TEXACO
WHITMORE WAY, BASILDON, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS14 2NL
173.9p
+4.0p
7
TEXACO STANDARD
682-696 SOUTHCHURCH RD, SOUTHEND ON SEA, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS1 2PS
173.9p
+4.0p
8
ESSO
500 SOUTHCHURCH RD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ENGLAND , SS1 2QA
174.9p
+5.0p
9
SAINSBURY'S
CRICKETERS RETAIL PARK, CRICKETERS WAY, BASILDON, ENGLAND , SS13 1SA
174.9p
+5.0p
10
ESSO
ARTERIAL ROAD, LAINDON, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS15 6DP
175.9p
+6.0p

How to save on fuel in Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay

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 Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay.

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

"Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay benefits from strong market competition with 17 brands operating across 49 stations. With a 6.8p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £3.74 per tank, while interestingly, EG ON THE MOVE 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 June 18, 2026, the cheapest station is EG ON THE MOVE at 148.7p per litre.

There is currently a 11.2p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £6.16 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (EG ON THE MOVE) 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: 07:44, 18 Jun 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 Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay was last synchronized at 07:15 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) 1p
Was: 156.5p → Now: 155.5p
Diesel (B7) 1.8p
Was: 178.2p → Now: 180p

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Popular Brands in Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay
EG ON THE MOVE TEXACO Jet ESSO SAINSBURY'S