Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.7p 0.3% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 167.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.9p 0.2% (-0.4p) 7d avg: 187.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 195.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 195.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 216.5p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.7p 0.3% (-0.5p) 7d avg: 167.9p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.9p 0.2% (-0.4p) 7d avg: 187.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 195.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 195.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 216.5p Prices stable |

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 Monday, 2nd November 2026 at 00:16
22
Local Stations
18
Brands (SS Area)
25.0p
Max Price Gap
#5
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 151.9p at SAINSBURYS
  • Potential savings: Up to £13.75 per tank
  • 49 stations tracked across 18 brands
  • Prices have decreased 7.5p this week

Motorists in Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 4% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in SS have Decreased 7.5p (4.4%)

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 25.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £13.75 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay has 49 active fuel stations across 18 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.37 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 14.3p, 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:
151.9p at SAINSBURYS, CRICKETERS RETAIL PARK, CRICKETERS WAY, BASILDON, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay:
174.9p at SAINSBURYS, CRICKETERS RETAIL PARK, CRICKETERS WAY, BASILDON, ENGLAND

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (SAINSBURYS) 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
SAINSBURYS
CRICKETERS RETAIL PARK, CRICKETERS WAY, BASILDON, ENGLAND , SS13 1SA
151.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
CHURCH ROAD, CORRINGHAM, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS17 9AP
154.9p
+3.0p
3
TESCO
OFF HIGH ROAD, BASILDON, ENGLAND , SS13 3JU
154.9p
+3.0p
4
TESCO
MAYFLOWER RETAIL PARK, GARDINERS LINK, BASILDON, ENGLAND , SS14 3HZ
154.9p
+3.0p
5
TESCO
MANDEVILLE WAY, LAINDON, BASILDON, ENGLAND , SS15 6TJ
156.9p
+5.0p
6
BP
ARTERIAL ROAD, BASILDON, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS15 6DH
157.9p
+6.0p
7
BP
NETHERMAYNE, BASILDON, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS16 5NN
157.9p
+6.0p
8
BP
EAST MAYNE, BASILDON, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS13 1BW
158.9p
+7.0p
9
BP
CRANFIELD PARK ROAD, WICKFORD, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS12 9FG
159.9p
+8.0p
10
ESSO
LONDON ROAD, STANFORD-LE-HOPE, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS17 0LD
167.9p
+16.0p

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
SAINSBURYS
CRICKETERS RETAIL PARK, CRICKETERS WAY, BASILDON, ENGLAND , SS13 1SA
174.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
OFF HIGH ROAD, BASILDON, ENGLAND , SS13 3JU
185.9p
+11.0p
3
TESCO
MAYFLOWER RETAIL PARK, GARDINERS LINK, BASILDON, ENGLAND , SS14 3HZ
185.9p
+11.0p
4
TESCO
MANDEVILLE WAY, LAINDON, BASILDON, ENGLAND , SS15 6TJ
185.9p
+11.0p
5
ESSO
CHURCH ROAD, CORRINGHAM, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS17 9AP
186.9p
+12.0p
6
BP
NETHERMAYNE, BASILDON, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS16 5NN
189.9p
+15.0p
7
BP
EAST MAYNE, BASILDON, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS13 1BW
189.9p
+15.0p
8
BP
CRANFIELD PARK ROAD, WICKFORD, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS12 9FG
189.9p
+15.0p
9
BP
ARTERIAL ROAD, BASILDON, ESSEX, ENGLAND , SS15 6DH
191.9p
+17.0p
10
EG ON THE MOVE
SUMMERHILL SERVICE STATION, BASILDON, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM , SS14 3AS
193.7p
+18.8p

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 18 brands operating across 49 stations. The recent 7.5p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while ranking in the top 4% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of November 2, 2026, the cheapest station is SAINSBURYS at 151.9p per litre.

There is currently a 25.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £13.75 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SAINSBURYS) 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: 00:48, 02 Nov 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 00:16 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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CheckFuelPrices is independent. We do not accept payment from fuel brands to alter rankings. Read our full policy.

📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 7.5p
Was: 171.7p → Now: 164.2p
Diesel (B7) 4.7p
Was: 198p → Now: 193.3p

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Popular Brands in Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay
SAINSBURYS ESSO TESCO BP