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 Friday, 6th February 2026 at 02:50
18
Local Stations
19
Brands (SS Area)
6.0p
Max Price Gap
#115
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 129.9p at Esso
  • Potential savings: Up to £3.30 per tank
  • 47 stations tracked across 19 brands

Motorists in Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in SS have Increased 5.6p (4.2%)

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 6.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £3.30 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay has 47 active fuel stations across 19 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.40 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 15.0p, 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:
129.9p at Esso, MFG Stanford-le-Hope, London Road, Stanford Le Hope

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay:
136.9p at Sainsbury's, Cricketers Retail Park, Cricketers Way

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
43 / 47 Stations (91.5%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
36 / 47 Stations (76.6%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Moderate availability
34 / 47 Stations (72.3%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
20 / 47 Stations (42.6%)

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
Esso
MFG Stanford-le-Hope, London Road, Stanford Le Hope , SS17 0LD
129.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Esso
CHURCH ROAD, CORRINGHAM, ESSEX, SS17 9AP , SS17 9AP
129.9p
+0.0p
3
Sainsbury's
Cricketers Retail Park, Cricketers Way , SS13 1SA
129.9p
+0.0p
4
TESCO
Off High Road Basildon , SS13 3JU
129.9p
+0.0p
5
TESCO
Mayflower Retail Park Gardiners Link Basildon , SS14 3HZ
129.9p
+0.0p
6
Asda
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon , SS14 1AE
130.6p
+0.7p
7
TESCO
Mandeville Way Laindon Basildon , SS15 6TJ
130.9p
+1.0p
8
BP
Cranfield Park Road , SS12 9FG
131.9p
+2.0p
9
Texaco
MFG Whitmore Way, Whitmore Way, Basildon , SS14 2NL
131.9p
+2.0p
10
BP
Nethermayne , SS16 5NN
132.9p
+3.0p

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
Sainsbury's
Cricketers Retail Park, Cricketers Way , SS13 1SA
136.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
Off High Road Basildon , SS13 3JU
136.9p
+0.0p
3
TESCO
Mayflower Retail Park Gardiners Link Basildon , SS14 3HZ
136.9p
+0.0p
4
Asda
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon , SS14 1AE
137.9p
+1.0p
5
TESCO
Mandeville Way Laindon Basildon , SS15 6TJ
137.9p
+1.0p
6
Esso
CHURCH ROAD, CORRINGHAM, ESSEX, SS17 9AP , SS17 9AP
138.9p
+2.0p
7
Esso
MFG Stanford-le-Hope, London Road, Stanford Le Hope , SS17 0LD
139.9p
+3.0p
8
Texaco
MFG Whitmore Way, Whitmore Way, Basildon , SS14 2NL
139.9p
+3.0p
9
ESSO
MFG Laindon, Arterial Road, Laindon , SS15 6DP
141.9p
+5.0p
10
Toomey Filling Station Basildon
Toomey Filling Station, West Mayne, Basildon , SS15 6RW
142.9p
+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 19 brands operating across 47 stations. Prices have climbed 5.6p this week, so filling up sooner rather than later is advisable, while however, prices rank in the bottom 3% nationally, suggesting room for improvement."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of February 6, 2026, the cheapest station is Esso at 129.9p per litre.

There is currently a 6.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £3.30 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (Esso) 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: 03:09, 06 Feb 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 02:50 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) 5.6p
Was: 133.3p → Now: 138.9p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 141.5p → Now: 141.7p

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Popular Brands in Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay
Esso Sainsbury's TESCO Asda BP