Cheapest fuel in Chelmsford
Updated 18 September 2026
CheapestFuel tracks live petrol and diesel prices for forecourts in and around Chelmsford. Open the live map to see current prices and find the cheapest station near you.
Fuel prices in Chelmsford
Cheapest forecourts in Chelmsford right now
We are not currently receiving enough published prices for this area to rank forecourts. The live map shows everything we do hold.
About fuel in Chelmsford
Chelmsford's forecourts serve a large commuter population along the A12, where supermarket sites are typically the cheapest option in the CM postcodes.
Forecourts in the Chelmsford area are operated by Esso (2), BP (1).
Chelmsford sits in Essex, in the East of England region. This page covers forecourts within about 5 miles of the town centre, which is the realistic detour range for a fill-up.
Fuel prices in nearby towns
Forecourts compete across town boundaries, so a neighbouring town is often worth a look — especially if you are passing through anyway.
Questions
Fuel prices in Chelmsford — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Chelmsford?
Open the CheapestFuel map and search Chelmsford to see every nearby forecourt ranked by price.
How much is petrol in Chelmsford?
Prices in Chelmsford change daily. See the current average on the live map.
Is fuel cheaper in Chelmsford than the rest of the UK?
Compare against the national picture on our UK petrol price page.
How do I get alerts when fuel gets cheaper in Chelmsford?
Save your regular forecourts as favourites in the free CheapestFuel iOS app and turn on price-drop notifications. You will get a push alert when one of them cuts its price.
Never overpay in Chelmsford again
Save your local forecourts as favourites and get a push alert the moment one of them drops its price.
Prices are aggregated from retailers' published fuel price feeds under the UK government's open fuel price scheme, which covers Great Britain only. Last updated 18 September 2026. Figures are indicative and can change without notice — always check the price displayed at the pump before filling up. See our privacy policy for how we handle data.