Cheapest fuel in Colchester
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Colchester is 170.9p a litre at Texaco, Colchester, and the cheapest diesel is 191.9p at the same station. Across 6 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 175.1p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £94.00 — £2.31 less than filling at the Colchester average, and £3.30 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 170.9pTexaco
- Cheapest diesel
- 191.9pTexaco
- Colchester average
- 175.1p+1.8p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 6within 5 miles
Fuel prices in Colchester
Unleaded in Colchester averages 175.1p, which is 1.8p above the national average of 173.3p — more expensive than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £26 more than a typical UK driver pays — which makes picking the right forecourt locally worth more here, not less.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Colchester area is 6.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £3.30 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Colchester right now
Cheapest petrol in Colchester
5 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 175.1p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texaco | 170.9p | £94.00 |
| 2 | BP | 175.9p | £96.75 |
| 3 | Esso | 175.9p | £96.75 |
| 4 | Esso | 175.9p | £96.75 |
| 5 | BP | 176.9p | £97.30 |
Cheapest super unleaded petrol in Colchester
5 forecourts in the area publish a super unleaded price, averaging 193.9p a litre.
| # | Station | Super unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murco | 182.9p | £100.59 |
| 2 | Esso | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 3 | Esso | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 4 | BP | 196.9p | £108.30 |
| 5 | BP | 197.9p | £108.84 |
Cheapest diesel in Colchester
6 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 197.2p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texaco | 191.9p | £105.55 |
| 2 | BP | 197.9p | £108.84 |
| 3 | Esso | 197.9p | £108.84 |
| 4 | Esso | 197.9p | £108.84 |
| 5 | BP | 198.9p | £109.39 |
| 6 | Murco | 198.9p | £109.39 |
About fuel in Colchester
Colchester's forecourts serve north Essex and the A12 corridor, with supermarket sites on the town's edge generally cheaper than those in the centre.
Forecourts in the Colchester area are operated by BP (2), Esso (2), Murco (1), Texaco (1).
Colchester 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 Colchester — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Colchester?
Texaco, Colchester is currently the cheapest at 170.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Texaco Colchester (170.9p), BP Colchester (175.9p), Esso 124, Bergholt Road, Colchester (175.9p), Esso Colchester (175.9p), BP Colchester (176.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Colchester?
Unleaded averages 175.1p a litre (£1.75) across 5 forecourts in the Colchester area, ranging from 170.9p to 176.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £96.31.
How much is diesel in Colchester?
Diesel averages 197.2p a litre across 6 forecourts in the Colchester area. The cheapest is 191.9p at Texaco, Colchester, and the most expensive nearby is 198.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Colchester than the rest of the UK?
Colchester averages 175.1p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — +1.8p the national figure. See how much petrol costs across the UK for the full regional picture.
How do I get alerts when fuel gets cheaper in Colchester?
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.
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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.