Cheapest Fuel in Essex Today
Compare live average prices and the cheapest stations in Essex. Fuel price data provided by the UK Government Fuel Finder Scheme, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Stations tracked: 132
- Average petrol price: 173.9p
- Average diesel price: 199.9p
Top stations
- NASERVICE STATIONS — CM3 6BB (E10 Petrol: 165.9p/L)
- Starthill Service Station — SS4 1RF (E10 Petrol: 166.7p/L)
- Toomey Southend Filling Station — SS4 1GP (E10 Petrol: 167.9p/L) (B7 Diesel: 198.9p/L)
- BILLERICAY FUEL EXPRESS AUTOMAT — CM11 2PL (E10 Petrol: 168.7p/L) (B7 Diesel: 194.7p/L)
- SHELL CHIGWELL — IG7 5PP (E10 Petrol: 168.9p/L) (B7 Diesel: 199.9p/L)
- BRAINTREE GREAT NOTLEY SUPERSTORE - PETROL FILLING STATION — CM77 7WW (E10 Petrol: 168.9p/L)
- Shell Abridge — RM4 1XL (E10 Petrol: 169.6p/L)
- MFG MORRISONS WITHAM — CM8 2BY (E10 Petrol: 169.9p/L) (B7 Diesel: 197.9p/L)
- MFG HALSTEAD — CO9 1JA (E10 Petrol: 169.9p/L)
- Ardleigh South Service Station — CO7 7YP (E10 Petrol: 169.9p/L) (B7 Diesel: 195.9p/L)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average petrol and diesel price in Essex today?
Today's average E10 unleaded petrol price in Essex is 173.9p per litre (approx. £86.97 for a 50-litre tank fill), and average B7 diesel is 199.9p per litre. These figures are calculated across 132 stations reporting into the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme.
What is the cheapest petrol near Essex right now?
The ranking on this page lists the strongest current petrol and diesel values for Essex. Currently, the lowest-priced forecourt is NASERVICE STATIONS (CM3 6BB) at 165.9p/L for E10 petrol. Open a station page for price history and amenities, or search nearby for your exact postcode.
How does FuelRoute show fuel prices for Essex?
This county landing ranks live petrol and diesel at 132 stations mapped to Essex via postcode district, town name, and nearby place coordinates. Today's average E10 unleaded petrol price in Essex is 173.9p per litre (approx. £86.97 for a 50-litre tank fill), and average B7 diesel is 199.9p per litre.
Should I drive further for cheaper fuel?
Only if the per-litre saving outweighs the detour fuel cost. Use the FuelRoute cost-per-mile calculator and route fuel planner with your vehicle MPG to verify whether diverting saves money overall.
How often are these prices updated?
Forecourt operators report into the mandatory UK Government Fuel Finder scheme throughout the day. FuelRoute ingests updates every 5 minutes so regional averages and station rankings stay current.