Petrol and diesel prices in Essex
Cheapest petrol in Essex right now: 166.9p at Tesco Braintree Great Notley Superstore, Braintree. Cheapest diesel: 193.7p at Gulf Billericay Fuel Express Automat, Billericay. Petrol averages 175.4p and diesel 200.4p across 192 forecourts in Essex. Updated 17:30 today.
- Basildon has the cheapest petrol of the larger towns in Essex, averaging 171.5p; Dunmow is dearest at 183.6p.
- Supermarket forecourts average 172.9p for petrol, 3.3p less than other forecourts in Essex.
- The 4 motorway services forecourts in Essex average 178.7p for petrol, 3.3p above the county average. Compare motorway prices.
Prices reported in the last 3 days.
Prices reported in the last 3 days.
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Fuel prices by town in Essex
Cheapest average petrol first.
| Town | Average petrol | Cheapest petrol | Cheapest diesel | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thurrock | 167.9p | 167.9p | 193.9p | 1 |
| Rochford | 169.3p | 168.7p | 198.7p | 2 |
| South Woodham Ferrer | 169.9p | 169.9p | 195.9p | 1 |
| Tilbury | 170.9p | 170.9p | 196.9p | 1 |
| Billericay | 171.3p | 169.7p | 193.7p | 2 |
| Basildon | 171.5p | 168.7p | 192.7p | 11 |
| Braintree | 171.7p | 165.9p | 196.9p | 9 |
| Wickford | 172.6p | 169.9p | 194.9p | 3 |
| Witham | 172.7p | 171.9p | 197.9p | 6 |
| Maldon | 172.9p | 172.9p | 199.9p | 3 |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 172.9p | 169.9p | 196.9p | 3 |
| Weeley | 172.9p | 172.9p | 197.9p | 1 |
| Grays | 173.0p | 170.9p | 196.9p | 9 |
| Leigh-on-Sea | 173.6p | 171.9p | 199.9p | 3 |
| Shoeburyness | 173.7p | 173.7p | 198.7p | 1 |
| Burnham-on-Crouch | 173.9p | 173.9p | 197.9p | 1 |
| Corringham | 173.9p | 173.9p | 196.9p | 1 |
| Danbury | 173.9p | 173.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Latchingdon | 173.9p | 173.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Orsett Grays | 173.9p | 173.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Romford | 173.9p | 171.9p | 194.9p | 11 |
| South Ockendon | 173.9p | 173.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Southend-on-Sea | 173.9p | 169.9p | 198.9p | 5 |
| Canvey Island | 174.3p | 172.9p | 197.9p | 5 |
| Chigwell | 174.9p | 174.9p | 201.9p | 1 |
| Eastwood, East of England | 174.9p | 174.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Garland Road | 174.9p | 174.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Hockley, East of England | 174.9p | 174.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Little Clacton | 174.9p | 174.9p | 198.9p | 1 |
| Manningtree | 174.9p | 174.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Rayleigh | 174.9p | 173.9p | 199.9p | 3 |
| Westcliff-on-Sea | 174.9p | 174.9p | 201.9p | 1 |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 175.3p | 174.7p | 198.7p | 5 |
| Halstead | 175.4p | 174.9p | 201.9p | 3 |
| Harwich | 175.4p | 174.9p | 198.9p | 2 |
| Chelmsford | 175.7p | 167.9p | 195.7p | 18 |
| Brightlingsea | 175.9p | 175.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Elmstead Market | 175.9p | 175.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| North Weald | 175.9p | 175.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Purfleet | 175.9p | 175.9p | 202.9p | 1 |
| Waltham Abbey | 175.9p | 173.9p | 197.9p | 2 |
| Colchester | 176.6p | 171.9p | 194.0p | 26 |
| Benfleet | 176.7p | 170.9p | 198.9p | 5 |
| Frinton-on-Sea | 176.9p | 176.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Sible Hedingham | 176.9p | 176.9p | 202.9p | 1 |
| Loughton | 177.2p | 176.9p | 199.9p | 3 |
| Brentwood | 177.9p | 175.9p | 199.9p | 7 |
| Chipping Ongar | 177.9p | 177.9p | 199.9p | 1 |
| Laindon | 177.9p | 177.9p | 204.9p | 1 |
| Ongar | 177.9p | 177.9p | 200.9p | 1 |
| Stanway Colchester | 177.9p | 177.9p | 201.9p | 1 |
| Epping | 178.9p | 176.9p | 199.9p | 4 |
| Harlow | 178.9p | 177.9p | 197.9p | 9 |
| Saffron Walden | 178.9p | 177.9p | 199.9p | 3 |
| Stansted | 178.9p | 177.9p | 199.9p | 2 |
| Buckhurst Hill | 179.9p | 179.9p | 203.9p | 1 |
| Tiptree | 180.9p | 180.9p | 204.9p | 1 |
| Dunmow | 183.6p | 176.9p | 199.9p | 3 |
| Great Dunmow | 185.9p | 185.9p | 210.9p | 1 |
| Birchanger Green | 191.9p | 191.9p | 217.9p | 1 |
| Stansted Mountfitchet | – | – | 199.9p | 1 |
Council areas in Essex
Average petrol price and place in the UK council league table.
| Council area | Petrol average | UK rank |
|---|---|---|
| Basildon | 171.9p | 48 of 354 |
| Maldon | 172.4p | 68 of 354 |
| Braintree | 172.9p | 86 of 354 |
| Rochford | 172.9p | 88 of 354 |
| Thurrock | 173.0p | 89 of 354 |
| Southend-on-Sea | 173.5p | 107 of 354 |
| Tendring | 175.0p | 201 of 354 |
| Castle Point | 175.4p | 224 of 354 |
| Chelmsford | 175.8p | 248 of 354 |
| Epping Forest | 177.3p | 307 of 354 |
| Colchester | 177.3p | 310 of 354 |
| Brentwood | 177.9p | 326 of 354 |
| Harlow | 178.9p | 342 of 354 |
| Uttlesford | 182.1p | 354 of 354 |
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Questions about fuel prices in Essex
Where is the cheapest petrol in Essex?
Tesco Braintree Great Notley Superstore in Braintree, at 166.9p a litre, among prices reported in the last three days.
How much is diesel in Essex today?
Diesel averages 200.4p a litre across 188 forecourts in Essex, against a UK average of 199.2p. The cheapest is 193.7p at Gulf Billericay Fuel Express Automat, Billericay.
Which town in Essex has the cheapest petrol?
Of towns with three or more forecourts, Basildon is cheapest, averaging 171.5p a litre. Dunmow is dearest at 183.6p.
Which supermarket has the cheapest petrol in Essex?
Costco, averaging 167.9p a litre across 1 forecourt in Essex. Sainsbury's averages 171.6p, Morrisons averages 173.4p, Tesco averages 173.5p, Asda averages 173.5p.
How up to date are these prices?
Every forecourt reports its prices to the government's Fuel Finder scheme, and we refresh them twice a day. These were updated 17:30 today.