Petrol & diesel prices in the East of England
Today's average fuel prices across 750 forecourts in the East of England. Pump prices can change every 30 minutes, so this tells you the lie of the land. For the price right now at the stations near you, open Fuel Finder UK.
Source: UK Government CMA open fuel price data
These are today's averages. Prices move faster.
Fuel Finder UK shows every station's live price in the East of England, sorted cheapest first, so you never pay more than you need to.
How the East of England compares
East of England is 6th cheapest of 9 English regions for petrol and 5th cheapest for diesel. The average petrol price in the East of England has fallen 0.5p a litre since 2 October. Sainsbury's is the cheapest brand for petrol in the East of England at 171.5p.
Prices by fuel grade in the East of England
| Fuel | Stations reporting | Average | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded (E10) | 735 | 175.0p | +0.7p |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 627 | 192.9p | +0.7p |
| Diesel (B7) | 736 | 199.8p | +0.6p |
| Premium diesel | 406 | 219.7p | +1.3p |
7-day petrol price trend
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Prices by county in the East of England
Cheapest petrol first. Areas need at least 3 priced stations to be listed.
| County | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 172.7p | 198.2p |
| Bedfordshire | 174.8p | 200.3p |
| Cambridgeshire | 175.4p | 200.0p |
| Essex | 175.4p | 200.3p |
| Hertfordshire | 175.4p | 199.2p |
| Norfolk | 175.6p | 200.6p |
Average price by brand in the East of England
Brands with at least 3 priced stations in the East of England, cheapest petrol first.
| Brand | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 171.5p | 196.3p |
| Asda | 172.2p | 196.7p |
| Morrisons | 172.7p | 197.9p |
| Tesco | 172.7p | 196.9p |
| Jet | 173.1p | 198.6p |
| Texaco | 173.6p | 199.8p |
| Independent forecourts | 174.5p | 199.3p |
| Applegreen | 174.9p | 198.9p |
| Gulf | 175.2p | 200.4p |
| Esso | 175.4p | 200.2p |
| Murco | 176.0p | 200.5p |
| BP | 176.4p | 201.4p |
| Shell | 177.8p | 202.1p |
Towns and cities in the East of England
- Great Notley
- Braintree
- South Woodham Ferrers
- Billericay
- Ipswich
- Grays
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Basildon
- Clacton
- Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
- Witham
- Maldon
- Southend & South Essex
- Southend-on-Sea
- Rayleigh
- Canvey Island
- Clacton-on-Sea
- Halstead
- Sudbury
- Norwich
- Harwich
- Colchester
- Peterborough
- Cambridge
- Luton
- Sible Hedingham
- Chelmsford
- Loughton
- Brentwood
- Stansted Mountfitchet
- Thundersley and South Benfleet
- Harlow
- Langham
- Tiptree
- Buckhurst Hill
- Marks Tey
- Great Dunmow
- Bishop's Stortford
Frequently asked questions
What is the average petrol price in the East of England?
The average price of unleaded petrol (E10) in the East of England is 175.0p per litre across 735 forecourts reporting a price, 0.7p pricier than the UK average (174.3p).
What is the average diesel price in the East of England?
Diesel (B7) averages 199.8p per litre in the East of England, 0.6p pricier than the UK average (199.2p). A 55-litre fill costs about £109.89.
Where is the cheapest petrol in the East of England?
On today's averages, Suffolk is the cheapest county in the East of England at 172.7p a litre and Norfolk the dearest at 175.6p. Prices differ more between individual stations than between areas, so check the stations near you.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in the East of England?
Sainsbury's has the lowest average petrol price in the East of England today at 171.5p a litre, among brands with at least 3 priced stations here.
Where does this data come from?
From the official UK Government CMA open fuel price data, which forecourts can update every 30 minutes. This page is a once-a-day snapshot. The free Fuel Finder UK app shows the live price at every station.