Petrol & diesel prices in Essex
Today's average fuel prices across 199 forecourts in Essex. 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 Essex, sorted cheapest first, so you never pay more than you need to.
How Essex compares
Essex is 26th cheapest of 44 English counties for petrol and 26th cheapest for diesel. Petrol here is about the same as the average for the East of England (175.0p). The average petrol price in Essex has fallen 0.7p a litre since 2 October. Sainsbury's is the cheapest brand for petrol in Essex at 171.6p.
Prices by fuel grade in Essex
| Fuel | Stations reporting | Average | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded (E10) | 198 | 175.4p | +1.1p |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 173 | 193.7p | +1.5p |
| Diesel (B7) | 197 | 200.3p | +1.1p |
| Premium diesel | 117 | 219.8p | +1.4p |
7-day petrol price trend
176.1p
176.1p
176.0p
175.8p
175.6p
175.5p
175.4p
Prices by district in Essex
Cheapest petrol first. Areas need at least 3 priced stations to be listed.
| District | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Basildon | 172.1p | 197.0p |
| Maldon | 172.4p | 199.3p |
| Braintree | 172.7p | 200.0p |
| Rochford | 172.9p | 200.7p |
| Southend-on-Sea | 173.8p | 200.2p |
| Thurrock | 173.8p | 200.0p |
| Tendring | 174.7p | 198.8p |
| Castle Point | 175.4p | 200.4p |
| Chelmsford | 175.6p | 200.9p |
| Colchester | 177.2p | 200.8p |
| Epping Forest | 177.3p | 201.0p |
| Brentwood | 177.9p | 202.3p |
| Harlow | 178.9p | 200.0p |
| Uttlesford | 181.7p | 205.0p |
Average price by brand in Essex
Brands with at least 3 priced stations in Essex, cheapest petrol first.
| Brand | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 171.6p | 197.2p |
| Jet | 172.9p | 199.0p |
| Asda | 173.1p | 197.7p |
| Morrisons | 173.1p | 198.4p |
| Tesco | 173.5p | 198.0p |
| Independent forecourts | 174.4p | 199.5p |
| Texaco | 174.6p | 200.2p |
| BP | 175.8p | 200.6p |
| Gulf | 175.8p | 201.3p |
| Esso | 176.2p | 200.9p |
| Shell | 178.2p | 202.9p |
| Murco | 183.6p | 205.7p |
Towns and cities in Essex
- Great Notley
- Braintree
- South Woodham Ferrers
- Billericay
- 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
- Harwich
- Colchester
- Sible Hedingham
- Chelmsford
- Loughton
- Brentwood
- Stansted Mountfitchet
- Thundersley and South Benfleet
- Harlow
- Langham
- Tiptree
- Buckhurst Hill
- Marks Tey
- Great Dunmow
Frequently asked questions
What is the average petrol price in Essex?
The average price of unleaded petrol (E10) in Essex is 175.4p per litre across 198 forecourts reporting a price, 1.1p pricier than the UK average (174.3p).
What is the average diesel price in Essex?
Diesel (B7) averages 200.3p per litre in Essex, 1.1p pricier than the UK average (199.2p). A 55-litre fill costs about £110.17.
Where is the cheapest petrol in Essex?
On today's averages, Basildon is the cheapest district in Essex at 172.1p a litre and Uttlesford the dearest at 181.7p. Prices differ more between individual stations than between areas, so check the stations near you.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Essex?
Sainsbury's has the lowest average petrol price in Essex today at 171.6p 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.