Cheapest fuel near me
Enter a UK postcode to see the nearest forecourts in or near Essex and their current prices, closest first.
At a glance — Essex
Average price by fuel type
| Fuel | Average in Essex |
|---|---|
| Unleaded (E10) | 161.8p |
| Diesel (B7 Standard) | 181.4p |
| Unleaded (E5) | 179.6p |
| Diesel (B7 Premium) | 200.4p |
Cheapest unleaded (E10) — top 10 in Essex
| Station | Brand | Location | Postcode | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILFORD SUPERSTORE (BARKINGSIDE) - PETROL FILLING STATION | TESCO | Ilford | IG6 1HZ | 149.9p |
| COLLEGE SERVICE STATION | TEXACO | Grays | RM17 5NJ | 149.9p |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE THURROCK | COSTCO WHOLESALE | West Thurrock | RM20 3WY | 150.9p |
| NASERVICE STATIONS | GULF MAYLAND | Chelmsford | CM3 6BB | 150.9p |
| Starthill Service Station | Jet | Rochford | SS4 1RF | 151.7p |
| londonforecourt limited | Shell | Braintree | CM77 8QG | 151.9p |
| SOUTHEND EXTRA - PETROL FILLING STATION | TESCO | Southend-On-Sea | SS0 0JP | 151.9p |
| Braintree road service station | Texaco | Witham | CM8 2BY | 153.9p |
| ASDA TILBURY SUPERSTORE | ASDA | Tilbury | RM18 7HJ | 153.9p |
| ASDA BASILDON EASTGATE SUPERCENTRE | ASDA | Basildon | SS14 1AE | 154.7p |
Cheapest diesel (B7 Standard) — top 10 in Essex
| Station | Brand | Location | Postcode | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILFORD SUPERSTORE (BARKINGSIDE) - PETROL FILLING STATION | TESCO | Ilford | IG6 1HZ | 167.9p |
| Starthill Service Station | Jet | Rochford | SS4 1RF | 168.7p |
| Braintree road service station | Texaco | Witham | CM8 2BY | 168.9p |
| DUNMOW SUPERSTORE - PETROL FILLING STATION | TESCO | Dunmow | CM6 1SF | 168.9p |
| SOUTHEND EXTRA - PETROL FILLING STATION | TESCO | Southend-On-Sea | SS0 0JP | 168.9p |
| SUDBURY SUPERSTORE - PETROL FILLING STATION | TESCO | Sudbury | CO10 1GY | 169.9p |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE THURROCK | COSTCO WHOLESALE | West Thurrock | RM20 3WY | 169.9p |
| SAINSBURYS CHAFFORD HUNDRED | SAINSBURY'S | Grays | RM16 6YJ | 171.9p |
| LAKESIDE EXTRA - PETROL FILLING STATION | TESCO | Grays | RM20 1TX | 171.9p |
| BARKING SUPERSTORE - PETROL FILLING STATION | TESCO | Barking | IG11 7BS | 171.9p |
Frequently asked questions
How often are fuel prices updated?
Every forecourt reporting to the Fuel Finder scheme must report price changes within 30 minutes, so prices shown here reflect that near-real-time reporting rather than a daily or weekly snapshot.
Is this official data?
Yes. All prices come from HM Government's Fuel Finder open data scheme, which every fuel retailer in the UK is required to report to. We don't edit or estimate prices — they're shown as published.
How do I find the cheapest fuel near me in Essex?
Enter your postcode and choose a fuel type in the search box above. The nearest matching stations are shown closest-first, with a map, using your postcode's location — no account or app download needed.
How many petrol stations are tracked in Essex?
258 forecourts in Essex report to Fuel Finder.
What if a price looks wrong?
Please report it directly to Fuel Finder using the link in the footer — we display their data as published and can't edit individual station prices ourselves.