Like many places around the UK Essex was affected by motorists going out to panic-buy petrol due to reports of potential shortages.
The lack of HGV drivers transporting the fuel had seen some BP forecourts forced to shut, leading to drivers forming long queues at many petrol stations.
This led to social media posts showing some of that chaos in north Essex, such as in Clacton, Colchester and Harwich.
As a result, the AA had encouraged drivers not to be over-zealous in their pursuit for fuel.
AA president Edmund King had said on Friday: “There is no shortage of fuel and thousands of forecourts are operating normally with just a few suffering temporary supply chain problems.
"Drivers should not fill up outside their normal routines because, even if the occasional petrol station is temporarily closed, others just down the road will be open."
If you’re looking to fill up your car responsibly in Colchester here is a list of the petrol stations in the town.
What are the 24-hour petrol stations in Colchester?
Ardleigh South Services - A120 Westbound
Asda - Turner Rise
BP - Cuckoo Farm Way
BP - 154 Mersea Road
BP - London Road
Britannia Service Station - 17 Mersea Road
Esso - Colchester Road
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