Petrol prices: 9 cheapest petrol stations in Colchester

It won’t come as much of a shock that petrol prices around Colchester remain high, but seeing those numbers on the pump can still give motorists a jolt.

With prices shifting frequently, it’s worth keeping tabs on the cheapest places to fill up — especially if you’re planning a longer trip ahead of bank holiday or just want to save a few pounds each week.

Here’s your guide to the most affordable petrol stations in and around Colchester this week, including the cost of filling a 50-litre tank.

1st – BP Mersea Road (Ranges Service Station):

128.9p per litre

Leading the pack this week is BP at Mersea Road. Filling 50 litres here will set you back £64.45, making it the cheapest option in Colchester.

2nd – Asda Colchester:

129.7p per litre
Close behind is Asda in Colchester, charging 129.7p per litre. A full tank here will cost £64.85.

3rd – Tesco Colchester Extra:

129.9p per litre
Tesco’s Extra location offers petrol at 129.9p per litre, which means £64.95 for a 50-litre fill.

4th – Tesco Colchester 2:

129.9p per litre
Not far away, Tesco’s second Colchester forecourt matches the Extra’s price — also £64.95 for 50 litres.

5th – Texaco Colchester (Britannia Service Station):

129.9p per litre
Texaco’s Britannia station is another affordable spot, charging the same 129.9p per litre.

6th – Sainsbury’s Stanway:

130.9p per litre
Sainsbury’s in Stanway comes next, with a price of 130.9p per litre. Filling up 50 litres here will cost £65.45.

7th – Asda Express Colchester:

131.7p per litre
The Asda Express station in Colchester is a bit more expensive at 131.7p, costing £65.85 for a full tank.

8th – Esso Colchester Road (MFG Elmstead):

131.9p per litre
Esso on Colchester Road rounds out the cheaper options in town at 131.9p per litre — £65.95 for 50 litres.

9th – Esso Bergholt Road (Braiswick Service Station):

132.9p per litre
Finally, Esso’s Braiswick Service Station charges 132.9p per litre, meaning a 50-litre fill costs £66.45.

Prices accurate as of May 23, 2025.

As usual, supermarkets like Asda, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s tend to offer competitive prices, while traditional oil companies like BP and Esso hover slightly higher.

If you want to save some cash, it pays to shop around within Colchester’s various forecourts — especially around Mersea Road and the Tesco outlets.