Fuel prices in Colchester today
Colchester, Essex, England
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded in and around Colchester is 165.9p at Asda, Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich (14.5 mi from the town centre). The cheapest diesel is 189.7p at Asda (14.5 mi). Across 19 forecourts within 15 miles, unleaded averages 172.9p – 0.7p below the UK average.
Cheapest unleaded near Colchester
Within 15 miles of the town centre, cheapest first.
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Asda 14.5 miStoke Park Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9EG
- Unleaded
- 165.9p
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Jet 10.4 miMFG Capelgate, A12 Northbound, Capel St Mary / Ipswich, IP9 2JJ
- Unleaded
- 166.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
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Morrisons 12.3 miMFG Morrisons Witham, Braintree Road, WITHAM, CM8 2BY
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
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Asda 13.9 miLondon Road, Witham, CM8 1ED
- Unleaded
- 170.9p
- Super
- 186.9p
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Asda 1.9 mi246 Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4SA
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
Cheapest diesel near Colchester
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Asda 14.5 miStoke Park Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9EG
- Diesel
- 189.7p
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Jet 10.4 miMFG Capelgate, A12 Northbound, Capel St Mary / Ipswich, IP9 2JJ
- Diesel
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 215.9p
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Asda 1.9 mi246 Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4SA
- Diesel
- 197.9p
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BP 9.0 miMFG Weeley, Colchester Road, Weeley, CO16 9AD
- Diesel
- 197.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Morrisons 11.9 miMFG Morrisons Clacton Little Clacton, Centenary Way, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO16 9SB
- Diesel
- 197.9p
Nearest forecourts to Colchester centre
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Asda 0.9 miTurner Rise, Colchester, CO4 5TU
- Unleaded
- 176.9p
- Diesel
- 199.7p
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Asda 1.9 mi246 Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4SA
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Diesel
- 197.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
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Esso 2.4 miMFG Stanway, 37 London Road, Stanway Colchester, CO3 0NR
- Unleaded
- 173.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Esso 4.1 miMFG Elmstead, Colchester Road, Elmstead Market, CO7 7EE
- Unleaded
- 173.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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ESSO 7.5 miMFG Feering, A12 Feering, Feering Colchester, CO5 9EL
- Unleaded
- 174.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Asda 8.2 mi25 Church Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0LA
- Unleaded
- 176.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 17 min ago
EV charging near Colchester
26 public charging locations within 3 miles:
- 2 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
- 5 Rapid (25–99 kW)
- 18 Fast (7–22 kW)
- 1 Slow (under 7 kW)
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The George Hotel0.2 mi116 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1TDPOD Point (UK) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £0.70/kWh
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Osprey Rapid Charging0.3 miColchester Retail Park, Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3LLOsprey Charging · Public - Pay At LocationCost: £0.79/kWh
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Wellsley Road0.3 miWellsley Road, Colchester, CO3 3HF(Unknown Operator) · Public - Pay At Location
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Winvic Construction Ltd0.5 miMagdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2JTPOD Point (UK)
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737822 - Priory Street Car Park - 0010.5 miPriory Street, Colchester, CO1 2QAPublic - Pay At Location
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VendElectric Creffield Road Site0.5 mi60 Creffield Road, Colchester, CO3 3HYVend Electric · Public - Membership RequiredCost: FROM 20p per kWh 26/11/2022
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BMM-CP004980.8 miButt Road, Colchester, CO3 3DTEV Dot · Public - Pay At Location
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COOP Mersea Road0.8 miMersea Road COOP, Colchester, CO2 7QRPlug N Go Ltd
Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 31 min ago
Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.
Car parks near Colchester
No public car parks found within 5 miles of Colchester.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly
Driving conditions
✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Colchester right now.
Source: Met Office · updated 17 min ago
Vehicle crime near Colchester
In August 2026, police recorded 14 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Colchester, up from 10 in July.
- Jun 24
- Jul 10
- Aug 14
Reported most often on or near: Arthur Street (2), Margaret Road (1), Lucas Road (1).
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference. Locations are approximate to protect privacy.
Source: police.uk (Open Government Licence) · latest published month: August 2026
Quick answers about Colchester
Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Colchester today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Colchester is 165.9p a litre at Asda, Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9EG, 14.5 mi away – 7.7p below the UK average.
Where is the cheapest diesel near Colchester today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Colchester is 189.7p a litre at Asda, Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9EG, 14.5 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 19 forecourts within 15 miles.
How many EV charging points are there near Colchester?
There are 26 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Colchester, including 7 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is The George Hotel, 0.2 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.
How much vehicle crime is there in Colchester?
Police recorded 14 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Colchester in August 2026, compared with 10 in July 2026. Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference (police.uk).
Are there any weather warnings for driving in Colchester?
No – on 25 Oct there are no Met Office weather warnings in force for Colchester.
Motoring news
- Record funding, record results: 7,000 miles of smoother journeys as government tackles potholes DfT · 21 Oct
- Drivers to save up to £300 when installing EV chargers at home, as government slashes unnecessary red tape DfT · 21 Oct
- Publication of the DVLA business plan 2026 to 2027 DVLA · 20 Oct
- Crackdown on illegal number plates with new government funded roads policing team DVLA · 5 Sept
- Drivers can save up to 10 days by notifying DVLA of a medical condition online DVLA · 17 Aug
Source: GOV.UK – DVLA, DVSA, OZEV, National Highways and Department for Transport (Open Government Licence)
Postcode areas in Colchester
Towns near Colchester
- Berechurch 2.0 mi
- Wivenhoe 3.4 mi
- Brightlingsea 7.6 mi
- West Mersea 7.7 mi
- Tiptree 8.3 mi
- Hadleigh 11.1 mi
- Halstead 11.6 mi
- Jaywick 12.0 mi