Fuel prices in Runwell today
Basildon, Essex, England
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded in and around Runwell is 168.7p at Asda, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon (4.6 mi from the town centre). The cheapest diesel is 193.7p at Asda (4.6 mi). Across 24 forecourts within 10 miles, unleaded averages 172.8p – 0.8p below the UK average.
Cheapest unleaded near Runwell
Within 10 miles of the town centre, cheapest first.
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Asda 4.6 miEastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1AE
- Unleaded
- 168.7p
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Esso 8.8 miMFG Stanford-le-Hope, London Road, Stanford Le Hope, SS17 0LD
- Unleaded
- 168.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
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Valero 3.7 miMFG Whitmore Way, Whitmore Way, Basildon, SS14 2NL
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
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Asda 4.2 mi1-10 Queen Elizabeth Square, Chelmsford, CM3 5TB
- Unleaded
- 170.7p
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ESSO 6.4 miRAYLEIGH ROAD, EASTWOOD, SS9 5PS
- Unleaded
- 170.9p
- Super
- 185.9p
Cheapest diesel near Runwell
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Asda 4.6 miEastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1AE
- Diesel
- 193.7p
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Asda 4.2 mi1-10 Queen Elizabeth Square, Chelmsford, CM3 5TB
- Diesel
- 195.7p
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Valero 3.7 miMFG Whitmore Way, Whitmore Way, Basildon, SS14 2NL
- Diesel
- 197.9p
- Premium diesel
- 215.9p
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Morrisons 6.9 miMFG Morrisons Canvey Island, Northwick Road, CANVEY ISLAND, SS8 0PS
- Diesel
- 197.9p
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Esso 8.8 miMFG Stanford-le-Hope, London Road, Stanford Le Hope, SS17 0LD
- Diesel
- 197.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
Nearest forecourts to Runwell centre
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Valero 3.7 miMFG Whitmore Way, Whitmore Way, Basildon, SS14 2NL
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Diesel
- 197.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
- Premium diesel
- 215.9p
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TEXACO 3.8 mi164 Church Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4EN
- Unleaded
- 175.9p
- Diesel
- 201.9p
- Super
- 196.9p
- Premium diesel
- 222.9p
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ESSO 3.9 miMFG Autohalt, Arterial Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7TU
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Asda 4.2 mi1-10 Queen Elizabeth Square, Chelmsford, CM3 5TB
- Unleaded
- 170.7p
- Diesel
- 195.7p
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Asda 4.6 miEastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1AE
- Unleaded
- 168.7p
- Diesel
- 193.7p
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Esso 5.0 miMFG Kents Hill, 280 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5HB
- Unleaded
- 174.9p
- Diesel
- 201.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 24 min ago
EV charging near Runwell
15 public charging locations within 5 miles:
- 4 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
- 1 Rapid (25–99 kW)
- 8 Fast (7–22 kW)
- 1 Slow (under 7 kW)
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Wickford Railway Station0.6 miStation Approach, Wickford, SS11 7ATBP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
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Shell Hovefield Service Station2.2 miShell Hovefield Service Station, Southend Arterial Rd, SS12 9HZOsprey Charging · Public - Pay At LocationCost: £0.79/kWh
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MTP BASILDON 012.7 miMira, Paycocke Road, Basildon, SS14ChargePoint
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Tesco Extra - Basildon3.0 miMayflower Retail Park, Basildon, SS14 3HZPOD Point (UK)
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Woodham Ferrers Station Car Aprk4.0 miChelmsford, CM3 5NQChargemaster · Public - Membership Required
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Sainsbury's-Chelmsford4.0 miBurnham Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5QPPOD Point (UK) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: Free
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Sainsbury's Chelmsford4.1 miBurnham Road, Chelmsford, CM3 5QPPOD Point (UK)
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Tesco Extra - Pitsea4.2 miHazelmere Off, Basildon, SS13 3JUPOD Point (UK)
Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 3 hr ago
Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.
Car parks near Runwell
No public car parks found within 5 miles of Runwell.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly
Driving conditions
✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Basildon right now.
Source: Met Office · updated 24 min ago
Vehicle crime near Runwell
In August 2026, police recorded 6 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Runwell, up from 3 in July.
- Jun 5
- Jul 3
- Aug 6
Reported most often on or near: Runwell Chase (2), Runwell Road (1), Market Avenue (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 Runwell
Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Runwell today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Runwell is 168.7p a litre at Asda, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1AE, 4.6 mi away – 4.9p below the UK average.
Where is the cheapest diesel near Runwell today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Runwell is 193.7p a litre at Asda, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1AE, 4.6 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 24 forecourts within 10 miles.
How many EV charging points are there near Runwell?
There are 15 public EV charging locations within 5 miles of Runwell, including 5 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Wickford Railway Station, 0.6 mi away, charging at up to 4 kW.
How much vehicle crime is there in Runwell?
Police recorded 6 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Runwell in August 2026, compared with 3 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 Runwell?
No – on 25 Oct there are no Met Office weather warnings in force for Basildon.
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 Runwell
Towns near Runwell
- Wickford 1.0 mi
- South Woodham Ferrers 4.0 mi
- Rayleigh 4.2 mi
- Basildon 4.4 mi
- Billericay 4.4 mi
- Thundersley and South Benfleet 4.7 mi
- Hockley and Hawkwell 5.9 mi
- Danbury 7.3 mi