Cheapest Fuel in Chelmsford
Essex · 15 stations within 5 miles
Where in Chelmsford are you?
The cheapest price in town is no use if it is on the far side of it.
Central Chelmsford
Cheapest unleaded in central Chelmsford is Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore at 170.9p.
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is Asda Chelmsford Superstore at 169.9p, 2.2 miles away across town (last reported 3 days ago); on a 55 litre fill that saves 55p before the drive, but the round trip would burn about 99p of fuel, so stay central.
Cheapest diesel in central Chelmsford is Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore at 198.9p (last reported 17 days ago).
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is Asda Chelmsford Superstore at 198.7p, 2.2 miles away across town (last reported 24 days ago); on a 55 litre fill that saves 11p before the drive, but the round trip would burn about £1.07 of fuel, so stay central.
Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Those sums count the fuel for the round trip at typical mpg, nothing else. 4 miles across a city at busy times can take 20 minutes, and we have no traffic data — judge that part yourself.
Stations near Chelmsford
Stations here change their unleaded price every 3 days on average.
Stations here change their diesel price every 3 days on average.
| Station | Unleaded | Diesel | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169.9p | 198.7p | 1.8 mi | |
| 170.9p | 198.9p | 0.8 mi | |
| 170.9p | 199.9p | 2.4 mi | |
| 171.9p | 201.9p | 0.6 mi | |
| 171.9p | 199.9p | 0.7 mi | |
| 171.9p | 201.9p | 1.0 mi | |
| 171.9p | 199.9p | 1.1 mi | |
| 172.9p | 201.9p | 0.8 mi | |
| 172.9p | 201.9p | 1.4 mi | |
| 173.9p | 199.9poldLast reported 44 days ago | 0.5 mi | |
| 175.9p | 204.9p | 2.8 mi | |
| 175.9p | 201.9p | 3.7 mi | |
| 176.9p | 204.9p | 2.9 mi | |
| 176.9poldLast reported 34 days ago | — | 1.8 mi | |
| 164.9poldLast reported 92 days ago | 183.9poldLast reported 92 days ago | 1.9 mi |
old: last reported more than a month ago.
Premium fuel and the price spread in Chelmsford
How far apart prices are
Cheapest to dearest is 7.0p a litre. Choosing well saves £3.85 on a 55 litre fill.
Asda Chelmsford Superstore 1.8 mi
Cheapest to dearest is 6.2p a litre. Choosing well saves £3.41 on a 55 litre fill.
Asda Chelmsford Superstore 1.8 mi
Premium grades
Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore, 0.8 mi.
Super unleaded costs 11.0p a litre more than unleaded here.
Prestons Garages Ltd, 1.8 mi (last reported 26 days ago).
Super diesel costs 4.2p a litre more than diesel here.
Prices in Chelmsford over time
Average unleaded price in Chelmsford each day over the last 30 days, against the UK average
The line is the average of the prices on record each day; the figures below compare the same stations on both dates.
Figures to 2 November 2026.
Unleaded in Chelmsford is down 1.4p this week. It is down 5.4p over 30 days and up 7.3p over 90 days.
Diesel in Chelmsford is down 0.1p this week. It is down 0.8p over 30 days and up 15.9p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Asda Chelmsford Superstore has been the cheapest diesel in Chelmsford on 37 of the last 90 days.
Worth a drive from Chelmsford?
Prices in the nearest towns, measured from the town centre, after the fuel the round trip itself burns at typical mpg.
No town near Chelmsford beats it on unleaded once you count the drive.
No town near Chelmsford beats it on diesel once you count the drive.
Open 24 hours in Chelmsford
10 of the stations within 5 miles are open around the clock.
The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is Asda Chelmsford Superstore at 169.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 1.8 mi.
The cheapest 24-hour diesel is Asda Chelmsford Superstore at 198.7p (last reported 24 days ago), 1.8 mi.
Facilities in Chelmsford
Across the stations within 5 miles. AdBlue pumps, LPG and HVO are the hard ones to find, so those name a station.
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AdBlue pumps 1 station
Cheapest: Boreham Sf Connect, 204.9p (last reported 14 days ago), 2.8 mi
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AdBlue (packaged) 15 stations
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LPG pumps 1 station
Nearest: Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road, 3.7 mi
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Car wash 5 stations
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Toilets 10 stations
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Air pump / screenwash 14 stations
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Water filling 9 stations
Mapped by volunteers
- At least 12 stations have pay at pump.
Volunteers map these, so treat each count as a floor rather than the whole picture.
Some of these details come from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database Licence.
Something to eat near the cheapest
At or near the three cheapest unleaded forecourts in Chelmsford.
- Asda Chelmsford Superstore: Asda Stores Ltd, 0.1 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Aug 2026). Check opening hours
- Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore: Tesco on site, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Jun 2025).
- Sainsbury's Springfield: Costa Coffee, 0.1 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Jan 2026). Check opening hours
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
Brands in Chelmsford
3 of 15 stations are supermarket forecourts.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 3.0p less on unleaded than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 11 days.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 3.0p less on diesel than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 24 days.
Sorted by average unleaded
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Esso 4 stations
Average unleaded 172.7p (on prices reported over the last 9 days); cheapest MFG West End at 171.9p, 0.6 mi
Average diesel 201.2p (on prices reported over the last 16 days); cheapest MFG Oaklands at 199.9p (last reported 9 days ago), 0.7 mi
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BP 3 stations
Average unleaded 173.6p (on prices reported over the last 9 days); cheapest MFG Baddow Road at 171.9p (last reported 9 days ago), 1.0 mi
Average diesel 202.9p (on prices reported over the last 19 days); cheapest MFG Baddow Road at 201.9p (last reported 19 days ago), 1.0 mi
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Shell 2 stations
Average unleaded 176.4p; cheapest Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road at 175.9p, 3.7 mi
Average diesel 203.4p (on prices reported over the last 23 days); cheapest Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road at 201.9p (last reported 9 days ago), 3.7 mi
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Asda 1 station
Unleaded at Asda Chelmsford Superstore: 169.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 1.8 mi
Diesel at Asda Chelmsford Superstore: 198.7p (last reported 24 days ago), 1.8 mi
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Sainsbury's 1 station
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Springfield: 170.9p, 2.4 mi
Diesel at Sainsbury's Springfield: 199.9p (last reported 14 days ago), 2.4 mi
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Tesco 1 station
Unleaded at Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore: 170.9p, 0.8 mi
Diesel at Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore: 198.9p (last reported 17 days ago), 0.8 mi
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Texaco 1 station
Unleaded at Our Coop Baddow Road: 171.9p (last reported 11 days ago), 1.1 mi
Diesel at Our Coop Baddow Road: 199.9p (last reported 11 days ago), 1.1 mi
Loyalty schemes
- Participating Esso forecourts give Nectar points on fuel when you scan a Nectar card or pay in the Esso App; Esso sites with a Tesco Express shop take Tesco Clubcard instead.
- BPme Rewards members collect points on fuel at participating BP forecourts by scanning the card in the BPme app at the till, or by paying for fuel in the app.
- Shell GO+ members collect points on fuel at participating Shell forecourts by scanning the Shell App, a GO+ card or a key fob at the till, or by paying in the app at the pump.
- Asda Rewards members get fuel coupons in the app from time to time. Scan the Rewards barcode, then the coupon, at the pump or kiosk of a participating forecourt.
- Sainsbury's petrol stations give Nectar points on fuel when you scan a Nectar card or the Nectar app, in the kiosk or at the pump.
- Tesco Clubcard holders collect points on fuel by scanning their card or the Tesco app when they pay, at Tesco petrol stations and at Esso sites with a Tesco Express.
- Texaco Star Rewards members collect points at participating forecourts by handing over their card at the till, or tapping the key fob or app card on the reader.
Schemes change and not every forecourt takes part, so check with the retailer before you count on one.
Common questions about fuel in Chelmsford
How much is unleaded in Chelmsford?
The cheapest unleaded in Chelmsford is 169.9p a litre at Asda Chelmsford Superstore (last reported 3 days ago). That is 1.8p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, unleaded runs from 169.9p to 176.9p a litre.
How much is diesel in Chelmsford?
The cheapest diesel in Chelmsford is 198.7p a litre at Asda Chelmsford Superstore (last reported 24 days ago). That is 0.3p above the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, diesel runs from 198.7p to 204.9p a litre.
Which station is cheapest for unleaded in Chelmsford?
Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Asda Chelmsford Superstore has the cheapest unleaded in Chelmsford, at 169.9p a litre. It is in east Chelmsford, 1.8 miles from the centre.
Is fuel cheaper in Chelmsford than Billericay?
No. Unleaded is 2.2p a litre dearer in Chelmsford than in Billericay. The cheapest in Chelmsford is 169.9p at Asda Chelmsford Superstore (last reported 3 days ago); in Billericay it is 167.7p at Billericay Fuel Express Automat (last reported 4 days ago). Diesel is 4.8p a litre dearer in Chelmsford than in Billericay. The cheapest in Chelmsford is 198.7p at Asda Chelmsford Superstore (last reported 24 days ago); in Billericay it is 193.9p at Basildon Langdon Hills Superstore (last reported 18 days ago).
Are there 24-hour petrol stations in Chelmsford?
Yes. 10 of the stations within 5 miles are open 24 hours. The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is at Asda Chelmsford Superstore, 1.8 miles from the centre, for 169.9p a litre (last reported 3 days ago). The cheapest 24-hour diesel is at Asda Chelmsford Superstore, 1.8 miles from the centre, for 198.7p a litre (last reported 24 days ago).
Where can I get AdBlue at the pump in Chelmsford?
1 of the stations within 5 miles has AdBlue at the pump. The cheapest diesel among them is at Boreham Sf Connect, 2.8 miles from the centre, for 204.9p a litre (last reported 14 days ago).