Ardleigh Service Station CO7 fuel prices
Ardleigh Service Station · CO7 7PA · Colchester
Ardleigh Service Station, Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester
Unleaded here is 1.0p below the local average. 3rd cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. Ardleigh South Service Station CO7, 1.4 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 14 days ago). Full comparison
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Current prices at Ardleigh Service Station CO7
How much does it cost to fill up at Ardleigh Service Station CO7?
- Unleaded
- £95.10
- Super Unleaded
- £104.45
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £120.40
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Petrol stations near CO7 7PA
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Ardleigh South Service Station
Ardleigh South Service Station, A120 Westbound, Ardleigh, Colchester
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169.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 14 days ago
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Shell
A12 Northbound, Colchester, Essex
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177.9p
+5.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
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Shell
A12 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex
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177.9p
+5.0p dearer
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
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BP
Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex
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173.9p
+1.0p dearer
2.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 15 days ago
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Tesco
Highwoods Square, Colchester
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
2.4 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 4 days ago
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Esso
Colchester Road, Elmstead Market, Essex
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169.9p
-3.0p cheaper
2.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 23 days ago
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Opening Hours
Amenities
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How Ardleigh Service Station CO7 fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.6% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-1.0p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.3p)
3rd cheapest of 7 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Ardleigh South Service Station CO7 — 1.4 mi away, save ~102p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 172.9p on 1 Nov · Highest 174.9p on 22 Oct
Super Unleaded
3.3% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-6.4p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.3p)
2nd cheapest of 6 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Colchester Extra — 2.4 mi away, save ~156p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 189.9p on 1 Nov · Highest 191.9p on 22 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 36 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Diesel
Last reported 41 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Ardleigh Service Station CO7 price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 2.0p over the past week and have changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 172.9p −2.0 | 189.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | 218.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 174.9p −2.0 | 191.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | 218.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 193.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 218.9p | |
| 175.9p | 193.9p | 198.9p +3.0 | 218.9p +3.0 | |
| 175.9p +2.0 | 193.9p +2.0 | 195.9p +2.0 | 215.9p +2.0 | |
| 173.9p +2.0 | 191.9p +2.0 | 193.9p +2.0 | 213.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p +4.0 | 189.9p +4.0 | 191.9p +2.0 | 211.9p +2.0 | |
| 167.9p +3.0 | 185.9p +3.0 | 189.9p +3.0 | 209.9p +3.0 | |
| 164.9p +2.0 | 182.9p +2.0 | 186.9p +2.0 | 206.9p +2.0 | |
| 162.9p −2.0 | 180.9p −2.0 | 184.9p | 204.9p | |
One row for each day a price changed. Greyed prices did not change that day. Dates are when the price was submitted, or when we first recorded it if no submission time was supplied.
Where the money goes
About 47% of what you pay for unleaded here is tax. Fuel duty is a flat 52.95p on every litre, and 20% VAT is then charged on the fuel and the duty together. The rest covers the fuel itself, delivery and the retailer's margin.
| Per litre | Pump price | Fuel and retailer | Fuel duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded | 172.9p | 91.15p | 52.95p | 28.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 189.9p | 105.25p | 52.95p | 31.70p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Super Diesel | 218.9p | 129.45p | 52.95p | 36.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Ardleigh Service Station CO7
How much is unleaded at Ardleigh Service Station CO7?
Unleaded at Ardleigh Service Station CO7 is 172.9p per litre, last reported on 1 November 2026. That is 1.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.10.
Is Ardleigh Service Station CO7 the cheapest place for unleaded near Colchester?
No. Right now Ardleigh Service Station CO7 is the 3rd cheapest of 7 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Ardleigh South Service Station CO7, 1.4 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £1.02 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 14 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Ardleigh Service Station CO7?
Ardleigh Service Station CO7 is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Ardleigh Service Station CO7 have?
Ardleigh Service Station CO7 reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets and Water filling.
How often does Ardleigh Service Station CO7 change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.