Braiswick Service Station fuel prices
Esso · CO4 5AJ · Colchester
Esso, 124, Bergholt Road, Colchester
Unleaded here is the same as the local average. 6th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Bp Rangers Service Station CO2, 2.3 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 6 days ago). Full comparison
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Current prices at Braiswick Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Braiswick Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £94.55
- Super Unleaded
- £105.55
- Diesel
- £109.95
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Petrol stations near CO4 5AJ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Asda
Turner Rise, Colchester, Essex
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172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.5 mi
· Diesel 197.7pLast reported 3 days ago
|
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Tesco
Highwoods Square, Colchester
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 4 days ago
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Texaco
Britannia Service Station, 17, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7EU, Colchester
Road closure on Military Road (was due to start Fri 30 Oct, until 3 Nov)
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173.9poldLast reported 41 days ago
1.4 mi
· Diesel 198.9poldLast reported 41 days ago
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BP
Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex
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173.9p
+2.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 14 days ago
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BP
Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester, Essex
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174.9p
+3.0p dearer
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 12 days ago
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Tesco
Greenstead Rd, Colchester
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Hythe Hill (was due to start Fri 30 Oct, until 3 Nov)
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
2.1 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 3 days ago
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Murco
Great Horkesley Garage, The Causeway, Great Horkesley, Colchester, Colchester
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2.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
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Bp Rangers Service Station
154 Mersea Road, Colchester
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169.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
2.3 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 6 days ago
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How Braiswick Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.0% the same as the 10 stations within 3 miles (0.0p)
0.1% above the UK average (+0.2p)
0.1% above the Esso national average (+0.2p)
6th cheapest of 11 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Bp Rangers Service Station CO2 — 2.3 mi away, save ~7p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 171.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 177.9p on 19 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.6% more expensive than the 8 stations within 3 miles (+4.9p)
1.7% above the UK average (+3.2p)
7th cheapest of 9 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Colchester Extra — 1.3 mi away, save ~320p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 191.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 19 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 41 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Braiswick Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 5.0p over the past week and have changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 171.9p −4.0 | 191.9p −4.0 | 199.9p | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 195.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 176.9p −1.0 | 196.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 176.9p −1.0 | 196.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 177.9p +2.0 | 197.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | |
| 175.9p | 195.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 195.9p +1.0 | 197.9p | |
| 174.9p | 194.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | |
| 174.9p +2.0 | 194.9p +2.0 | 196.9p +4.0 | |
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 | 171.9p | 90.25p | 52.95p | 28.70p |
| Super Unleaded | 191.9p | 106.95p | 52.95p | 32.00p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Braiswick Service Station
How much is unleaded at Braiswick Service Station?
Unleaded at Braiswick Service Station is 171.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 0.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.55.
Is Braiswick Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Colchester?
No. Right now Braiswick Service Station is the 6th cheapest of 11 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Bp Rangers Service Station CO2, 2.3 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £0.07 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 6 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Braiswick Service Station?
Braiswick Service Station is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Braiswick Service Station have?
Braiswick Service Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets, Water filling and Wheelchair accessible.
How often does Braiswick Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.