Markstey Garage fuel prices
Shell · CO6 1EB · Colchester
85 London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester
Unleaded here is 5.1p above the local average at its last reported price, 8 days ago. 8th cheapest of 8 within 3 miles. Shell Doggetts Lane, 0.7 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Markstey Garage
How much does it cost to fill up at Markstey Garage?
- Unleaded
- £97.30
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near CO6 1EB
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
London Road, Colchester, Essex
|
175.9p
-1.0p cheaper
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 10 days ago
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Shell
Coggeshall Road, Colchester, Essex
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172.9p
-4.0p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 48 days ago
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Esso
Aldford Service Station, Halstead Road, Colchester
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171.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 42 days ago
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Sainsbury's
1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester
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169.9p
-7.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 4 days ago
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Esso
37 London Road, Stanway Colchester, Essex
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169.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago
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East Of England Co-Op
Fiveways Retail Park, Colchester, Essex
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
2.6 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 3 days ago
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Esso
A12 Feering, Feering / Colchester, Essex
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
2.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago
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Opening Hours
Amenities
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How Markstey Garage fuel prices compare
Unleaded
3.0% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+5.1p)
3.1% above the UK average (+5.3p)
1.6% above the Shell national average (+2.7p)
8th cheapest of 8 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Shell Doggetts Lane — 0.7 mi away, save ~22p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 176.9p on 25 Oct · Highest 178.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
8.6% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+16.2p)
8.6% above the UK average (+16.3p)
4.9% above the Shell national average (+9.6p)
5th cheapest of 5 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Shell Sextons — 1.1 mi away, save ~219p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 204.9p on 10 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 10 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 46 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Diesel
3.5% above the UK average (+7.6p)
1.1% above the Shell national average (+2.3p)
Lowest 224.9p on 10 Oct · Highest 224.9p on 10 Oct
Markstey Garage price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel has held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 176.9p −2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p | 204.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p +8.0 | |
| 178.9p −1.0 | 202.9p | 199.9p | 216.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 179.9p +3.0 | 202.9p +3.0 | 199.9p +2.0 | 216.9p +2.0 | |
| 176.9p +7.0 | 199.9p +5.0 | 197.9p +7.0 | 214.9p | |
| 169.9p +2.0 | 194.9p | 190.9p +2.0 | 214.9p +5.0 | |
| 167.9p +4.0 | 194.9p +5.0 | 188.9p +3.0 | 209.9p | |
| 163.9p | 189.9p +2.0 | 185.9p +2.0 | — | |
| 163.9p | 187.9p | 183.9p | — | |
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 | 176.9p | 94.45p | 52.95p | 29.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Super Diesel | 224.9p | 134.45p | 52.95p | 37.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Markstey Garage
How much is unleaded at Markstey Garage?
Unleaded at Markstey Garage is 176.9p per litre, last reported on 25 October 2026. That is 5.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £97.30.
Is Markstey Garage the cheapest place for unleaded near Colchester?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 8 days ago, Markstey Garage is the 8th cheapest of 8 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Shell Doggetts Lane, 0.7 miles away, charges 175.9p, which saves about £0.22 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Markstey Garage?
Markstey Garage is open Monday to Friday 05:30–20:30, Saturday 07:00–18:00, Sunday 08:00–18:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Markstey Garage have?
Markstey Garage reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets, Water filling and LPG pumps.
How often does Markstey Garage change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.