Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore fuel prices
Tesco · CM2 9XW · Chelmsford
Tesco Stores Ltd, Princes Road, Chelmsford
Unleaded here is 1.7p below the local average. 2nd cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.1p below the local average at its last reported price, 17 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore
How much does it cost to fill up at Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore?
- Unleaded
- £94.00
- Super Unleaded
- £99.50
- Diesel
- £109.40
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Petrol stations near CM2 9XW
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex
|
171.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Esso
Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, Essex
|
173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+3.0p dearer
0.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 44 days ago
|
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BP
346B Baddow Road, Great Baddow / Chelmsford, Essex
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171.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Texaco
372 Baddow Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford
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171.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Esso
Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex
|
171.9p
+1.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Esso
89 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex
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172.9p
+2.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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BP
Roxwell Road, Chelmsford, Essex
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172.9p
+2.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 201.9p +3.0p dearer
|
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Essar
2-4 Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford
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176.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
1.7 mi
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How Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.0% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-1.7p)
0.5% below the UK average (-0.8p)
0.1% above the Tesco national average (+0.3p)
2nd cheapest of 10 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 170.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 175.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
6.7% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-13.0p)
4.1% below the UK average (-7.8p)
0.2% below the Tesco national average (-0.4p)
1st cheapest of 5 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 180.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 185.9p on 8 Oct
Diesel
1.0% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-2.1p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
1.7% above the Tesco national average (+3.4p)
2nd cheapest of 9 for Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 198.9p on 15 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 15 Oct
Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 170.9p −1.0 | 180.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 171.9p −2.0 | 181.9p −2.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 174.9p −1.0 | 184.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 175.9p −2.0 | 185.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 177.9p +2.0 | 187.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 185.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 174.9p | 184.9p | 198.9p +2.0 | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 184.9p +1.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 183.9p +1.0 | 195.9p +1.0 | |
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 48% 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 | 170.9p | 89.45p | 52.95p | 28.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 180.9p | 97.75p | 52.95p | 30.20p |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore
How much is unleaded at Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore?
Unleaded at Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore is 170.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 0.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.00.
How much is diesel at Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore?
Diesel at Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 15 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore the cheapest place for unleaded near Chelmsford?
No. Right now Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore is the 2nd cheapest of 10 stations for unleaded within 3 miles.
Is Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore open 24 hours?
Yes. Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore have?
Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.