Colchester Hythe Superstore fuel prices
Tesco · CO1 2TE · Colchester
Greenstead Rd, Colchester
Unleaded here is 2.7p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 8th cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Britannia Service Station Ltd, 1.1 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.6p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 7th cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Britannia Service Station Ltd, 1.1 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Colchester Hythe Superstore
How much does it cost to fill up at Colchester Hythe Superstore?
- Unleaded
- £95.65
- Super Unleaded
- £101.70
- Diesel
- £109.40
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Roadworks near this station
Worth knowing before you set off. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time or check the nearby stations below.
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Petrol stations near CO1 2TE
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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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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169.9p
-4.0p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 196.9p -2.0p cheaper
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Bp Rangers Service Station
154 Mersea Road, Colchester
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168.9p
-5.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 194.9p -4.0p cheaper
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BP
Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex
|
173.9p
same
1.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 15 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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Asda
Turner Rise, Colchester, Essex
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172.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 197.7pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
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Tesco
Highwoods Square, Colchester
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
1.8 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
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Esso
Esso, 124, Bergholt Road, Colchester
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 42 days ago
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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
-4.0p cheaper
2.3 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
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Esso
Colchester Road, Elmstead Market, Essex
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169.9p
-4.0p cheaper
2.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 23 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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Amenities
Looking for something to eat?
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At this forecourt
Well-rated food within half a mile
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
How Colchester Hythe Superstore fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.6% more expensive than the 9 stations within 3 miles (+2.7p)
1.3% above the UK average (+2.3p)
1.9% above the Tesco national average (+3.3p)
8th cheapest of 10 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Britannia Service Station Ltd — 1.1 mi away, save ~170p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 173.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 29 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.3% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-4.3p)
2.0% below the UK average (-3.7p)
2.0% above the Tesco national average (+3.6p)
2nd cheapest of 7 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 184.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 184.9p on 29 Oct
Diesel
0.8% more expensive than the 8 stations within 3 miles (+1.6p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
1.7% above the Tesco national average (+3.4p)
7th cheapest of 9 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Britannia Service Station Ltd — 1.1 mi away, save ~57p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 198.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 29 Oct
Colchester Hythe Superstore price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 3.0p over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 173.9p −3.0 | 184.9p −3.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +2.0 | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 185.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +2.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 184.9p +1.0 | 195.9p +1.0 | |
| 172.9p +3.0 | 183.9p +3.0 | 194.9p +3.0 | |
| 169.9p +2.0 | 180.9p +2.0 | 191.9p +1.0 | |
| 167.9p | 178.9p | 190.9p +2.0 | |
| 167.9p +3.0 | 178.9p +3.0 | 188.9p +4.0 | |
| 164.9p +1.0 | 175.9p +2.0 | 184.9p +2.0 | |
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 | 173.9p | 91.95p | 52.95p | 29.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 184.9p | 101.15p | 52.95p | 30.80p |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Colchester Hythe Superstore
How much is unleaded at Colchester Hythe Superstore?
Unleaded at Colchester Hythe Superstore is 173.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 2.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.65.
How much is diesel at Colchester Hythe Superstore?
Diesel at Colchester Hythe Superstore is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Colchester Hythe Superstore the cheapest place for unleaded near Colchester?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Colchester Hythe Superstore is the 8th cheapest of 10 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Britannia Service Station Ltd, 1.1 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £1.70 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Colchester Hythe Superstore open 24 hours?
Yes. Colchester Hythe Superstore is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Colchester Hythe Superstore have?
Colchester Hythe 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 Colchester Hythe Superstore change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.