Colchester Extra fuel prices
Tesco · CO4 9ED · Colchester
Highwoods Square, Colchester
Unleaded here is 0.6p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 7th cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. Asda Colchester Superstore, 1.0 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.6p below the local average at its last reported price, 4 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Colchester Extra
How much does it cost to fill up at Colchester Extra?
- Unleaded
- £95.65
- Super Unleaded
- £101.70
- Diesel
- £108.30
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Petrol stations near CO4 9ED
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex
|
173.9p
same
0.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 15 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Asda
Turner Rise, Colchester, Essex
|
172.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 197.7pLast reported 4 days ago
+0.8p dearer
|
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Esso
Esso, 124, Bergholt Road, Colchester
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 42 days ago
|
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BP
Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester, Essex
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174.9p
+1.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 12 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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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)
|
173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
1.8 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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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)
|
169.9p
-4.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 196.9p same
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Shell
A12 Northbound, Colchester, Essex
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177.9p
+4.0p dearer
2.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Ardleigh Service Station
Ardleigh Service Station, Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester
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172.9p
-1.0p cheaper
2.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
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How Colchester Extra fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.3% more expensive than the 11 stations within 3 miles (+0.6p)
1.3% above the UK average (+2.3p)
1.9% above the Tesco national average (+3.3p)
7th cheapest of 12 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Colchester Superstore — 1.0 mi away, save ~8p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 173.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 175.9p on 15 Oct
Super Unleaded
4.6% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-8.9p)
2.0% below the UK average (-3.7p)
2.0% above the Tesco national average (+3.6p)
1st cheapest of 10 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest super unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 184.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 186.9p on 15 Oct
Diesel
0.8% cheaper than the 10 stations within 3 miles (-1.6p)
0.8% below the UK average (-1.5p)
0.7% above the Tesco national average (+1.4p)
3rd cheapest of 11 for Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 196.9p on 28 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 23 Oct
Colchester Extra price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel have fallen 2.0p over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 173.9p −1.0 | 184.9p −1.0 | 196.9p | |
| 174.9p −1.0 | 185.9p −1.0 | 196.9p −2.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 175.9p | 186.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −2.0 | |
| 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 | |
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 | 196.9p | 111.15p | 52.95p | 32.80p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Colchester Extra
How much is unleaded at Colchester Extra?
Unleaded at Colchester Extra 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 Extra?
Diesel at Colchester Extra is 196.9p per litre, last reported on 28 October 2026. That is 1.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.30.
Is Colchester Extra the cheapest place for unleaded near Colchester?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Colchester Extra is the 7th cheapest of 12 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Asda Colchester Superstore, 1.0 miles away, charges 172.9p, which saves about £0.08 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 4 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Colchester Extra open 24 hours?
Yes. Colchester Extra is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Colchester Extra have?
Colchester Extra 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 Extra change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.