Britannia Service Station Ltd fuel prices
Texaco · CO2 7EU · Colchester
Britannia Service Station, 17, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7EU, Colchester
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Current prices at Britannia Service Station Ltd
How much does it cost to fill up at Britannia Service Station Ltd?
- Unleaded
- £95.65
- 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.
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· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 6 days ago
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Tesco
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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
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· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 3 days ago
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Esso
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171.9p
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· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 41 days ago
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BP
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173.9p
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· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 14 days ago
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Tesco
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
1.9 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 4 days ago
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Texaco
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169.9pLast reported 4 days ago
1.9 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 4 days ago
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East Of England Co-Op
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169.9p
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· Diesel 195.9p
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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 Britannia Service Station Ltd fuel prices compare
Unleaded
Last reported 41 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
Last reported 41 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Britannia Service Station Ltd price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| More than 30 days ago | ||
| 173.9p +3.0 | 198.9p +7.0 | |
| 170.9p | 191.9p | |
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 | 173.9p | 91.95p | 52.95p | 29.00p |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Britannia Service Station Ltd
Is Britannia Service Station Ltd open 24 hours?
Yes. Britannia Service Station Ltd is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Britannia Service Station Ltd have?
Britannia Service Station Ltd reports prices for Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Britannia Service Station Ltd change its prices?
Unleaded has held the same price for the last 30 days.