East of England
Drivers here balance long, straight fen roads with busy urban streets in Cambridge, Norwich, and Peterborough. The A14 and A12 carry freight to Felixstowe and Harwich, so diesel demand stays constant along those corridors, while coastal tourism in Suffolk and Norfolk boosts petrol use during brighter months.
Fuel prices around East of England
Station spacing can be generous in the Broads and the Fens, making advance planning sensible before setting out across open countryside. Price patterns vary depending on proximity to major routes.
Supermarket stations around larger towns compete actively, whereas independent forecourts near coastal villages may adjust more gradually. Students, agricultural workers, and port staff all share these roads, giving the region a steady rhythm that rewards checking averages before choosing where to refuel.
With landscapes that invite detours to beaches or cathedral closes, having reliable insight into available stations and typical prices keeps travel relaxed. Whether crossing to the coast or commuting between science parks, drivers benefit from knowing how far their next refuelling options may be.
Research campuses and life science clusters around Cambridge and Stevenage bring regular visitors who often combine car journeys with rail travel. Drivers collecting friends from Stansted or Norwich airports may choose to refuel on approach to avoid searching unfamiliar roads later in the evening.
Coastal villages that host sailing regattas or birdwatching weekends can see temporary price changes as demand rises, making timely insight valuable for careful budgeting. Growing renewable energy projects and offshore wind ports introduce specialist traffic to coastal roads.
Drivers linking Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, and King's Lynn often plot fuel stops alongside coffee breaks to avoid detouring from single-carriageway routes. Reliable guidance keeps those journeys efficient.
Seaside towns such as Southwold, Wells-next-the-Sea, and Cromer are popular weekend goals. Travellers who refuel near major junctions like the A47 or A140 can enjoy these destinations without clock-watching.
Awareness of dependable stations near market towns like Diss or St Ives helps keep coastal drives relaxed. Drivers heading for sunrise on the Norfolk coast often refuel the evening before, using current price awareness to choose a handy stop near their route.
Keeping a mental list of late-opening stations near Thetford, Wroxham, or Braintree helps drivers handle last-minute errands without hesitation. Simple habits like topping up near Ely or Huntingdon before open fenland stretches make everyday errands more predictable.
Local fuel price snapshot
Across 55 published local areas in East of England, we track 516 active petrol stations with recent prices. (Data updated 11 minutes ago)
Lowest reported petrol price: 151.9p at Costco near HARTSPRING LANE
Unleaded petrol (E10)
- Lowest price: 151.9p
- Average price: 162.1p
- Highest price: 185.9p
- Spread: 34.0p (across the stations we track)
Diesel (B7)
- Lowest price: 169.9p
- Average price: 182.9p
- Highest price: 203.9p
- Spread: 34.0p (across the stations we track)
Premium petrol (E5)
- Lowest price: 163.9p
- Average price: 179.3p
- Highest price: 209.9p
- Spread: 46.0p (across the stations we track)
Premium diesel
- Lowest price: 174.9p
- Average price: 201.3p
- Highest price: 219.9p
- Spread: 45.0p (across the stations we track)
Fuel brands in East of England
Cheapest petrol stations in East of England
| Station | Nearest local centre | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale Watford WD25 8JS | 1.4 mi from Bushey | 151.9p | 169.9p |
| Sainsbury's Sainsburys Braintree CM7 1XH | 0.4 mi from Braintree | 153.9p | 179.9p |
| Sainsbury's Sainsburys Apsley Mill HP3 9QZ | 1.4 mi from Hemel Hempstead | 153.9p | 173.9p |
| Asda Watford Supercentre WD24 7RT | 0.6 mi from Garston | 154.7p | 172.7p |
| Jet New North Road Service Station IG6 3AD | 3.2 mi from Loughton | 154.7p | – |
| Asda South Woodham Ferrers Superstore CM3 5TB | 3.9 mi from Rayleigh | 154.7p | 179.7p |
| Sainsbury's Sainsburys Dome Roundabout WD25 9JS | 0.6 mi from Garston | 154.9p | 172.9p |
| Tesco Stowmarket Superstore - Petrol Filling Station IP14 5BE | 0.9 mi from Stowmarket | 154.9p | 173.9p |
| Asda Stoke Park Superstore IP2 9EG | 1.3 mi from Ipswich | 154.9p | 172.7p |
| Mfg Morrisons Ipswich IP1 5BN | 1.3 mi from Ipswich | 154.9p | 175.9p |
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Places nearby
- Basildon
- Biggleswade
- Billericay
- Bishop's Stortford
- Borehamwood
- Braintree
- Brentwood
- Bushey
- Cambridge
- Canvey Island
- Chelmsford
- Clacton-on-Sea
- Colchester
- Ely
- Felixstowe
- Garston
- Grays
- Great Yarmouth
- Harlow
- Harpenden
- Hatfield
- Haverhill
- Hemel Hempstead
- Hoddesdon
- Ipswich
- Kempston
- Leigh-on-Sea
- Leighton Buzzard
- Letchworth Garden City
- Loughton
- Lowestoft
- Luton
- Newmarket
- Norwich
- Peterborough
- Pitsea
- Potters Bar
- Rayleigh
- Rickmansworth
- Shoeburyness
- Southend-on-Sea
- South Ockendon
- St Albans
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Stevenage
- St Neots
- Stowmarket
- Sudbury
- Thetford
- Waltham Abbey
- Watford
- Welwyn Garden City
- Wickford
- Wisbech
- Witham
Common questions about fuel in East of England
What is the latest reported petrol price in East of England?
The latest reported petrol prices in East of England run from 151.9p to 185.9p per litre, with an average of 162.1p across 431 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 151.9p at Costco near HARTSPRING LANE.
What is the latest reported diesel price in East of England?
The latest reported diesel prices in East of England run from 169.9p to 203.9p per litre, with an average of 182.9p across 450 stations.
How many stations do you track around East of England?
We currently track 516 active stations across 55 published local areas in East of England. Prices are refreshed from the official fuel price feed throughout the day.
How do I compare stations near East of England?
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