Cheapest fuel in Southend-on-Sea
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Southend-on-Sea is 170.9p a litre at Esso, 500 Southchurch Rd, Southend-On-Sea, and the cheapest diesel is 194.9p at the same station. Across 6 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 172.4p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £94.00 — £0.82 less than filling at the Southend-on-Sea average, and £1.65 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 170.9pEsso
- Cheapest diesel
- 194.9pEsso
- Southend-on-Sea average
- 172.4p−0.9p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 6within 6 miles
Fuel prices in Southend-on-Sea
Unleaded in Southend-on-Sea averages 172.4p, which is 0.9p below the national average of 173.3p — cheaper than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £13 less than a typical UK driver pays.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Southend-on-Sea area is 3.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £1.65 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Southend-on-Sea right now
Cheapest petrol in Southend-on-Sea
6 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 172.4p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esso | 170.9p | £94.00 |
| 2 | Tesco | 170.9p | £94.00 |
| 3 | Jet | 171.9p | £94.55 |
| 4 | Esso | 172.9p | £95.09 |
| 5 | BP | 173.9p | £95.64 |
| 6 | Esso | 173.9p | £95.64 |
Cheapest super unleaded petrol in Southend-on-Sea
6 forecourts in the area publish a super unleaded price, averaging 188.4p a litre.
| # | Station | Super unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 181.9p | £100.05 |
| 2 | Esso | 185.9p | £102.25 |
| 3 | Jet | 186.9p | £102.80 |
| 4 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 5 | BP | 192.9p | £106.09 |
| 6 | Esso | 192.9p | £106.09 |
Cheapest diesel in Southend-on-Sea
6 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 197.7p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esso | 194.9p | £107.19 |
| 2 | Tesco | 194.9p | £107.19 |
| 3 | Jet | 196.9p | £108.30 |
| 4 | BP | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 5 | Esso | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 6 | Esso | 199.9p | £109.94 |
About fuel in Southend-on-Sea
Southend's forecourts serve a large commuter population along the A127 and A13, where supermarket sites tend to hold prices below the wider Essex average.
Forecourts in the Southend-on-Sea area are operated by Esso (3), Tesco (1), BP (1), Jet (1).
Southend-on-Sea sits in Essex, in the East of England region. This page covers forecourts within about 6 miles of the town centre, which is the realistic detour range for a fill-up.
Fuel prices in nearby towns
Forecourts compete across town boundaries, so a neighbouring town is often worth a look — especially if you are passing through anyway.
Questions
Fuel prices in Southend-on-Sea — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Southend-on-Sea?
Esso, 500 Southchurch Rd, Southend-On-Sea is currently the cheapest at 170.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Esso 500 Southchurch Rd, Southend-On-Sea (170.9p), Tesco Southend-On-Sea (170.9p), Jet 129, High Street, Canvey Island (171.9p), Esso Eastwood (172.9p), BP Leigh On Sea (173.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Southend-on-Sea?
Unleaded averages 172.4p a litre (£1.72) across 6 forecourts in the Southend-on-Sea area, ranging from 170.9p to 173.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £94.82.
How much is diesel in Southend-on-Sea?
Diesel averages 197.7p a litre across 6 forecourts in the Southend-on-Sea area. The cheapest is 194.9p at Esso, 500 Southchurch Rd, Southend-On-Sea, and the most expensive nearby is 199.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Southend-on-Sea than the rest of the UK?
Southend-on-Sea averages 172.4p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — −0.9p the national figure. See how much petrol costs across the UK for the full regional picture.
How do I get alerts when fuel gets cheaper in Southend-on-Sea?
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Prices are aggregated from retailers' published fuel price feeds under the UK government's open fuel price scheme, which covers Great Britain only. Last updated 18 September 2026. Figures are indicative and can change without notice — always check the price displayed at the pump before filling up. See our privacy policy for how we handle data.