Sainsburys Colchester

1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester

CO3 8AA, Essex

+443300138078

Get DirectionsUpdated: 29 May 2026 at 18:41

Monday6am - 11pm

Tuesday6am - 11pm

Wednesday6am - 11pm

Thursday6am - 11pm

FridayToday6am - 11pm

Saturday6am - 11pm

Sunday6am - 11pm

Current Fuel Prices

Premium Unleaded(E5)170.9p

6.9pvs Colchester avg

Unleaded(E10)158.9p

1.1pvs Colchester avg

Diesel(B7)186.9p

Same as avgvs Colchester avg

Fuel Cost Calculator

Calculate the cost to fill up at Sainsburys Colchester and compare with nearby stations to find the cheapest fuel in your area.

Fill Amount

litres

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Premium Unleaded(E5)170.9p/L

Fill 50L

£85.45

Save £2.00 At Tesco (4.2 mi)

166.9p/L

Unleaded(E10)158.9p/L

Fill 50L

£79.45

Save £1.00 At Asda (3.3 mi)

156.9p/L

Diesel(B7)186.9p/L

Fill 50L

£93.45

Save £2.00 At BP (3.6 mi)

182.9p/L

Monthly Fuel Cost (E10)

£144/month

Based on 800 miles/month at 40 MPG

Local avg: £145/month • National: £145/month

E10 Price Ranking

Better than average

Out of 16 stations within 5 miles

E10 Price Position in Colchester

Cheapest: 156.9pThis station: 158.9pMost expensive: 164.9p

Cheaper than 75% of local stations

Local price range (Colchester): E10 prices range from 156.9p to 164.9p across stations within 5 miles.

Fuel Price Comparison - Colchester Area

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Sites	This Site	⊙ 0.6 mi Esso	⊙ 1.0 mi Co-op	⊙ 1.1 mi Esso	⊙ 1.8 mi Texaco	⊙ 1.9 mi Shell	⊙ 2.5 mi Shell	⊙ 2.9 mi Esso	⊙ 3.0 mi Shell	⊙ 3.3 mi Asda	⊙ 3.6 mi BP	⊙ 3.8 mi Murco	⊙ 4.0 mi BP	⊙ 4.2 mi Tesco	⊙ 4.4 mi BP	⊙ 4.4 mi Tesco	⊙ 4.7 mi Esso
E10	158.9 7 minutes ago	161.9+3.0p 7 minutes ago	160.9+2.0p 7 minutes ago	159.9+1.0p 7 minutes ago	159.9+1.0p 7 minutes ago	159.9+1.0p 7 minutes ago	163.9+5.0p 7 minutes ago	159.9+1.0p 7 minutes ago	164.9+6.0p 7 minutes ago	156.9-2.0p 7 minutes ago	156.9-2.0p 7 minutes ago	N/A	159.9+1.0p 7 minutes ago	156.9-2.0p 7 minutes ago	159.9+1.0p 7 minutes ago	156.9-2.0p 7 minutes ago	161.9+3.0p 7 minutes ago
E5	170.9 7 minutes ago	179.9+9.0p 7 minutes ago	168.9-2.0p 7 minutes ago	179.9+9.0p 7 minutes ago	177.9+7.0p 7 minutes ago	179.9+9.0p 7 minutes ago	189.9+19.0p 7 minutes ago	179.9+9.0p 7 minutes ago	189.9+19.0p 7 minutes ago	N/A	173.9+3.0p 7 minutes ago	177.9+7.0p 7 minutes ago	180.9+10.0p 7 minutes ago	166.9-4.0p 7 minutes ago	180.9+10.0p 7 minutes ago	166.9-4.0p 7 minutes ago	179.9+9.0p 7 minutes ago
DSL	186.9 7 minutes ago	186.9 7 minutes ago	187.9+1.0p 7 minutes ago	187.9+1.0p 7 minutes ago	186.9 7 minutes ago	187.9+1.0p 7 minutes ago	186.9 7 minutes ago	187.9+1.0p 7 minutes ago	186.9 7 minutes ago	186.7-0.2p 7 minutes ago	182.9-4.0p 7 minutes ago	187.9+1.0p 7 minutes ago	187.9+1.0p 7 minutes ago	185.9-1.0p 7 minutes ago	187.9+1.0p 7 minutes ago	185.9-1.0p 7 minutes ago	186.9 7 minutes ago
PRM B7	N/A	199.9 7 minutes ago	N/A	N/A	N/A	209.9 7 minutes ago	214.9 7 minutes ago	N/A	214.9 7 minutes ago	N/A	192.9 7 minutes ago	N/A	208.9 7 minutes ago	N/A	208.9 7 minutes ago	N/A	199.9 7 minutes ago
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Cheapest E10 nearby: Asdaat 156.9p

3.3 miles away at Turner Rise, Colchester

Nearby Petrol Stations in Colchester

16 stations within 5 miles

Compare fuel prices at nearby petrol stations to find the best deal.

Esso

37 London Road, Stanway Colchester - CO3 0NR

Co-op

Fiveways Retail Park, Colchester - CO3 5JX

Esso

Aldford Service Station, Halstead Road, Colchester - C063PU

Texaco

246 Shrub End Road, Colchester - CO3 4SA

Shell

85 London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester - CO6 1EB

Shell

London Road, Colchester - CO6 1EU

Esso

Esso, 124, Bergholt Road, Colchester - CO4 5AJ

Shell

Coggeshall Road, Colchester - CO6 1LT

Asda

Turner Rise, Colchester - CO4 5TU

BP

154 Mersea Road, Colchester - CO2 8PU

Murco

Great Horkesley Garage, The Causeway, Great Horkesley, Colchester - CO6 4EJ

BP

Bp Service Station, Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester, Co4 5yx, Colchester - CO4 5YX

Tesco

Highwoods Square, Colchester - CO4 9ED

BP

Ipswich Road, Colchester - CO4 0EX

Tesco

Greenstead Rd, Colchester - CO1 2TE

Esso

A12 Feering, Feering / Colchester - CO5 9EL

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sainsburys Colchester petrol station

What are the current fuel prices at Sainsburys in Colchester?

The current fuel prices at Sainsburys 1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AA are: Premium Unleaded(E5): 170.9p, Unleaded(E10): 158.9p, Diesel(B7): 186.9p. Prices are updated regularly throughout the day.

Is Sainsburys Colchester cheaper than nearby petrol stations?

E10 petrol at Sainsburys 1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester is currently 1.1p lower than the local average of 160.0p. There are 16 stations within 5 miles, with prices ranging from 156.9p to 164.9p.

How do Sainsburys Colchester prices compare to the UK national average?

E10 petrol at Sainsburys 1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester is 0.5p lower than the UK national average of 159.4p per litre. Nationally, E10 prices range from 123.5p to 239.9p.

What types of fuel are available at Sainsburys Colchester?

Sainsburys 1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester offers the following fuel types: Premium Unleaded(E5), Unleaded(E10), Diesel(B7). All fuels meet UK quality standards and are regularly tested for compliance.

Is Sainsburys Colchester one of the cheapest petrol stations nearby?

Sainsburys 1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester is the 5th cheapest station out of 16 petrol stations within 5 miles for E10 petrol.

What other petrol stations are near Sainsburys Colchester?

The nearest alternative petrol stations to Sainsburys 1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester are: Esso (0.6 miles away), Co-op (1.0 miles away), Esso (1.1 miles away). You can compare prices at these stations to find the best deal in the Colchester area.

Where is Sainsburys Colchester located?

Sainsburys Colchester is located at 1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AA. The station is easily accessible and offers convenient fuel services for drivers in the Colchester area.

How often are fuel prices updated at Sainsburys Colchester?

Fuel prices at Sainsburys 1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester are typically updated daily. Our data is sourced from official price reporting and updated regularly throughout the day to ensure accuracy. We recommend checking back frequently for the latest prices.

Are the Sainsburys fuel prices on FuelSpy live?

Prices for Sainsburys 1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester are sourced from the UK Government's Temporary Road Fuel Price Open Data Scheme on gov.uk and refreshed approximately every 30 minutes. Forecourt prices can change between updates, so we show the latest reported value.

What payment methods does Sainsburys Colchester accept?

Most Sainsburys forecourts accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), contactless and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay), and fuel cards. Confirm with the station for cash or loyalty-card specifics.

When is the cheapest time to buy fuel in Colchester?

Wholesale fuel costs shift weekly, so retail prices in Colchester often move on Mondays and Tuesdays. Filling up mid-week — before forecourts react to weekend demand — typically gives the best price. Use FuelSpy to compare live prices before you set off.

Fuel Prices in Colchester

Looking for cheap petrol in Colchester? Sainsburys at 1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester offers competitive fuel prices for E10 unleaded, E5 super unleaded, diesel, and premium diesel. Use our comparison tools above to see how this station's prices compare to the local Colchester average and the UK national average.

There are 16 other petrol stations within 5 miles of this location. Compare all nearby stations to find the cheapest fuel in CO3 and save money every time you fill up.

Sainsburys is one of the UK's leading fuel retailers. Our price data is sourced from official UK fuel price reporting systems and updated throughout the day.