Petrol prices are continuing to fall throughout the UK, offering some light relief given the vast increases we are seeing in the prices of utility bills.

But where are the prices for petrol falling the fastest? And what will the final cost be if you are filling a 40-litre tank of fuel?

Take a look at our full breakdown below of Colchester's petrol prices, from cheapest to priciest.

1st – BP (Mersea Road): 167.9p per litre

This price is down 15p from late July, when the price of this forecourt’s fuel was 182.9p per litre. 40 litres of fuel here costs £67.16.

2nd – Texaco (Mersea Road): 168.9p per litre

Coming in at second, this Texaco will cost £67.56 for 40 litres of petrol.

3rd – Tesco (Highwoods and Hythe): 169.9p per litre

Still under £68 for a tank of fuel, Tesco charges £67.96 for 40 litres.

5th – Asda (Turner Road): 171.7p per litre

Lower down the pecking order this week is Asda, which is charging £68.68 for 40 litres.

6th – Sainsbury’s (Stanway): 171.9p per litre

Sainsbury’s charges effectively the same as its supermarket rival, with the price coming to £68.76.

7th – BP (Ipswich Road): 172.9p per litre

This station is normally on the pricier side, though it is closer than usual to its rivals this week. 40 litres of fuel here costs £69.16.

8th – Texaco (Shrub End Road): 174.9p per litre

This is the petrol station in Colchester which will cost closest to £70 for a tank of fuel. 40 litres here costs £69.96.