Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.6p 0.5% (-0.8p) 7d avg: 156p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 173.1p 0.9% (-1.5p) 7d avg: 173.8p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.5p 1.1% (-1.9p) 7d avg: 179.5p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 198p 1.2% (-2.5p) 7d avg: 199.2p Prices dipping |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 155.6p 0.5% (-0.8p) 7d avg: 156p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 173.1p 0.9% (-1.5p) 7d avg: 173.8p Prices dipping | Diesel (B7) 178.5p 1.1% (-1.9p) 7d avg: 179.5p Prices dipping | Super Diesel (SDV) 198p 1.2% (-2.5p) 7d avg: 199.2p Prices dipping |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Canterbury: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Canterbury area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Thursday, 18th June 2026 at 05:55
31
Local Stations
20
Brands (CT Area)
22.0p
Max Price Gap
#60
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 139.9p at BP
  • Potential savings: Up to £12.10 per tank
  • 52 stations tracked across 20 brands
  • Prices have decreased 1.2p this week

Motorists in Canterbury are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in CT have Decreased 1.2p (0.7%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Canterbury could save you up to 22.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £12.10 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Canterbury has 52 active fuel stations across 20 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.38 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 16.3p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Canterbury, Canterbury:
139.9p at BP, PRL Dover, Limekiln Street, Dover

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Canterbury, Canterbury:
146.9p at BP, PRL Dover, Limekiln Street, Dover

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (BP) has beaten the supermarkets to the top spot today.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
52 / 52 Stations (100%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
48 / 52 Stations (92.3%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
52 / 52 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
32 / 52 Stations (61.5%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Canterbury today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
PRL Dover, Limekiln Street, Dover , CT17 9EF
139.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Pegwellbay Service Station
PEGWELL BAY SERVICE STATION, SANDWICH ROAD, CLIFFSEND, RAMSGATE, England , CT12 5JB
145.9p
+6.0p
3
SAINSBURY'S
DADSON WAY, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND , CT12 5FJ
147.9p
+8.0p
4
TESCO
MANSTON ROAD, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND , CT12 6NT
147.9p
+8.0p
5
richborough service station
GULF, RAMSGATE ROAD, SANDWICH, CT13 9NL, SANDWICH, England , CT13 9NL
148.9p
+9.0p
6
TESCO
475 MARGATE ROAD, WESTWOOD, BROADSTAIRS, ENGLAND , CT10 2QJ
149.9p
+10.0p
7
ESSO
RAMSGATE ROAD, SANDWICH, KENT, ENGLAND , CT13 9NL
151.9p
+12.0p
8
Jet
J C MORRISON LLP, THE BROADWAY, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 2AY, BROADSTAIRS, England , CT10 2AY
151.9p
+12.0p
9
JET
155 HERESON ROAD, RAMSGATE, KENT, ENGLAND , CT11 7EL
152.9p
+13.0p
10
GULF
CANTERBURY ROAD, HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE, KENT, ENGLAND , CT18 7BN
153.7p
+13.8p

Top 10 cheapest diesel stations (B7)

For diesel drivers, the price variance can often be even higher. The following stations are currently offering the best value for B7 Diesel in the Canterbury area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
PRL Dover, Limekiln Street, Dover , CT17 9EF
146.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Pegwellbay Service Station
PEGWELL BAY SERVICE STATION, SANDWICH ROAD, CLIFFSEND, RAMSGATE, England , CT12 5JB
167.9p
+21.0p
3
SAINSBURY'S
DADSON WAY, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND , CT12 5FJ
171.9p
+25.0p
4
richborough service station
GULF, RAMSGATE ROAD, SANDWICH, CT13 9NL, SANDWICH, England , CT13 9NL
171.9p
+25.0p
5
GULF
CANTERBURY ROAD, HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE, KENT, ENGLAND , CT18 7BN
172.7p
+25.8p
6
Jet
J C MORRISON LLP, THE BROADWAY, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 2AY, BROADSTAIRS, England , CT10 2AY
172.9p
+26.0p
7
JET
155 HERESON ROAD, RAMSGATE, KENT, ENGLAND , CT11 7EL
173.9p
+27.0p
8
ESSO
336 CHERITON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, KENT, ENGLAND , CT19 4DP
173.9p
+27.0p
9
MORRISONS
TEN PERCH ROAD, WINCHEAP, CANTERBURY, ENGLAND , CT1 3TQ
173.9p
+27.0p
10
SAINSBURY'S
PARK FARM RETAIL PARK, PARK FARM ROAD, FOLKESTONE, ENGLAND , CT19 5GA
175.9p
+29.0p

How to save on fuel in Canterbury

While choosing the cheapest station is the easiest way to save, changing your driving habits can also make a significant difference to your monthly spend.

Drive Smoothly

Aggressive acceleration and heavy braking can increase fuel consumption by up to 40% in stop-and-go traffic around Canterbury.

Reduce Weight

Carrying an extra 50kg in your boot increases fuel consumption by 1-2%. Clear out unnecessary items.

Market Analyst Commentary
CFP Research Team

"Canterbury benefits from strong market competition with 20 brands operating across 52 stations. With a 16.3p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £8.97 per tank, while interestingly, BP is beating supermarkets on price today."

For more detailed savings, explore our Interactive Fuel Map to scan the entire region visually.

Frequently Asked Questions

As of June 18, 2026, the cheapest station is BP at 139.9p per litre.

There is currently a 22.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Canterbury. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £12.10 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (BP) is actually cheaper than the local supermarkets today.

Our Analysis Methodology

Data Collection
  • Direct feed from UK Government CMA API
  • Updated every 30 minutes via automated polling
  • Zero user-submitted prices (prevents manipulation)
  • Last sync: 05:59, 18 Jun 2026
Quality Assurance
  • Automated anomaly detection for pricing errors
  • Cross-referenced against regional averages
  • Outliers flagged for manual review
  • Historical data tracked for trend validation
Verified Data Source: All prices displayed on this page are sourced directly from the Competition and Markets Authority's official fuel price transparency scheme. We do not accept payments from retailers to alter rankings or display preferential pricing.
Data Accuracy & Methodology

Source: We retrieve real-time pricing data directly from the UK Government CMA Open Data Scheme.

Frequency: Data for Canterbury was last synchronized at 05:55 today. We update our database every 4 hours to ensure accuracy.

Disclaimer: While we strive for 100% accuracy, forecourt prices can change instantly. The prices listed above were correct at the time of our last server sync.

Editorial Policy

CheckFuelPrices is independent. We do not accept payment from fuel brands to alter rankings. Read our full policy.

📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 1.2p
Was: 157.4p → Now: 156.2p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 179.7p → Now: 179.6p

Visualise the Savings

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Popular Brands in Canterbury
BP Pegwellbay Service Station SAINSBURY'S TESCO richborough service station