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 Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 at 04:55
29
Local Stations
20
Brands (CT Area)
15.0p
Max Price Gap
#37
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 124.9p at SAINSBURY'S
  • Potential savings: Up to £8.25 per tank
  • 48 stations tracked across 20 brands

Motorists in Canterbury are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in CT have Increased 1.3p (1%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Canterbury could save you up to 15.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £8.25 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Canterbury has 48 active fuel stations across 20 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.42 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 8.4p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Canterbury, Canterbury:
124.9p at SAINSBURY'S, DADSON WAY, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Canterbury, Canterbury:
133.9p at SAINSBURY'S, DADSON WAY, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
48 / 48 Stations (100%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
44 / 48 Stations (91.7%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
48 / 48 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
29 / 48 Stations (60.4%)

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
SAINSBURY'S
DADSON WAY, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND , CT12 5FJ
124.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
MANSTON ROAD, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND , CT12 6NT
124.9p
+0.0p
3
Pegwellbay Service Station
PEGWELL BAY SERVICE STATION, SANDWICH ROAD, CLIFFSEND, RAMSGATE, CT12 5JB, RAMSGATE, England , CT12 5JB
124.9p
+0.0p
4
TESCO
475 MARGATE ROAD, WESTWOOD, BROADSTAIRS, ENGLAND , CT10 2QJ
125.9p
+1.0p
5
ASDA EXPRESS
TOTHILL STREET, MINSTER, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND , CT12 4AU
126.9p
+2.0p
6
richborough service station
GULF, RAMSGATE ROAD, SANDWICH, CT13 9NL, SANDWICH, England , CT13 9NL
128.9p
+4.0p
7
ESSO
RAMSGATE ROAD, SANDWICH, KENT, ENGLAND , CT13 9NL
129.9p
+5.0p
8
Jet
J C MORRISON LLP, THE BROADWAY, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 2AY, BROADSTAIRS, England , CT10 2AY
130.9p
+6.0p
9
WESTCLIFF SERVICE STATION
5-7 WESTCLIFF ROAD, RAMSGATE , CT11 9JW
130.9p
+6.0p
10
JET
155 HERESON ROAD, RAMSGATE, KENT, ENGLAND , CT11 7EL
131.9p
+7.0p

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
SAINSBURY'S
DADSON WAY, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND , CT12 5FJ
133.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
MANSTON ROAD, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND , CT12 6NT
133.9p
+0.0p
3
Pegwellbay Service Station
PEGWELL BAY SERVICE STATION, SANDWICH ROAD, CLIFFSEND, RAMSGATE, CT12 5JB, RAMSGATE, England , CT12 5JB
134.9p
+1.0p
4
ASDA EXPRESS
TOTHILL STREET, MINSTER, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND , CT12 4AU
135.9p
+2.0p
5
TESCO
475 MARGATE ROAD, WESTWOOD, BROADSTAIRS, ENGLAND , CT10 2QJ
136.9p
+3.0p
6
richborough service station
GULF, RAMSGATE ROAD, SANDWICH, CT13 9NL, SANDWICH, England , CT13 9NL
139.9p
+6.0p
7
ESSO
RAMSGATE ROAD, SANDWICH, KENT, ENGLAND , CT13 9NL
140.9p
+7.0p
8
Jet
J C MORRISON LLP, THE BROADWAY, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 2AY, BROADSTAIRS, England , CT10 2AY
140.9p
+7.0p
9
WESTCLIFF SERVICE STATION
5-7 WESTCLIFF ROAD, RAMSGATE , CT11 9JW
140.9p
+7.0p
10
JET
155 HERESON ROAD, RAMSGATE, KENT, ENGLAND , CT11 7EL
141.9p
+8.0p

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 48 stations. With a 8.4p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £4.62 per tank, while interestingly, SAINSBURY'S 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 March 3, 2026, the cheapest station is SAINSBURY'S at 124.9p per litre.

There is currently a 15.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Canterbury. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £8.25 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SAINSBURY'S) 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: 05:14, 03 Mar 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 04:55 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) 1.3p
Was: 132p → Now: 133.3p
Diesel (B7) 1.4p
Was: 141.9p → Now: 143.3p

Visualise the Savings

View 20 local stations on our interactive map.

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