Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.5% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 188.4p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 208.3p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.5% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 188.4p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 208.3p Prices stable |

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 Sunday, 3rd May 2026 at 23:15
31
Local Stations
22
Brands (CT Area)
12.0p
Max Price Gap
#23
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 147.9p at SAINSBURY'S
  • Potential savings: Up to £6.60 per tank
  • 51 stations tracked across 22 brands
  • Prices have decreased 0.9p this week

Motorists in Canterbury are currently enjoying some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK, ranking in the top 19% nationally. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in CT have Decreased 0.9p (0.6%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Canterbury could save you up to 12.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £6.60 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Canterbury has 51 active fuel stations across 22 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.43 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 15.7p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Canterbury, Canterbury:
147.9p at SAINSBURY'S, DADSON WAY, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Canterbury, Canterbury:
183.7p at GULF, CANTERBURY ROAD, HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE, KENT, 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
51 / 51 Stations (100%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
47 / 51 Stations (92.2%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
51 / 51 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
31 / 51 Stations (60.8%)

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
147.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
MANSTON ROAD, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND , CT12 6NT
147.9p
+0.0p
3
Pegwellbay Service Station
PEGWELL BAY SERVICE STATION, SANDWICH ROAD, CLIFFSEND, RAMSGATE, England , CT12 5JB
147.9p
+0.0p
4
richborough service station
GULF, RAMSGATE ROAD, SANDWICH, CT13 9NL, SANDWICH, England , CT13 9NL
148.9p
+1.0p
5
TESCO
475 MARGATE ROAD, WESTWOOD, BROADSTAIRS, ENGLAND , CT10 2QJ
149.9p
+2.0p
6
ASDA EXPRESS
TOTHILL STREET, MINSTER, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND , CT12 4AU
151.9p
+4.0p
7
ESSO
RAMSGATE ROAD, SANDWICH, KENT, ENGLAND , CT13 9NL
151.9p
+4.0p
8
JET
155 HERESON ROAD, RAMSGATE, KENT, ENGLAND , CT11 7EL
153.9p
+6.0p
9
Jet
J C MORRISON LLP, THE BROADWAY, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 2AY, BROADSTAIRS, England , CT10 2AY
153.9p
+6.0p
10
WESTCLIFF SERVICE STATION
5-7 WESTCLIFF ROAD, RAMSGATE , CT11 9JW
153.9p
+6.0p

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
GULF
CANTERBURY ROAD, HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE, KENT, ENGLAND , CT18 7BN
183.7p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURY'S
DADSON WAY, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND , CT12 5FJ
183.9p
+0.2p
3
Pegwellbay Service Station
PEGWELL BAY SERVICE STATION, SANDWICH ROAD, CLIFFSEND, RAMSGATE, England , CT12 5JB
183.9p
+0.2p
4
TESCO
475 MARGATE ROAD, WESTWOOD, BROADSTAIRS, ENGLAND , CT10 2QJ
184.9p
+1.2p
5
TESCO
MANSTON ROAD, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND , CT12 6NT
184.9p
+1.2p
6
SAINSBURY'S
PARK FARM RETAIL PARK, PARK FARM ROAD, FOLKESTONE, ENGLAND , CT19 5GA
185.9p
+2.2p
7
richborough service station
GULF, RAMSGATE ROAD, SANDWICH, CT13 9NL, SANDWICH, England , CT13 9NL
185.9p
+2.2p
8
SHELL
MONTAGU ROAD, SANDWICH, ENGLAND , CT13 9FA
186.9p
+3.2p
9
ESSO
RAMSGATE ROAD, SANDWICH, KENT, ENGLAND , CT13 9NL
186.9p
+3.2p
10
ASDA EXPRESS
TOTHILL STREET, MINSTER, RAMSGATE, ENGLAND , CT12 4AU
187.9p
+4.2p

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 22 brands operating across 51 stations. Ranking in the top 19% nationally makes this an excellent area for fuel savings, while with a 15.7p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £8.64 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of May 3, 2026, the cheapest station is SAINSBURY'S at 147.9p per litre.

There is currently a 12.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Canterbury. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £6.60 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: 23:52, 03 May 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 23:15 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) 0.9p
Was: 156.5p → Now: 155.6p
Diesel (B7) 1.9p
Was: 189.8p → Now: 187.9p

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