Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.4p 1.3% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 166.3p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.9% (+1.6p) 7d avg: 184.4p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.4p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 190.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.8% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.4p 1.3% (+2.1p) 7d avg: 166.3p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.9% (+1.6p) 7d avg: 184.4p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.4p 1.7% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 190.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.8% (+3.8p) 7d avg: 211p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray 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, 17th September 2026 at 21:15
25
Local Stations
14
Brands (DA Area)
21.0p
Max Price Gap
#82
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 154.9p at SAINSBURYS
  • Potential savings: Up to £11.55 per tank
  • 39 stations tracked across 14 brands
  • Prices have decreased 2p this week

Motorists in Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in DA have Decreased 2p (1.2%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray could save you up to 21.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £11.55 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray has 39 active fuel stations across 14 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.36 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 13.4p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Dartford, Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray:
154.9p at SAINSBURYS, STADIUM WAY, DARTFORD, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Dartford, Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray:
173.9p at SAINSBURYS, STADIUM WAY, DARTFORD, ENGLAND

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
39 / 39 Stations (100%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
36 / 39 Stations (92.3%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
39 / 39 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
22 / 39 Stations (56.4%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURYS
STADIUM WAY, DARTFORD, ENGLAND , DA1 4HW
154.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURYS
WINGFIELD BANK, NORTHFLEET, GRAVESEND, ENGLAND , DA11 8JH
155.9p
+1.0p
3
TESCO
EDGINGTON WAY, SIDCUP, ENGLAND , DA14 5BN
156.9p
+2.0p
4
BP
EDGINGTON WAY, SIDCUP, KENT, ENGLAND , DA14 5AD
158.9p
+4.0p
5
BP
SWANLEY BY-PASS, SIDCUP, KENT, ENGLAND , DA14 5JA
158.9p
+4.0p
6
SHELL
147-173 BELLEGROVE ROAD, WELLING, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM , DA16 3QS
158.9p
+4.0p
7
ESSO
224 PRINCES ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, ENGLAND , DA1 2PZ
159.9p
+5.0p
8
BP
474 PRINCES ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, ENGLAND , DA1 1YT
161.9p
+7.0p
9
SHELL
510 BLACKFEN ROAD, SIDCUP, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM , DA15 9NT
162.9p
+8.0p
10
SHELL
HAWLEY ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM , DA1 1PU
162.9p
+8.0p

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 Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SAINSBURYS
STADIUM WAY, DARTFORD, ENGLAND , DA1 4HW
173.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SAINSBURYS
WINGFIELD BANK, NORTHFLEET, GRAVESEND, ENGLAND , DA11 8JH
176.9p
+3.0p
3
SHELL
BURNHAM ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM , DA1 5BN
188.9p
+15.0p
4
TESCO
EDGINGTON WAY, SIDCUP, ENGLAND , DA14 5BN
188.9p
+15.0p
5
BP
SWANLEY BY-PASS, SIDCUP, KENT, ENGLAND , DA14 5JA
189.9p
+16.0p
6
SHELL
147-173 BELLEGROVE ROAD, WELLING, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM , DA16 3QS
189.9p
+16.0p
7
SHELL
510 BLACKFEN ROAD, SIDCUP, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM , DA15 9NT
190.9p
+17.0p
8
BP
EDGINGTON WAY, SIDCUP, KENT, ENGLAND , DA14 5AD
191.9p
+18.0p
9
ESSO
224 PRINCES ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, ENGLAND , DA1 2PZ
192.9p
+19.0p
10
TEXACO
CULVERSTONE SERVICE STATION, WROTHAM ROAD, MEOPHAM, GRAVESEND, England , DA13 0RF
192.9p
+19.0p

How to save on fuel in Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray

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 Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray.

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

"Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray benefits from strong market competition with 14 brands operating across 39 stations. The recent 2p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while with a 13.4p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £7.37 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of September 17, 2026, the cheapest station is SAINSBURYS at 154.9p per litre.

There is currently a 21.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £11.55 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SAINSBURYS) 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: 21:47, 17 Sep 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 Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray was last synchronized at 21:15 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) 2p
Was: 170.3p → Now: 168.3p
Diesel (B7) 1.5p
Was: 193p → Now: 194.5p

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Popular Brands in Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray
SAINSBURYS TESCO BP SHELL ESSO