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
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Friday, 6th February 2026 at 03:10
25
Local Stations
15
Brands (DA Area)
22.0p
Max Price Gap
#105
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 131.9p at Sainsbury's
  • Potential savings: Up to £12.10 per tank
  • 38 stations tracked across 15 brands

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 Increased 0.7p (0.5%)

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 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: Competitive

Competition Level: High

Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray has 38 active fuel stations across 15 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.39 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 3.1p, showing moderate price variation across the market.

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Dartford, Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray:
131.9p at Sainsbury's, Stadium Way

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Dartford, Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray:
141.7p at Asda, Thames Way, Gravesend

As expected, the supermarket chains are leading the price war in Dartford, Crayford, Barnes Cray, aggressively undercutting the major oil brands.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
34 / 38 Stations (89.5%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
24 / 38 Stations (63.2%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
33 / 38 Stations (86.8%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
13 / 38 Stations (34.2%)

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
Sainsbury's
Stadium Way , DA1 4HW
131.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Harvest Energy
W J KING GARAGES LTD, 129, MAIN ROAD, SIDCUP, DA14 6PA, SIDCUP, England , DA14 6PA
131.9p
+0.0p
3
Harvest Energy
W J KING (GARAGES) LTD, 70-88, PARK VIEW ROAD, WELLING, DA16 1SF, WELLING, England , DA16 1SF
131.9p
+0.0p
4
Asda
Thames Way, Gravesend , DA11 0DQ
132.7p
+0.8p
5
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Gravesend, Coldharbour Road, GRAVESEND , DA11 8AB
132.9p
+1.0p
6
Esso
Rochester Road, Gravesend , DA12 4TN
133.9p
+2.0p
7
ESSO
DARTFORD RD, DARTFORD , DA1 3EN
133.9p
+2.0p
8
Esso
MFG Clock Tower, 133- 139 Milton Road, Gravesend , DA12 2RQ
133.9p
+2.0p
9
Esso
MFG Elms, 453 Princes Road, Dartford , DA1 1RB
133.9p
+2.0p
10
BP
474 PRINCES ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1YT , DA1 1YT
133.9p
+2.0p

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
Asda
Thames Way, Gravesend , DA11 0DQ
141.7p
BEST PRICE
2
Morrisons
MFG Morrisons Gravesend, Coldharbour Road, GRAVESEND , DA11 8AB
141.9p
+0.2p
3
Sainsbury's
Stadium Way , DA1 4HW
141.9p
+0.2p
4
SHELL
BURNHAM ROAD , DA1 5BN
141.9p
+0.2p
5
Harvest Energy
W J KING GARAGES LTD, 129, MAIN ROAD, SIDCUP, DA14 6PA, SIDCUP, England , DA14 6PA
141.9p
+0.2p
6
Harvest Energy
W J KING (GARAGES) LTD, 70-88, PARK VIEW ROAD, WELLING, DA16 1SF, WELLING, England , DA16 1SF
141.9p
+0.2p
7
Esso
Rochester Road, Gravesend , DA12 4TN
142.9p
+1.2p
8
Sainsbury's
Wingfield Bank, Northfleet , DA11 8JH
142.9p
+1.2p
9
SHELL
STONEBRIDGE ROAD , DA11 9BJ
142.9p
+1.2p
10
TESCO
Edgington Way Sidcup , DA14 5BN
142.9p
+1.2p

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 15 brands operating across 38 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 11% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while supermarkets like Sainsbury's continue to undercut traditional forecourts."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of February 6, 2026, the cheapest station is Sainsbury's at 131.9p per litre.

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

Yes, currently supermarkets (Sainsbury's) are offering the lowest prices in the area.

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: 03:30, 06 Feb 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 03:10 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.

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 0.7p
Was: 134.3p → Now: 135p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 143.8p → Now: 143.7p
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