Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Maidstone, Bearsted, Grove Green: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Maidstone, Bearsted, Grove Green 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 02:50
6
Local Stations
25
Brands (ME Area)
6.0p
Max Price Gap
#99
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 131.9p at TESCO
  • Potential savings: Up to £3.30 per tank
  • 76 stations tracked across 25 brands

Motorists in Maidstone, Bearsted, Grove Green are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in ME have Remained stable

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Maidstone, Bearsted, Grove Green could save you up to 6.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £3.30 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Maidstone, Bearsted, Grove Green has 76 active fuel stations across 25 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.33 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 5.5p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Maidstone, Maidstone, Bearsted, Grove Green:
131.9p at TESCO, Grovewood Dr North Weavering Maidstone

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Maidstone, Maidstone, Bearsted, Grove Green:
139.9p at TESCO, Grovewood Dr North Weavering Maidstone

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
71 / 76 Stations (93.4%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
50 / 76 Stations (65.8%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
67 / 76 Stations (88.2%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
30 / 76 Stations (39.5%)

Top 6 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Maidstone, Bearsted, Grove Green today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
Grovewood Dr North Weavering Maidstone , ME14 5TQ
131.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
143 ASHFORD ROAD, MAIDSTONE , ME14 4NE
133.9p
+2.0p
3
ESSO
MFG Boxley, 127 Boxley Road, Maidstone , ME14 2TJ
134.9p
+3.0p
4
SHELL
Sandling Road , ME14 2RL
136.9p
+5.0p
5
SHELL
DETLING HILL , ME14 3HT
137.9p
+6.0p
6
SHELL
DETLING HILL , ME14 3HT
137.9p
+6.0p

Top 6 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 Maidstone, Bearsted, Grove Green area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
Grovewood Dr North Weavering Maidstone , ME14 5TQ
139.9p
BEST PRICE
2
SHELL
Sandling Road , ME14 2RL
140.9p
+1.0p
3
ESSO
143 ASHFORD ROAD, MAIDSTONE , ME14 4NE
141.9p
+2.0p
4
ESSO
MFG Boxley, 127 Boxley Road, Maidstone , ME14 2TJ
141.9p
+2.0p
5
SHELL
DETLING HILL , ME14 3HT
141.9p
+2.0p
6
SHELL
DETLING HILL , ME14 3HT
141.9p
+2.0p

How to save on fuel in Maidstone, Bearsted, Grove Green

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 Maidstone, Bearsted, Grove Green.

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

"Maidstone, Bearsted, Grove Green benefits from strong market competition with 25 brands operating across 76 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while however, prices rank in the bottom 16% nationally, suggesting room for improvement."

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 TESCO at 131.9p per litre.

There is currently a 6.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Maidstone, Bearsted, Grove Green. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £3.30 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (TESCO) 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: 03:09, 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 Maidstone, Bearsted, Grove Green was last synchronized at 02:50 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) Stable
Was: 134.9p → Now: 134.4p
Diesel (B7) 0.6p
Was: 144.1p → Now: 143.5p
Popular Brands in Maidstone, Bearsted, Grove Green