Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.7p 0.4% (-0.7p) 7d avg: 168p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.9p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 187.2p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 195.1p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 195.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 216.5p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.7p 0.4% (-0.7p) 7d avg: 168p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.9p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 187.2p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 195.1p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 195.2p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0.1% (-0.2p) 7d avg: 216.5p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Bearsted, Downswood, Shepway, Senacre, Maidstone Town Centre, Loose, Mangravet, Parkwood: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Bearsted, Downswood, Shepway, Senacre, Maidstone Town Centre, Loose, Mangravet, Parkwood 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, 1st November 2026 at 22:16
3
Local Stations
34
Brands (ME Area)
11.0p
Max Price Gap
#59
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 162.9p at SHELL
  • Potential savings: Up to £6.05 per tank
  • 88 stations tracked across 34 brands
  • Prices have decreased 7p this week

Motorists in Bearsted, Downswood, Shepway, Senacre, Maidstone Town Centre, Loose, Mangravet, Parkwood are currently experiencing competitive fuel prices, with average costs below the national median. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in ME have Decreased 7p (4%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Bearsted, Downswood, Shepway, Senacre, Maidstone Town Centre, Loose, Mangravet, Parkwood could save you up to 11.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £6.05 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Bearsted, Downswood, Shepway, Senacre, Maidstone Town Centre, Loose, Mangravet, Parkwood has 88 active fuel stations across 34 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.39 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 31.8p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Maidstone, Bearsted, Downswood, Shepway, Senacre, Maidstone Town Centre, Loose, Mangravet, Parkwood:
162.9p at SHELL, LINTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Maidstone, Bearsted, Downswood, Shepway, Senacre, Maidstone Town Centre, Loose, Mangravet, Parkwood:
192.9p at SHELL, LINTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
84 / 88 Stations (95.5%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
77 / 88 Stations (87.5%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
88 / 88 Stations (100%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
57 / 88 Stations (64.8%)

Top 3 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Bearsted, Downswood, Shepway, Senacre, Maidstone Town Centre, Loose, Mangravet, Parkwood today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
LINTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM , ME15 0AT
162.9p
BEST PRICE
2
MORRISONS
SUTTON ROAD/ ST SAVIOURS ROAD, MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, ENGLAND , ME15 9GD
171.9p
+9.0p
3
TEXACO
SUTTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, KENT, ENGLAND , ME15 8RB
173.9p
+11.0p

Top 3 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 Bearsted, Downswood, Shepway, Senacre, Maidstone Town Centre, Loose, Mangravet, Parkwood area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
SHELL
LINTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM , ME15 0AT
192.9p
BEST PRICE
2
MORRISONS
SUTTON ROAD/ ST SAVIOURS ROAD, MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, ENGLAND , ME15 9GD
196.9p
+4.0p
3
TEXACO
SUTTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, KENT, ENGLAND , ME15 8RB
198.9p
+6.0p

How to save on fuel in Bearsted, Downswood, Shepway, Senacre, Maidstone Town Centre, Loose, Mangravet, Parkwood

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 Bearsted, Downswood, Shepway, Senacre, Maidstone Town Centre, Loose, Mangravet, Parkwood.

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

"Bearsted, Downswood, Shepway, Senacre, Maidstone Town Centre, Loose, Mangravet, Parkwood benefits from strong market competition with 34 brands operating across 88 stations. The recent 7p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while with a 31.8p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £17.49 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of November 1, 2026, the cheapest station is SHELL at 162.9p per litre.

There is currently a 11.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Bearsted, Downswood, Shepway, Senacre, Maidstone Town Centre, Loose, Mangravet, Parkwood. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £6.05 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (SHELL) 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: 22:45, 01 Nov 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 Bearsted, Downswood, Shepway, Senacre, Maidstone Town Centre, Loose, Mangravet, Parkwood was last synchronized at 22:16 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) 7p
Was: 174.7p → Now: 167.7p
Diesel (B7) 3.5p
Was: 208p → Now: 204.5p

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Popular Brands in Bearsted, Downswood, Shepway, Senacre, Maidstone Town Centre, Loose, Mangravet, Parkwood
SHELL MORRISONS TEXACO