Petrol & diesel prices in Kent
Today's average fuel prices across 215 forecourts in Kent. Pump prices can change every 30 minutes, so this tells you the lie of the land. For the price right now at the stations near you, open Fuel Finder UK.
Source: UK Government CMA open fuel price data
These are today's averages. Prices move faster.
Fuel Finder UK shows every station's live price in Kent, sorted cheapest first, so you never pay more than you need to.
How Kent compares
Kent is 39th cheapest of 44 English counties for petrol and 37th cheapest for diesel. Petrol here is about the same as the average for the South East (176.0p). The average petrol price in Kent has fallen 0.5p a litre since 2 October. Sainsbury's is the cheapest brand for petrol in Kent at 173.5p.
Prices by fuel grade in Kent
| Fuel | Stations reporting | Average | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded (E10) | 211 | 176.5p | +2.2p |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 187 | 195.0p | +2.8p |
| Diesel (B7) | 213 | 200.8p | +1.6p |
| Premium diesel | 132 | 220.6p | +2.2p |
7-day petrol price trend
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Prices by district in Kent
Cheapest petrol first. Areas need at least 3 priced stations to be listed.
| District | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Thanet | 172.2p | 196.6p |
| Gravesham | 174.3p | 199.8p |
| Dartford | 175.1p | 200.4p |
| Tunbridge Wells | 175.9p | 199.7p |
| Swale | 176.2p | 201.7p |
| Sevenoaks | 176.4p | 201.2p |
| Canterbury | 176.8p | 199.7p |
| Ashford | 176.9p | 200.9p |
| Tonbridge and Malling | 176.9p | 201.2p |
| Medway | 177.3p | 202.0p |
| Dover | 177.9p | 200.5p |
| Maidstone | 177.9p | 201.6p |
| Folkestone and Hythe | 178.7p | 202.3p |
Average price by brand in Kent
Brands with at least 3 priced stations in Kent, cheapest petrol first.
| Brand | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 173.5p | 197.1p |
| Asda | 174.0p | 198.9p |
| Morrisons | 174.2p | 199.0p |
| Texaco | 174.2p | 200.7p |
| Independent forecourts | 174.7p | 199.7p |
| Tesco | 174.7p | 197.9p |
| Gulf | 175.2p | 200.2p |
| Jet | 175.6p | 199.3p |
| Esso | 177.0p | 201.1p |
| BP | 178.9p | 203.2p |
| Shell | 179.3p | 203.4p |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average petrol price in Kent?
The average price of unleaded petrol (E10) in Kent is 176.5p per litre across 211 forecourts reporting a price, 2.2p pricier than the UK average (174.3p).
What is the average diesel price in Kent?
Diesel (B7) averages 200.8p per litre in Kent, 1.6p pricier than the UK average (199.2p). A 55-litre fill costs about £110.44.
Where is the cheapest petrol in Kent?
On today's averages, Thanet is the cheapest district in Kent at 172.2p a litre and Folkestone and Hythe the dearest at 178.7p. Prices differ more between individual stations than between areas, so check the stations near you.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Kent?
Sainsbury's has the lowest average petrol price in Kent today at 173.5p a litre, among brands with at least 3 priced stations here.
Where does this data come from?
From the official UK Government CMA open fuel price data, which forecourts can update every 30 minutes. This page is a once-a-day snapshot. The free Fuel Finder UK app shows the live price at every station.