Petrol & diesel prices in Canterbury today
The cheapest petrol near Canterbury right now is 175.9p at Tesco, Tesco Stores Ltd, 3.4p below the local average of 179.3p. Diesel starts at 199.9p at Esso, Wincheap. We compared 8 forecourts within 5 miles of the town centre.
Cheapest isn't always best value: the live search also counts the fuel you'd burn getting there.
Cheapest petrol in Canterbury
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco, Tesco Stores LtdTesco Stores Ltd, Millstrood Road, Whitstable, CT5 3EE · 4.9 mi from centre | 175.9p29 Sept |
| 2 | Morrisons, Ten Perch RoadTen Perch Road, Wincheap, CT1 3TQ · 0.9 mi from centre | 176.9p30 Sept |
| 3 | Asda Canterbury Superstore, Sturry RoadSturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DG · 1.1 mi from centre | 176.9p28 Sept |
| 4 | Esso, Sturry RoadSturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DS · 1.2 mi from centre | 177.9p7 Oct |
| 5 | Esso, WincheapWincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3RY · 0.7 mi from centre | 179.9p1 Oct |
| 6 | Esso, Broad Oak RoadBroad Oak Road, Canterbury, CT2 7PX · 1.0 mi from centre | 179.9p1 Oct |
| 7 | Esso, A2 DunkirkA2 Dunkirk, Faversham, ME13 9LN · 3.7 mi from centre | 179.9p29 Sept |
| 8 | BP, Harbledown Service StationHarbledown Service Station, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 9AZ, Canterbury, CT2 9AZ · 3.0 mi from centre | 186.9p22 Sept |
Cheapest diesel in Canterbury
| # | Station | Price / litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esso, WincheapWincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3RY · 0.7 mi from centre | 199.9p1 Oct |
| 2 | Morrisons, Ten Perch RoadTen Perch Road, Wincheap, CT1 3TQ · 0.9 mi from centre | 199.9p30 Sept |
| 3 | Esso, Broad Oak RoadBroad Oak Road, Canterbury, CT2 7PX · 1.0 mi from centre | 199.9p1 Oct |
| 4 | Asda Canterbury Superstore, Sturry RoadSturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DG · 1.1 mi from centre | 199.9p28 Sept |
| 5 | Tesco, Tesco Stores LtdTesco Stores Ltd, Millstrood Road, Whitstable, CT5 3EE · 4.9 mi from centre | 199.9p29 Sept |
| 6 | Esso, Sturry RoadSturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DS · 1.2 mi from centre | 202.9p7 Oct |
| 7 | Esso, A2 DunkirkA2 Dunkirk, Faversham, ME13 9LN · 3.7 mi from centre | 209.9p29 Sept |
| 8 | BP, Harbledown Service StationHarbledown Service Station, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 9AZ, Canterbury, CT2 9AZ · 3.0 mi from centre | 212.9p22 Sept |
Average fuel price by brand in Canterbury
| Brand | Stations | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso | 4 | 179.4p | 203.2p |
Cheapest isn't always best value
A station 2p cheaper but 6 miles away can cost you more once you count the drive. Refuel Radar ranks every forecourt around Canterbury by what a full tank really costs you, including the trip, and can find the best stop along a route too.
Open the live mapCanterbury fuel price questions
Where is the cheapest petrol in Canterbury today?
The cheapest petrol (E10) within 5 miles of Canterbury centre is 175.9p a litre at Tesco, Tesco Stores Ltd (Tesco Stores Ltd, Millstrood Road, Whitstable, CT5 3EE), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Canterbury today?
The cheapest diesel (B7) within 5 miles of Canterbury centre is 199.9p a litre at Esso, Wincheap (Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3RY), based on government Fuel Finder data at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54.
How much is petrol and diesel in Canterbury?
Petrol averages 179.3p a litre across 8 Canterbury stations, 4.6p above the UK average of 174.7p; diesel averages 203.2p, 3.4p above the UK average of 199.8p.
How much can I save on fuel in Canterbury?
Filling a 50-litre tank with petrol at the cheapest station in Canterbury rather than an average-priced one saves about £1.70. Refuel Radar's Best Value ranking also counts the fuel you burn driving there, so a slightly dearer station closer to you can work out cheaper overall.
How up to date are these Canterbury fuel prices?
Forecourts report their prices to the UK government's Fuel Finder scheme, and this page is rebuilt from that feed throughout the day. These figures were last refreshed at 11 Oct 2026, 22:54. Prices can change at any time, so always check at the pump.