Motoring info for Margate CT8

Thanet, Kent, England

Cheapest unleaded 167.9p Asda · 2.7 mi Cheapest diesel 195.9p Asda · 2.7 mi

Nearest forecourt1.8 miEsso Nearest EV charger0.7 miUltra-rapid · 150 kW Nearest car park–None within 5 mi Weather warnings0None in force

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 20 miles of Margate (CT8) is 167.9p at Asda, Tothill Street, Ramsgate – 5.7p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 195.9p at Asda (2.7 mi away). There are no Met Office weather warnings for Thanet right now.

Fuel prices near CT8

Within 20 miles, nearest first. UK averages: unleaded 173.6p, diesel 199.6p.

Esso 1.8 mi

MFG Birchington, 361 Canterbury Road, Birchington, CT7 9TZ

Unleaded
169.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Asda 2.7 mi

Tothill Street, Ramsgate, CT12 4AU

Unleaded
167.9p
Diesel
195.9p
Super
183.9p

Directions
Esso 2.9 mi

MFG Margate, 292 Northdown Road, Margate, CT9 2PT

Unleaded
169.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Jet 4.7 mi

MFG Ramsgate, 155 Hereson Road, Ramsgate, CT11 7EL

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
197.9p
Super
189.9p
Premium diesel
215.9p

Directions
Asda 6.4 mi

Montagu Road, Sandwich, CT13 9FA

Unleaded
173.9p
Diesel
197.9p
Super
192.9p
Premium diesel
216.9p

Directions
ESSO 8.9 mi

MFG Herne Bay, 15 Kings Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5DB

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Esso 11.2 mi

MFG Deal, 47-51 London Road, Deal, CT14 9TF

Unleaded
177.9p
Diesel
201.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Esso 11.7 mi

MFG Whitstable, Thanet Way, Whitstable, CT5 3JB

Unleaded
172.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
ESSO 11.9 mi

MFG Lakeside, Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DS

Unleaded
176.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Asda 12.0 mi

Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DG

Unleaded
176.9p
Diesel
199.9p

Directions

Cheapest fuel across Margate →

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 26 min ago

EV charging near CT8

16 public charging locations within 3 miles:

3 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
5 Rapid (25–99 kW)
7 Fast (7–22 kW)
1 Slow (under 7 kW)

Garlinge SF Connect0.7 mi

South East, Margate, CT9 5JP

Ultra-rapid · 150 kW CCS 1 point

BP Pulse (UK)

Directions
Albion Road Car Park1.3 mi

Albion Road, Birchington on Sea, CT7 9EE

Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point

Pogo Charge (GB)

Directions
MFG Birchington1.8 mi

361 Canterbury Road, Birchington, CT7 9TZ

Rapid · 50 kW CCS 1 point

MFG EV Power

Directions
Market Street Car Park2.0 mi

Market Street, Margate

Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 2 points

Pogo Charge (GB) · Public - Pay At Location

Directions
Rendezvous Car Park2.2 mi

The Rendezvous, Thanet, CT9 1HG

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points

Connected Kerb

Directions
Aldi Supermarket2.3 mi

9A Zion Place, Margate, CT9 1RP

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points

Shell EV Charging Solutions France

Directions
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate2.7 mi

Tothill Street, Ramsgate, CT12 4AU

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points

POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £0.35/kWh,£0.25/kWh,£0.35/kWh,£0.25/kWh,£0.35/kWh,£0.25/kWh,£0.35/kWh,£0.25/kWh,£0.35/kWh,…

Directions
The Hooden Horse2.7 mi

Richborough Close, CT10 2NU

Ultra-rapid · 120 kW CCS 1 point

evyve

Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 1 hr ago

Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.

Car parks near CT8

No public car parks found within 5 miles of CT8.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Thanet right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 26 min ago

Vehicle crime near CT8

In August 2026, police recorded 4 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of CT8, up from 2 in July.

Jun 3
Jul 2
Aug 4

Reported most often on or near: Courtlands Way (1), Tyson Avenue (1), Roselawn Gardens (1).

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference. Locations are approximate to protect privacy.

Source: police.uk (Open Government Licence) · latest published month: August 2026

Quick answers about Margate (CT8)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Margate (CT8) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Margate (CT8) is 167.9p a litre at Asda, Tothill Street, Ramsgate, CT12 4AU, 2.7 mi away – 5.7p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Margate (CT8) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Margate (CT8) is 195.9p a litre at Asda, Tothill Street, Ramsgate, CT12 4AU, 2.7 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 17 forecourts within 20 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Margate (CT8)?

There are 16 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Margate (CT8), including 8 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Garlinge SF Connect, 0.7 mi away, charging at up to 150 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Margate (CT8)?

Police recorded 4 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Margate (CT8) in August 2026, compared with 2 in July 2026. Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference (police.uk).

Are there any weather warnings for driving in Margate (CT8)?

No – on 25 Oct there are no Met Office weather warnings in force for Thanet.

About CT8

Area: Margate
Town: Margate
Council: Thanet
County: Kent
Country: England
Postcodes: 217

Source: ONS Postcode Directory

Motoring news

Record funding, record results: 7,000 miles of smoother journeys as government tackles potholes DfT · 21 Oct
Drivers to save up to £300 when installing EV chargers at home, as government slashes unnecessary red tape DfT · 21 Oct
Publication of the DVLA business plan 2026 to 2027 DVLA · 20 Oct
Crackdown on illegal number plates with new government funded roads policing team DVLA · 5 Sept
Drivers can save up to 10 days by notifying DVLA of a medical condition online DVLA · 17 Aug

Source: GOV.UK – DVLA, DVSA, OZEV, National Highways and Department for Transport (Open Government Licence)