Fuel prices in Canterbury today
Canterbury, Kent, England
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded in and around Canterbury is 171.9p at ESSO, MFG Herne Bay, 15 Kings Road, Herne Bay (6.4 mi from the town centre). The cheapest diesel is 198.9p at Morrisons (1.1 mi). Across 8 forecourts within 10 miles, unleaded averages 175.7p – 2.0p above the UK average.
Cheapest unleaded near Canterbury
Within 10 miles of the town centre, cheapest first.
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ESSO 6.4 miMFG Herne Bay, 15 Kings Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5DB
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
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Jet 5.5 miMFG Crusader, 10 Borstal Hill, Whitstable, CT5 4LX
- Unleaded
- 172.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
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Esso 5.5 miMFG Whitstable, Thanet Way, Whitstable, CT5 3JB
- Unleaded
- 172.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
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Morrisons 1.1 miMFG Morrisons Canterbury, Ten Perch Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 3TQ
- Unleaded
- 175.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
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Asda 1.0 miSturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DG
- Unleaded
- 176.9p
Cheapest diesel near Canterbury
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Morrisons 1.1 miMFG Morrisons Canterbury, Ten Perch Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 3TQ
- Diesel
- 198.9p
- Premium diesel
- 208.9p
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Asda 1.0 miSturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DG
- Diesel
- 199.9p
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ESSO 1.0 miMFG Lakeside, Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DS
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Jet 5.5 miMFG Crusader, 10 Borstal Hill, Whitstable, CT5 4LX
- Diesel
- 199.9p
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Esso 5.5 miMFG Whitstable, Thanet Way, Whitstable, CT5 3JB
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
Nearest forecourts to Canterbury centre
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Asda 1.0 miSturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DG
- Unleaded
- 176.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
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ESSO 1.0 miMFG Lakeside, Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DS
- Unleaded
- 176.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Morrisons 1.1 miMFG Morrisons Canterbury, Ten Perch Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 3TQ
- Unleaded
- 175.9p
- Diesel
- 198.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
- Premium diesel
- 208.9p
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ESSO 3.8 miMFG Gate, A2 Dunkirk, Faversham, ME13 9LN
- Unleaded
- 179.9p
- Diesel
- 209.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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BP 5.1 miMFG Thanet Way, A299 Thanet Way, Faversham, ME13 9EL
- Unleaded
- 177.9p
- Diesel
- 203.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Jet 5.5 miMFG Crusader, 10 Borstal Hill, Whitstable, CT5 4LX
- Unleaded
- 172.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 14 min ago
EV charging near Canterbury
17 public charging locations within 3 miles:
- 1 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
- 2 Rapid (25–99 kW)
- 12 Fast (7–22 kW)
- 2 Slow (under 7 kW)
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Westgate Hall Road0.2 miWestgate Hall Road, The King's Mile, Canterbury, CT1 2BTIncharge (SE) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £0.30/kWh
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North Holmes Road0.3 miNorth Holmes Road, Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1QSIncharge (SE) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £0.30/kWh
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Ev Dot Watling Street Car Park0.3 miWatling Street, CanterburyEV Dot · Public - Pay At Location
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Multi-Storey Car Park0.4 miStation Road West, St. Mildred's, Canterbury, CT2 8ANEV Dot · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £0.30/kWh
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Beverley Road0.4 miBeverley Road, St. Stephen's, Canterbury, CT2 7ENIncharge (SE) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £0.30/kWh
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Castle Row Car Park0.5 miCastle Street, CanterburyEV Dot · Public - Pay At Location
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Queens Avenue0.5 miQueens Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8AYClenergy · Public - Pay At LocationCost: £0.60/kWh (Feb 2025)
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Canterbury City Council Offices0.5 miChaucer Wood Court, Military Road, Canterbury, CT1 9SNCharge Your Car · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £1.00/charge admin fee
Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 4 hr ago
Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.
Car parks near Canterbury
No public car parks found within 5 miles of Canterbury.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly
Driving conditions
✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Canterbury right now.
Source: Met Office · updated 14 min ago
Vehicle crime near Canterbury
In August 2026, police recorded 10 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Canterbury, down from 15 in July.
- Jun 19
- Jul 15
- Aug 10
Reported most often on or near: Whitehorse Lane (2), Redwood Close (2), Somerset Road (2).
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 Canterbury
Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Canterbury today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Canterbury is 171.9p a litre at ESSO, MFG Herne Bay, 15 Kings Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5DB, 6.4 mi away – 1.7p below the UK average.
Where is the cheapest diesel near Canterbury today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Canterbury is 198.9p a litre at Morrisons, MFG Morrisons Canterbury, Ten Perch Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 3TQ, 1.1 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 8 forecourts within 10 miles.
How many EV charging points are there near Canterbury?
There are 17 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Canterbury, including 3 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Westgate Hall Road, 0.2 mi away, charging at up to 22 kW.
How much vehicle crime is there in Canterbury?
Police recorded 10 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Canterbury in August 2026, compared with 15 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 Canterbury?
No – on 25 Oct there are no Met Office weather warnings in force for Canterbury.
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)