Fuel prices in Herne Bay today
Canterbury, Kent, England
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded in and around Herne Bay is 167.9p at Asda, Tothill Street, Ramsgate (8.3 mi from the town centre). The cheapest diesel is 195.9p at Asda (8.3 mi). Across 10 forecourts within 10 miles, unleaded averages 174.3p – 0.7p above the UK average.
Cheapest unleaded near Herne Bay
Within 10 miles of the town centre, cheapest first.
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Asda 8.3 miTothill Street, Ramsgate, CT12 4AU
- Unleaded
- 167.9p
- Super
- 183.9p
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Esso 7.3 miMFG Birchington, 361 Canterbury Road, Birchington, CT7 9TZ
- Unleaded
- 169.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
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ESSO <0.1 miMFG Herne Bay, 15 Kings Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5DB
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
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Esso 2.8 miMFG Whitstable, Thanet Way, Whitstable, CT5 3JB
- Unleaded
- 172.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
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Jet 4.8 miMFG Crusader, 10 Borstal Hill, Whitstable, CT5 4LX
- Unleaded
- 172.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
Cheapest diesel near Herne Bay
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Asda 8.3 miTothill Street, Ramsgate, CT12 4AU
- Diesel
- 195.9p
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Morrisons 7.3 miMFG Morrisons Canterbury, Ten Perch Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 3TQ
- Diesel
- 198.9p
- Premium diesel
- 208.9p
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ESSO <0.1 miMFG Herne Bay, 15 Kings Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5DB
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Esso 2.8 miMFG Whitstable, Thanet Way, Whitstable, CT5 3JB
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Jet 4.8 miMFG Crusader, 10 Borstal Hill, Whitstable, CT5 4LX
- Diesel
- 199.9p
Nearest forecourts to Herne Bay centre
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ESSO <0.1 miMFG Herne Bay, 15 Kings Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5DB
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Esso 2.8 miMFG Whitstable, Thanet Way, Whitstable, CT5 3JB
- Unleaded
- 172.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Jet 4.8 miMFG Crusader, 10 Borstal Hill, Whitstable, CT5 4LX
- Unleaded
- 172.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
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ESSO 5.5 miMFG Lakeside, Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DS
- Unleaded
- 176.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Asda 5.6 miSturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DG
- Unleaded
- 176.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
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BP 6.8 miMFG Thanet Way, A299 Thanet Way, Faversham, ME13 9EL
- Unleaded
- 177.9p
- Diesel
- 203.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 13 min ago
EV charging near Herne Bay
13 public charging locations within 5 miles:
- 2 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
- 4 Rapid (25–99 kW)
- 7 Fast (7–22 kW)
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Central Parade0.4 mi85 Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5HXEV Dot
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Lidl - Herne Bay1.0 miThanet Way, Herne Bay, CT6 8NZPOD Point (UK) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £0.65/kWh
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Sainsburys - Herne Bay1.1 mi6 The Boulevard Herne Bay, Herne Bay, CT6 6GZSmart Charge by Sainsbury's (UK) · Public - Pay At LocationCost: £0.75/kWh
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McDonald's Chestfield2.9 miThanet Way, A299, Chestfield, CT5 3JEInstaVolt Ltd · Public - Pay At LocationCost: £0.75/kWh
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The Oyster Bed Pub & Restaurant2.9 miThanet Way, Whistable, CT5 3JEOsprey Charging · Public - Pay At LocationCost: £0.79/kWh
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Reculver Country Park3.0 miSouth East, Herne Bay, CT6 6STEV Dot
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Marine Hotel3.7 miMarine Hotel, Marine Parade, CT5 2BEOsprey Charging · Public - Pay At LocationCost: £0.79/kWh
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Tesco Extra-Whitstable4.0 miMillstrood RD, Whitstable, CT5 3EEPOD Point (UK) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £0.49/kWh
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 Herne Bay
No public car parks found within 5 miles of Herne Bay.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly
Driving conditions
✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Canterbury right now.
Source: Met Office · updated 13 min ago
Vehicle crime near Herne Bay
In August 2026, police recorded 6 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Herne Bay, up from 5 in July.
- Jun 16
- Jul 5
- Aug 6
Reported most often on or near: The Downings (1), Eddington Lane (1), Cecil Court (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 Herne Bay
Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Herne Bay today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Herne Bay is 167.9p a litre at Asda, Tothill Street, Ramsgate, CT12 4AU, 8.3 mi away – 5.7p below the UK average.
Where is the cheapest diesel near Herne Bay today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Herne Bay is 195.9p a litre at Asda, Tothill Street, Ramsgate, CT12 4AU, 8.3 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 10 forecourts within 10 miles.
How many EV charging points are there near Herne Bay?
There are 13 public EV charging locations within 5 miles of Herne Bay, including 6 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Central Parade, 0.4 mi away, charging at up to 22 kW.
How much vehicle crime is there in Herne Bay?
Police recorded 6 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Herne Bay in August 2026, compared with 5 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 Herne Bay?
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)
Postcode areas in Herne Bay
Towns near Herne Bay
- Greenhill 0.9 mi
- Herne 1.1 mi
- Whitstable 4.2 mi
- Sturry 4.5 mi
- Canterbury 6.4 mi
- Minster 9.0 mi
- Margate 10.3 mi
- Faversham 11.1 mi