Fuel prices in Folkestone
Compare current petrol, diesel, super unleaded and premium diesel prices across 7 Folkestone forecourts. Start with local averages, then use the map and table to compare like with like.
Current local averages
Four fuel grades, kept separate so every comparison stays useful.
Petrol (E10)
178.3p/l
4.2p above UK average
Diesel (B7)
200.7p/l
1.6p above UK average
Super unleaded (E5)
196.7p/l
4.8p above UK average
Premium diesel (SDV)
221.6p/l
3.3p above UK average
Live local prices
Current fuel prices in Folkestone
7 forecourts in Folkestone. Petrol (E10) is selected initially; choose another grade to compare like with like. Distances are measured from Folkestone centre.
Rank table byPetrol (E10) price
Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.
| Forecourt | Postcode and report | Petrol(E10), selected ranking | Diesel(B7) | Super unleaded(E5) | Premium diesel(SDV) | Distancefrom Folkestone centre | Opening times | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Petrocell FolkestoneJET | CT20 1TEReported 15 Oct 2026, 14:38 | 175.9pCheapest | 199.9p | 204.9p | - | Distance: 1.8 mi | Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 22:00; Tuesday: 06:00 - 22:00; Wednesday: 06:00 - 22:00; Thursday: 06:00 - 22:00; Friday: 06:00 - 22:00; Saturday: 07:00 - 22:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 21:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 21:00 | Details |
2 Hawkinge Fuel Express AutomatGulf | CT18 7BNReported 19 Oct 2026, 10:53 | 177.7p | 199.7pCheapest | 195.7p | - | Distance: 1.6 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
3 Mfg FolkestoneEsso | CT19 4DPReported 28 Sept 2026, 23:11 | 177.9p | 201.9p | 195.9p | 219.9pCheapest | Distance: 0.5 mi | 06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00 | Details |
4 Sainsburys West Park FarmSainsbury's | CT19 5GAReported 13 Oct 2026, 06:39 | 177.9p | 199.9p | 189.9p | - | Distance: 0.7 mi | Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 22:00; Tuesday: 06:00 - 22:00; Wednesday: 06:00 - 22:00; Thursday: 06:00 - 22:00; Friday: 06:00 - 22:00; Saturday: 06:00 - 22:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30 | Details |
5 Folkestone Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTesco | CT19 4QJReported 12 Oct 2026, 16:08 | 177.9p | 199.9p | 188.9pCheapest | - | Distance: 0.9 mi | 06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00 | Details |
6 Cheriton Sf ConnectBP | CT19 4JEReported 4 Oct 2026, 10:30 | 178.9p | 201.9p | 199.9p | 222.9p | Distance: 0.7 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
| 7Rontec EurotunnelEsso | CT18 8XXReported 6 Oct 2026, 15:32 | 181.9p | 201.9p | 201.9p | 221.9p | Distance: 1.2 mi | Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours | Details |
How to read this page
About fuel prices in Folkestone
Coverage, freshness and comparison scope matter as much as the headline price.
Folkestone has 7 forecourts included on this page, with current prices available from 7. The table initially ranks forecourts by current petrol (E10) price. Choose another fuel grade to compare like with like; distance and station name order equal or unavailable prices. Station status, distance and update freshness remain visible for comparison.
This page compares Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded and Premium diesel using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.
Thirty-day evidence
How local fuel prices are moving
Daily local averages by fuel grade. The complete daily values remain available in the page even when the chart is enhanced.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 175.9p/l average on 20 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 176p/l average on 21 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 176p/l average on 22 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 176p/l average on 23 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 176.3p/l average on 24 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 177p/l average on 25 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 177.2p/l average on 26 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 177.2p/l average on 27 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 177.7p/l average on 28 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 177.7p/l average on 29 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 177.7p/l average on 30 September 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 178.2p/l average on 1 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 178.9p/l average on 2 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 178.9p/l average on 3 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 179p/l average on 4 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 179.2p/l average on 5 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 179.3p/l average on 6 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 179.3p/l average on 7 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 179.2p/l average on 8 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 179.2p/l average on 9 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 179.2p/l average on 10 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 179.3p/l average on 11 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 178.7p/l average on 12 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 178.4p/l average on 13 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 178.4p/l average on 14 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 178.2p/l average on 15 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 178.2p/l average on 16 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 178.2p/l average on 17 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 178.2p/l average on 18 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10) in Folkestone: 178.3p/l average on 19 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 199p/l average on 20 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 199p/l average on 21 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 199p/l average on 22 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 199.3p/l average on 23 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 200p/l average on 24 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 200.9p/l average on 25 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 201p/l average on 26 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 201p/l average on 27 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 201.4p/l average on 28 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 201.4p/l average on 29 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 201.4p/l average on 30 September 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 201.4p/l average on 1 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 201.9p/l average on 2 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 201.9p/l average on 3 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 201.9p/l average on 4 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 201.9p/l average on 5 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 201.4p/l average on 6 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 201.4p/l average on 7 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 200.9p/l average on 8 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 200.9p/l average on 9 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 200.9p/l average on 10 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 200.9p/l average on 11 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 200.9p/l average on 12 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 200.4p/l average on 13 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 200.4p/l average on 14 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 200.4p/l average on 15 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 200.4p/l average on 16 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 200.4p/l average on 17 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 200.7p/l average on 18 October 2026.
- Diesel (B7) in Folkestone: 200.7p/l average on 19 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 193.7p/l average on 20 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 193.7p/l average on 21 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 193.7p/l average on 22 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 193.7p/l average on 23 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 194p/l average on 24 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 194.4p/l average on 25 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 194.6p/l average on 26 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 194.6p/l average on 27 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 195.9p/l average on 28 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 195.9p/l average on 29 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 195.9p/l average on 30 September 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 196.3p/l average on 1 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 196.9p/l average on 2 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 196.9p/l average on 3 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 197p/l average on 4 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 197p/l average on 5 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 197.2p/l average on 6 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 197.2p/l average on 7 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 197p/l average on 8 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 197p/l average on 9 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 197p/l average on 10 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 197.2p/l average on 11 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 196.9p/l average on 12 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 196.6p/l average on 13 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 196.6p/l average on 14 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 196.6p/l average on 15 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 196.6p/l average on 16 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 196.6p/l average on 17 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 196.6p/l average on 18 October 2026.
- Super unleaded (E5) in Folkestone: 196.7p/l average on 19 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 218.9p/l average on 20 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 218.9p/l average on 21 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 218.9p/l average on 22 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 218.9p/l average on 23 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 219.6p/l average on 24 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 219.6p/l average on 25 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 219.9p/l average on 26 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 219.9p/l average on 27 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.2p/l average on 28 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.2p/l average on 29 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.2p/l average on 30 September 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.2p/l average on 1 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.9p/l average on 2 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.9p/l average on 3 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.9p/l average on 4 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.9p/l average on 5 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.9p/l average on 6 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.9p/l average on 7 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.9p/l average on 8 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.9p/l average on 9 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.9p/l average on 10 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.9p/l average on 11 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.9p/l average on 12 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.6p/l average on 13 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.6p/l average on 14 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.6p/l average on 15 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.6p/l average on 16 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.6p/l average on 17 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.6p/l average on 18 October 2026.
- Premium diesel (SDV) in Folkestone: 221.6p/l average on 19 October 2026.
- Petrol (E10)Petrol in Folkestone rose 2.4p/l, from 175.9p/l on 20 September to 178.3p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices briefly fell 1.1p/l from 11 October to 15 October before moving higher again. Across the completed days, the local average ranged from 175.9p/l to 179.3p/l across 7 reporting forecourts.178.3p/l2.7p
- Diesel (B7)Diesel in Folkestone rose 1.7p/l, from 199p/l on 20 September to 200.7p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 1.5p/l from 5 October to 13 October before moving higher again. Across the completed days, the local average ranged from 199p/l to 201.9p/l across 7 reporting forecourts.200.7p/l1.8p
- Super unleaded (E5)Super unleaded in Folkestone rose 3p/l, from 193.7p/l on 20 September to 196.7p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average fell 0.2p/l, which cuts against the wider rise. Across the completed days, the local average ranged from 193.7p/l to 197.2p/l across 7 reporting forecourts.196.7p/l3.3p
- Premium diesel (SDV)Premium diesel in Folkestone rose 2.7p/l, from 218.9p/l on 20 September to 221.6p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average fell 0.3p/l, which cuts against the wider rise. Across the completed days, the local average ranged from 218.9p/l to 221.9p/l across 3 reporting forecourts.221.6p/l2.7p
What the local trend means
Folkestone 30-day trends show petrol up 2.7p, diesel up 1.8p and super unleaded up 3.3p. The widest current local spread is 16p/l on super unleaded (e5), so comparing forecourts can materially change the pump price.
Price range and benchmarks
What choosing a cheaper forecourt could change
The average comparison is the more realistic decision baseline. The highest-price comparison is only the maximum currently listed difference.
Petrol (E10)
6p/l range
175.9p/l cheapest, 181.9p/l highest
- Cheapest vs average
- £1.32 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Full listed range
- £3.30 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Diesel (B7)
2.2p/l range
199.7p/l cheapest, 201.9p/l highest
- Cheapest vs average
- £0.55 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Full listed range
- £1.21 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Super unleaded (E5)
16p/l range
188.9p/l cheapest, 204.9p/l highest
- Cheapest vs average
- £4.29 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Full listed range
- £8.80 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Premium diesel (SDV)
3p/l range
219.9p/l cheapest, 222.9p/l highest
- Cheapest vs average
- £0.93 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
- Full listed range
- £1.65 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill
Folkestone compared with regional and UK fuel prices
Every row compares the same grade locally, regionally and nationally.
| Fuel grade | Local average | Region | UK | Versus UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (E10) | 178.3 | 176 | 174.1 | 4.2p higher |
| Diesel (B7) | 200.7 | 200.6 | 199.1 | 1.6p higher |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 196.7 | 194.9 | 191.9 | 4.8p higher |
| Premium diesel (SDV) | 221.6 | 220.8 | 218.3 | 3.3p higher |
Folkestone is above the UK average across the available fuel benchmarks, so the cheapest forecourt rows matter more than the local average alone.
Local forecourt market
Supermarket, major-brand and independent fuel prices in Folkestone
A compact local comparison of supermarkets, major brands and independents. Follow a qualifying brand into its full UK comparison.
Forecourt-type averages
Lowest current category average for each fuel grade is highlighted.
Petrol (E10)
- Supermarkets
- 177.9p/l
- Major brands
- 178.5p/l
- Independent forecourts
- No price
Diesel (B7)
- Supermarkets
- 199.9p/l
- Major brands
- 201.1p/l
- Independent forecourts
- No price
Super unleaded (E5)
- Supermarkets
- 189.4p/l
- Major brands
- 199.7p/l
- Independent forecourts
- No price
Premium diesel (SDV)
- Supermarkets
- No price
- Major brands
- 221.6p/l
- Independent forecourts
- No price
Qualifying named-brand observations
- Tesco1 forecourt177.9p/lPetrol (E10)
- Sainsbury's1 forecourt177.9p/lPetrol (E10)
- BP1 forecourt178.9p/lPetrol (E10)
- JET1 forecourt175.9p/lPetrol (E10)
At category level, the lowest current averages come from supermarkets for Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7) and Super unleaded (E5) and major brands for Premium diesel (SDV). Among the named operators, the lowest current averages are JET for Petrol (E10) at 175.9p/l, Sainsbury's for Diesel (B7) at 199.9p/l, Tesco for Super unleaded (E5) at 188.9p/l and Esso for Premium diesel (SDV) at 220.9p/l. Supermarket prices are 0.3p/l above their 30-day averages on average and major-brand prices are 0.2p/l above their 30-day averages on average. There are no independent forecourts with comparable current prices in Folkestone, so that category cannot be judged fairly yet.
Local context
Compare the wider local market
Nearby places and named local areas add useful context, but the forecourt table remains the decision source for the journey you are making.
Fuel prices in nearby locations
Compare petrol and diesel separately in nearby locations.
Areas with the lowest average fuel prices in Folkestone
- 1Morehall2 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded, Premium diesel194.8p/l
- 2Cheriton2 forecourts, Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded, Premium diesel195.8p/l
Premium fuel availability
Coverage and benchmark context for fuels that are not stocked at every forecourt.
Super unleaded availability
Super unleaded (E5) is widely available in Folkestone, with 7 of 7 forecourts reporting a current price.
- Average
- 196.7p/l
- Reporting
- 7 stations
- Availability
- 100% availability
- Versus UK
- 4.8p above UK average
Premium diesel availability
Premium diesel (SDV) is more limited locally than standard petrol and diesel in Folkestone, with 3 of 7 forecourts reporting a current price.
- Average
- 221.6p/l
- Reporting
- 3 stations
- Availability
- 43% availability
- Versus UK
- 3.3p above UK average
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Prices are sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. See how we qualify and compare prices
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