Petrol prices in Folkestone

Compare current petrol (E10) across 7 Folkestone forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Folkestone

175.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Folkestone

Petrocell Folkestone1.8 mi from Folkestone centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 178.3p/l
Local forecourts: 7
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Folkestone

7 current petrol (E10) prices from 7 Folkestone forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Folkestone. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Folkestone centre	Opening times	Actions
1Petrocell FolkestoneJET	CT20 1TEReported 15 Oct 2026, 14:38	175.9pCheapest	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
2Hawkinge Fuel Express AutomatGulf	CT18 7BNReported 19 Oct 2026, 10:53	177.7p	Distance: 1.6 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Mfg FolkestoneEsso	CT19 4DPReported 28 Sept 2026, 23:11	177.9p	Distance: 0.5 mi	06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00	Details
4Sainsburys West Park FarmSainsbury's	CT19 5GAReported 13 Oct 2026, 06:39	177.9p	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
5Folkestone Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTesco	CT19 4QJReported 12 Oct 2026, 16:08	177.9p	Distance: 0.9 mi	06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 22:00	Details
6Cheriton Sf ConnectBP	CT19 4JEReported 4 Oct 2026, 10:30	178.9p	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	Distance: 1.2 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Folkestone

Coverage, freshness and comparison scope matter as much as the headline price.

Folkestone has 7 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 7. The table ranks forecourts by current petrol (E10) price, with distance and station name used to order equal or unavailable prices. Station status, distance and update freshness remain visible for comparison.

This page focuses on Petrol (E10) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day petrol (E10) price trend

Thirty-day petrol (E10) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

181p176p171p

Average price

178.3p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 174.7p/l
30-day high: 181.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +2.7p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

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. Folkestone's current average is 4.2p/l above the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive petrol forecourt

This recommendation requires at least 21 completed reporting days and a current price no higher than the local average.

Hawkinge Fuel Express Automat

177.7p/l today

0.6p/l below Folkestone average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 28 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 17 of 30 days
Average gap: 0.4p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Hawkinge Fuel Express Automat stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 28 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.4p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential petrol savings

Cheapest versus average is the practical comparison. Cheapest versus highest is the maximum listed difference, not a guaranteed saving.

Current local price range

6p/l

175.9p/l cheapest, 181.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £1.32 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £3.30 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Folkestone can avoid paying up to 6p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

Ranked by current average petrol price. Folkestone is highlighted so the local baseline remains easy to find.

Hythe has the lowest nearby average shown at 176.5p; it is 1.8p/l cheaper than Folkestone.

Local market evidence

Petrol market in this location

Distribution, station consistency and forecourt type provide different evidence. None is treated as a guarantee of the next pump price.

Price distribution

175.9p to 177.4p1 station

177.4p to 178.9p4 stations

178.9p to 180.4p1 station

180.4p to 181.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Folkestone sits in the 177.4p to 178.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 177.9p/l
Major brands: 178.5p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: Tesco, Sainsbury's, BP, JET.

Where value persists

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days

Historical claims render only when the documented reporting thresholds are met.

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days
Brand	Stations	30-day average	Average gap	Cheapest presence	Below local average
Esso	2 stations	178.9p/l	2.3p/l	4 of 30 days	37%

Esso had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 2.3p/l, with a cheapest station present on 4 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Folkestone

1Foord1 reporting, 1 below average175.9p/l
2Hawkinge1 reporting, 1 below average177.7p/l
3Cheriton2 reporting, 1 below average177.9p/l
4Morehall2 reporting, 2 below average177.9p/l
5Peene1 reporting, 0 below average181.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Folkestone

Use the current local evidence to choose a forecourt, compare nearby places and understand how coverage and freshness affect the figures.

Where is the cheapest petrol (E10) in Folkestone today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Folkestone is 175.9p/l at Petrocell Folkestone. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Folkestone petrol (E10) forecourts ranked?

Forecourts are ranked by their current petrol (E10) price first. If prices are tied or unavailable, the table uses distance and station name. Use the forecourt comparison to sort and inspect the current results.

Are petrol (E10) prices in Folkestone below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 4.2p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Folkestone fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Folkestone forecourts not show a current petrol (E10) price?

A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock petrol (E10), even if there is not a current reported price available for that fuel. The price table keeps those stations visible but prioritises forecourts with current prices.

Should I compare nearby locations before filling up in Folkestone?

Nearby comparisons currently show Hythe at 176.5p/l, 1.8p/l cheaper than Folkestone, Dover at 180.1p/l, 1.8p/l more expensive than Folkestone and Canterbury at 178.6p/l, 0.3p/l more expensive than Folkestone. Compare Hythe, Dover, Canterbury and Deal.

How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?

Use cheapest petrol near me for a distance-led comparison based on your current position.

Built on real fuel-price data

Prices are sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes