Petrol prices in Herne Bay

Compare current petrol (E10) across 3 Herne Bay forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Herne Bay

171.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Herne Bay

VRichmond service station0.5 mi from Herne Bay centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 173.2p/l
Local forecourts: 3
UK comparison: Below

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:50

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Herne Bay

3 current petrol (E10) prices from 3 Herne Bay forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:50. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Herne Bay. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Herne Bay centre	Opening times	Actions
1VRichmond service stationValero	CT6 5LQReported 17 Oct 2026, 10:06	171.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.5 mi	06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 11:00	Details
2Sainsburys Herne BaySainsbury's	CT6 6GZReported 19 Oct 2026, 06:43	172.9p	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: 06:00 - 20:00; Bank holidays: 07:30 - 20:30	Details
3Mfg Herne BayEsso	CT6 5DBReported 16 Sept 2026, 23:19	174.9p	Distance: 0.1 mi	07:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 23:00	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Herne Bay

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

Herne Bay has 3 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 3. 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.

178p173p167p

Average price

173.2p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 161.9p/l
30-day high: 174.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +4.3p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Herne Bay rose 4.3p/l, from 168.9p/l on 20 September to 173.2p/l on 19 October. The latest 7 days were steadier, with the average little changed since 12 October. Herne Bay's current average is 0.9p/l below 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.

Richmond service station

171.9p/l today

1.3p/l below Herne Bay average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 30 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 27 of 30 days
Average gap: 0.1p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Richmond service station stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 30 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.1p/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

3p/l

171.9p/l cheapest, 174.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £0.71 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £1.65 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Herne Bay can avoid paying up to 3p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Birchington has the lowest nearby average shown at 172.4p; it is 0.8p/l cheaper than Herne Bay.

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

171.9p to 172.9p1 station

172.9p to 173.9p1 station

173.9p to 174.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Herne Bay sits in the 171.9p to 172.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 172.9p/l
Major brands: 173.4p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: Sainsbury's, Esso.

Where value persists

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days

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

No brand has at least two Herne Bay forecourts and 21 days of petrol evidence for a reliable 30-day comparison.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Herne Bay

1Eddington2 reporting, 1 below average171.9p/l
2Broomfield1 reporting, 1 below average172.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Herne Bay

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 Herne Bay today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Herne Bay is 171.9p/l at Richmond service station. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay below the UK average?

Petrol is below the UK average by 0.9p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Herne Bay fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:50. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay?

Nearby comparisons currently show Whitstable at 175.4p/l, 2.2p/l more expensive than Herne Bay, Birchington at 172.4p/l, 0.8p/l cheaper than Herne Bay and Canterbury at 178.6p/l, 5.4p/l more expensive than Herne Bay. Compare Whitstable, Birchington, Canterbury and Faversham.

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, 08:50. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes