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Premium diesel prices in Rochester

Compare current premium diesel (SDV) across 8 Rochester forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed premium diesel forecourt in Rochester

214.9p/l

Lowest listed premium diesel price in Rochester

Strood Esso Express0.6 mi from Rochester centre
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Premium diesel local average
220.3p/l
Local forecourts
8
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Current premium diesel prices in Rochester

8 current premium diesel (SDV) prices from 8 Rochester forecourts listed as stocking premium diesel.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current premium diesel prices in Rochester. Ranked by Premium diesel (SDV) price.
ForecourtPostcode and reportPremium diesel(SDV), selected rankingDistancefrom Rochester centreOpening timesActions
1Strood Esso ExpressEssoME2 4JDReported 7 Oct 2026, 15:15214.9pCheapestDistance: 0.6 mi06:00 - 00:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 00:00Details
2Rochester Gravesend Rd Esso ExpressEssoME2 3PWReported 12 Oct 2026, 18:58214.9pCheapestDistance: 1.1 mi06:00 - 00:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 00:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 00:00Details
3Asda Rochester Express PetrolAsdaME1 2BJReported 19 Oct 2026, 18:40214.9pCheapestDistance: 1.7 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
4Rontec Temple FarmEssoME2 2NYReported 17 Sept 2026, 16:20218.9pDistance: 1.1 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
5VPgg StroodValeroME2 4ABReported 15 Oct 2026, 12:15221.9pDistance: 0.1 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails
6Pgg Strood 2ShellME2 3HXReported 6 Oct 2026, 17:45221.9pDistance: 0.5 mi06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00Details
7CShell Co-Op RochesterCo-opME1 3LTReported 12 Sept 2026, 09:51224.9pDistance: 2 mi06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00Details
8Shell Medway City EstateShellME2 4DWReported 12 Oct 2026, 18:02229.9pDistance: 0.8 miOpen 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hoursDetails

How to read this page

About premium diesel prices in Rochester

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

Rochester has 8 forecourts listed as stocking premium diesel (SDV), with current prices available from 8. The table ranks forecourts by current premium diesel (SDV) 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 Premium diesel (SDV) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day premium diesel (SDV) price trend

Thirty-day premium diesel (SDV) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

223p219p214p
  • 20 September 2026: local 216.5: region 217.4: UK 215.3
  • 21 September 2026: local 217.9: region 217.8: UK 215.7
  • 22 September 2026: local 218.2: region 218.1: UK 216
  • 23 September 2026: local 218.9: region 218.3: UK 216.3
  • 24 September 2026: local 219.9: region 218.7: UK 216.6
  • 25 September 2026: local 220: region 219: UK 217
  • 26 September 2026: local 220: region 219.1: UK 217.2
  • 27 September 2026: local 220: region 219.1: UK 217.2
  • 28 September 2026: local 220.2: region 220: UK 218
  • 29 September 2026: local 221: region 220.4: UK 218.4
  • 30 September 2026: local 221.2: region 220.5: UK 218.4
  • 1 October 2026: local 220.5: region 220.5: UK 218.5
  • 2 October 2026: local 221: region 220.5: UK 218.5
  • 3 October 2026: local 220.8: region 220.6: UK 218.5
  • 4 October 2026: local 220.8: region 220.7: UK 218.6
  • 5 October 2026: local 220.8: region 220.7: UK 218.6
  • 6 October 2026: local 219.8: region 220.6: UK 218.5
  • 7 October 2026: local 219.7: region 220.7: UK 218.4
  • 8 October 2026: local 219.7: region 220.7: UK 218.4
  • 9 October 2026: local 219.7: region 220.7: UK 218.5
  • 10 October 2026: local 219.7: region 220.7: UK 218.5
  • 11 October 2026: local 219.7: region 220.8: UK 218.5
  • 12 October 2026: local 220.2: region 221: UK 218.6
  • 13 October 2026: local 220.2: region 220.9: UK 218.5
  • 14 October 2026: local 220.2: region 220.8: UK 218.4
  • 15 October 2026: local 220.4: region 220.8: UK 218.4
  • 16 October 2026: local 220.4: region 220.8: UK 218.4
  • 17 October 2026: local 220.4: region 220.8: UK 218.4
  • 18 October 2026: local 220.4: region 220.8: UK 218.4
  • 19 October 2026: local 220.3: region 220.8: UK 218.3

Average price

220.3p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low
205.9p/l
30-day high
229.9p/l
Movement (30 days)
+3.8p/l
Volatility
Low
Jerry holding a light bulb and presenting a fuel-price insight

Jerry's premium diesel trend read

Premium diesel in Rochester rose 3.8p/l, from 216.5p/l on 20 September to 220.3p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 1.3p/l from 2 October to 7 October before moving higher again. Rochester's current average is 2p/l above the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive premium diesel forecourt

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

Strood Esso Express

214.9p/l today

5.4p/l below Rochester average today

Near cheapest
Within 1p on 29 of 30 days
Daily cheapest
Cheapest on 29 of 30 days
Average gap
0.1p/l average gap
Evidence
30 of 30 days reported
DirectionsStation details

Strood Esso Express stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest premium diesel price on 29 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.1p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential premium diesel savings

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

Current local price range

15p/l

214.9p/l cheapest, 229.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average
£2.97 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest
£8.25 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current premium diesel prices in Rochester can avoid paying up to 15p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Premium diesel (SDV) compared with nearby locations

Ranked by current average premium diesel price. Rochester is highlighted so the local baseline remains easy to find.

  1. 1West Malling8.4 mi, 2 reporting214.4pAverage-5.9p/lCheapest 212.9p
  2. 2Gravesend6.4 mi, 5 reporting216.9pAverage-3.4p/lCheapest 209.9p
  3. 3Aylesford6.2 mi, 5 reporting218.7pAverage-1.6p/lCheapest 209.7p
  4. 4RochesterHereCurrent location, 8 reporting220.3pAverageBaselineCheapest 214.9p
  5. 5Chatham2.5 mi, 4 reporting222.4pAverage+2.1p/lCheapest 215.9p
  6. 6Gillingham4.1 mi, 5 reporting229.7pAverage+9.4p/lCheapest 218.9p

West Malling has the lowest nearby average shown at 214.4p; it is 5.9p/l cheaper than Rochester.

Local market evidence

Premium diesel 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

214.9p to 218.7p3 stations
218.7p to 222.4p3 stations
222.4p to 226.2p1 station
226.2p to 229.9p1 station

The largest group of reporting premium diesel forecourts in Rochester sits in the 214.9p to 218.7p range.

Cheapest station consistency

  1. 1Strood Esso Express29 days
  2. 2Rochester Gravesend Rd Esso Express14 days
  3. 3Asda Rochester Express Petrol5 days
  4. 4Pgg Strood1 day

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets
214.9p/l
Major brands
220.4p/l
Independent forecourts
224.9p/l
Named local evidence: Asda, Shell, Esso, Independent forecourts.

Where value persists

Premium diesel brand reliability over 30 days

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

Premium diesel brand reliability over 30 days
BrandStations30-day averageAverage gapCheapest presenceBelow local average
Esso3 stations216.4p/l1.9p/l29 of 30 days95%
Shell2 stations223.7p/l9.4p/l0 of 30 days7%

Esso had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest premium diesel price at 1.9p/l, with a cheapest station present on 29 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest premium diesel in Rochester

  1. 1Borstal3 reporting, 2 below average214.9p/l
  2. 2Frindsbury2 reporting, 2 below average214.9p/l
  3. 3Strood2 reporting, 0 below average221.9p/l
  4. 4Upper Upnor1 reporting, 0 below average229.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Rochester

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 premium diesel (SDV) in Rochester today?
The cheapest listed premium diesel (SDV) price in Rochester is 214.9p/l at Strood Esso Express. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.
How are Rochester premium diesel (SDV) forecourts ranked?
Forecourts are ranked by their current premium diesel (SDV) 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 premium diesel (SDV) prices in Rochester below the UK average?
Premium diesel is above the UK average by 2p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.
How recent are the Rochester fuel prices on this page?
Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.
Why do some Rochester forecourts not show a current premium diesel (SDV) price?
A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock premium diesel (SDV), 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 Rochester?
Nearby comparisons currently show Chatham at 222.4p/l, 2.1p/l more expensive than Rochester, Gillingham at 229.7p/l, 9.4p/l more expensive than Rochester and Aylesford at 218.7p/l, 1.6p/l cheaper than Rochester. Compare Chatham, Gillingham, Aylesford and Gravesend.
How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?
Use cheapest premium diesel 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, 08:21. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target
30 minutes