Fuel prices in Folkestone
Unleaded petrol (E10) in Folkestone currently runs from 169.7p to 179.9p, averaging 173.7p across 7 stations with recent reports. The lowest is HAWKINGE FUEL EXPRESS AUTOMAT (CT18 7BN).
Stations & prices
Unleaded petrol (E10)
★ Lowest reported169.7p
1.8p/L below local avg171.9p
1.8p/L below local avg171.9p
173.9p
174.9p- 179.9p
Immediate surrounding stations within 3.5 miles (1 nearby)
Accessible stations just beyond the town boundary in neighbouring areas:
- ★ Lowest reported171.9p
Showing reported prices from official GOV.UK reports. Open a station for reported prices, opening hours and directions — prices can change before you arrive.
Area overview
| Fuel | Lowest | Average | Highest | Spread | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded petrol (E10) | 169.7p | 173.7p | 179.9p | 10.2p | 7 of 7 |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 183.9p | 190.4p | 199.9p | 16.0p | 6 of 7 |
| Diesel (B7) | 198.7p | 199.3p | 199.9p | 1.2p | 2 of 7 |
| Premium diesel | 219.9p | 219.9p | 219.9p | 0.0p | 1 of 3 |
Supermarket vs. Branded Stations in Folkestone
Unleaded petrol (E10) price comparison across 7 local stations
Statistics use eligible recent reports — prices updated within 14 days. Stations reporting less recently remain active at their last confirmed board price. Read how we calculate our statistics.
Across all Folkestone stations in the UK, we track 7 fuel stations, and 7 of them have reported an unleaded price in the last 14 days. Reported unleaded currently runs from 169.7p to 179.9p, averaging 173.7p — a spread of 10.2p.
Diesel runs from 198.7p to 199.9p, averaging 199.3p across 2 recent reports.
6 stations have updated their price in the last 7 days, and the lowest price we can currently see is 169.7p at Hawkinge Fuel Express Automat.
Prices are reported by stations when they change. The spread is the gap between the lowest and highest reported price — not a guaranteed saving on your journey.
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Common questions about fuel in Folkestone
What is the cheapest petrol in Folkestone today?
The lowest reported unleaded petrol (E10) price in Folkestone is 169.7p per litre at Hawkinge Fuel Express Automat (CT18 7BN). This is 4.0p/L below the Folkestone average of 173.7p across 7 stations with recent reports.
What is the cheapest diesel in Folkestone today?
Standard diesel (B7) in Folkestone starts from 198.7p per litre at Hawkinge Fuel Express Automat (CT18 7BN), compared to an area average of 199.3p across 2 recent reports (0.6p/L below average).
How often are fuel prices in Folkestone updated?
Prices in Folkestone are monitored continuously via official UK Fuel Finder reports. 6 of 7 stations in Folkestone updated their price over the past 7 days. The average price report age across Folkestone is 3.9 days. Under government regulations, fuel retailers are mandated to publish price revisions within 30 minutes of updating their totem displays.
What is the price spread across fuel stations in Folkestone?
The price spread for standard petrol in Folkestone is 10.2p per litre (spanning from 169.7p to 179.9p). Choosing the cheapest station instead of the most expensive one yields an immediate saving of 10.2p per litre on every fill.
Are supermarket fuel stations cheaper in Folkestone?
2 of the 7 stations in Folkestone are run by supermarkets (Sainsbury's, Tesco). Supermarket stations (Sainsbury's, Tesco) average 172.9p for unleaded, which is 1.2p/L cheaper than branded stations (Esso, Jet, Gulf averaging 174.1p).
Which fuel stations in Folkestone are open 24 hours?
3 of 7 stations in Folkestone offer 24-hour refuelling access, including Hawkinge Fuel Express Automat, Rontec Eurotunnel, Cheriton Sf Connect.