Cheapest Fuel in Broadstairs
Kent · 12 stations within 5 miles
Where in Broadstairs are you?
The cheapest price in town is no use if it is on the far side of it.
South Broadstairs
Cheapest unleaded in south Broadstairs is MFG Ramsgate at 166.9p.
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is Sainsbury's Thanet at 165.9p, 1.7 miles away across town (last reported 7 days ago); on a 55 litre fill that saves 55p before the drive, but the round trip would burn about 75p of fuel, so stay south.
Cheapest diesel in south Broadstairs is Westcliff Service Station at 192.9p.
The cheapest in the whole 5 miles is Broadstairs Extra at 189.9p, 2.0 miles away across town (last reported 18 days ago); on a 55 litre fill that is 74p still in your pocket after driving there and back, so it is worth the trip.
Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Those sums count the fuel for the round trip at typical mpg, nothing else. 4 miles across a city at busy times can take 20 minutes, and we have no traffic data — judge that part yourself.
Stations near Broadstairs
Stations here change their unleaded price every 3 days on average.
Stations here change their diesel price every 3 days on average.
| Station | Unleaded | Diesel | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165.9p | 189.9p | 1.9 mi | |
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Pegwellbay Service Station CT12
1 week ago
West · Pegwell Bay Service Station, Sandwich Road, Cliffsend, Ramsgate
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165.9p | 189.9p | 3.8 mi |
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Budgens Of Broadstairs
5 days ago
Centre · J C Morrison Llp, The Broadway, Broadstairs, CT10 2AY, Broadstairs
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166.9p | 195.9p | 0.4 mi |
| 166.9p | 195.9p | 1.1 mi | |
| 166.9p | 189.9p | 2.4 mi | |
| 166.9p | 199.9p | 2.6 mi | |
| 166.9p | 199.9p | 4.0 mi | |
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Richborough Service Station CT13
1 week ago
West · Gulf, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, CT13 9NL, Sandwich
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166.9p | 194.9p | 4.9 mi |
| 167.9p | 191.9p | 2.6 mi | |
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St Lawrence Service Station
2 days ago
West · St Lawrence Service Station, 36-42 High Street, St Lawrence, Ramsgate
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168.9p | 195.9p | 2.1 mi |
| 169.9p | 192.9p | 2.0 mi | |
| 167.9poldLast reported 30 days ago | 189.9p | 1.7 mi |
old: last reported more than a month ago.
Premium fuel and the price spread in Broadstairs
How far apart prices are
Cheapest to dearest is 4.0p a litre. Choosing well saves £2.20 on a 55 litre fill.
Sainsbury's Thanet 1.9 mi
Cheapest to dearest is 10.0p a litre. Choosing well saves £5.50 on a 55 litre fill.
Broadstairs Extra 1.7 mi
Premium grades
Budgens Of Broadstairs, 0.4 mi (last reported 5 days ago).
Super unleaded costs 11.0p a litre more than unleaded here.
Budgens Of Broadstairs, 0.4 mi (last reported 5 days ago).
Super diesel costs 16.0p a litre more than diesel here.
Prices in Broadstairs over time
Average unleaded price in Broadstairs each day over the last 30 days, against the UK average
The line is the average of the prices on record each day; the figures below compare the same stations on both dates.
Figures to 2 November 2026.
Unleaded in Broadstairs is down 2.6p this week. It is down 6.2p over 30 days and up 8.4p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Sainsbury's Thanet has been the cheapest unleaded in Broadstairs on 36 of the last 90 days.
Diesel in Broadstairs is down 1.2p this week. It is down 3.9p over 30 days and up 14.9p over 90 days.
Most often cheapest
Sainsbury's Thanet has been the cheapest diesel in Broadstairs on 36 of the last 90 days.
Worth a drive from Broadstairs?
Prices in the nearest towns, measured from the town centre, after the fuel the round trip itself burns at typical mpg.
No town near Broadstairs beats it on unleaded once you count the drive.
No town near Broadstairs beats it on diesel once you count the drive.
Open 24 hours in Broadstairs
7 of the stations within 5 miles are open around the clock.
The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is Budgens Of Broadstairs at 166.9p (last reported 5 days ago), 0.4 mi.
The cheapest 24-hour diesel is Broadstairs Extra at 189.9p (last reported 18 days ago), 1.7 mi.
Facilities in Broadstairs
Across the stations within 5 miles. AdBlue pumps, LPG and HVO are the hard ones to find, so those name a station.
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AdBlue (packaged) 12 stations
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Car wash 10 stations
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Toilets 6 stations
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Air pump / screenwash 12 stations
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Water filling 9 stations
Mapped by volunteers
- At least 5 stations have pay at pump.
Volunteers map these, so treat each count as a floor rather than the whole picture.
Some of these details come from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database Licence.
Something to eat near the cheapest
At or near the three cheapest unleaded forecourts in Broadstairs.
- Sainsbury's Thanet: SAM's, 0.1 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Jul 2025). Check opening hours
- Pegwellbay Service Station CT12: Njord, 0.1 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Aug 2026). Check opening hours
- Budgens Of Broadstairs: Flowers & Felicitys, 0.0 mi away, rated 5 for food hygiene (inspected Nov 2025). Check opening hours
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
Brands in Broadstairs
3 of 12 stations are supermarket forecourts.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 1.4p less on unleaded than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 7 days.
Across the stations within 5 miles, supermarket forecourts average 6.1p less on diesel than the branded ones, on prices reported over the last 20 days.
Sorted by average unleaded
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JET 2 stations
Average unleaded 166.9p (on prices reported over the last 5 days); cheapest Budgens Of Broadstairs at 166.9p (last reported 5 days ago), 0.4 mi
Average diesel 195.9p (on prices reported over the last 5 days); cheapest Budgens Of Broadstairs at 195.9p (last reported 5 days ago), 0.4 mi
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Esso 2 stations
Average unleaded 167.9p; cheapest MFG Margate at 166.9p, 2.6 mi
Average diesel 197.9p (on prices reported over the last 19 days); cheapest St Lawrence Service Station at 195.9p, 2.1 mi
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Sainsbury's 1 station
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Thanet: 165.9p (last reported 7 days ago), 1.9 mi
Diesel at Sainsbury's Thanet: 189.9p (last reported 16 days ago), 1.9 mi
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BP 1 station
Unleaded at Garlinge Sf Connect: 166.9p, 4.0 mi
Diesel at Garlinge Sf Connect: 199.9p (last reported 20 days ago), 4.0 mi
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Tesco 2 stations
Unleaded at Ramsgate Manston Superstore: 166.9p (last reported 3 days ago), 2.4 mi
Average diesel 189.9p (on prices reported over the last 18 days); cheapest Broadstairs Extra at 189.9p (last reported 18 days ago), 1.7 mi
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Shell 1 station
Unleaded at Shell Royal Oak: 167.9p, 2.6 mi
Diesel at Shell Royal Oak: 191.9p, 2.6 mi
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Texaco 1 station
Unleaded at Westcliff Service Station: 169.9p (last reported 6 days ago), 2.0 mi
Diesel at Westcliff Service Station: 192.9p, 2.0 mi
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Independent and unbranded 2 stations
Loyalty schemes
- Participating Esso forecourts give Nectar points on fuel when you scan a Nectar card or pay in the Esso App; Esso sites with a Tesco Express shop take Tesco Clubcard instead.
- Sainsbury's petrol stations give Nectar points on fuel when you scan a Nectar card or the Nectar app, in the kiosk or at the pump.
- BPme Rewards members collect points on fuel at participating BP forecourts by scanning the card in the BPme app at the till, or by paying for fuel in the app.
- Tesco Clubcard holders collect points on fuel by scanning their card or the Tesco app when they pay, at Tesco petrol stations and at Esso sites with a Tesco Express.
- Shell GO+ members collect points on fuel at participating Shell forecourts by scanning the Shell App, a GO+ card or a key fob at the till, or by paying in the app at the pump.
- Texaco Star Rewards members collect points at participating forecourts by handing over their card at the till, or tapping the key fob or app card on the reader.
Schemes change and not every forecourt takes part, so check with the retailer before you count on one.
Common questions about fuel in Broadstairs
How much is unleaded in Broadstairs?
The cheapest unleaded in Broadstairs is 165.9p a litre at Sainsbury's Thanet (last reported 7 days ago). That is 5.8p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, unleaded runs from 165.9p to 169.9p a litre.
How much is diesel in Broadstairs?
The cheapest diesel in Broadstairs is 189.9p a litre at Broadstairs Extra (last reported 18 days ago). That is 8.5p below the UK average. Across the stations within 5 miles, diesel runs from 189.9p to 199.9p a litre.
Which station is cheapest for unleaded in Broadstairs?
Going by the price it last reported, 7 days ago, Sainsbury's Thanet has the cheapest unleaded in Broadstairs, at 165.9p a litre. It is in west Broadstairs, 1.9 miles from the centre.
Is fuel cheaper in Broadstairs than Ramsgate?
No. Unleaded costs the same in Broadstairs and Ramsgate. The cheapest in Broadstairs is 165.9p at Sainsbury's Thanet (last reported 7 days ago); in Ramsgate it is 165.9p at Pegwellbay Service Station CT12 (last reported 7 days ago). Diesel costs the same in Broadstairs and Ramsgate. The cheapest in Broadstairs is 189.9p at Broadstairs Extra (last reported 18 days ago); in Ramsgate it is 189.9p at Ramsgate Manston Superstore (last reported 18 days ago).
Are there 24-hour petrol stations in Broadstairs?
Yes. 7 of the stations within 5 miles are open 24 hours. The cheapest 24-hour unleaded is at Budgens Of Broadstairs, 0.4 miles from the centre, for 166.9p a litre (last reported 5 days ago). The cheapest 24-hour diesel is at Broadstairs Extra, 1.7 miles from the centre, for 189.9p a litre (last reported 18 days ago).
Are prices in Broadstairs going up or down?
Unleaded in Broadstairs is down 2.6p this week and down 6.2p over 30 days. Diesel in Broadstairs is down 1.2p this week and down 3.9p over 30 days. Figures to 2 November 2026.