Medway East Service Area fuel prices
BP · ME8 8PQ · Chatham
Medway Service Area, M2 J4/5, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent
Unleaded here is 17.9p above the local average. 9th cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Shell Lonsdale, 1.1 miles away, is 18.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is 16.4p above the local average. 9th cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Shell Lonsdale, 1.1 miles away, is 16.0p cheaper (price reported 19 days ago). Full comparison
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Current prices at Medway East Service Area
How much does it cost to fill up at Medway East Service Area?
- Unleaded
- £107.20
- Super Unleaded
- £118.20
- Diesel
- £120.95
- Super Diesel
- £131.95
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Petrol stations near ME8 8PQ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
Medway Service Area, M2 J4/5, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent
|
194.9p
same
0.2 mi
· Diesel 219.9p same
|
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Shell
400 Maidstone Road, Medway, Kent
|
176.9p
-18.0p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 203.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-16.0p cheaper
|
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Asda
217/225 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham
|
173.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-21.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 24 days ago
-21.0p cheaper
|
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Sainsbury's
Hempstead Valley, Hempstead, Gillingham
|
171.9p
-23.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-20.0p cheaper
|
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Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, Courteney Road, Gillingham
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169.9p
-25.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 33 days ago
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Murco
666, Lower Rainham Road, Rainham, Gillingham
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178.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
2.3 mi
· Diesel 203.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-16.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
Detling Hill, Maidstone, Kent
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179.9p
-15.0p cheaper
2.9 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-17.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
Detling Hill, Maidstone, Kent
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179.9p
-15.0p cheaper
2.9 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-17.0p cheaper
|
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How Medway East Service Area fuel prices compare
Unleaded
10.1% more expensive than the 9 stations within 3 miles (+17.9p)
13.5% above the UK average (+23.2p)
0.4% above the BP motorway services average (+0.7p)
11.9% above the average of all BP stations (+20.8p)
9th cheapest of 10 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Shell Lonsdale — 1.1 mi away, save ~940p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 194.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 9 Oct
Super Unleaded
12.0% more expensive than the 5 stations within 3 miles (+23.0p)
13.9% above the UK average (+26.2p)
0.7% above the BP motorway services average (+1.6p)
10.8% above the average of all BP stations (+21.0p)
5th cheapest of 6 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Hempstead — 1.5 mi away, save ~1,631p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 214.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 219.9p on 9 Oct
Diesel
8.1% more expensive than the 9 stations within 3 miles (+16.4p)
10.8% above the UK average (+21.5p)
0.1% above the BP motorway services average (+0.3p)
9.3% above the average of all BP stations (+18.8p)
9th cheapest of 10 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Shell Lonsdale — 1.1 mi away, save ~827p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 219.9p on 9 Oct · Highest 222.9p on 20 Oct
Super Diesel
4.4% more expensive than the 5 stations within 3 miles (+10.2p)
10.3% above the UK average (+22.5p)
0.5% above the BP motorway services average (+1.2p)
8.9% above the average of all BP stations (+19.6p)
5th cheapest of 6 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Shell Lonsdale — 1.1 mi away, save ~490p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 239.9p on 9 Oct · Highest 242.9p on 20 Oct
Medway East Service Area price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 5.0p over the past week and have changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have fallen 3.0p over the past week and have changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 194.9p −2.0 | 214.9p −2.0 | 219.9p −2.0 | 239.9p −2.0 | |
| 196.9p −1.0 | 216.9p −1.0 | 221.9p −1.0 | 241.9p −1.0 | |
| 197.9p −2.0 | 217.9p −2.0 | 222.9p | 242.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 199.9p +4.0 | 219.9p +4.0 | 222.9p +3.0 | 242.9p +3.0 | |
| 195.9p −4.0 | 215.9p −4.0 | 219.9p | 239.9p | |
| 199.9p +4.0 | 219.9p +4.0 | 219.9p +2.0 | 239.9p +2.0 | |
| 195.9p −2.0 | 215.9p −2.0 | 217.9p | 237.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 197.9p −2.0 | 217.9p −2.0 | 217.9p −2.0 | 237.9p −2.0 | |
| 199.9p +1.0 | 219.9p +3.0 | 219.9p | 239.9p +2.0 | |
| 198.9p +2.0 | 216.9p +2.0 | 219.9p +2.0 | 237.9p +2.0 | |
One row for each day a price changed. Greyed prices did not change that day. Dates are when the price was submitted, or when we first recorded it if no submission time was supplied.
Where the money goes
About 44% of what you pay for unleaded here is tax. Fuel duty is a flat 52.95p on every litre, and 20% VAT is then charged on the fuel and the duty together. The rest covers the fuel itself, delivery and the retailer's margin.
| Per litre | Pump price | Fuel and retailer | Fuel duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded | 194.9p | 109.45p | 52.95p | 32.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 214.9p | 126.15p | 52.95p | 35.80p |
| Diesel | 219.9p | 130.25p | 52.95p | 36.70p |
| Super Diesel | 239.9p | 146.95p | 52.95p | 40.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Medway East Service Area
How much is unleaded at Medway East Service Area?
Unleaded at Medway East Service Area is 194.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 23.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.20.
How much is diesel at Medway East Service Area?
Diesel at Medway East Service Area is 219.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 21.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £120.95.
Is Medway East Service Area the cheapest place for unleaded near Chatham?
No. Right now Medway East Service Area is the 9th cheapest of 10 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Shell Lonsdale, 1.1 miles away, charges 176.9p, which saves about £9.40 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Medway East Service Area open 24 hours?
Yes. Medway East Service Area is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Medway East Service Area have?
Medway East Service Area reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, 24-hour fuel, Water filling and LPG pumps.
How often does Medway East Service Area change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.