Rontec Richborough fuel prices
Esso · CT13 9NL · Sandwich
Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, Kent
Unleaded here is 5.9p above the local average at its last reported price, 27 days ago. 7th cheapest of 8 within 3 miles. Richborough Service Station CT13, 0.1 miles away, is 7.0p cheaper (price reported 7 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 3.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 6 days ago. 7th cheapest of 8 within 3 miles. Richborough Service Station CT13, 0.1 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 7 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Rontec Richborough
How much does it cost to fill up at Rontec Richborough?
- Unleaded
- £95.65
- Super Unleaded
- £106.10
- Diesel
- £108.30
- Super Diesel
- £118.75
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Petrol stations near CT13 9NL
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Richborough Service Station
Gulf, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, CT13 9NL, Sandwich
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166.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
0.1 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
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Pegwellbay Service Station
Pegwell Bay Service Station, Sandwich Road, Cliffsend, Ramsgate
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165.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-8.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 189.9pLast reported 27 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
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Shell
Montagu Road, Sandwich
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173.9pLast reported 13 days ago
same
1.4 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 13 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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Shell
Canterbury Road East, Ramsgate, Kent
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167.9p
-6.0p cheaper
2.4 mi
· Diesel 191.9p -5.0p cheaper
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Asda Express
Tothill Street, Minster, Ramsgate
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165.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-8.0p cheaper
2.6 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
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Gulf
88, New Street
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176.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
2.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
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Tesco
Manston Road, Ramsgate
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166.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
2.7 mi
· Diesel 189.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
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Esso
St Lawrence Service Station, 36-42 High Street, St Lawrence, Ramsgate
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168.9p
-5.0p cheaper
2.9 mi
· Diesel 195.9p -1.0p cheaper
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How Rontec Richborough fuel prices compare
Unleaded
3.5% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+5.9p)
1.3% above the UK average (+2.2p)
1.3% above the Esso national average (+2.2p)
7th cheapest of 8 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Richborough Service Station CT13 — 0.1 mi away, save ~382p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 173.9p on 5 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 5 Oct
Super Unleaded
3.3% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+6.2p)
2.2% above the UK average (+4.2p)
5th cheapest of 7 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Richborough Service Station CT13 — 0.1 mi away, save ~492p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 192.9p on 5 Oct · Highest 192.9p on 5 Oct
Diesel
1.7% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+3.3p)
0.8% below the UK average (-1.5p)
1.2% below the Esso national average (-2.4p)
7th cheapest of 8 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Richborough Service Station CT13 — 0.1 mi away, save ~107p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 196.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 5 Oct
Super Diesel
0.1% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+0.2p)
0.7% below the UK average (-1.5p)
2nd cheapest of 5 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Richborough Service Station CT13 — 0.1 mi away, save ~327p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 215.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 216.9p on 5 Oct
Rontec Richborough price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 173.9p | 192.9p | 196.9p −1.0 | 215.9p −1.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 173.9p −3.0 | 192.9p −3.0 | 197.9p −2.0 | 216.9p −2.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 195.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | 218.9p +1.0 | |
| 175.9p +3.0 | 194.9p +3.0 | 198.9p +3.0 | 217.9p +3.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 191.9p +1.0 | 195.9p +1.0 | 214.9p +1.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 190.9p +2.0 | 194.9p +2.0 | 213.9p +2.0 | |
| 169.9p | 188.9p | 192.9p +1.0 | 211.9p +1.0 | |
| 169.9p +2.0 | 188.9p +2.0 | 191.9p | 210.9p | |
| 167.9p | 186.9p | 191.9p +1.0 | 210.9p +1.0 | |
| 167.9p +6.0 | 186.9p +6.0 | 190.9p +5.0 | 209.9p +5.0 | |
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 47% 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 | 173.9p | 91.95p | 52.95p | 29.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 192.9p | 107.75p | 52.95p | 32.20p |
| Diesel | 196.9p | 111.15p | 52.95p | 32.80p |
| Super Diesel | 215.9p | 126.95p | 52.95p | 36.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Rontec Richborough
How much is unleaded at Rontec Richborough?
Unleaded at Rontec Richborough is 173.9p per litre, last reported on 5 October 2026. That is 2.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.65.
How much is diesel at Rontec Richborough?
Diesel at Rontec Richborough is 196.9p per litre, last reported on 26 October 2026. That is 1.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.30.
Is Rontec Richborough the cheapest place for unleaded near Sandwich?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 27 days ago, Rontec Richborough is the 7th cheapest of 8 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Richborough Service Station CT13, 0.1 miles away, charges 166.9p, which saves about £3.82 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 7 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Rontec Richborough?
Rontec Richborough is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–00:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Rontec Richborough have?
Rontec Richborough reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and Water filling.
How often does Rontec Richborough change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.