Richmond Service Station fuel prices
Valero · CT6 5LQ · Herne Bay
Richmond Service Station, High Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5LQ, Herne Bay
Unleaded here is 1.5p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 5th cheapest of 5 within 3 miles. MFG Herne Bay, 0.4 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 6 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is the same as the local average at its last reported price, 16 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Richmond Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Richmond Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £94.00
- Super Unleaded
- £103.35
- Diesel
- £108.30
- Super Diesel
- £117.10
- B10 Diesel
- £55.00
- HVO Renewable Diesel
- £55.00
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Petrol stations near CT6 5LQ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
15 Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent
|
169.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
|
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Sainsbury's
Altira Business Park, 6 The Boulevard Herne Bay, Kent
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Margate Road (was due to start Thu 29 Oct, until 2 Nov)
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167.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent
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169.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.6 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+2.0p dearer
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Sainsbury's
Reeves Way, Chestfield, Whitstable
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169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.8 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
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How Richmond Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.9% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+1.5p)
0.5% below the UK average (-0.8p)
0.1% above the Valero national average (+0.1p)
5th cheapest of 5 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Herne Bay — 0.4 mi away, save ~38p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 170.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 172.9p on 14 Oct
Super Unleaded
0.4% below the UK average (-0.8p)
Lowest 187.9p on 14 Oct · Highest 187.9p on 14 Oct
Diesel
0.0% the same as the 3 stations within 3 miles (0.0p)
0.8% below the UK average (-1.5p)
1.0% below the Valero national average (-2.1p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 196.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 14 Oct
Super Diesel
2.0% below the UK average (-4.4p)
Lowest 211.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 212.9p on 14 Oct
B10 Diesel
Last reported 186 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
HVO Renewable Diesel
Last reported 186 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Richmond Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Super Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
B10 Diesel and HVO Renewable Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel | B10 Diesel | HVO Renewable Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||||
| 170.9p −1.0 | 187.9p | 196.9p | 212.9p | 100.0p | 100.0p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||||
| 171.9p −1.0 | 187.9p | 196.9p −1.0 | 212.9p | 100.0p | 100.0p | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +1.0 | 212.9p +1.0 | 100.0p | 100.0p | |
| 171.9p | 186.9p | 196.9p +1.0 | 211.9p +1.0 | 100.0p | 100.0p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||||
| 171.9p +10.0 | 186.9p +10.0 | 195.9p +10.0 | 210.9p +10.0 | 100.0p | 100.0p | |
| 161.9p | 176.9p | 185.9p +2.0 | 200.9p +2.0 | 100.0p | 100.0p | |
| 161.9p | 176.9p | 183.9p | 198.9p | 100.0p | 100.0p | |
| 161.9p | 176.9p | — | — | 100.0p | 100.0p | |
| — | — | — | — | 100.0p | 100.0p | |
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 48% 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 | 170.9p | 89.45p | 52.95p | 28.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 187.9p | 103.65p | 52.95p | 31.30p |
| Diesel | 196.9p | 111.15p | 52.95p | 32.80p |
| Super Diesel | 212.9p | 124.45p | 52.95p | 35.50p |
| B10 Diesel | 100.0p | 30.35p | 52.95p | 16.70p |
| HVO Renewable Diesel | 100.0p | 30.35p | 52.95p | 16.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Richmond Service Station
How much is unleaded at Richmond Service Station?
Unleaded at Richmond Service Station is 170.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 0.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.00.
How much is diesel at Richmond Service Station?
Diesel at Richmond Service Station is 196.9p per litre, last reported on 17 October 2026. That is 1.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.30.
Is Richmond Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Herne Bay?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Richmond Service Station is the 5th cheapest of 5 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Herne Bay, 0.4 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £0.38 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 6 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Richmond Service Station?
Richmond Service Station is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Richmond Service Station have?
Richmond Service Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel, Super Diesel, B10 Diesel and HVO Renewable Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and Water filling.
How often does Richmond Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.