Cheapest fuel in Maidstone
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Maidstone is 170.9p a litre at Independent / other, Maidstone, and the cheapest diesel is 195.9p at Tesco, Aylesford. Across 4 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 177.2p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £94.00 — £3.46 less than filling at the Maidstone average, and £10.45 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 170.9pIndependent / other
- Cheapest diesel
- 195.9pTesco
- Maidstone average
- 177.2p+3.9p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 4within 5 miles
Fuel prices in Maidstone
Unleaded in Maidstone averages 177.2p, which is 3.9p above the national average of 173.3p — more expensive than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £56 more than a typical UK driver pays — which makes picking the right forecourt locally worth more here, not less.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Maidstone area is 19.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £10.45 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Maidstone right now
Cheapest petrol in Maidstone
4 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 177.2p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independent / other | 170.9p | £94.00 |
| 2 | Tesco | 171.9p | £94.55 |
| 3 | Esso | 175.9p | £96.75 |
| 4 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
Cheapest super unleaded petrol in Maidstone
4 forecourts in the area publish a super unleaded price, averaging 191.9p a litre.
| # | Station | Super unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 181.9p | £100.05 |
| 2 | Independent / other | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 3 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 4 | Esso | 205.9p | £113.25 |
Cheapest diesel in Maidstone
4 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 200.4p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 2 | Independent / other | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 3 | Esso | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 4 | Esso | 209.9p | £115.44 |
About fuel in Maidstone
Maidstone's forecourts serve M20 traffic and the wider Kent commuter belt, with supermarket sites usually a few pence under the branded stations on the main routes.
Forecourts in the Maidstone area are operated by Esso (2), Tesco (1), Independent / other (1).
Maidstone sits in Kent, in the South East region. This page covers forecourts within about 5 miles of the town centre, which is the realistic detour range for a fill-up.
Fuel prices in nearby towns
Forecourts compete across town boundaries, so a neighbouring town is often worth a look — especially if you are passing through anyway.
Questions
Fuel prices in Maidstone — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Maidstone?
Independent / other, Maidstone is currently the cheapest at 170.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Independent / other Maidstone (170.9p), Tesco Aylesford (171.9p), Esso 127 Boxley Road, Maidstone (175.9p), Esso J8 M20 Motorway, Hollingbourne / Maidstone (189.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Maidstone?
Unleaded averages 177.2p a litre (£1.77) across 4 forecourts in the Maidstone area, ranging from 170.9p to 189.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £97.46.
How much is diesel in Maidstone?
Diesel averages 200.4p a litre across 4 forecourts in the Maidstone area. The cheapest is 195.9p at Tesco, Aylesford, and the most expensive nearby is 209.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Maidstone than the rest of the UK?
Maidstone averages 177.2p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — +3.9p the national figure. See how much petrol costs across the UK for the full regional picture.
How do I get alerts when fuel gets cheaper in Maidstone?
Save your regular forecourts as favourites in the free CheapestFuel iOS app and turn on price-drop notifications. You will get a push alert when one of them cuts its price.
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Prices are aggregated from retailers' published fuel price feeds under the UK government's open fuel price scheme, which covers Great Britain only. Last updated 18 September 2026. Figures are indicative and can change without notice — always check the price displayed at the pump before filling up. See our privacy policy for how we handle data.