Average fuel prices in the UK this week
Petrol (unleaded)
175.3p
+0.4p on last week
Diesel
200.0p
+0.5p on last week
A year ago
134.8p
petrol; diesel 143.0p
55-litre fill-up
£96.40
petrol; diesel £110.02
UK average pump prices for the week of 12 October 2026. Source: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Weekly road fuel prices, published every week (usually on Tuesday). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Cheapest fuel near you
Forecourt prices near you, cheapest first, from the government's Fuel Finder data.
Today's fuel prices across UK forecourts
Averages across 8,082 forecourts reporting to Fuel Finder, refreshed 17 Oct 2026, 23:10.
| Fuel | Average | Lowest | Highest | Forecourts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded petrol (E10) | 174.2p | 142.9p | 299.9p | 7,874 |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 192.0p | 129.9p | 289.9p | 6,231 |
| Diesel (B7) | 199.1p | 158.7p | 299.9p | 7,987 |
| Premium diesel | 218.4p | 100.9p | 249.9p | 4,150 |
Petrol and diesel prices by nation
| Nation | Petrol E10 | Diesel | Forecourts |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 174.4p | 199.5p | 5,095 |
| Northern Ireland | 166.9p | 191.7p | 379 |
| Scotland | 175.2p | 200.4p | 667 |
| Wales | 173.6p | 198.7p | 408 |
Supermarkets, motorway services and other forecourts
| Forecourt | Petrol E10 | Diesel | Forecourts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supermarket forecourts | 171.5p | 196.2p | 2,317 |
| Motorway services | 190.9p | 214.5p | 167 |
| Other forecourts | 174.9p | 199.9p | 5,606 |
Average petrol and diesel prices by brand
Brands with at least 25 forecourts reporting, lowest average petrol price first.
| Brand | Petrol E10 | Diesel | Forecourts |
|---|---|---|---|
| GO | 164.5p | 188.4p | 32 |
| SOLO | 166.1p | 191.2p | 51 |
| Maxol | 166.5p | 190.5p | 95 |
| Circle K | 168.2p | 192.3p | 45 |
| Sainsburys | 171.6p | 196.2p | 315 |
| Morrisons | 171.8p | 197.0p | 340 |
| Tesco | 172.2p | 196.7p | 506 |
| JET | 172.6p | 198.1p | 307 |
| Texaco | 172.8p | 198.0p | 472 |
| Valero | 173.5p | 199.4p | 186 |
| Eg On The Move | 173.9p | 199.2p | 145 |
| Essar | 174.1p | 198.6p | 33 |
| Murco | 174.1p | 199.0p | 159 |
| PACE | 174.7p | 199.1p | 51 |
| GULF | 174.8p | 199.9p | 284 |
| ESSO | 175.2p | 200.3p | 1,436 |
| BP | 176.8p | 201.7p | 1,029 |
| Shell | 177.1p | 201.7p | 869 |
| Gleaner | 178.1p | 202.4p | 26 |
| Welcome Break | 189.3p | 213.6p | 40 |
Source: Fuel Finder (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero), under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Averages are simple means of each forecourt's latest price; prices below 80p or above 400p a litre are left out as reporting errors. Report a wrong price.
Petrol and diesel prices over the last 12 months
- Petrol
- Diesel
Change in 4 weeks
+7.1p
petrol; diesel +9.3p
Change in a year
+40.5p
petrol; diesel +57.1p
12-month low
131.5p
petrol, 9 Feb 2026; diesel 140.7p
Record since 2018
191.6p
petrol, 4 Jul 2022; diesel 200.0p, 12 Oct 2026
Weekly prices as a table
| Week of | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | 175.28p | 200.04p |
| 2026-10-05 | 174.88p | 199.52p |
| 2026-09-28 | 173.46p | 197.58p |
| 2026-09-21 | 172.01p | 195.53p |
| 2026-09-14 | 168.14p | 190.72p |
| 2026-09-07 | 164.40p | 186.36p |
| 2026-08-31 | 161.61p | 183.49p |
| 2026-08-24 | 161.63p | 182.82p |
| 2026-08-17 | 161.80p | 182.45p |
| 2026-08-10 | 162.15p | 181.97p |
| 2026-08-03 | 159.89p | 179.19p |
| 2026-07-27 | 156.13p | 173.97p |
| 2026-07-20 | 152.29p | 167.08p |
How much of a litre of fuel is tax?
About 47% of the price of petrol and 43% of diesel. Fuel duty is a fixed 52.95p a litre on both, and VAT at 20% is charged on the price including duty.
Petrol at 175.3p
Diesel at 200.0p
The 5p cut in fuel duty made in 2022 runs to 31 December 2026. HMRC's published plan is 55.95p a litre from 1 January 2027 and 57.95p from 1 March 2027, to be confirmed at the Budget (GOV.UK).
Petrol prices by city
- London
- Glasgow
- Sheffield
- Leeds
- Edinburgh
- Liverpool
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Belfast
- Manchester
- Cardiff
- Newcastle
- Nottingham
How to pay less for fuel
- Compare the forecourts near you with our cheapest fuel near me search: prices a mile apart often differ by several pence.
- Use standard E10 petrol unless your car needs super unleaded; check by reg with the fuel type check.
- Work out what a trip or a year of driving costs with the fuel cost calculator, and compare two cars before you buy.
- Keep tyres at the right pressure and take roof boxes off when you don't need them: both cut fuel use.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of petrol in the UK?
175.3p a litre for unleaded petrol, the UK average in the government's weekly survey for the week of 12 October 2026. Today's forecourt averages from Fuel Finder are shown above when available.
What is the average price of diesel in the UK?
200.0p a litre, the UK average for the week of 12 October 2026 (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, weekly road fuel prices).
Why is diesel more expensive than petrol?
Diesel's wholesale price has been higher than petrol's since 2022, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine disrupted diesel supplies. Fuel duty is the same for both, 52.95p a litre, and VAT of 20% is charged on top of the price including duty.
How much of the price of a litre is tax?
On petrol at 175.3p, fuel duty is 52.95p and VAT about 29.2p, so about 47% of the pump price is tax. The rest pays for the fuel itself, delivery and the retailer's margin.
Is fuel duty going up?
The 5p cut in fuel duty has been extended to 31 December 2026. HMRC has published planned rates of 55.95p a litre from 1 January 2027 and 57.95p from 1 March 2027, to be confirmed at the Budget.
Where are fuel prices cheapest in the UK?
Prices vary by area and by forecourt. Supermarket forecourts are usually the cheapest and motorway services the dearest. Use our cheapest fuel near me search to compare the forecourts around you.
How much does it cost to fill up a car?
At 175.3p a litre, filling a typical 55-litre petrol tank from empty costs about £96.40; at 200.0p, a diesel costs about £110.02.