UK fuel prices today
Average, lowest and highest petrol and diesel prices across UK stations, worked out from the latest prices retailers have reported. Further down, official weekly averages show how pump prices have moved since 2003.
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Work out my costUK average prices per litre
| Fuel | Average | Lowest | Highest | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded (E10) | 174.3p | 158.9p | 209.9p | 7,334 |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 191.6p | 129.9p | 239.9p | 5,362 |
| Diesel (B7) | 199.3p | 165.9p | 234.9p | 7,590 |
| Premium diesel | 218.6p | 172.9p | 249.9p | 3,707 |
8,137 open stations tracked. Last updated 16 October 2026 at 09:31.
Average by country
| Country | Unleaded (E10) | Super unleaded (E5) | Diesel (B7) | Premium diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 174.4p | 191.6p | 199.6p | 218.4p |
| Scotland | 175.2p | 191.9p | 200.4p | 219.0p |
| Wales | 173.6p | 189.6p | 198.8p | 216.3p |
| Northern Ireland | 166.9p | 175.9p | 191.8p | 198.5p |
Supermarkets, motorway services and the rest
| Type | Unleaded (E10) | Super unleaded (E5) | Diesel (B7) | Premium diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supermarkets | 171.7p | 185.4p | 196.4p | 210.0p |
| Motorway services | 191.2p | 209.5p | 214.8p | 233.7p |
| All stations | 174.3p | 191.6p | 199.3p | 218.6p |
Price trend
The trend builds daily. A chart appears here once we have recorded prices on two separate days.
Pump prices since 2003
Weekly UK average pump prices, not live station data. Latest week commencing 12 October 2026.
| Week commencing | Petrol | Diesel | Petrol change to latest | Diesel change to latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest week12 October 2026 | 175.28p | 200.04p | n/a | n/a |
| 1 month earlier7 September 2026 | 164.40p | 186.36p | +10.88p (+6.6%) | +13.68p (+7.3%) |
| 1 year earlier6 October 2025 | 134.76p | 142.92p | +40.52p (+30.1%) | +57.12p (+40.0%) |
| 5 years earlier11 October 2021 | 137.17p | 140.66p | +38.11p (+27.8%) | +59.38p (+42.2%) |
| All-time highPetrol 4 July 2022; diesel 12 October 2026 | 191.55p | 200.04p | -16.27p (-8.5%) | 0.00p (0.0%) |
UK average ULSP (petrol) and ULSD (diesel) pump prices including duty and VAT, in pence per litre. Published 13 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Are UK fuel prices going up?
In the week commencing 12 October 2026, the UK average pump price was 175.28p a litre for petrol and 200.04p for diesel. Compared with the week commencing 7 September 2026, petrol is up 10.88p (6.6%) and diesel is up 13.68p (7.3%). These are weekly averages published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
How do fuel prices now compare with a year ago?
Compared with the week commencing 6 October 2025, petrol is up 40.52p (30.1%) and diesel is up 57.12p (40.0%).
What was the highest UK pump price on record?
In the weekly series, which starts in June 2003, petrol peaked at 191.55p a litre in the week commencing 4 July 2022, and diesel peaked at 200.04p in the week commencing 12 October 2026.
What is the average petrol price in the UK today?
The table at the top of this page shows the current UK average for unleaded (E10) and super unleaded (E5), worked out from the latest price reported by every open station with a recent, sensible price.
Why are supermarkets usually lower than motorway services?
Supermarkets sell fuel in high volumes and often use it to bring in shoppers, so they accept a thinner margin. Motorway services charge for convenience and have little local competition.
Where does this data come from?
It comes from the government Fuel Finder service, where UK fuel retailers report their pump prices. It is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
How often does this page update?
The page refreshes about every 30 minutes, and station prices are refreshed through the day. Retailers report changes as they happen, and a price can lag the pump by up to about 30 minutes.
How do you deal with wrong prices?
Retailers enter their own prices, so we ignore anything outside 100p to 300p a litre and anything not updated in the last 30 days. Closed stations are left out.
Where does the long-run price history come from?
The history section uses the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero weekly road fuel prices, which give UK average pump prices for petrol (ULSP) and diesel (ULSD) every week since June 2003. They are a separate source from the live station prices above.
How much does fuel cost me over a year?
That depends on your car and your mileage. Use the fuel and charging cost calculator to turn a price per litre into a yearly figure.