Looking for the cheapest UK petrol prices and diesel prices before you fill up? Enter a postcode, town, city or county and petrol-price.co.uk shows the filling stations in that area with their latest reported prices. Sort by price to see the cheapest first, or by distance to see what’s closest.
The petrol prices and diesel prices on this site come from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme, and our data is refreshed every 15 minutes. Whether you want cheap petrol prices for the daily commute or cheap diesel prices for a long drive, a quick check takes a few seconds. A few pence a litre soon adds up over a full tank.
Compare UK Petrol Prices and Diesel Prices Today
Prices at the pump can vary quite a bit, even between stations a short drive apart. Checking petrol prices today and diesel prices today before you set off shows you where the better deals are, rather than leaving it to whichever station you happen to pass.
Each result shows the station, the fuel types it sells and the latest price it has reported. You can compare nearby stations side by side and decide for yourself where to fill up.
Find Cheap Petrol Prices Near You
A postcode search gives you the most local results. Enter your home or work postcode and you’ll see petrol prices near you, which is handy when you just want to know where to fill up this week.
You can also search by:
- Town or city, to compare petrol prices across a wider area
- County, to get a feel for a whole region before a longer trip
- Current location, to find the cheapest petrol around wherever you are right now
Planning a route? Search a town you’ll be passing through and see what stations there are reporting. You can do it at home before you leave, so you’re not picking a station in a panic when the fuel light comes on.
Find Cheap Diesel Prices Near You
Diesel works the same way. Search your postcode, town or county, choose your diesel grade and the diesel prices near you appear in the results. If you drive a van or cover a lot of miles, even a small difference in the price per litre builds up over a few months, so it pays to check cheap diesel prices before you fill the tank.
Prices can differ noticeably between stations in the same town, so look at a few before you decide.
UK Petrol Prices Across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
The site covers filling stations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Search the area you’re interested in and you’ll see which stations are listed, which fuel types they sell and the latest prices they’ve reported.
That means you can compare real stations in a real place, rather than relying on a single UK average that tells you nothing about your own high street.
Sort Petrol Prices and Diesel Prices by Price or Distance
Once your results are up, you can sort them in whichever way suits the trip.
Sort by price
This puts the lowest reported price at the top, so you can see straight away where the cheapest petrol or diesel is in the area. Bear in mind that the cheapest station isn’t always the best one to use. If it’s a ten-minute detour, the extra driving can cancel out the saving.
Sort by distance
This lists the stations closest to your chosen location first. It’s the one to use when you’re running low, you’re somewhere unfamiliar or you simply want the nearest pump.
Check when the price was reported
Every listing shows when the price was last reported. A price submitted this morning tells you more than one that’s a few days old, so it’s worth a glance before you commit to a station.
Petrol and Diesel Fuel Types You Can Compare
We show prices for the fuel grades included in the Fuel Finder data, so you can compare the one your vehicle actually takes.
Petrol
- E10 unleaded petrol
- E5 super unleaded petrol
Diesel
- B7 diesel
- Premium diesel, where prices are available
Always use the fuel your vehicle is meant to run on. If you’re not sure, your handbook or the manufacturer will tell you.
Where Our UK Fuel Prices Come From
All the prices on this site come from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme, which requires fuel retailers covered by the regulations to share their pump prices. Because the retailers report the data themselves, you’re comparing what stations have actually submitted, not estimates.
How Fresh Are the Petrol and Diesel Prices?
We refresh our data every 15 minutes, but that doesn’t mean every station changes its price every 15 minutes. A station only shows a new price once it has submitted an update through Fuel Finder, so some listings will be fresher than others.
That’s why each station shows when its price was last reported. When you’re comparing UK fuel prices, look at the price and the reporting time together. If a station looks cheap but its price is a few days old, it may be worth checking a couple of others before you drive over.
Check Petrol Prices Before a Long Journey
Fuel prices can differ quite a bit from one area to the next, so a few minutes of checking before a long drive is worthwhile. Rather than stopping at the first station you see on the motorway, you can look up a few towns along your route and decide where to fill up in advance.
When you compare stations, it helps to weigh up:
- The reported price
- How far the station is from your chosen location
- The fuel type you need
- When the price was last reported
- How easy it is to get to from your route
The same goes for everyday driving. A quick look at local petrol and diesel prices each week shows you which nearby stations tend to be cheaper.
How to Use Petrol-Price.co.uk
- Enter your location. Use a postcode, town, city or county.
- Look through the nearby stations. You’ll see the reported prices for that area.
- Pick your fuel type. Choose E10, E5, B7 or premium diesel, where available.
- Sort the results. Go by price or by distance, depending on what matters most.
- Check the reporting time. See when each station last submitted its price.
- Choose where to fill up. Weigh up price, distance and how recent the report is.
The site is there to help you compare. What you do with the information, and which station you choose, is up to you.
Frequently Asked Questions About UK Petrol Prices and Diesel Prices
Where can I find the cheapest petrol prices in the UK?
Search by postcode, town, city or county, then sort the results by price. There isn’t one station that’s cheapest across the whole country, because the lowest UK petrol prices change from area to area and from day to day. Comparing the stations around you is the most useful way to find cheap petrol prices.
Where can I find the cheapest diesel prices in the UK?
It works the same way as petrol. Enter your location, choose B7 diesel (or premium diesel if that’s what you use) and sort by price. UK diesel prices can differ even between stations a short drive apart, so it’s worth looking at a few.
How do I find cheap petrol prices near me?
Put your postcode, town or city into the search and sort by price. If you’d rather not type anything, use the current location option. Then check how far the cheapest stations are, since a saving of a penny or two a litre isn’t worth a long detour.
How do I find cheap diesel prices near me?
Search your postcode or town, pick your diesel grade and compare the stations in the results. If you drive a lot of miles, even a small gap in the price per litre adds up over a few months, so a quick check before you fill up is a good habit.
Can I check petrol prices by postcode?
Yes. A postcode search shows petrol prices by postcode at stations around that location. It’s a good way to compare options near home or work, or near somewhere you’re about to visit.
Can I check diesel prices by postcode?
Yes, and it works exactly the same way. Enter a postcode and choose a diesel grade to see diesel prices by postcode for the stations nearby. It’s useful before a long journey or a regular commute.
Can I search petrol and diesel prices by town, city or county?
Yes. Searching by town, city or county gives you a wider view, which is useful on a longer trip. Prices can vary within the same county, so it’s worth searching a few places along your route.
Why do petrol prices and diesel prices differ between stations?
Retailers have different wholesale costs, running costs and pricing strategies, and local competition plays a big part too. That’s why two stations in the same town can charge noticeably different prices for the same fuel.
How often do UK petrol and diesel prices change?
They can change regularly. Crude oil costs, wholesale prices, tax, exchange rates and local competition all play a part, and individual stations adjust their prices as they see fit. A price you see today may not be the same tomorrow, so check the reporting time on the listing before you make a special trip.
How can I save money on petrol and diesel?
Compare prices before you fill up, rather than stopping at the nearest station out of habit. Look for a competitively priced station that’s already on your usual route, so you aren’t burning fuel to save fuel. And keep an eye on the reporting time, so you know how recent the price is.
Is it cheaper to buy petrol or diesel?
It changes over time, so there’s no permanent answer. If you’re working out what a particular vehicle costs to run, look at both the price per litre and the vehicle’s fuel economy, not just the pump price.
How do I find cheap fuel when travelling across the UK?
Search the towns, cities or counties along your route before you leave. You’ll get a feel for where the stations are and what they’re charging, so you can plan a stop instead of waiting until the tank is nearly empty.
Do petrol prices and diesel prices vary across the UK?
Yes. Prices can differ between regions, counties, towns and individual stations, depending on local competition and operating costs. That’s why a search for your own postcode is more useful than a UK-wide average.
How recent are the petrol and diesel prices shown?
Our data refreshes every 15 minutes, but each station’s price is only as recent as its last submission to the Fuel Finder scheme. Every listing shows when its price was last reported, so you can judge for yourself how up to date it is.