UK petrol prices today

Typical unleaded: 174.9p
Cheapest in the UK: 149.9p
Stations with prices: 7,839

Find the cheapest near you

Fuel offers on now

8p off a litre
Tesco 8p off
Spend £60 or more in one Tesco shop by 18 October for a voucher, used by 25 October.
5p off a litre
Asda Rewards 5p off
Spend £40 or more in one Asda shop by 14 October; the coupon lands in Asda Rewards, used by 31 October.

Supermarket unleaded today

The typical price at each, cheapest first.

Cheapest stations in the UK

By brand

Typical unleaded price at each brand with 20 or more stations.

About these prices

Forecourts report their prices through the UK government's Fuel Finder scheme, and we check for new ones all day. The typical price is the middle price across 7,839 stations: half are cheaper, half dearer.

How UK fuel prices are set

The wholesale cost of fuel follows crude oil, which is traded in US dollars. On top of that the government adds fuel duty (52.95p a litre) and 20% VAT, which together make up roughly half of what you pay. Retailers then add their own margin, which varies by brand and by place.

Why prices differ between stations

Prices can differ by 10p a litre or more between nearby stations. Supermarket forecourts (Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons) are often the cheapest because fuel brings shoppers in. Motorway services are usually the dearest, and rural stations cost more to supply than busy town ones.

How to pay less

Check before you set off: the cheapest station within a few minutes is often 5p to 10p a litre less than the nearest one. On a 50 litre tank that is £2.50 to £5. Avoid filling up on the motorway, and use a supermarket or fuel loyalty card if you have one.

Questions

What is the average price of petrol in the UK today?

174.9p a litre for unleaded: the middle price across the 7,839 UK stations reporting one right now.

Where is the cheapest petrol in the UK?

Corner Filling Station, 66b Drumconvis Rd, at 149.9p a litre. The cheapest near you is on the fuel map.

Which supermarket has the cheapest petrol?

Asda today, typically 173.7p a litre. Then Morrisons 173.9p, Tesco 173.9p, Sainsbury's 173.9p.

Are there any fuel offers on?

Tesco 8p off: Spend £60 or more in one Tesco shop by 18 October for a voucher, used by 25 October. Asda Rewards 5p off: Spend £40 or more in one Asda shop by 14 October; the coupon lands in Asda Rewards, used by 31 October.

Which brand is the most expensive?

Welcome Break, typically 195.9p a litre across its 38 stations.