A dataset of average pence per litre and per gallon petrol and diesel fuel prices in the UK regions including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

On June 16, 2025, the price of ultra-low sulfur unleaded petrol (gasoline) in the United Kingdom averaged 132.33 pence per liter. This compared to 139.03 pence per liter for diesel. Diesel prices were consistently higher than petrol/gasoline prices throughout this period, although the margin varied. Reasons for such differences in pricing lie in the refining process and molecular makeup of the products, with diesel requiring more complex refining processes and being an overall heavier liquid. As motor fuel pricing in the UK is not regulated by a monitoring body, there may also be notable differences in prices between retailers and regions. Supermarkets provide lowest fuel prices in the UK In the UK, much of the motor fuel is sold through supermarkets. Large supermarkets, or hypermarkets, account for more than 40 percent of all motor fuel sales in the country. The reason for their popularity often lies in the fact that they offer lower average prices. In the last four years, regular petrol/gasoline sold at supermarkets was up to six pence per liter cheaper than the national average. How UK fuel prices compare to the rest of the world Tied as they are to crude oil prices, motor fuels are generally cheapest in major producing countries, such as Iran, Venezuela, and Russia. In Europe, costs of importing the raw or finished products, in addition to taxes and levies, may hike up pump prices significantly. The UK is often among the countries with the highest petrol/gasoline prices, alongside other large European car markets such as France and Germany.

Diesel prices in the United Kingdom rose to more than *** pence per liter in early 2024. The March national average was ***** pence per liter, compared with a price of ***** pence per liter for diesel sold at supermarkets. Hypermarkets dominate motor fuel sales Hypermarkets such as Sainsbury's, Asda, and Tesco have the greatest market share of motor fuel sold in the UK. In 2023, roughly ** percent of all motor fuels were sold at hypermarkets. Diesel more expensive than regular gasoline Although gasoline and diesel are both refined petroleum products, their refining process differs, thus also impacting manufacturing and retail prices. Diesel sold in the UK is required to have an ultra-low sulfur content and also contain a biodiesel component of seven percent. The extra steps required in the production process make diesel a more expensive commodity than gasoline, which trades around ** pence lower.

Diesel fuel prices in Great Britain increased by 20 euro cents in the period of consideration, despite some fluctuation. Between 2000 and 2020, figures peaked at 1.75 euros in 2012. The lowest average diesel price was seen in 2003, at 1.12 euros per liter. By 2020, diesel was sold by an average of 1.55 euros per liter.

In September 2022, diesel prices ranged between 178.6 and 182.2 pence per liter across UK regions. Diesel fuel prices are generally highest in London and lowest in Northern Ireland. In early 2022, the Russia-Ukraine war and trader uncertainty pushed crude oil and consequently motor fuel prices to record highs. As a result, March 2022 saw the greatest ever monthly rise in fuel prices.

Gasoline Prices in the United Kingdom increased to 1.84 USD/Liter in June from 1.79 USD/Liter in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Red diesel prices rose in 2017 for the first time in five years. On average, buyers had to pay 50.2 pence per liter of red Diesel in the United Kingdom in 2017. The average price had risen by 52.4 pence between 2003 and 2012, before once again falling to 2017’s figures.

What is red diesel?

Red diesel is the same fuel as regular or white diesel. The fuel is heavily rebated and only to be used for agricultural, construction, and forestry purposes. It powers off-road vehicles and machinery in these industries and is not legal for use in road vehicles. A red dye is added to distinguish it from regular diesel. Red diesel has a lower tax rate to allow the above-mentioned industries to operate at a profit.

Regular diesel prices

One can surmise how much the different tax rate matters when we look at regular diesel prices. The lowest average price for white diesel in the past few years was 101 pence per liter in February of 2016. In March 2019 it was 132 pence. Compared to the regional differences in white diesel price, the price difference between the red and white variants is significantly higher. For more information on the fossil fuel industry in the UK visit our topic page here.

United Kingdom UK: Pump Price for Diesel Fuel: USD per Liter data was reported at 1.490 USD in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.990 USD for 2014. United Kingdom UK: Pump Price for Diesel Fuel: USD per Liter data is updated yearly, averaging 1.600 USD from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.270 USD in 2012 and a record low of 0.850 USD in 1995. United Kingdom UK: Pump Price for Diesel Fuel: USD per Liter data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.World Bank.WDI: Transportation. Fuel prices refer to the pump prices of the most widely sold grade of diesel fuel. Prices have been converted from the local currency to U.S. dollars.; ; German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).; Median;

This statistic shows the average price for bulk diesel (excluding VAT), in pence per liter, in the United Kingdom (UK) between December 2008 and December 2018. The year on year price of bulk diesel increased strongly between 2008 and 2011 after which it began to slightly decrease. By December 2014 the average price for a liter of bulk diesel had fallen below one pound. The price continued to fall in 2015, with one liter of bulk diesel costing less than 82 pence but increased again, reaching 99.77 pence per liter in 2018.

A dataset of vehicle MPG ratings and fuel cost calculations based on manufacturer, model, and fuel type.

Current petrol and diesel prices at Costco fuel stations across the UK. Average unleaded £1.22, diesel £1.28

The United Kingdom: Diesel prices at the pump, in dollars per liter: The latest value from 2016 is 1.49 dollars, a decline from 1.99 dollars in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 0.87 dollars, based on data from 160 countries. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from 1995 to 2016 is 1.55 dollars. The minimum value, 0.85 dollars, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 2.27 dollars was recorded in 2012.

Tariffs make up the greatest share of automotive diesel prices in the United Kingdom. As of May 2020, tariffs make 50 percent of the total diesel price, at 1.31 euros per liter. In the first half of 2020, average diesel prices in the United Kingdom had fallen significantly as the coronavirus pandemic put restrictions on travel.

In September 2022, the average price of diesel in London stood at 182.2 pence per liter.The price of diesel fuel generally fluctuates in tandem with crude oil prices and net increased by over 60 pence in the period of consideration. In July 2022, the average diesel price peaked at 197 pence per liter. London has a reputation for being expensive, and the cost of diesel is no exception. Prices in the capital have consistently been more expensive than the UK average. Diesel's descent in popularityAs a result of the diesel scandal, where Volkswagen was discovered to have fitted defeat devices meant to lower emission levels during fuel economy testing, the popularity of the diesel car suffered significantly. By 2021, diesel's share in the UK's new passenger car market had fallen to less than 8.2 percent. This was in direct contrast to steady gains made by electric and hybrid vehicles, with more drivers now choosing battery-fitted vehicles over diesel combustion engines.There are many types of diesel, most commonly a fractional distillate of petroleum fuel oil, all of which are constantly being developed and adapted for the industry. As of 2006, almost all of the petroleum-based diesel fuels in Europe and North America are an ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD). Meanwhile, biodiesel remains a not so widely used choice.

Unleaded 95 octane fuel (regular gasoline) prices have been consistently cheaper at supermarkets than fuel stations in the United Kingdom. In March 2024, the gap between both price averages was 3.1 pence per liter, with supermarket prices standing at 142.2 pence per liter.