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.
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.
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UK Gas decreased 26.27 GBp/Thm or 20.95% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. UK Natural Gas - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.
On March 24, 2025, the price of ultra-low sulfur unleaded petrol (gasoline) in the United Kingdom averaged 135.61 pence per liter. This compared to 143.07 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.
The average gas price in Great Britain in January 2025 was 123.02 British pence per therm. This was 50 pence higher than the same month the year prior and follows a trend of increasing gas prices. Energy prices in the UK Energy prices in the UK were exceptionally high in 2021-2022 due to an energy supply shortage as a result of lower pipeline supplies from Norway and Russia, as well as reduced LNG imports owing to greater purchases by customers in Asia. Multiple factors such as a lack of gas storage availability and the large share of gas in heating have exacerbated the supply issue in the UK. This led to multiple suppliers announcing bankruptcy, while an upped price cap threatened energy security of numerous households. The United Kingdom has some of the highest household electricity prices worldwide. How is gas used in the UK? According to a 2023 survey conducted by the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 58 percent of respondents used gas as a heating method during the winter months. On average, household expenditure on energy from gas in the UK stood at some 24.9 billion British pounds in 2023.
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Daily data showing SAP of gas, and rolling seven-day average, traded in Great Britain over the On-the-Day Commodity Market (OCM). These are official statistics in development. Source: National Gas Transmission.
The price of gas in the United Kingdom was 106 British pence per therm in the fourth quarter of 2024. It is anticipated gas prices will increase to 131 pence in the second quarter of 2025 before gradually falling to just under 80 pence by the second quarter of 2027.
Surging energy costs and the cost of living crisis
At the height of the UK's recent cost of living crisis in 2022, approximately 91 percent of UK households were experiencing rising prices compared with the previous month. It was during 2022 that the UK's CPI inflation rate reached a peak of 11.1 percent, in October of that year. Food and energy, in particular, were the main drivers of inflation during this period, with energy inflation reaching 26.6 percent, and food prices increasing by 18.2 percent at the height of the crisis.
Global Inflation Crisis
The UK was not alone in suffering rapid inflation during this time period, with several countries across the world experiencing an inflation crisis. The roots of the crisis began as the global economy gradually emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Blocked-up supply chains, struggled to recover as quickly as consumer demand, with food and energy prices also facing upward pressure. Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 led to Europe gradually weening itself of cheap Russian energy exports, while for several months Ukraine struggled to export crucial food supplies to the rest of the World.
Diesel prices in the United Kingdom rose to more than 150 pence per liter in early 2024. The March national average was 153.9 pence per liter, compared with a price of 151.3 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 43 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 10 pence lower.
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The data available is collected through the information system “Fuel prices”. It reflects the open points of sale registered on the web page (12th December 2006 ministerial order). The data comprises: the general information regarding the point of sale: address, geographic coordinates, opening times and available services; the prices and the information extracted from the information system; the point of sale’s definitive or temporary closures. Data description: pdv_liste = “List of points of sale” (node) pdv = “Point of sale” (node) id = “Point of sale ID” (attribute) latitude = “Latitude (geographic coordinate) divided by 100000 to get the coordinates in latitude GeoDecimal (WSG84)” (attribute) longitude = “Longitude (geographic coordinate) divided by 100000 for longitude coordinates in GeoDecimal (WSG84)” (attribute) cp = “Postal code” (attribute) pop = “Presence of the station (A = motorway R = road)” ( attribute) adresse = “Point of sale address” (node) ville = “City” ( node) ouverture = “Opening hours” (node) debut = “Time of opening (hh:mm)” (attribute) fin = “Time of closing (hh:mm)” (attribute) saufjour = “Days of closure (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)” (attribute) services = “List of services offered by the point of sale” (node) service = “Name of the service” (node) prix = “Fuel price” (node) id = “Fuel ID” (attribute) nom = “Fuel name (Gazole, SP95, SP98, GPLc, E10, E85)” (attribute) maj = “Date of last update (AAAA-MM-JJ HH:mm:ss)” (attribute) valeur = “Price in euros multiplied by 1000” (attribute) rupture = “Shortage or non-delivery of a fuel” (attribute) id = “Fuel ID” (attribute) fuel = “Fuel name” (attribute) debut = “Start date (AAAA-MM-JJ HH:mm:ss)” (attribute) fin = “End date (if communicated) (AAAA-MM-JJ HH:mm:ss)” (attribute) fermeture = “Point of sale closure” (node) type = “Type of closure (definitive or temporary)” (attribute) debut = “Start date (AAAA-MM-JJ HH:mm:ss)” (attribute) fin = “End date (if communicated) (AAAA-MM-JJ HH:mm:ss” (attribute)
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United Kingdom BOE Forecast: Gas Prices data was reported at 60.000 0.01 GBP/Therm in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 61.000 0.01 GBP/Therm for 2020. United Kingdom BOE Forecast: Gas Prices data is updated yearly, averaging 56.500 0.01 GBP/Therm from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2021, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.000 0.01 GBP/Therm in 2018 and a record low of 37.000 0.01 GBP/Therm in 2015. United Kingdom BOE Forecast: Gas Prices data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of England. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.P009: Crude Oil and Gas Prices: Forecast.
Cost of unleaded petrol (ULSP) and unleaded diesel (ULSD) in the UK as at Monday 8 November 2021.
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DE: Gasoline Price: Without Taxes: LPG Motor Fuel data was reported at 584.430 EUR/1000 l in 10 Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 584.430 EUR/1000 l for 03 Mar 2025. DE: Gasoline Price: Without Taxes: LPG Motor Fuel data is updated weekly, averaging 430.050 EUR/1000 l from Jan 2005 (Median) to 10 Mar 2025, with 1005 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 893.070 EUR/1000 l in 09 May 2022 and a record low of 313.480 EUR/1000 l in 17 Oct 2016. DE: Gasoline Price: Without Taxes: LPG Motor Fuel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission's Directorate-General for Energy. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.DG ENER: Gasoline Price.
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This dataset provides monthly, quarterly and annual average regular or premium unleaded gasoline pump prices, taxes and ex-tax pump prices in Canada, USA, France, Germany, Britain and Japan, all converted to Canadian cents per litre. To view charts and current fuel price data you can also visit the motor fuel prices page. *[USA]: United States of America
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Natural Gas: Average Commercial Price: Kentucky data was reported at 8.720 USD/1000 Cub ft in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.370 USD/1000 Cub ft for Nov 2024. Natural Gas: Average Commercial Price: Kentucky data is updated monthly, averaging 8.660 USD/1000 Cub ft from Jan 1989 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 432 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19.370 USD/1000 Cub ft in Aug 2008 and a record low of 3.970 USD/1000 Cub ft in Jun 1993. Natural Gas: Average Commercial Price: Kentucky data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P012: Natural Gas Prices.
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Natural Gas: Average Commercial Price: Tennessee data was reported at 10.850 USD/1000 Cub ft in Nov 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.460 USD/1000 Cub ft for Oct 2024. Natural Gas: Average Commercial Price: Tennessee data is updated monthly, averaging 8.450 USD/1000 Cub ft from Jan 1989 (Median) to Nov 2024, with 425 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.600 USD/1000 Cub ft in Nov 2005 and a record low of 4.200 USD/1000 Cub ft in May 1989. Natural Gas: Average Commercial Price: Tennessee data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P012: Natural Gas Prices.
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Natural Gas: Average Commercial Price: Colorado data was reported at 8.310 USD/1000 Cub ft in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.250 USD/1000 Cub ft for Nov 2024. Natural Gas: Average Commercial Price: Colorado data is updated monthly, averaging 7.045 USD/1000 Cub ft from Jan 1989 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 432 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.700 USD/1000 Cub ft in Sep 2022 and a record low of 3.320 USD/1000 Cub ft in Dec 1996. Natural Gas: Average Commercial Price: Colorado data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P012: Natural Gas Prices.
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In the first half of 2020, the electricity prices for household end users (including taxes, levies, and VAT) in the United Kingdom did not change in comparison to the previous six months. The electricity prices for household end users (including taxes, levies, and VAT) remained at 0.05 euro cents per kWh.The prices include gas basic price, transmission, system services, meter rental, distribution and other services.
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.