On October 27, 2025, the price of ultra-low sulfur unleaded petrol (gasoline) in the United Kingdom averaged 134.4 pence per liter. This compared to 143.26 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.

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.

Gasoline Prices in the United Kingdom increased to 1.80 USD/Liter in November from 1.78 USD/Liter in October 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.

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.

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 *** pence per liter, with supermarket prices standing at ***** pence per liter.

In June 2020, the gasoline price per liter in the United States stood at 0.55 U.S. dollars, the cheapest among the selected eight countries. However, this is a considerable price change compared to June 2019, when figures were 23.4 percent higher. Italy recorded the highest fuel price of all countries listed here, at 1.56 U.S. dollars per liter. The prices concern unleaded premium (95 RON) for France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom and regular unleaded for Canada, Japan, and the United States (AKI 87). Liquid fuels demand decline following coronavirusFinal gasoline prices result from crude oil charges, processing and distribution costs, and taxes and underly supply and demand. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has reduced the demand for fuel and in turn impacted petroleum prices worldwide. The U.S. liquid fuels demand in the road sector is expected to have decreased to 8.7 million barrels per day in the second quarter of 2020. As a result, U.S. monthly crude oil production dropped across all regions between March and August 2020. Diesel prices worldwideItaly also has the greatest tag on diesel prices among the above listed countries. As of that same month, the price for automotive diesel stood at 1.43 U.S. dollars per liter in the Southern European country. Diesel prices tend to be lower than gasoline prices, with the United Kingdom and the U.S. proving to be the exception.

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

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 dataset provides values for GASOLINE PRICES reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Retail price of super unleaded fuel for private cars in the United Kingdom is estimated to continuously increase from 124.9 to 147.8 British pence per liter, respectively between 2020 and 2035.

United Kingdom UK: Pump Price for Gasoline: USD per Liter data was reported at 1.460 USD in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.920 USD for 2014. United Kingdom UK: Pump Price for Gasoline: USD per Liter data is updated yearly, averaging 1.460 USD from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.170 USD in 2012 and a record low of 0.920 USD in 1995. United Kingdom UK: Pump Price for Gasoline: 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 gasoline. Prices have been converted from the local currency to U.S. dollars.; ; German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).; Median;

Retail price of diesel fuel for private cars in the United Kingdom are estimated to continuously increase from 119.4 to 144.2 British pence per liter, respectively between 2020 and 2035.

The United Kingdom: Gasoline prices at the pump, in dollars per liter: The latest value from 2016 is 1.46 dollars, a decline from 1.92 dollars in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 0.98 dollars, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from 1995 to 2016 is 1.5 dollars. The minimum value, 0.92 dollars, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 2.17 dollars was recorded in 2012.

Hong Kong had the highest prices for premium gasoline (95-RON) on August 4, 2025. That day, prices averaged 3.58 U.S. dollars per liter, which was notably more than in any other country. While oil-rich countries enjoy some of the lowest gasoline prices, drivers in big car markets such as Europe pay around two U.S. dollars per liter.

Fuel wholesalers' revenue is hugely influenced by trends in the world price of oil. OPEC+ manipulates oil prices by controlling the global oil supply, adjusting production quotas, communicating strategically and collaborating with other major oil producers. Plummeting demand for fuel during the COVID-19 outbreak led to historically low oil prices over 2020-21, causing a sharp dip in revenue and profit. However, cuts to production by OPEC+ led to prices recovering to pre-pandemic levels in February 2021. Oil prices surged to a 14-year high in March 2022 amid supply chain disruptions following key oil exporter Russia's invasion of Ukraine, leading to petrol prices surpassing 180p per litre for the first time. As a result, fuel wholesalers’ revenue surged in 2021-22 and 2022-23. In 2023-24, wholesale prices remained inflated on pre-conflict levels, although they were significantly lower than their peak in June 2022. In 2024-25, prices have returned to pre-conflict levels, driving an expected 0.2% boost in revenue. The industry faces increasing competition from renewable energy sources and the robust growth in alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs), as the government has encouraged the purchase of AFVs through government subsidies since 2011. Fuel duty was frozen for the 15th consecutive year in the October 2024 Budget. However, energy consumption in the UK has dipped as technology has become increasingly fuel-efficient. Still, over the five years through 2024-25, revenue is anticipated to grow at a compound annual rate of 0.5% to reach £71.5 billion. Fuel prices will inevitably continue to be dictated by OPEC+ over the coming years. However, geopolitical volatility will threaten this alliance. The prospective ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales — part of a wider government policy to target net-zero emissions by 2050 — also threatens future fuel sales. Increasingly stringent environmental regulations will constrain fuel demand. Over the five years through 2029-30, revenue is expected to edge upwards at a compound annual rate of 0.8% to £74.4 billion.

The price of unleaded 95 octane fuel in the United Kingdom has increased significantly in 2022. In **************, prices reached ***** pence per liter. This was a decrease compared to three months prior when they had climbed to a new high. Unleaded 95 octane is the most commonly used fuel in the UK. Unlike super unleaded, which is mostly used in high performance vehicles, it is suitable for most petrol engines. It is also the cheapest fuel option, when compared to diesel fuel prices.Supermarket vs. UK averageWhen comparing prices, supermarkets are consistently the cheapest option when refueling. The gap between the two has varied, but in 2022 it has closed to just *** pence per liter. In 2021, Tesco had the largest market share of motor fuel sold in the UK, at nearly ** percent. The combined market share of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Asda amounted to **** percent, which is unsurprising as supermarkets offer the cheapest prices. Petrol station numbersAlthough supermarkets have a large market share of the volume of petrol sold, it is major oil and gas companies that operate the greatest number of petrol stations. By the end of 2021, the British multinational oil and gas firm BP owned ***** sites across the country. The combined number of petrol stations of BP, Esso and Shell amounted to nearly ** percent of all UK outlets. In comparison, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Asda operated less than ** percent.

In September 2022, diesel prices ranged between ***** and ***** 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.