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 September 8, 2025, the price of ultra-low sulfur unleaded petrol (gasoline) in the United Kingdom averaged 133.72 pence per liter. This compared to 141.58 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 ** euro cents in the period of consideration, despite some fluctuation. Between 2000 and 2020, figures peaked at **** euros in 2012. The lowest average diesel price was seen in 2003, at **** euros per liter. By 2020, diesel was sold by an average of **** euros per liter.

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.

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

Weekly average UK prices of unleaded petrol and diesel Accredited Official Statistics

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.

Gasoline Prices in the United Kingdom remained unchanged at 1.81 USD/Liter in August. 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.

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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.

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

Hong Kong has some of the highest diesel prices in the world. As of August 4, 2025, drivers in Hong Kong paid an average of 3.49 U.S. dollars per liter of automotive diesel. This was more than three times the amount paid by drivers in Mainland China. Lower prices are often linked to substantial domestic crude oil production and government subsidies, as is the case in countries such as Venezuela, Iran, and the United States.

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;

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.

Current petrol and diesel prices at Tesco fuel stations across the UK. Average unleaded 131.5p, diesel 139.0p.