Fuel Prices
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Current Average UK Fuel Prices
Showing average fuel prices as of 15th April 2024.
| This Week | Last Week | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 148.49p | 146.91p | +1.58p |
| Diesel | 157.46p | 156.29p | +1.17p |
You can use the Petrol Prices app to find the cheapest petrol prices nearby.
Fuel prices this week
Petrol prices this week
This price of unleaded is up by +1.58p this week, with an average cost of 148.49p per litre, compared with 146.91p last week.
Diesel prices this week
This price of diesel is up by +1.17p this week, with an average cost of 157.46p per litre, compared with 156.29p last week.
Fuel cost breakdown
Breakdown of the cost of unleaded
The current cost of unleaded petrol includes 29.7p VAT and 52.95p fuel duty. 56% of the cost of fuel is tax. The remaining 65.84p per litre covers the wholesale cost, distribution and retailer profit.
Breakdown of the cost of diesel
The current cost of diesel fuel includes 31.49p VAT and 52.95p fuel duty. 53.60% of the cost of fuel is tax. The remaining 73.02p per litre covers the wholesale cost, distribution and retailer profit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much tax do you pay on petrol and diesel?
Fuel duty is currently set at 52.95p per litre. You will also pay the standard 20% VAT on petrol and diesel.
Based on average current prices of 148.49p per litre, 56% of the total price of petrol is tax. 53.60% of the cost of diesel is tax.
What’s the cheapest fuel price near me?
There are a number of services you can use to find the cheapest petrol stations nearby.
You can use the confused.com petrol prices service to find lowest priced fuel nearby. PetrolPrices.com also allows you to check the fuel prices at local stations.
Why are petrol prices so high?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for fuel massively reduced leading to a drop in price. Due to increased demand more recently, suppliers are having difficulty keeping up with demand. This has led to a sudden increase in wholesale fuel prices.
How can I save money on petrol?
You can take some fairly simple steps to improve the miles per gallon in your current vehicle:
- Shop around for the lowest price fuel
- Inflate your tyres correctly
- Reduce unnecessary weight (e.g. in the boot)
- Reduce drag (e.g. roof racks)
- Drive more economically
- Turn off unnecessary equipment (e.g. air con / heated seats)
You can also use online services to find the cheapest petrol prices nearby for example, the Petrol Prices app.
Will I save money by switching to an electric car?
It’s usually much cheaper per mile when comparing electric car charging with petrol or diesel, especially when charging at home. There are a number of factors that could affect the potential savings, for example:
- Size and weight of the vehicle
- Increased cost of the vehicle
How can I check my vehicles MPG figure?
Enter your vehicle registration to check the MPG figures for your vehicle for free.
These figures may vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- Driving style
- Type of roads driven on
- Weight of your vehicle
The only completely accurate way to get this figure is to use the in car computer to monitor your driving.
How does tyre pressure affect MPG?
With under-inflated tyres, more of the tyre is in contact with the road. This increases rolling resistance and will result in your vehicle being less fuel efficient.
Tyres also have fuel efficiency ratings from A-G. By having correctly inflated tyres with a high fuel efficiency rating, you could increase you fuel efficiency by up to 10%.