Fuel Price News & Updates
UK petrol and diesel price news, fuel duty updates, and money-saving tips — updated regularly.
Regional Fuel Price Report – July 2026
Petrol averages 154p and diesel 179p per litre across the UK in July 2026. Our regional breakdown covers six areas with the cheapest and most expensive cities in each.
Is Premium Diesel Worth It? UK Premium Diesel Explained
Is premium diesel worth it? We compare standard vs premium diesel (SDV) in the UK, looking at costs, engine benefits, and whether the extra pence per litre pay off.
UK Petrol & Diesel Prices This Week – 20 July 2026
Petrol averages 154p and diesel 179.2p per litre across the UK this week.
E10 vs E5 Petrol: Which Should You Use in the UK?
E10 vs E5 petrol explained — compatibility, fuel economy, cost, and environmental impact. Find out which petrol grade is right for your car and where to buy it.
Iran Strait of Hormuz Closure Sends Oil Prices Surging — What It Means for UK Pump Prices
Iran has shut the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to halt all Middle East energy exports, sending Brent crude to $87 a barrel. UK petrol already averages 151.7p per litre — here is what drivers should expect.
Why Are Petrol Prices Rising? What Drives UK Pump Prices
Why are petrol prices rising in the UK? Learn the key drivers — oil prices, fuel duty, VAT, refinery capacity, and retailer margins — and how to find cheaper fuel.
UK Petrol & Diesel Prices This Week – 13 July 2026
Petrol averages 154.4p and diesel 181.8p per litre across the UK this week.
UK Petrol & Diesel Prices This Week – 6 July 2026
Petrol averages 155p and diesel 184.5p per litre across the UK this week.
Diesel Records Biggest Monthly Drop as Pump Prices Fall Sharply
UK diesel prices fell by a record 16.6p per litre in June, with petrol down almost 8p, after oil prices tumbled on the US-Iran framework deal.
UK Petrol & Diesel Prices This Week – 29 June 2026
Petrol averages 155.5p and diesel 186.8p per litre across the UK this week.
Brent Crude Slides to March Low: What It Means at the Pump
Brent crude dropped to $78.24 a barrel, its lowest since early March, as a US–Iran framework deal eases supply fears. Pump prices should follow — with a lag.
Fuel Duty: 5p Cut Ends August, Staged Rises From September
The temporary 5p fuel duty cut runs to 31 August 2026, then reverses in three steps — 1p, 2p, 2p — by March 2027. Here's the timeline for drivers.