Fuel saving tips, price reports, and guides to help UK drivers spend less at the pump.
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UK petrol averaged 160.5p and diesel 180.6p on 2 August 2026 after July's oil shock. See what the Iran crisis did to pump prices in July.
We checked 168 UK forecourts to find how much more motorway services charge for fuel than local stations, and how to avoid paying the premium.
UK petrol averaged 156.81p and diesel 188.14p on 11 May 2026. See what changed, why diesel is still high, and where drivers can save.
UK unleaded hit 158p and diesel 191.8p in mid-April 2026, the highest since 2022. Prices just started easing. Here is what is driving the turn and what May may bring.
Tesco led the big four for regular petrol on 30 September 2026. See the dated national comparison, fuel-type differences and why a local price check matters.
UK petrol averages 161.6p in August 2026. See what oil, fuel duty and local price gaps mean for possible pump-price falls this year.
UK unleaded surged from 132p to 149p in March 2026 — a 16.6p monthly rise. DESNZ data reveals why diesel jumped even harder, and what April may bring.
Find the cheapest petrol near you using data from 8,048 UK stations, 30-minute Fuel Finder updates and practical tank-saving calculations today.
Supermarket unleaded was 3.4p per litre cheaper than branded fuel on 7 August 2026. See which is worth it and what UK fuel rules mean for drivers.
UK diesel enters October close to its record. See dated petrol and diesel averages, key cost drivers, and practical ways to reduce your next fill.
Find cheaper super unleaded and E5 near you, compare current prices and timestamps, check vehicle compatibility, and decide if a detour saves money.
Premium unleaded cost 16.4p more than standard on 25 September 2026. Use this UK checklist to choose fuel, store a classic car and restart it safely.
Fuel duty could rise by 3p a litre on 1 January 2027, but Budget 2026 will set the final rate. See the dates, costs and what drivers can do.
Check HMRC advisory fuel rates from September 2026 for petrol, diesel, LPG and electric company cars, including who can claim and the one-month grace period.
Test whether premium diesel pays for itself. Compare cost per mile, MPG and cleaning claims before you pay extra at UK pumps.
Local competition makes petrol cheaper at some nearby stations. Use litres, real MPG and extra miles to test whether a cheaper station saves money.
Use this full-to-full test to see if premium petrol's better economy can repay its higher price. Compare cost per mile, not just MPG.
UK petrol entered September 2026 at 161.6p a litre and diesel at 183.5p. See the September scenarios and practical ways drivers could pay less.
A roof box can add 22% to fuel use at 62mph. See worked UK trip costs, current pump prices, loading advice and ways to cut the penalty before travel.
Can you trust Fuel Finder prices? The CMA says 97% of UK stations are registered. Learn what coverage, timestamps and the 30-minute rule mean.
Had PCP or HP car finance between 2007 and 2024? Learn which agreements may be relevant, what details to find, and how to start a claim check.
Oil price changes usually reach UK petrol pumps in 1 to 3 weeks. See how refining, sterling, fuel stocks and local competition shape the delay.
Diesel cost 22.58p more than petrol on 14 September 2026. See how refining pressure, Brent above $100 and local forecourt prices explain the gap.
CarFest ran 28-30 August 2026. Plan the A43 drive, find fuel stops that sell E5, and protect an E5-dependent classic on the way to Silverstone.
Petrol averaged 161.2p and diesel 182.3p on 14 August. Plan your bank holiday fill, route cost, traffic checks and E5 stops before 31 August.
Fuel duty stays at 52.95p per litre through December 2026. See the cancelled September rise, live UK prices, and what remains uncertain for 2027.
Check E5 and E10 compatibility, availability, mixing and costs before a UK summer road trip, and see when premium unleaded is worth the extra.
Fuel Finder covers about 8,000 UK forecourts. Learn the 30-minute price rule, the five-minute API step, and how to check prices before filling up.
The 1p fuel duty rise due on 1 September 2026 was cancelled on 20 May 2026. Duty stays at 52.95p a litre until 31 December 2026.
UK petrol averaged 160.7p and diesel 180.9p on 3 August 2026. Compare the CMA's April benchmarks with PetrolPal data and see where drivers saved.
We retested six UK petrol price tools after Fuel Finder, comparing current data, route features, account needs, privacy and practical savings.
See what a full tank of petrol or diesel costs in the UK, how tank size changes the bill, and practical ways to pay less at the pump.
Compare the cost of charging an electric car at home, on public chargers and on rapid chargers in the UK, per full charge and per mile.
See what drives UK petrol and diesel prices in 2026, how fuel duty works, and what national and local price data can tell you before you fill your tank.
