Fuel price index
The most comprehensive analysis of petrol, diesel and other fuel prices across the UK
Page last updated on 15/11/19
The average price of fuel
These are the average prices that you can expect to pay UK-wide for the major types of fuel. We update these prices weekly.
We can help you save money
Want to find the cheapest fuel station near you? Use our handy petrol prices tool.
Find cheapest price
126.5p
130.4p
63.5p
138.1p
142.6p
-0.5p
-0.5p
0.0p
-0.6p
-0.4p
Prices updated from 08/11 to 15/11/19Cost of filling your car
How much it costs to fill up your car depends on its fuel capacity. Here’s how much it costs to fill three typical tank sizes based on the current average price of fuel.
How much do you really spend on fuel?
The price of petrol and diesel is always changing, so it helps to save money on fuel where you can.Cheapest & most expensive areas
How does the price of fuel in your area fare against the rest of the UK?
Cheapest
- 124.2p - Sunderland (SR)
- 124.3p - Blackpool (FY)
- 124.4p - Cleveland (TS)
- 124.9p - Doncaster (DN)
- 124.9p - Watford (WD)
Most expensive
- 132.3p - Lerwick (ZE)
- 131.5p - Kirkwall (KW)
- 131.4p - East Central London (EC)
- 130.8p - West London (W)
- 130.2p - Outer Hebrides (HS)
Fuel prices over time
The graph below shows petrol and diesel prices over the past year.
| Date | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Nov '18 | 122.9p | 131.7p |
| Dec '18 | 122.9p | 132.5p |
| Jan '19 | 120.1p | 129.3p |
| Feb '19 | 119.6p | 129.1p |
| Mar '19 | 121.2p | 130.5p |
| Apr '19 | 125.2p | 132.1p |
| May '19 | 129.7p | 134.8p |
| June '19 | 129.0p | 133.1p |
| Jul '19 | 128.3p | 131.4p |
| Aug '19 | 129.1p | 131.9p |
| Sep '19 | 128.3p | 131.6p |
| Oct '19 | 127.6p | 131.6p |
| Nov '19 | 126.5p | 130.5p |
We guarantee to beat your car insurance renewal, or get the difference, plus £20
Get a quoteT&Cs apply. Must be a like-for-like policy. Find out more.
Tip from Amanda, our motoring expert
"Always keep your tyres pumped to the recommended level. Underinflated tyres can have a surprising effect on fuel consumption. If you're just 10 PSI under, you're burning as much as 2.5% more fuel than you need to be."
Read more tips to help improve fuel economy
Or log in to retrieve your previous quotes
Car insurance price index
