Question 1

What is the average petrol price in the UK today?

Accepted Answer

The UK national average petrol price is 140.3p per litre today, based on live data from over 7,300 stations via the government Fuel Finder Scheme. Diesel is 148.2p/litre. Prices are updated every 15 minutes. Northern Ireland is cheapest at around 136p/litre while London is most expensive at around 151p/litre.

Question 2

Which UK region has the cheapest petrol?

Accepted Answer

Northern Ireland consistently has the cheapest petrol in the UK, typically 10p or more below the national average, due to cross-border competition with the Republic of Ireland. The North East and North West of England are also among the cheapest regions.

Question 3

How often are fuel prices updated on ukfuel.live?

Accepted Answer

Prices on ukfuel.live are updated every 15 minutes using live data from the UK government's Fuel Finder Scheme, covering over 7,300 petrol stations across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Question 4

Which supermarket has the cheapest petrol in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's are typically the cheapest petrol retailers in the UK, often 4-6p per litre cheaper than premium brands like BP and Shell. Costco is usually the cheapest of all but requires membership.

Question 5

Why is petrol more expensive in London?

Accepted Answer

Petrol prices in London are typically 4-5p per litre above the national average due to higher operating costs for forecourts, greater demand density, and higher commercial rents. London currently averages around 144.5p/litre for unleaded petrol.

Question 6

What is the current diesel price in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The current UK national average diesel price is 148.2p per litre. Diesel prices vary by region - Northern Ireland and the North of England tend to be cheapest, while London and the South East are most expensive.