Fuel price news & money-saving guides
Plain-English explainers on UK petrol and diesel prices, and simple ways to pay less every time you fill up.
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How Much More Does Motorway Fuel Cost? About 20p a Litre
Fuelling up at motorway services costs roughly 20 to 23p a litre more. Here are the figures, and how to avoid the premium on a long trip.
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Are Supermarket Petrol Stations Cheaper? What Our Data Shows
We compared supermarket, motorway and other stations across the UK. Supermarkets win on average, but the saving is smaller than you might think.
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E10 vs E5 Petrol: Which Should You Buy?
E10 is the standard petrol, E5 the premium. Here is the difference, which cars can use E10, and what the extra cost of E5 adds up to.
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What Is the UK Fuel Finder Scheme? A Plain-English Guide
Since 2026, UK fuel retailers have had to report price changes within 30 minutes. Here is what Fuel Finder is and why it helps drivers.
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How to Find the Cheapest Petrol Near You (5 Simple Steps)
Fuel prices can differ by more than 50p a litre between stations. Five simple steps to find the cheapest one near you, and check the trip is worth it.
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UK Petrol and Diesel Prices: Late October 2026
Petrol is around 174p and diesel around 199p a litre. Here is the weekly trend, the year-on-year picture and what our own station data shows.
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How Much of a Litre of Petrol Is Tax? About 47% Right Now
Nearly half of what you pay for petrol goes to the Treasury. Here is the sum, for both petrol and diesel, and what is left for fuel and the retailer.
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Why Is Diesel More Expensive Than Petrol in the UK?
Diesel costs around 25p a litre more than petrol. Here is why the gap opened up, and the simple sum that tells you whether diesel still pays.
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Budget 2026: Fuel Duty Cut Extended to July 2027
The Budget keeps fuel duty at 52.95p and extends the 5p cut to July 2027. Here is what was announced and what a rise would cost you later.
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