UK Petrol and Diesel Prices: What Drivers Are Paying Now

Petrol and diesel prices across the UK have settled at levels that will feel familiar to drivers who have been watching forecourt costs closely over recent months, with official fuel price data covering around 7,800 filling stations giving a clear national picture of what motorists are currently paying.

The average price of standard E10 unleaded petrol is 151.2p per litre, which works out at roughly £6.87 per gallon. Drivers who fill up with premium E5 unleaded are paying noticeably more, at 168.8p per litre or around £7.67 per gallon. For a typical family car with a 55-litre tank, that means a full fill of standard petrol costs in the region of £83, so choosing between grades is a real decision rather than a minor one.

Diesel drivers are paying the most at the pump right now. The average price of B7 diesel sits at 164.8p per litre, which is approximately £7.49 per gallon and around 13.6p per litre more expensive than standard petrol. That gap has a meaningful effect over time, particularly for drivers who cover higher annual mileages or who use their vehicles for work. A van driver filling a 70-litre tank pays roughly £9.50 more than a petrol car driver doing the same.

Prices do vary across regions and between forecourt operators, so it is worth checking local rates before making a longer journey or a dedicated fuel stop. Independent sites and supermarket forecourts often undercut motorway services by a noticeable margin. For anyone reviewing their overall motoring costs, including whether their current vehicle is the most efficient choice for their needs, resources such as Car.co.uk can help put running costs in context alongside the wider cost of ownership.