Press & Media
Live UK fuel price data for journalists. Ready-to-publish tables, copy-ready stats with attribution, embeddable widgets, and everything you need for your next story.
Quick Stats
Screenshot-ready stat cards. Click “Copy stat” on any card to grab a ready-to-paste sentence with source attribution.
At a Glance
The numbers that matter right now. Every stat below is pulled live from over 8,238UK petrol stations reporting under the government's mandatory fuel price transparency scheme. Data refreshes every five minutes.
158.6p
UK Avg Unleaded
per litre
186.3p
UK Avg Diesel
per litre
▲ 0.5p
Petrol Week-on-Week
now 158.4p
8,238
Stations Reporting
updated 3m ago
Data last updated: 3m ago. Prices from the UK government Fuel Finder API, refreshed every 5 minutes.
Story Angles
Ready-made story angles backed by live data. Each angle includes real figures you can use directly in your reporting. Click “Copy for article” to grab a pre-written paragraph with full source attribution.
Regional Price Breakdown
We track fuel prices at city level across England, Scotland, and Wales. Cities can vary by several pence per litre depending on local competition.
Live Data
Cheapest city: WHITBY (149.3p) Most expensive: SHOTTS (170.4p) Spread: 21.1p between cheapest and most expensive
We can also provide: City-by-city tables, postcode-level data, regional heatmaps
Motorway Rip-Off
Motorway services consistently charge a premium over the national average. We quantify the exact markup per litre and per tank.
Live Data
Motorway avg: 177.1p National avg: 158.7p Premium: +18.4p per litre Per tank (55L): £10.12 extra
We can also provide: Motorway vs national comparison, per-operator breakdown, tank cost uplift
Supermarket Price War
Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons compete on fuel. We rank them by average price and track how their prices move week on week.
Live Data
1. Sainsbury's: 155.2p 2. Tesco: 155.2p 3. Asda: 155.4p 4. Morrisons: 155.8p
We can also provide: Supermarket ranking tables, week-on-week changes, brand vs brand comparisons
Weekly Price Direction
Are prices rising or falling? We compare this week's average against last week's for both petrol and diesel.
Live Data
Petrol this week: 158.4p Petrol last week: 157.9p Change: +0.5p Diesel this week: 186.7p Diesel last week: 187.8p Change: -1.1p
We can also provide: Week-on-week change figures, directional trend, historical context
Diesel vs Petrol Gap
The spread between diesel and petrol tells a story about refining margins and wholesale costs. We track the gap across all station types.
Live Data
UK avg petrol: 158.6p UK avg diesel: 186.3p Gap: 27.7p per litre Per tank (55L): £15.24 more for diesel
We can also provide: Spread calculations, historical gap charts, segment-level comparison
Station Compliance
Not every UK forecourt reports prices to the government scheme. We track how many stations are actively reporting and which brands have the best coverage.
Live Data
8,238 stations actively reporting prices Data updated: 21 May 2026, 05:40
We can also provide: Reporting coverage stats, brand compliance tables, regional gaps
Brand Price Rankings
Which brand is cheapest? We rank every major fuel brand by their average unleaded price, compared against the UK national average. Supermarket brands consistently undercut the big oil companies — here's by how much.
Brand Price Rankings
Top 15 brands sorted by cheapest unleaded. Minimum 5 stations. vs UK avg = difference from national mean.
| # | Brand | Avg Unleaded | Avg Diesel | Stations | vs UK Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morgan Fuels | 150.4p | 177.5p | 7 | -8.2p |
| 2 | Costco | 151.3p | 179.0p | 21 | -7.3p |
| 3 | THOMPSON FUELS LTD | 152.9p | 172.9p | 5 | -5.7p |
| 4 | SOLO | 153.6p | 173.7p | 13 | -5.0p |
| 5 | Maxol | 154.2p | 175.2p | 110 | -4.4p |
| 6 | Nicholl | 154.7p | 171.2p | 6 | -3.9p |
| 7 | Total Energies | 154.9p | 181.7p | 5 | -3.7p |
| 8 | Solo | 155.1p | 172.5p | 16 | -3.5p |
| 9 | Sainsbury's | 155.2p | 183.4p | 315 | -3.4p |
| 10 | Tesco | 155.2p | 187.4p | 512 | -3.4p |
| 11 | Circle K | 155.3p | 172.6p | 39 | -3.3p |
| 12 | Asda | 155.4p | 184.1p | 406 | -3.2p |
| 13 | Applegreen | 155.4p | 182.9p | 13 | -3.2p |
| 14 | Co-op | 155.7p | 187.6p | 28 | -2.9p |
| 15 | Emo | 155.7p | 176.2p | 9 | -2.9p |
Source: PetrolFinder.uk · 21 May 2026
Cheapest & Most Expensive Cities
Fuel prices vary dramatically by location. The gap between the UK's cheapest and most expensive cities can be more than 10p per litre — that's over £5.50 on a full tank. Here are the cities at each end of the scale.
Regional Price Comparison
Top 10 cheapest and top 10 most expensive cities. Minimum 5 stations per city.
Cheapest 10 Cities
| City | Unleaded | Diesel | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHITBY | 149.3p | 183.1p | 6 |
| ST HELENS | 151.9p | 180.3p | 8 |
| HOUGHTON LE SPRING | 152.2p | 183.3p | 5 |
| PONTYPRIDD | 152.3p | 181.3p | 5 |
| LONDONDERRY | 152.3p | 170.5p | 9 |
| LEIGH | 152.4p | 181.4p | 6 |
| BRIDGEND | 152.6p | 181.2p | 9 |
| ROSSENDALE | 152.7p | 181.9p | 6 |
| BISHOP AUCKLAND | 152.7p | 181.8p | 13 |
| Ballymena | 152.7p | 175.3p | 5 |
Most Expensive 10 Cities
| City | Unleaded | Diesel | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHOTTS | 170.4p | 191.9p | 5 |
| HUNGERFORD | 169.5p | 193.3p | 5 |
| KNUTSFORD | 168.2p | 194.2p | 6 |
| UTTOXETER | 166.5p | 194.9p | 5 |
| LAIRG | 166.2p | 190.6p | 5 |
| WIMBORNE | 166.1p | 191.2p | 5 |
| HEYWOOD | 165.9p | 193.5p | 5 |
| SHETLAND | 165.4p | 177.4p | 8 |
| MACCLESFIELD | 165.2p | 192.7p | 8 |
| CHIPPENHAM | 165.0p | 190.0p | 11 |
Source: PetrolFinder.uk · 21 May 2026
The Motorway Premium
Motorway services remain the most expensive place to fill up in Britain. Our data shows exactly how much more drivers pay per litre and per tank compared to local forecourts and supermarkets.
Motorway vs Forecourt Markup
Premium per litre and per 55-litre tank at motorway services versus local and supermarket stations.
+18.4p
extra per litre at motorway
£10.12
extra per 55L tank (petrol)
+14.5p
extra per litre diesel
| Station Type | Avg Unleaded | Avg Diesel | vs Nat'l Avg | Per 55L Tank | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Average | 158.7p | 186.3p | -- | -- | 8,238 |
| Motorway | 177.1p | 200.8p | +18.4p | +£10.12 | 167 |
| Supermarket | 156.8p | 181.7p | -1.9p | -£1.04 saving | 723 |
| Local Forecourt | 158.4p | 186.5p | -0.3p | -- | 6,812 |
Source: PetrolFinder.uk · 21 May 2026 · Based on 55-litre tank
Embeddable Widgets
Add live fuel price data to your publication's website. These widgets update automatically and are free for editorial use. No API key required — just copy the embed code.
Live Price Ticker
Current UK average petrol and diesel with week-on-week change
Embed Code
<iframe src="https://www.petrolfinder.uk/api/embed/prices" width="100%" height="70" frameborder="0" title="UK Fuel Prices" ></iframe>
Brand Comparison Table
Top 10 brands sorted by cheapest unleaded, with diesel column
Embed Code
<iframe src="https://www.petrolfinder.uk/api/embed/brands" width="100%" height="280" frameborder="0" title="UK Fuel Brand Prices" ></iframe>
City Comparison
Cheapest and priciest cities side by side, unleaded per litre
Embed Code
<iframe src="https://www.petrolfinder.uk/api/embed/cities" width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" title="UK City Fuel Prices" ></iframe>
28-Day Price Trend
Sparkline chart showing petrol and diesel over the past four weeks
Embed Code
<iframe src="https://www.petrolfinder.uk/api/embed/trend" width="100%" height="160" frameborder="0" title="UK Fuel Price Trend" ></iframe>
Download the Data
Download the raw data for your own analysis. All files include source attribution and are free for editorial and journalistic use.
Brand Rankings
All brands sorted by cheapest unleaded with diesel prices, station counts, and vs UK average column.
City Prices
All cities with minimum 5 stations, sorted cheapest to most expensive by unleaded average.
Station Type Breakdown
Motorway, supermarket, and local average prices with min/max ranges and station counts.
Full Press Pack (JSON)
All data in one JSON file — national stats, brand rankings, city prices, and weekly trend. Auto-generated, always current.
Download press-data.jsonAlso available at: petrolfinder.uk/api/press/data
All downloads are generated client-side from live data. Credit line: “Data: PetrolFinder.uk (21 May 2026)”
Data last updated: 3m ago· Source: UK government Fuel Finder API via PetrolFinder.uk
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About PetrolFinder (boilerplate)
PetrolFinder.uk is an independent UK fuel price comparison service tracking over 8,000 stations in real time. Prices are sourced from the government’s Fuel Finder API and refreshed every five minutes.
Data Usage Policy
Free for editorial use. Credit PetrolFinder.uk and link back to www.petrolfinder.uk as the data source.
- Print, broadcast, and online editorial
- Social media graphics with credit
- Bespoke data requests via [email protected]
Media FAQ
Is PetrolFinder the official government Fuel Finder?
No. PetrolFinder.uk is an independent price-comparison tool. We source data from the government's open Fuel Finder API but are not affiliated with or endorsed by the UK government.
Where does PetrolFinder price data come from?
We pull prices from the government's open Fuel Finder API, which requires every major UK forecourt to report prices. We refresh every five minutes and store the full history for trend analysis.
Can I use PetrolFinder data in my publication?
Yes. Our data is free for editorial and journalistic use. We ask that you credit "PetrolFinder.uk" and include a link to our site. For bespoke data pulls or region-specific analysis, email [email protected].
Who created PetrolFinder?
PetrolFinder was built by Wayne, a developer based in Sheffield. It started as a side project to help drivers find cheaper fuel and has grown into one of the UK's most comprehensive fuel price trackers.
How often is the data updated?
Prices are refreshed every five minutes from the government API. We track over 7,500 stations across England, Scotland, and Wales, covering all major brands and independent forecourts.
Can you provide data for a specific region?
Yes. We can provide bespoke data for any UK city, county, or postcode area. Contact [email protected] with your requirements and deadline, and we will prepare the data.