Fuel Price News & Updates
UK petrol and diesel price news, fuel duty updates, and money-saving tips — updated regularly.
E10 vs E5 Petrol: Which Should You Use in the UK?
E10 vs E5 petrol explained — compatibility, fuel economy, cost, and environmental impact. Find out which petrol grade is right for your car and where to buy it.
Iran Strait of Hormuz Closure Sends Oil Prices Surging — What It Means for UK Pump Prices
Iran has shut the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to halt all Middle East energy exports, sending Brent crude to $87 a barrel. UK petrol already averages 151.7p per litre — here is what drivers should expect.
Why Are Petrol Prices Rising? What Drives UK Pump Prices
Why are petrol prices rising in the UK? Learn the key drivers — oil prices, fuel duty, VAT, refinery capacity, and retailer margins — and how to find cheaper fuel.
Diesel Records Biggest Monthly Drop as Pump Prices Fall Sharply
UK diesel prices fell by a record 16.6p per litre in June, with petrol down almost 8p, after oil prices tumbled on the US-Iran framework deal.
Brent Crude Slides to March Low: What It Means at the Pump
Brent crude dropped to $78.24 a barrel, its lowest since early March, as a US–Iran framework deal eases supply fears. Pump prices should follow — with a lag.
Fuel Duty: 5p Cut Ends August, Staged Rises From September
The temporary 5p fuel duty cut runs to 31 August 2026, then reverses in three steps — 1p, 2p, 2p — by March 2027. Here's the timeline for drivers.
Petrol Set to Fall Below 150p After Gulf Peace Deal
A US–Iran framework deal has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, pushing crude lower. The RAC expects petrol below 150p within a week or so.
How to Beat the Postcode Lottery on UK Fuel Prices
The same fuel can cost 20p a litre more on one forecourt than another. The government's Fuel Finder scheme helps you spot the difference.
Fuel Duty Freeze Extended to End of 2026 in Boost for Drivers
The government has extended the fuel duty freeze to the end of 2026, putting the planned staged increases on hold and citing the Middle East conflict — good news for the cost of filling up.
Official Figures: UK Petrol and Diesel Edge Down From Spring Peak
Government data shows petrol and diesel both slipping from their April and May peaks, with the diesel premium over petrol narrowing to about 25p a litre.
Petrol Prices Set to Fall as US-Iran Deal Eases Oil Costs
Oil costs have eased after the US-Iran framework deal, and the RAC expects petrol and diesel to keep falling at UK pumps over the next two weeks.
UK Petrol & Diesel Prices This Week – 15 June 2026
Petrol averages 156.1p and diesel 187.9p per litre across the UK this week.