Petrol and diesel prices in the United Kingdom
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Compiled from official government and open-data fuel price publications for the United Kingdom. Every figure on this page is available through our free JSON API.
Current fuel prices in the United Kingdom
- RON 95 1.50 GBP/L $2.01/L · $7.61/gal -5.6% in 30 days
- RON 98 1.65 GBP/L $2.21/L · $8.38/gal -5.6% in 30 days
- Diesel 1.65 GBP/L $2.21/L · $8.37/gal -10.5% in 30 days
How fuel prices have moved in the United Kingdom
| Fuel | 30 days | 90 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| RON 95 | -5.6% | -3.1% | +12.7% |
| RON 98 | -5.6% | -3.3% | +10.8% |
| Diesel | -10.5% | -11.8% | +17.5% |
Fuel price history for the United Kingdom
The last 24 published updates, in GBP per litre. We hold 445 readings for the United Kingdom, back to 1 January 2018.
| Date | RON 95 | RON 98 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50 | 1.65 | 1.65 | |
| 1.51 | 1.66 | 1.67 | |
| 1.53 | 1.69 | 1.72 | |
| 1.56 | 1.71 | 1.77 | |
| 1.58 | 1.74 | 1.82 | |
| 1.59 | 1.75 | 1.84 | |
| 1.59 | 1.75 | 1.85 | |
| 1.57 | 1.73 | 1.87 | |
| 1.57 | 1.73 | 1.88 | |
| 1.57 | 1.73 | 1.89 | |
| 1.57 | 1.73 | 1.90 | |
| 1.58 | 1.74 | 1.91 | |
| 1.58 | 1.74 | 1.92 | |
| 1.55 | 1.71 | 1.87 | |
| 1.49 | 1.65 | 1.77 | |
| 1.44 | 1.60 | 1.67 | |
| 1.40 | 1.56 | 1.59 | |
| 1.36 | 1.52 | 1.49 | |
| 1.32 | 1.48 | 1.42 | |
| 1.32 | 1.48 | 1.41 | |
| 1.32 | 1.48 | 1.41 | |
| 1.31 | 1.47 | 1.41 | |
| 1.32 | 1.48 | 1.41 | |
| 1.32 | 1.48 | 1.41 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is petrol in the United Kingdom today?
As of 6 July 2026, RON 95 petrol in the United Kingdom costs 1.50 GBP per litre — about $2.01 per litre, or $7.61 per US gallon.
What is the RON 95 price in the United Kingdom?
RON 95 costs 1.50 GBP per litre in the United Kingdom as of 6 July 2026.
Is diesel cheaper than petrol in the United Kingdom?
Petrol is cheaper. As of 6 July 2026, diesel costs 1.65 GBP per litre and petrol 1.50 GBP per litre — a difference of 0.150 GBP (9.1% less than diesel).
Have fuel prices gone up in the United Kingdom?
Petrol in the United Kingdom has fallen 5.6% in the past 30 days, from 1.59 to 1.50 GBP per litre.
When were these the United Kingdom fuel prices last updated?
These prices were last updated on 6 July 2026. The United Kingdom typically publishes new fuel prices about every 7 days.
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