UK Fuel Prices & Trends
National statistics from the Government Fuel Finder scheme
The UK national average price of E10 is currently 169.0p per litre, based on 7,921 stations reporting as of 11 September 2026.
All Fuel Types
E10 — Daily Trend
The UK national average price of E10 has risen 7.8p (+4.8%) over the last 30 days, from 160.9p to 168.6p per litre.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often are these fuel prices updated?
Prices refresh roughly every 5 minutes, sourced directly from the UK Government's Fuel Finder scheme under the Open Government Licence — the same data retailers themselves report into.
Why do petrol and diesel prices vary so much between stations?
Forecourt prices depend on wholesale fuel costs at the time of purchase, site rent and running costs, local competition, and whether the operator is a supermarket, motorway services, or an independent — supermarkets and high-competition areas are usually cheaper.
What's the difference between E10 and E5 petrol?
E10 is the standard unleaded grade at nearly every UK forecourt, blended with up to 10% bioethanol. E5 (‘super’ or premium unleaded) is usually higher-octane and blended with up to 5% bioethanol instead.
How is the national average price calculated?
It's the average price for a given fuel type across every station currently reporting that fuel type in the Fuel Finder scheme dataset — not a fixed panel of stations, so it moves as retailers update their prices.
Is Fuel Tracker UK affiliated with the government or a fuel retailer?
No. Fuel Tracker UK is an independent project — not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Government or any fuel retailer. Prices are presented without modification, straight from the Fuel Finder scheme.