Where in the UK is fuel cheapest?
Compare reported petrol and diesel prices across the UK, then see what the difference means for your tank.
Tank Prices feed checked 17 Oct 2026, 04:03 UK time.
Unleaded, from 7,875 stations.
Northern Ireland to Scotland for unleaded.
Compare a fill-up
Change the amount to see what each country’s average would cost for the same fill-up. These are averages, not the price at every station.
| Country | Petrol | Diesel | Petrol fill-up | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland326 petrol stations | 166.9p/L | 191.7p/L | £83.45 | −£3.65 |
| Wales408 petrol stations | 173.6p/L | 198.7p/L | £86.80 | −£0.30 |
| England5,094 petrol stations | 174.4p/L | 199.5p/L | £87.20 | +£0.10 |
| Scotland642 petrol stations | 175.2p/L | 200.4p/L | £87.60 | +£0.50 |
The UK average also includes stations whose country is missing from the feed. Country averages are simple averages of reporting stations, not weighted by sales. The difference shown is illustrative and does not include travel costs.
Use this for your next journey
Country averages show the wider picture, but nearby stations can vary more than the country gap. Compare prices near you, then use the detour calculator to see whether travelling for a cheaper price is worthwhile.
See the figures page for the government’s latest weekly averages, or read how Tank Prices’ data works.