Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our service
Why PetrolPrices.co.uk?
- ✓ Live prices from over 8,000 UK petrol stations
- ✓ Remembers your last search and fuel settings on your device
- ✓ Multi-brand filtering for fast comparisons
- ✓ Loyalty card savings shown for every station
- ✓ Optional car reminders (MOT, Tax, Insurance, Service) stored on your device — no sign-up, no data sent to us
- ✓ Dark mode for comfortable viewing at night
- ✓ Works smoothly on mobile, tablet and desktop devices
- ✓ Choose your preferred map app — Google Maps, Apple Maps or Auto
- ✓ Powered by official CMA fuel data + live retailer feeds
- ✓ Free to use — no sign-up required
Loyalty Cards
You can upload an image of your loyalty card's barcode, which is then saved securely on your device. When you search for fuel, a "Show Card" button will appear for participating brands, allowing you to display the barcode for scanning at the till.
Yes, it is extremely secure. Your loyalty card image is stored only in your browser's local storage on your device. It is NEVER uploaded to our servers. Only you can access it from the device you used to save it.
No. For your privacy, the card images are stored locally and do not sync between devices. You will need to add the card on each device you use.
Pro Tip: Since we don't store your data on our servers, there's no automatic backup. However, you can easily create your own backup on your phone:
- Create a dedicated photo album on your device (e.g., name it "Loyalty Card Backups")
- Each time you add a card to the site, save a copy of the barcode image to that album
This way, if you ever clear your browser data or switch to a new phone, you'll have all the images ready to be re-added in seconds.
Data & Accuracy
Our data is refreshed frequently throughout the day. The prices you see may be cached for up to 15 minutes, so they are a very recent guide to the price at the pump.
We use official data from the UK Government's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Road Fuel Prices Scheme, combined with direct feeds from retailers. This data is provided under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Prices can change quickly. While our data is very fresh, there can sometimes be a short delay between a station changing its price and the new price appearing on our site. Always treat the displayed price as a guide.
Privacy & Security
No. We have a strict privacy-first policy. We do not use cookies, Google Analytics, or any other tracking tools. Your activity is not monitored. For more details, please see our full Privacy Policy.
No. PetrolPrices.co.uk is completely free to use and does not require any sign-up, login, or subscription.
No — the car reminders feature is fully privacy-safe. Any dates or vehicle details you enter for MOT, Car Tax, Insurance or Service reminders are stored only on your device using your browser's local storage.
Nothing is sent to our servers, and we do not collect, access, or process this information in any way.
Because reminders are kept locally on your device, they will not sync across phones or computers. You can edit or delete them at any time directly from your browser settings.
Yes — PetrolPrices.co.uk now automatically remembers your last search and preferences, including your chosen location, fuel type, brand filters, and search radius. This helps returning users quickly view up-to-date prices without having to re-enter their details every time.
Your preferences are safely stored in your browser's local storage (not cookies), meaning they stay on your device and aren't shared with anyone.
If you'd like to start fresh, click the "Clear location cache" button on the search page — this will instantly remove your saved preferences.
Why Are Car Reminders Useful?
Many drivers genuinely forget yearly renewal dates — especially when MOT, car tax, insurance and servicing all fall at different times. Our reminders are designed to reduce that risk, and help you stay legal and protected.
MOT
Driving without a valid MOT is commonly dealt with by an on-the-spot fine of £100, and if it goes to court the fine can be up to £1,000.
Insurance
Driving without insurance can trigger a roadside penalty of £300 and six penalty points, and the police may seize the vehicle.
Car Tax
Driving or keeping an untaxed vehicle on a public road can result in an initial DVLA penalty of £80, rising to £1,000 if the case goes to court. Vehicles may also be clamped or seized.
Knock-on risk
If your MOT expires, you may not be able to tax the vehicle, and you could also risk wider problems if stopped or involved in an incident.
Privacy note: All reminder dates are saved only on your device (local storage). We don't receive, store, or track your reminder data.
Other Questions
If you spot a price that seems wrong, please let us know via our Contact Us page and we will investigate.
We offer a fast and convenient web app that you can add directly to your phone's home screen — no app store download is needed! Simply visit our site on your phone and follow the browser's prompt to "Add to Home Screen".
No — PetrolPrices.co.uk is an independent website. We are not affiliated, endorsed, or associated with any retailer or brand shown. All logos and trademarks are used for identification purposes only and remain the property of their respective owners.
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