UK Fuel Price Trends
Track how petrol and diesel prices have changed over time
UK Average Fuel Prices (Latest Weekly Update)
Based on UK Government weekly fuel price statistics.
Unleaded Petrol
156.8p per litre
-0.17p vs last week
Diesel
188.8p per litre
-1.02p vs last week
Updated: 04/05/2026 · Source: UK Government
Weekly UK average prices · Not live forecourt prices
Unleaded Petrol
156.8p
per litre
-0.17p
vs last week
Diesel
188.8p
per litre
-1.02p
vs last week
Historical Price Chart
Showing 12 weeks of data
Data Summary Table (Last 12 Weeks)
| Date | Unleaded (p/litre) | Diesel (p/litre) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | 131.6 | 141.46 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 131.71 | 141.46 |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 132.14 | 142.15 |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 135.67 | 149.01 |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 140.28 | 158.78 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 144.16 | 166.88 |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 148.78 | 176.52 |
| 06 Apr 2026 | 154.65 | 186.75 |
| 13 Apr 2026 | 158.17 | 192.14 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 157.62 | 191.24 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 156.99 | 189.81 |
| 04 May 2026 | 156.82 | 188.79 |
Updated: 04/05/2026 · Source: UK Government
About This Data
Unleaded Petrol (E10)
Average weekly prices from UK retailers, sourced from the CMA Road Fuel Prices Scheme.
Diesel (B7)
Average weekly prices including supermarket and independent forecourts across the UK.
For a full data reference with summary statistics, methodology, and downloadable weekly figures, see our UK Fuel Price Index.
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