How to Find Cheap Petrol and Diesel Near You
Updated 7 Nov 2026
Where fuel is cheapest in the UK, how much brands differ today, and when it is worth driving further to fill up.
At the stations we track, E10 ranges from 155.7p to 199.9p a litre today, with an average of 171.0p. Most of that gap comes down to where and with whom you fill up.
Prices by brand today
Average E10 price per brand (brands with at least five stations in our data):
| Brands | Stations | Unleaded (E10) |
|---|---|---|
| Jet | 20 | 168.5p |
| Esso | 203 | 169.8p |
| Asda | 784 | 170.3p |
| Texaco | 56 | 170.4p |
| Shell | 11 | 170.5p |
| Valero | 6 | 171.4p |
| BP | 71 | 183.7p |
Five habits that save money
- Avoid motorway services. Fuel at motorway service areas is usually the most expensive. Leave the motorway for a few minutes or fill up before a long trip.
- Supermarket forecourts are often cheapest. They sell a lot of fuel and use it to bring shoppers in.
- Compare before you go. Prices change daily and differ a lot within the same town. Our petrol prices near me page lists the stations around you, cheapest first.
- Do not drive far for a few pence. A 10-mile detour at 45 mpg burns about a litre of fuel. Saving 3p a litre on a 50-litre fill-up is £1.50, roughly what that litre costs.
- Drive smoothly. Gentle acceleration, correct tyre pressures and not carrying extra weight often save more than hunting for the cheapest pump.
Planning a long drive? Work out the fuel cost first with the journey fuel cost calculator.