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Official UK national average pump prices for Ultra-Low Sulphur Unleaded Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7), and Super Unleaded. Sourced from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) weekly statistical release in pence per litre (p/Litre and £/Litre).
Ultra-Low Sulphur Unleaded Petrol (ULSP / E10 95 RON)
per Litre
Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD / B7)
per Litre
Super Unleaded Petrol (E5 97/99 RON High Octane)
per Litre
Official statistical forecourt survey breakdown across UK territories
| Region / Category | Coverage / Locations | Petrol Rate | Diesel Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| England (Average) | Nationwide forecourts | 188.1p/L | 199.2p/L |
| Greater London & South East | Metropolitan & motorway service stations | 190.5p/L | 201.8p/L |
| Scotland | Highlands, Lowlands & Central Belt | 188.7p/L | 199.8p/L |
| Wales | Urban & rural forecourts | 187.9p/L | 198.9p/L |
| Northern Ireland | Ulster regional average (high independent competition) | 185.4p/L | 196.1p/L |
| Effective Date | Fuel Product | Official Price | Revision Change | Gazette Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 February 2026 | Diesel (ULSD) | 198.6p/L | −0.6p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
| 11 February 2026 | Unleaded Petrol (E10) | 172.8p/L | −1.3p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
| Invalid Date | Diesel (ULSD) | 199.2p/L | −0.1p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
| Invalid Date | Unleaded Petrol (E10) | 174.1p/L | −0.5p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
| Invalid Date | Diesel (ULSD) | 199.3p/L | −0.7p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
| Invalid Date | Unleaded Petrol (E10) | 174.6p/L | −0.7p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
| 10 December 2026 | Diesel (ULSD) | 200.0p/L | +0.5p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
| 10 December 2026 | Unleaded Petrol (E10) | 175.3p/L | +0.4p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
| 10 May 2026 | Unleaded Petrol (E10) | 174.9p/L | −13.5p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
| 6 October 2026 | Unleaded Petrol (E10) | 188.4p/L | +2.2p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
| 6 October 2026 | Diesel (ULSD) | 199.5p/L | +2.7p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
| 29 September 2026 | Unleaded Petrol (E10) | 186.2p/L | +3.7p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
| 29 September 2026 | Diesel (ULSD) | 196.8p/L | +4.4p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
| 15 September 2026 | Unleaded Petrol (E10) | 182.5p/L | +3.9p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
| 4 August 2026 | Unleaded Petrol (E10) | 178.6p/L | +9.2p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
| 12 May 2026 | Unleaded Petrol (E10) | 169.4p/L | +15.2p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
| 13 January 2026 | Unleaded Petrol (E10) | 154.2p/L | +19.4p/L | DESNZ Weekly Statistics |
Fuel data for United Kingdom is sourced directly from Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) / GOV.UK. Updates occur per Weekly Official Statistical Release (Every Tuesday).
Standard petrol in the UK is Ultra-Low Sulphur Unleaded Petrol (E10 95 RON), containing up to 10% renewable ethanol. As of the latest official DESNZ statistical release, the UK national average price is 188.4 pence per litre (£1.884/litre). High-performance vehicles using premium Super Unleaded (E5 97/99 RON) average approximately 199.9 pence per litre (£1.999/litre).
Standard automotive diesel is Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel (B7), which contains up to 7% biodiesel. The UK national average diesel pump price is currently 199.5 pence per litre (£1.995/litre). Diesel maintains a modest retail premium over unleaded petrol due to structural refining capacity in Europe and heavier commercial freight demand.
Fuel prices exhibit noticeable variance across the UK's home nations and economic corridors:
UK retail fuel prices at the pump comprise four major components:
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The current UK national average price for standard unleaded petrol (E10 95 RON) is 188.4 pence per litre (£1.884/litre), according to the latest official weekly road fuel price statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
The UK national average price for ultra-low sulphur diesel (B7) is 199.5 pence per litre (£1.995/litre). Diesel prices continue to trade at a modest premium over petrol reflecting global distillate demand and refining margins.
These figures represent official national and regional averages surveyed across supermarket forecourts, major oil brand stations (BP, Shell, Esso), and independent retailers. Live pump prices at individual local forecourts or motorway service areas (MSAs) may vary by 3p to 25p per litre.
UK retail pump prices are determined by: (1) wholesale refined product costs in USD, (2) the GBP/USD currency exchange rate, (3) UK fuel duty (currently 52.95p per litre), (4) 20% Value Added Tax (VAT applied to both the product and duty), and (5) retailer wholesale-to-pump operating margins.
Historically, Northern Ireland and areas with high density of supermarket fuel kiosks (such as Asda, Tesco, and Morrisons) report slightly lower average pump prices (typically 185p–186p/L) compared to Greater London and motorway service plazas where overheads and rent are higher.