Find the cheapest petrol & diesel prices near you
Last updated January 11, 2023
With fuel prices remaining high and the cost of living continuing to rise, budgeting to run a car and a household can be challenging. Many motorists are now carefully scrutinising prices at the forecourts so they can cut their fuel spend.
If you’re looking to find fuel at the best possible price, you’re in luck! We’ve curated some of the best online resources to help you locate the cheapest fuel in your area. Whether you’re looking to compare costs or find the best prices on your doorstep, we’ve got you covered.
Read our guide to find out where you can fill up without breaking the bank.
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The latest fuel prices in the UK
Both petrol and diesel fuel prices in the UK rose significantly between June 2020 and July 2022. As of January 2023, petrol prices, while still relatively high are steadily falling – and diesel prices remain close to their Summer 2022 peak.
At the time of writing, the most recent AA monthly fuel update (November 2022) states that the average price of unleaded sits at around 164.7p per litre, while diesel prices are still rising, having reached 187.1p per litre.
This means that drivers in the UK are having to spend a significant portion of their income on fuel. Covering fuel costs can be particularly difficult for those who are on low incomes or rely on their vehicles for work. With a recession looming and living costs continually rising, many drivers are looking to save every penny they can at the forecourt.
Useful tools for keeping track of the fuel cost trends
- Gov.uk - Weekly Road fuel prices.
- Monthly fuel price reports by the AA – shows the average prices for each region for a litre of petrol, a litre of diesel or a litre of LPG.
Where to find the cheapest petrol stations
Been searching for ‘cheap petrol near me’ to no avail? There are plenty of comparison websites and apps which allow you to easily compare petrol/diesel prices before setting off on your journey.
Useful tools for finding cheap petrol stations in your area
- Fuelio - A petrol cost tracker app for Android and Apple.
- PetrolPrices website - This is one of the most reliable sources for finding cheap petrol stations in the UK. It allows users to search for local garages by postcode or town name - and view their current prices for unleaded, diesel and LPG fuels.
Finding fuel stations near you
Finding petrol stations near you is as easy as entering ‘petrol stations near me’ into Google. This should allow you to see a map marked with all the petrol stations in your area, as well as their opening hours, facilities (toilets, shops, coffee, and food counters, etc.), accepted payment methods and more.
Fuel cost and MPG calculators
Fuel cost and MPG calculators can help you save money on your car journeys. Taking into account factors such as the price of petrol, vehicle fuel efficiency, journey distance and personal driving habits, these calculators can provide you with accurate estimates for your travel costs.
Useful tools for calculating MPG and fuel costs
Our MPG calculator can help you work out your car’s real-world miles-per-gallon performance. If you want to estimate your weekly, monthly – or even annual fuel spend, you can work this out in an instant with our fuel cost calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
When comparing prices between different petrol stations, it’s important to take into account both regional differences and fuel type. Generally speaking, smaller independent petrol stations often offer cheaper fuel than larger chains such as BP or Shell.
If you're looking to save money while filling up, experts agree that evenings and night-time are often the cheapest times to buy petrol in the UK. This is because demand during these times is typically lower than during busier times such as mid-morning and mid-afternoon.
That being said, it is also worth noting that prices may be higher at motorway service stations due to their higher running costs and greater convenience. While there's no guarantee that evening or night-time prices will always be cheaper, this is certainly worth investigating if you’re looking to get the best possible value at the fuel pump.
Tuesdays are often considered to be the best day for getting cheaper fuel prices in the UK. This is because most petrol retailers update their prices on Monday nights, meaning Tuesday mornings are often when they offer their lowest prices. Of course, different locations may have different pricing patterns - and as always, it pays to shop around.
