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Petrol Price in UK Today — Fuel Rates per Litre in GBP

Live petrol and diesel reference rates in GBP, with Brent crude comparison, 30-day trend, and pricing policy context for United Kingdom.

Petrol

GBP 1.48 / litre

$1.97 per litre

Diesel

GBP 1.54 / litre

$1.85 per litre

Live Update

daily

Source cycle: Retail market + HM Treasury tax framework

Fuel Product Prices

Quick reference for barrel, petrol, diesel, kerosene oil, and LPG Prices.

Crude Oil Barrel

$110.10 / barrel

Global benchmark

Petrol

GBP 1.48 / litre

$1.97 per litre

Diesel

GBP 1.54 / litre

$1.85 per litre

Kerosene Oil

Regional benchmark

Varies by distributor

LPG

Supplier benchmark

Cylinder rates vary

Fuel Update Cycle

daily

Retail market + HM Treasury tax framework

Brent Crude Context

Brent crude is currently $110.10 per barrel ($0.69 per litre reference), updated Apr 6, 2026, 6:23 PM.

United Kingdom vs Brent

Premium: $1.28/L

Local taxes, subsidy policy, and distribution costs drive this spread.

Weekly move

+0.91%

Last 7 days: $1.95$1.97

30-Day Fuel Snapshot

Quick movement table for United Kingdom based on the latest benchmark cycle.

WindowPetrol (USD/L)Diesel (USD/L)
30d ago$1.88$1.78
21d ago$1.91$1.81
14d ago$1.94$1.83
7d ago$1.95$1.84
Today$1.97$1.85

Monthly Fuel Cost Calculator

Estimate monthly travel cost from daily distance, efficiency, and latest reference fuel price.

Estimated monthly cost

$246.25

125 litres × $1.97 per litre

Calculator uses USD-per-litre reference for cross-country planning.

Nearby Country Comparison

Compare United Kingdom with nearby markets to see tax, subsidy, and policy-driven price differences.

CountryPetrol (USD/L)Diesel (USD/L)Open page
🇫🇷 France$2.28$1.82France Petrol Prices
🇳🇱 Netherlands$2.05$1.88Netherlands Petrol Prices
🇩🇪 Germany$1.72$1.65Germany Petrol Prices
🇳🇴 Norway$2.36$2.05Norway Petrol Prices

Why fuel prices change in United Kingdom

Fuel prices in United Kingdom move with global Brent and WTI benchmarks, but local policy determines how quickly global changes pass through to pump rates.

UK pump prices are among Europe's highest largely because fuel duty and VAT form a major part of final cost. Because fuel is part of transport and logistics cost, retail inflation often follows large petrol or diesel moves.

Current model: Market-linked, tax-heavy. Authority: Retail market + HM Treasury tax framework. This is why neighboring countries can post very different prices even on the same day.

FAQs

What is the petrol price in United Kingdom today?

Today's petrol benchmark in United Kingdom is GBP 1.48 / litre (about $1.97 per litre). This reference is updated daily.

What is the diesel price in United Kingdom today?

Current diesel benchmark is GBP 1.54 / litre (about $1.85 per litre). Compare this with petrol to see transport cost pressure in United Kingdom.

Why are fuel prices different in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom pricing depends on market-linked, tax-heavy, tax or subsidy policy, and import economics. UK pump prices are among Europe's highest largely because fuel duty and VAT form a major part of final cost.

When does United Kingdom update petrol and diesel rates?

United Kingdom follows a daily review cycle under Retail market + HM Treasury tax framework. For station-level retail quotes, always verify locally before purchase.

How can I compare United Kingdom fuel rates with nearby countries?

Use the nearby comparison table on this page and open related country pages to check regional price gaps, policy differences, and crude pass-through speed.

Continue with global fuel comparison, currency exchange rates, and commodity market pages for broader energy context.