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What is moving UK pump prices and what it means for your next fill-up, written from FuelWise's record of every forecourt's prices. Every article is checked by a person before it is published.
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NewsThursday, 5 November 2026
Petrol and diesel prices as oil falls below $95 after US midterms
Brent crude fell more than 8% after the US midterms. UK petrol averages 170.7p, down 1.6p in a week, but diesel is down just 0.4p at 198.2p. Here's why.
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AnalysisThursday, 5 November 2026
Cheapest petrol and diesel brands: Texaco and Jet rival supermarkets
Texaco, Jet and Valero match supermarkets on average petrol prices, but Tesco and Asda still lead on diesel. BP and Shell cost about 4.5p a litre more.
NewsThursday, 5 November 2026
Oil's biggest fall in three months: will diesel prices follow?
Brent fell 7.6% on Monday on hopes of Iran talks. Petrol is down 1.4p a litre in a week at UK pumps, but diesel only 0.4p. Here's where to find cheaper fuel.
AnalysisMonday, 2 November 2026
Petrol and diesel prices this week: nine in ten changes were cuts
E10 petrol fell 1.3p in a week to 171.7p and diesel 0.4p to 198.4p, with 9 in 10 price changes cuts, even as oil hit a six-month high before easing on Iran talks.
GuideSunday, 1 November 2026
Diesel prices: how to pay less as oil jumps 13% in October
UK diesel averages 198.4p a litre as Brent oil jumps 13% in October. Where to find cheaper diesel: supermarkets, avoiding motorways and skipping premium.
GuideSunday, 1 November 2026
Motorway fuel prices: why petrol costs 19p a litre more
Motorway services charge about 19.5p a litre more for petrol and 18p more for diesel than the UK average. Why the premium exists and how to avoid paying it.
NewsSunday, 1 November 2026
Petrol prices fall 1.3p in a week as Saudi refinery attacks lift oil
UK petrol averages 172.2p, down 1.3p in a week, and diesel 198.6p, even as Brent heads for a 14% October rise after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites.
NewsSunday, 1 November 2026
Petrol and diesel prices after the Budget: 5p duty cut kept to July
Fuel duty cut and freeze extended to July 2027. Petrol averages 172.5p, down 1.3p in a week, but diesel lags at 198.6p as Brent holds near $115 a barrel.
AnalysisWednesday, 28 October 2026
Petrol and diesel prices by region: Northern Ireland 8p cheaper
Northern Ireland petrol averages 164.9p, 7.9p below the UK. Regional petrol and diesel prices on Budget day, as oil rises after a strike on a Saudi refinery.
NewsTuesday, 27 October 2026
Petrol and diesel prices as oil falls 6% on Iran diplomacy
UK petrol averages 173.0p after a 1.1p weekly fall while diesel lags at 198.8p. Brent drops 6% as Iran talks gather pace, and fuel duty awaits the Budget.
AnalysisMonday, 26 October 2026
Petrol prices fall 0.8p in a week but diesel cuts stall before Budget
UK petrol fell 0.8p to 173.3p in a week but diesel only 0.3p to 198.9p, as Brent hit a six-month high and a fuel duty decision looms at Wednesday's Budget.
NewsSunday, 25 October 2026
Petrol and diesel prices as oil hits six-month high before Budget
UK petrol averages 173.4p and diesel 198.9p as Brent hits its highest since April and the Budget nears. What is driving prices and how to pay less this week.
GuideSaturday, 24 October 2026
E10 or E5 petrol: is super unleaded worth 17p a litre more?
E5 super unleaded averages 191.1p a litre against 173.5p for E10. Which cars need E5, how to check yours, and what the 17.6p gap costs per tank.
NewsFriday, 23 October 2026
Petrol and diesel prices hold as Houthi attacks push oil to $113
Oil hit a five-month high after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, but UK pump prices are still edging down: E10 averages 173.9p and diesel 199.1p a litre.
NewsThursday, 22 October 2026
Petrol and diesel prices as fuel drives inflation to 3.5%
UK petrol averages 174.0p and diesel 199.1p as fuel pushes inflation to 3.5%. Oil near $109, the Budget and fuel duty, and where to fill up for less.
AnalysisWednesday, 21 October 2026
Supermarket vs BP and Shell petrol prices: the 5p a litre gap
Supermarket petrol and diesel average about 5p a litre less than BP and Shell, and motorways about 20p more. FuelWise's brand and regional figures for 21 October.
NewsTuesday, 20 October 2026
Fuel prices edge down as Qatar warns energy shock yet to peak
UK petrol averages 174.1p and diesel 199.2p after small weekly cuts, as Gulf attacks and IEA diesel warnings keep pressure on pump prices. Where to fill up cheaper.
AnalysisMonday, 19 October 2026
Petrol and diesel prices this week: cuts slow as oil hits $110
UK petrol fell 0.5p and diesel 0.7p in the week to 18 October, but oil hit $110. Where prices fell most, what drove oil, and where fuel is cheapest now.
GuideSunday, 18 October 2026
How much tax is in petrol and diesel? Fuel duty and the Budget
Duty and VAT make up about 82p of a 174.2p litre of petrol. What the 28 October Budget could change for fuel duty, why oil hit $110, and what you can control.
GuideSaturday, 17 October 2026
How to pay less for petrol and diesel in the UK right now
FuelWise figures show where UK drivers can save 17p to 20p a litre on petrol and diesel, from motorways to E5, and what is keeping prices high this autumn.
NewsFriday, 16 October 2026
Petrol and diesel prices edge down despite oil above $105
UK petrol and diesel prices fell slightly this week, with cuts outnumbering rises, but Brent oil is still above $105. Where to find the cheapest fuel today.
NewsFriday, 16 October 2026
UK petrol and diesel prices this week: why diesel is still near £2
UK diesel averages 199.3p and E10 174.3p after small falls. How Hormuz attacks, the IEA's diesel release and US moves on sanctions affect pump prices.