Petrol and diesel prices UK — weekly
Average UK pump prices for unleaded petrol and diesel, published weekly by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, together with the duty charged on each litre.
| Indicator | 21-09-2026 | 14-09-2026 | 07-09-2026 | 31-08-2026 | 24-08-2026 | 17-08-2026 | 10-08-2026 | 03-08-2026 | 27-07-2026 | 20-07-2026 | 13-07-2026 | 06-07-2026 | 29-06-2026 | 22-06-2026 | 15-06-2026 | 08-06-2026 | 01-06-2026 | 25-05-2026 | 18-05-2026 | 11-05-2026 | 04-05-2026 | 27-04-2026 | 20-04-2026 | 13-04-2026 | 06-04-2026 | 30-03-2026 | 23-03-2026 | 16-03-2026 | 09-03-2026 | 02-03-2026 | 23-02-2026 | |
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| Unleaded petrol, pump price | 172.01 | 168.14 | 164.4 | 161.61 | 161.63 | 161.8 | 162.15 | 159.89 | 156.13 | 152.29 | 150.53 | 149.8 | 151.02 | 153.26 | 155.54 | 157.95 | 158.74 | 158.78 | 157.39 | 156.81 | 156.82 | 156.99 | 157.62 | 158.17 | 154.65 | 148.78 | 144.16 | 140.28 | 135.67 | 132.14 | 131.71 | |
| Diesel, pump price | 195.53 | 190.72 | 186.36 | 183.49 | 182.82 | 182.45 | 181.97 | 179.19 | 173.97 | 167.08 | 164.52 | 164.77 | 167.12 | 172.47 | 176.71 | 181.79 | 184.11 | 185.07 | 186.56 | 188.14 | 188.79 | 189.81 | 191.24 | 192.14 | 186.75 | 176.52 | 166.88 | 158.78 | 149.01 | 142.15 | 141.46 | |
| Duty and VAT3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unleaded petrol, duty rate | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | |
| Diesel, duty rate | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | 52.95 | |
| VAT rate on road fuel | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Latest reading
Unleaded petrol, pump price stood at 172.01 Pence per litre in Sep 21, 2026. That is +2.3% from Sep 14, 2026 and +28.2% from a year earlier. The series on this page is weekly and runs from Jun 9, 2003 to Sep 21, 2026. Source: GOV.UK official statistics.
- Latest
- 172.01 Pence per litre
- Sep 21, 2026
- vs previous period
- +2.3%
- Sep 14, 2026
- vs a year earlier
- +28.2%
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Pick a date between Jun 9, 2003 and Sep 21, 2026 to see every series in this table on that day. If there is no reading that day (weekend, holiday, or a weekly release), the last reading before it is shown.
Frequently asked questions
- What fuels and taxes are tracked in this UK road fuel table?
- The table tracks average retail pump prices for unleaded petrol and diesel across the UK, alongside the specific fuel duty rate per litre and the applicable VAT rate percentage.
- What units are used for UK petrol and diesel prices?
- Pump prices and fuel duty rates are quoted in pence per litre, while the value added tax rate is reported as a percentage.
- How frequently are UK petrol and diesel statistics published?
- Road fuel pump prices and applicable duties are published weekly as official government statistics, with series starting from 2003.
- Does the data reflect regional petrol price differences across the UK?
- No, the official weekly series provides weighted average pump prices covering the whole of the United Kingdom rather than individual regional breakdowns.
