UK gas oil price excluding VAT
UK gas oil price excluding VAT stood at 95.31 Pence per litre in Aug 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Domestic energy prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1990 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Domestic energy prices table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road fuel: price excluding VAT | |||||||||||
| Gas oil (red diesel) | 95.31 | 78.8 | 79.55 | 94.44 | 105.78 | 94.77 | 62.87 | 61.36 | 62.36 | 69.35 | |
| Premium unleaded petrol (ULSP) | 134.3 | 125.64 | 129.66 | 131.33 | 131.95 | 117.05 | 109.49 | 111 | 113.79 | 112.49 |
Understanding UK gas oil price excluding VAT
This indicator tracks the average retail cash price of gas oil across the United Kingdom with Value Added Tax excluded, keeping all underlying duty structures in place. It provides an unmasked view of commercial and agricultural fuel acquisition costs before final consumption taxes are applied. Contrasting this series with gross retail figures reveals the precise monetary contribution of indirect taxation to end-user expenses in primary sectors.
Interpreting this measure requires careful separation of seasonal agricultural workloads from general industrial demand patterns. Analysts should avoid direct comparisons with road diesel without verifying whether the user qualifies for specific fiscal duty rebates. Period-on-period movements reflect wholesale refining shifts rather than alterations in consumer tax policy.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series completely remove all government levies?
- No, Value Added Tax is removed, but applicable fuel excise duties remain included in the figure.
- What primary sectors are most affected by gas oil price shifts?
- Agriculture, commercial fishing, construction, and off-road industrial machinery operations.
- Is the geographic scope nationwide?
- Yes, data covers distribution networks throughout the entire United Kingdom.