UK motor fuel and oil price index, cash terms
UK motor fuel and oil price index, cash terms stood at 114.46 in Jul 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 Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Domestic energy prices table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price index, cash terms (2025=100) | |||||||||||
| Motor fuel and oil | 114.46 | 118.2 | 122.01 | 122.42 | 106.58 | 98.05 | 99.11 | 101.38 | 100.24 | 99.92 | |
| Electricity | 100.21 | 96.73 | 96.32 | 95.9 | 104.72 | 104.41 | 104.41 | 100.73 | 100.67 | 100.57 |
Understanding UK motor fuel and oil price index, cash terms
Nominal retail expenditure movements for petrol, diesel, and lubricating oils purchased by private motorists across the United Kingdom are captured within this cash-terms index. Unlike utility tariffs supplied via fixed pipework or cables, these pump-gate figures incorporate weekly duty shifts and immediate refinery adjustments without removing general currency depreciation. Sibling indices within the schedule isolate domestic heating energy, whereas this specific pathway isolates transport-associated hydrocarbon consumption.
Interpreting monthly shifts requires accounting for distinct seasonal driving habits alongside global commodity price shocks that transmit rapidly to forecourts. Early estimates occasionally undergo minor adjustments when outlet sample weights are refreshed. Analysts evaluating broader household outlays should contrast this metric against general consumer price benchmarks to isolate whether transport energy inflation outpaces baseline basket movements.
Frequently asked questions
- What products are included in the motor fuel and oil price index?
- The series covers retail purchases of petrol, diesel, and lubricating oils for private motoring across the United Kingdom.
- Does this index include vehicle maintenance or vehicle purchase costs?
- No, vehicle purchase prices, servicing, and spare parts are excluded, as this pathway measures only fuel and oil.
- Are fuel duty changes reflected immediately in these figures?
- Yes, duty alterations legislated by the Exchequer are captured promptly through monthly retail price collection at forecourts.