UK diesel pump price
UK diesel pump price stood at 195.53 Pence per litre on Sep 21, 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Road fuel prices table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Jun 9, 2003 to Sep 21, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Road fuel prices table
| 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 | |
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| Pump prices | |||||||||||
| Diesel, pump price | 195.53 | 190.72 | 186.36 | 183.49 | 182.82 | 182.45 | 181.97 | 179.19 | 173.97 | 167.08 | |
| Unleaded petrol, pump price | 172.01 | 168.14 | 164.4 | 161.61 | 161.63 | 161.8 | 162.15 | 159.89 | 156.13 | 152.29 |
Understanding UK diesel pump price
Automotive gas oil charges levied at filling stations throughout the United Kingdom constitute the primary focus of this metric. The compilation measures the total commercial cost paid by consumers for compression-ignition engine fuel, integrating wholesale acquisition outlays, transport logistics, operational retailing overheads, and mandatory fiscal imposts. By separating itself from spark-ignition fuel metrics, this series isolates the specific retail dynamics affecting commercial haulage and diesel vehicle operators. Data collection surveys a balanced cross-section of retail forecourts to reflect genuine market conditions.
Seasonality plays a minimal direct role compared with energy products tied to domestic heating, though weather disruptions and global refinery maintenance schedules can introduce short-term volatility. Initial estimates are subject to routine data validation checks and may experience minor revisions upon final processing. When evaluating these figures, researchers should compare consecutive weekly observations to isolate pricing momentum, separating underlying commodity shifts from scheduled legislative adjustments to excise duties.
Frequently asked questions
- How does this diesel series differ from the unleaded petrol measure?
- It tracks compression-ignition fuel charges rather than spark-ignition motor spirit, reflecting distinct commercial supply chains.
- Are heating oils included in this retail diesel index?
- No, the scope is restricted strictly to automotive diesel sold at retail forecourts for road transport.
- Why might preliminary weekly diesel figures be adjusted later?
- Early estimates undergo standard administrative validation and late survey returns before final publication.