UK unleaded petrol pump price
UK unleaded petrol pump price stood at 172.01 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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| Unleaded petrol, pump price | 172.01 | 168.14 | 164.4 | 161.61 | 161.63 | 161.8 | 162.15 | 159.89 | 156.13 | 152.29 | |
| Diesel, pump price | 195.53 | 190.72 | 186.36 | 183.49 | 182.82 | 182.45 | 181.97 | 179.19 | 173.97 | 167.08 |
Understanding UK unleaded petrol pump price
Retail forecourt charges for standard unleaded motor spirit across the United Kingdom are captured in this series. The figures incorporate baseline product costs, refiner margins, distributor overheads, and all applicable indirect taxes, providing an aggregate representation of the financial burden borne by motorists purchasing petrol at filling stations. Unlike diesel metrics, this specific measure exclusively reflects spark-ignition engine fuel dynamics and excludes compression-ignition variants. Sampling encompasses a representative selection of filling stations nationwide, capturing pricing variations between hypermarkets, independent sites, and oil company flagships.
Interpreting these figures requires awareness of frequent weekly fluctuations driven by wholesale commodity markets and global crude oil benchmarks. Early releases rely on provisional returns and may undergo minor administrative adjustments in subsequent publications. Analysts examining this indicator should favour period-on-period comparisons to capture immediate market shifts, while accounting for potential distortions caused by sudden alterations in fixed duty rates or broader consumption levies.
Frequently asked questions
- What components make up the total pump price for unleaded petrol?
- The recorded figure combines the underlying commodity value, logistics expenses, retailer margins, fuel duty, and value added tax.
- How frequently are these retail petrol prices updated?
- Data collection occurs weekly, capturing average forecourt charges across the United Kingdom.
- Does this series include premium grades of unleaded petrol?
- No, standard unleaded motor spirit is the sole focus, excluding high-octane or super-unleaded fuel variants.