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UK fuel and EV charging prices: weekly reports from our own forecourt data, news that affects what you pay, and plain-English guides. RSS feed
- UK fuel prices this week: petrol 174.8p, diesel 200.0p (3 October 2026)Average UK pump prices from 7,871 forecourts this week, the cheapest and dearest towns and areas, and how much supermarkets undercut the rest.
- E10 vs E5 petrol: which should you buy?E10 is the standard unleaded at UK pumps and works in around 95% of petrol cars. Here's when E5 super unleaded is worth the extra 10p+ a litre, and when it isn't.
- EV connector types explained: Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO and moreMost electric cars in the UK use Type 2 for everyday charging and CCS for rapid charging. Here's what each connector does, which cars use it, and how to check yours.
- Home vs public EV charging: what it really costs in the UKCharging at home on an EV tariff can cost a tenth of a rapid charger. Here's what you pay per kWh and per mile in October 2026, and how that compares with petrol.
- How Fuel Finder works: the new law that makes UK fuel prices publicSince February 2026, every UK forecourt must report price changes within 30 minutes. Here's what the Fuel Finder law requires, who enforces it, and how drivers can use it.
- Is supermarket fuel worse than branded fuel?Supermarket petrol and diesel meet the same standards as fuel from the big oil brands. Here's where the real differences lie, and why supermarkets are often cheaper.
- Why does diesel cost more than petrol in the UK?Diesel and petrol carry exactly the same fuel duty, yet diesel has just passed £2 a litre. Here's what drives the gap, and what diesel drivers can do to pay less.
- Why is motorway fuel so expensive, and how to avoid paying itMotorway services can charge over 20p a litre more than other forecourts. Here's why, according to the competition watchdog, and how to fill up for less on a long trip.