Fuel prices in the United Kingdom

The latest official average pump prices in the United Kingdom, next to its neighbours and the EU.

week of October 5, 2026
€2.064per litre

Petrol (Euro 95) in the United Kingdom costs €2.064 per litre on average (£1.749, week of October 5, 2026).

Diesel and petrol prices across Europe this week

Average pump prices including all taxes, as each EU member state reports them to the European Commission every Monday. Prices at individual stations vary around these averages. Outside the EU, each country's own official average is shown for the period it covers, marked next to the country.

#CountryPetrol (Euro 95)vs United Kingdom
1€1.340−€0.72
2€1.520−€0.54
3€1.589−€0.48
4€1.663−€0.40
5€1.726−€0.34
6€1.744−€0.32
7€1.763−€0.30
8
NorwayAugust 2026 average
€1.777−€0.29
9€1.827−€0.24
10€1.837−€0.23
21
United Kingdomweek of October 5, 2026
€2.064—

Source: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, prices of October 5, 2026. Open the bulletin

Outside the EU, converted to euros at the ECB reference rate for the same period — Switzerland: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (September 2026 average); United Kingdom: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (week of October 5, 2026); Norway: Statistics Norway (August 2026 average).

Fuel price apps and websites in the United Kingdom

Fuel prices in the United Kingdom: common questions

How much does diesel cost in the United Kingdom today?

Diesel costs €2.355 per litre in the United Kingdom on average, and petrol (Euro 95) €2.064 (week of October 5, 2026, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero).

Is fuel cheaper in the United Kingdom than in neighbouring countries?

Diesel — cheaper next door this week: Ireland; more expensive: —. Petrol (Euro 95) — cheaper next door: Ireland; more expensive: —.

Where is fuel cheapest in Europe?

Cheapest diesel in the EU this week: Malta (€1.210). Cheapest petrol (Euro 95): Malta (€1.340). Most expensive diesel: Finland (€2.553).

What is the difference between E5, E10 and Super 95?

Super E5 is 95-octane petrol with up to 5% ethanol, the fuel most of Europe reports as Euro 95. E10 contains up to 10% ethanol and is usually a few cents cheaper per litre. Most petrol cars built since 2011 can use E10 — check the fuel filler flap or your manual before switching.

How current are these prices?

The prices on this page are the averages every EU country reports to the European Commission each Monday; the latest are from October 5, 2026. The prices in the United Kingdom are the official averages published by Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (week of October 5, 2026), converted to euros at the ECB reference rate for the same period.