UK fuel price data, ready for your newsroom
Fuel Finder UK is the independent fuel price intelligence platform, built and run by one developer in Norfolk. It syncs with the government's fuel price database every 5 minutes, six times more frequently than the 30-minute reporting mandate.
Build a fuel-price angle in seconds
Switch between motorway stations, supermarket forecourts, local sites and independents, then compare live pricing, reporting coverage and brand standings without leaving the page.
Selected view
Average
Stations
Live feeds
Instant line for journalists
Filterable station snapshot
Live metrics that update as you switch between station types and fuel.
Average
Cheapest 10%
Best current benchmark in this segment
Priciest 10%
Upper end of current pricing
55L tank saving
Median vs cheapest decile
Median price
Useful midpoint for balanced reporting
Silent stations
Tracked sites without a live price
24-hour sites
Generated story leads
Short newsroom-ready copy based on the current filters.
Headline angle
Context line
Method note
Based on live active stations currently tracked by Fuel Finder UK. Station type filters combine government feed metadata with Fuel Finder UK brand and trading-name classification, including motorway markers and supermarket forecourts.
Brand ranking by segment
Largest brands in the selected view, ranked by station count.
| Brand | Stations | Avg price | Other fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
How to use this
Latest fuel insights
Ready-to-quote lines for reporters covering the UK fuel market today.
Copy-ready summary
- Average petrol price: 161.2p
- Average diesel price: 181.8p
- Petrol down 1.6p in 14 days
- Diesel down 1.2p in 14 days
Suggested reporter line
As of 17 August 2026, Fuel Finder UK data shows average petrol at 161.2p and diesel at 181.8p per litre. Over the last 14 days, petrol has fallen by 1.6p, while diesel has fallen by 1.2p.
14-day reported price trend
Recent national reporting trend from live petrol and diesel updates.
Latest point
17 Aug 2026
Media & research assets
UK Fuel Price Index
A real-time view of the UK fuel market. Includes national averages, brand comparisons, regional breakdowns, and historical trends. Updated every 5 minutes.
View UK Fuel Price Index →Embeddable editorial widget
Add a live UK fuel price tracker to your article or website. Free for all press and editorial use.
Embed code
<iframe src="https://www.fuel-finder.uk/embed/prices" width="300" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border-radius: 12px;"></iframe>
JSON API endpoint
https://www.fuel-finder.uk/embed/prices.jsonReturns JSON with petrol_avg, diesel_avg, station_count, and last_updated. CORS-enabled for cross-origin requests.
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Live brand tracker embed
Built for newsrooms covering retailer pricing behaviour. Use separate live embeds for petrol and diesel brand averages since 28 February 2026.
Petrol preview
Diesel preview
Petrol embed code
<iframe src="https://www.fuel-finder.uk/embed/brands?fuel=petrol&since=2026-02-28" width="420" height="430" frameborder="0" style="border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;"></iframe>
Diesel embed code
<iframe src="https://www.fuel-finder.uk/embed/brands?fuel=diesel&since=2026-02-28" width="420" height="430" frameborder="0" style="border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;"></iframe>
JSON API endpoints
https://www.fuel-finder.uk/embed/brands.json?fuel=petrol&since=2026-02-28
https://www.fuel-finder.uk/embed/brands.json?fuel=diesel&since=2026-02-28
Returns live brand averages, station counts, and change since the selected baseline date for each fuel.
How to cite
When citing Fuel Finder UK data in publications:
Recommended citation
Data provided by Fuel Finder UK (fuel-finder.uk), an independent price monitoring service listed on GOV.UK.Formal citation
"UK Fuel Price Index." Fuel Finder UK, 17 August 2026. https://www.fuel-finder.uk/uk-fuel-price-indexData source badge
Add a small "powered by" badge to your page that links back to Fuel Finder UK. Suits articles, dashboards, or research pages that use Fuel Finder UK data.
Badge HTML
<a href="https://www.fuel-finder.uk/uk-fuel-price-index" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:#00A896;color:#fff;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:8px;font-family:system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;"><svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2.5" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><path d="M13 10V3L4 14h7v7l9-11h-7z"/></svg>UK Fuel Data by Fuel Finder</a>
Self-contained. No JavaScript or external CSS required; works on any website.
Station data glossary
Verified live feeds
Active stations currently reporting at least one fuel price through the government data feed. Confirmed, operating forecourts with live pricing.
Silent stations
Active forecourts registered in the system but not currently reporting any prices through the government feed. These may be in breach of the 2026 mandatory reporting requirements.
Zombie stations
Inactive sites that are still sending price data to the government API. Closed or decommissioned forecourts whose data feeds have not been properly shut down.
Technical overview
5-minute data sync
A custom ingestion engine syncs with the official UK Government fuel price database every 5 minutes, six times more frequently than the government's 30-minute mandatory reporting standard.
Data auditing
Beyond displaying prices, the platform actively audits the government feed, identifying zombie data from inactive sites and silent stations that are not reporting.
Privacy-first design
No background GPS tracking and no data selling. Free users may see display ads, while paid Pro users get an ad-free experience. Location is only used when a user actively searches or plans a route.
Progressive Web App
No app store download required. The platform runs as a high-performance PWA on any device, with push notifications, offline support, and home screen installation.
About Fuel Finder UK
Fuel Finder UK was created by Scott, a software developer from Norfolk, who needed a way to find affordable diesel for his vintage VW T25 campervan. What started as a personal tool grew into the UK's most agile independent fuel price platform, now listed on GOV.UK as one of the services carrying the official price data.
Within 48 hours of the government's mandatory fuel price reporting scheme going live, Fuel Finder UK handled over 5.15 million requests and saw 130,000 visitors in 24 hours, all running on a solo developer's modest server budget.
- Coverage: 8,098 active fuel stations across the UK
- Update frequency: every 5 minutes via the official government fuel price database, plus real-time community reports
- Data sources: UK Government open fuel-price data feed and community-verified reports
- Fuel types: petrol, diesel, premium petrol, premium diesel, HVO, and LPG
- EV charging: charging station finder with connector types, power levels, and operator details
- Independence: independent rankings, no sponsored listings, no conflicts of interest
- No app required: runs in any browser as a Progressive Web App
Note: Fuel Finder UK is not affiliated with the UK Government's "Fuel Finder" scheme, though it is named on the scheme's GOV.UK factsheet as one of the services carrying the data. The site has operated independently since 2025, before the 2026 mandate took effect.
Common questions from journalists
Is this the "official" government Fuel Finder?
No. Fuel Finder UK is an independent service, though it is one of the services named on GOV.UK's Fuel Finder factsheet as carrying the official price data. It syncs with the government's fuel price database every 5 minutes rather than every 30 and presents the data through its own interface. The site has operated independently since 2025, before the 2026 mandate took effect.
Where does your price data come from?
The primary source is the UK Government's open fuel-price data feed, which retailers are required to report to under the 2026 mandate. Fuel Finder UK also uses community-verified price reports submitted by drivers. All data goes through cross-referencing, outlier detection, and community validation.
Why do your station counts differ from other sources?
Fuel Finder UK distinguishes between stations that are registered in the system and stations that are actively reporting prices. The platform also identifies "silent stations" (registered but not reporting) and "zombie stations" (inactive sites still sending data). This gives a more accurate picture of the UK's actual fuel retail landscape.
Can you provide data for a specific region?
Yes. Scott can provide custom data exports for regional price trends, brand comparisons, and feed compliance reports for any area in the UK. Contact [email protected].
Can I use your data in my publication?
Yes. Fuel Finder UK data is freely available for editorial and research purposes. Please credit "Fuel Finder UK" as the source and link to the UK Fuel Price Index page where possible. For commercial use or API access, please get in touch directly.
Who created Fuel Finder UK?
Fuel Finder UK was created by Scott, a software developer from Norfolk. The project started as a personal tool to find cheaper diesel for his vintage VW T25 campervan and grew into a platform serving hundreds of thousands of UK drivers. Read the full story.
Press enquiries
For media enquiries, interview requests, custom data analysis, or compliance reporting on station feed activity, contact Scott, founder and lead developer. Urgent media requests are usually answered within 2 hours; everything else within 24.
[email protected]