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United Kingdom Gasoline & Diesel Prices

Exchange rates live  ·  Updated: 2026-05-25
Retail Pump Prices — United Kingdom USD / LITER
Fuel Type USD / Liter GBP / Liter vs World Avg
⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) $2.110 £ 2.110 +37.5%
🚛 Diesel $2.500 £ 2.500 +63%
🔵 LPG / Autogas $1.300 £ 1.300 +41.2%
⚡ Electric (kWh) $0.415 £ 0.415
⚡ Electric Business (kWh) $0.410 £ 0.410
🔥 Natural Gas (m³) $0.090 £ 0.090
🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) $0.068 £ 0.068
💧 Kerosene N/A
🌡 Heating Oil $1.440 £ 1.440

Gasoline Price in United Kingdom Today

The current retail gasoline price in United Kingdom is $2.110 per liter, updated weekly from official energy agencies. This figure includes all applicable taxes and any active government subsidies. Use the comparison table above to benchmark gasoline against diesel, LPG, and electricity costs in this market.

Diesel Price in United Kingdom

Diesel in United Kingdom costs $2.500 per liter at retail. Diesel prices generally track global crude oil benchmarks but can deviate based on local refinery capacity, road logistics costs, and differential tax treatment versus gasoline. Commercial and agricultural fleet rates may not reflect consumer pump prices.

How United Kingdom Compares Globally

United Kingdom gasoline ($2.110/L) is 37.5% above the global average of $1.534/L. DailyFuels tracks 133+ countries — crude oil benchmarks, domestic taxation, and subsidy programs all explain the large price differences between nations worldwide.

Historical Price Trend

Fuel prices in United Kingdom respond to global crude oil market shifts, exchange rate movements, seasonal demand cycles, and government decisions on taxes or subsidies. All prices are reviewed and updated weekly, ensuring you always see the most current data available for this market.

Fuel Affordability Index GASOLINE · AVG WAGE
6.9
minutes of work per liter
57.1%
of daily income for a full tank (40L)
4.57
hours of work for a full tank (40L)
Based on average monthly wage of $3,250 USD. Gasoline price: $2.110/L.
About Fuel Prices in United Kingdom

As of 2026-05-25, the retail price of gasoline in United Kingdom is $2.110 per liter, and diesel costs $2.500 per liter. United Kingdom’s gasoline price is 37.5% above the global average of $1.534 per liter. LPG/autogas is available at $1.300 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.415 per kWh.


United Kingdom applies relatively high fuel taxes reflecting energy and environmental policy. These taxes add a substantial premium on top of crude oil and refinery costs, pushing prices above the regional average.


Based on an average monthly wage of $3,250 USD, a worker in United Kingdom needs approximately 6.9 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 57.1% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.


United Kingdom is one of 133 countries tracked by DailyFuels across Europe and worldwide. All fuel prices are sourced from official government energy agencies and updated weekly, standardized to USD per liter for global comparison.


All prices reflect the latest weekly pump price surveys from verified market data sources. Local currency amounts (GBP / £) update automatically with live exchange rates.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
As of 2026-05-25, gasoline in United Kingdom costs $2.110 per liter — 37.5% above the global average of $1.534/L.
United Kingdom applies relatively high fuel taxes reflecting energy and environmental policy. These taxes add a substantial premium on top of crude oil and refinery costs, pushing prices above the regional average.
Prices for United Kingdom are reviewed and updated weekly, sourced from official government energy agencies and verified international data providers.
DailyFuels currently tracks the following fuels in United Kingdom: Gasoline, Diesel, LPG, Electricity, Electricity (Business), Natural Gas, Natural Gas (Business), Heating Oil. Data is presented in USD per liter (or per kWh for electricity).
United Kingdom gasoline is priced at $2.110/L versus a global average of $1.534/L — a difference of 37.5% (above). Explore the Rankings page to see United Kingdom's position among all tracked countries.
Global Commodity Prices & Local Impact BENCHMARK · USD
Commodity Market Price Raw Cost Retail Here Gov't Factor
🛢 Brent Crude $100.21 /bbl $0.750 /L $2.110 +181.3%
🛢 WTI Crude $96.60 /bbl $0.728 /L $2.110 +189.8%
🔥 Natural Gas $3.02 /MMBtu $0.133 /m³ $0.090 -32.1%
⚡ Lithium ETF $85.28 /share indirect $0.415
☢ Uranium ETF $48.96 /share indirect $0.415
30-Day Commodity Price Effect 30D · PASS-THROUGH

How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here

Commodity Commodity Δ30D Retail Δ30D Pass-Through
🛢 Brent Crude -7.9% -0.5%
6%
🛢 WTI Crude -5.8% -0.5%
9%
🔥 Natural Gas +8.3% -1.1%
-13%
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