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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | GBP / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $2.270 | £1.684 | +44.3% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $2.570 | £1.907 | +63.4% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | $1.360 | £1.009 | +44.1% |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.429 | £0.318 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.451 | £0.335 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | $0.089 | £0.066 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | $0.075 | £0.056 | |
| 💧 Kerosene | N/A | — | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | $1.750 | £1.299 |
Gasoline Price in United Kingdom Today
Topping up 40 litres in United Kingdom means paying around £67.38 today. That equates to 7.4 minutes of average-wage labour per litre and 4.9 hours for 40 litres. Against gasoline, LPG is 40.1% below at £1.009/L.
Diesel Price in United Kingdom
Diesel in United Kingdom is priced at £1.907/L — 13.2% above the gasoline rate. Measured over 44 Europe markets diesel runs 8.4% above petrol on average, leaving this gap wider.
How United Kingdom Compares Globally
At £1.684/L — $2.270 a litre — petrol in United Kingdom runs 44.3% above the worldwide mean of $1.573. United Kingdom is the 17th most expensive of the 133 countries DailyFuels tracks, and the 13th most expensive of 44 in Europe. That is 9.5% above the Europe average. Bracketing it are Latvia, 1.3% cheaper, and Belgium, 0.9% more expensive.
Historical Price Trend
Pump prices in United Kingdom are up 5.7% since 3 months ago, when petrol cost $2.110 against today's $2.230. The 37 readings held so far run from $2.000 up to $2.230, with the peak on 14 September 2026. Over the identical months diesel rose 3.7%. Measured low to high, 5 July against 14 September, the swing is 11.5%. Measured from the first reading of 2026 the pump price is 5.0% higher. Domestic power rose 3.9% across the same months and now costs £0.318 per kWh. Natural gas fell 1.1%.
As of 2026-09-17, the retail price of gasoline in United Kingdom is $2.270 per liter, and diesel costs $2.570 per liter. United Kingdom’s gasoline price is 44.3% above the global average of $1.573 per liter. LPG/autogas is available at $1.360 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.429 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 7.4 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 61.5% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.
The Europe range runs $0.676 (Azerbaijan) to $3.160 (Norway) across 44 markets, a gap of 367.5%.
Every figure is re-checked weekly against official government energy agencies and trusted international data feeds. Local currency amounts (GBP / £) update automatically with live exchange rates.
| Commodity | Market Price | Raw Cost | Retail Here | Gov't Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | $105.73 /bbl | $0.785 /L | $2.270 | +189.2% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $102.25 /bbl | $0.763 /L | $2.270 | +197.5% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.90 /MMBtu | $0.128 /m³ | $0.089 | -30.5% |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $69.85 /share | indirect | $0.429 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $41.37 /share | indirect | $0.429 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +19.4% | +4.1% |
21%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | +24.2% | +4.1% |
17%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | +4.7% | +0% |
0%
|