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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | GBP / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $2.340 | £1.747 | +46.9% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $2.670 | £1.994 | +67.6% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | $1.320 | £0.986 | +38.1% |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.443 | £0.331 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.472 | £0.352 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | $0.086 | £0.064 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | $0.076 | £0.057 | |
| 💧 Kerosene | N/A | — | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | $1.740 | £1.299 |
Gasoline Price in United Kingdom Today
Topping up 40 litres in United Kingdom means paying around £69.89 today. That equates to 7.6 minutes of average-wage labour per litre and 5.1 hours for 40 litres. Against gasoline, LPG is 43.6% below at £0.986/L.
Diesel Price in United Kingdom
Diesel in United Kingdom is priced at £1.994/L — 14.1% above the gasoline rate. Measured over 44 Europe markets diesel runs 9.4% above petrol on average, leaving this gap wider.
How United Kingdom Compares Globally
At £1.747/L — $2.340 a litre — petrol in United Kingdom runs 46.9% above the worldwide mean of $1.593. United Kingdom is the 15th most expensive of the 133 countries DailyFuels tracks, and the 11th most expensive of 44 in Europe. That is 14.4% above the Europe average. Bracketing it are Italy, 3.1% cheaper, and Albania, 0.6% more expensive.
Historical Price Trend
Pump prices in United Kingdom are up 14.9% since 3 months ago, when petrol cost $2.020 against today's $2.320. The 42 readings held so far run from $2.000 up to $2.320, with the peak on 12 October 2026. Over the identical months diesel rose 20.5%. Measured low to high, 5 July against 12 October, the swing is 16.0%. Measured from the first reading of 2026 the pump price is 9.3% higher. Domestic power rose 3.1% across the same months and now costs £0.331 per kWh. Natural gas fell 3.4%.
As of 2026-10-23, the retail price of gasoline in United Kingdom is $2.340 per liter, and diesel costs $2.670 per liter. United Kingdom’s gasoline price is 46.9% above the global average of $1.593 per liter. LPG/autogas is available at $1.320 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.443 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 7.6 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 63.4% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.
The Europe range runs $0.676 (Azerbaijan) to $3.120 (Norway) across 44 markets, a gap of 361.5%.
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 | $113.53 /bbl | $0.834 /L | $2.340 | +180.6% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $99.84 /bbl | $0.748 /L | $2.340 | +212.8% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.76 /MMBtu | $0.123 /m³ | $0.086 | -30% |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $60.68 /share | indirect | $0.443 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $34.09 /share | indirect | $0.443 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +9.7% | +1.7% |
18%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | +10.4% | +1.7% |
16%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | -8.8% | -2.3% |
26%
|