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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | GBP / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $2.210 | £1.620 | +44.3% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $2.500 | £1.833 | +63.2% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | $1.310 | £0.960 | +42.5% |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.434 | £0.318 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.457 | £0.335 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | $0.090 | £0.066 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | $0.076 | £0.056 | |
| 💧 Kerosene | N/A | — | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | $1.340 | £0.982 |
Gasoline Price in United Kingdom Today
Topping up 40 litres in United Kingdom means paying around £64.80 today. That equates to 7.2 minutes of average-wage labour per litre and 4.8 hours for 40 litres. Against gasoline, LPG is 40.7% below at £0.960/L.
Diesel Price in United Kingdom
Diesel in United Kingdom is priced at £1.833/L — 13.1% above the gasoline rate. Measured over 44 Europe markets diesel runs 9.1% above petrol on average, leaving this gap wider.
How United Kingdom Compares Globally
At £1.620/L — $2.210 a litre — petrol in United Kingdom runs 44.3% above the worldwide mean of $1.532. United Kingdom is the 16th most expensive of the 133 countries DailyFuels tracks, and the 12th most expensive of 44 in Europe. That is 12.2% above the Europe average. Bracketing it are Ireland, 2.8% cheaper, and Portugal, 5.0% more expensive.
Historical Price Trend
Pump prices in United Kingdom are up 3.3% since 3 months ago, when petrol cost $2.110 against today's $2.180. The 34 readings held so far run from $2.000 up to $2.190, with the peak on 17 August 2026. Over the identical months diesel fell 2.0%. Measured low to high, 5 July against 17 August, the swing is 9.5%. Measured from the first reading of 2026 the pump price is 2.7% higher. Domestic power rose 3.6% across the same months and now costs £0.318 per kWh. Natural gas fell 1.1%.
As of 2026-08-27, the retail price of gasoline in United Kingdom is $2.210 per liter, and diesel costs $2.500 per liter. United Kingdom’s gasoline price is 44.3% above the global average of $1.532 per liter. LPG/autogas is available at $1.310 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.434 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 7.2 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 59.8% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.
The Europe range runs $0.676 (Azerbaijan) to $2.790 (Denmark) across 44 markets, a gap of 312.7%.
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 | $86.21 /bbl | $0.662 /L | $2.210 | +233.8% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $81.52 /bbl | $0.633 /L | $2.210 | +249.1% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.92 /MMBtu | $0.129 /m³ | $0.090 | -30.1% |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $75.92 /share | indirect | $0.434 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $48.05 /share | indirect | $0.434 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +8.6% | +6.3% |
73%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | +7.6% | +6.3% |
83%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | +8.9% | +2.3% |
26%
|