Fuel prices are quoted in pence per litre. The figure is useful for comparing the same fuel grade, but it helps to know what the difference means for the amount you plan to buy.
Number one: pence per litre
Compare like with like. A 2p difference per litre may sound small, but it adds up across a fill-up.
Number two: fill-up cost
Multiply the price in pence per litre by the litres you expect to buy and divide by 100. A 2p difference on 55 litres changes the cost by £1.10.
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Fuel prices are reported when they change, so an older timestamp does not always mean the price is wrong. Check the last reported time and confirm the pump price when you arrive.
Before choosing a station
- Make sure you are comparing the same fuel grade.
- Check the station’s opening hours and listed facilities.
- Look at the timestamp beside the reported price.
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Written by UKFuelPrices.uk, using open data from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Last reviewed August 2026 · see our methodology.