A low pump price is useful, but it is only one part of a sensible comparison. Check the fuel grade, the price update time, whether the station is open, and how the price affects the amount you plan to buy.
Start with pence per litre
Compare like for like: E10 with E10, diesel with diesel. A difference of 2p per litre can look small, so it helps to translate it into the amount you expect to buy.
Estimate the amount you will spend
Multiply the price in pence per litre by the litres you expect to buy, then divide by 100. On 50 litres, a 2p difference changes the cost by £1.
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Confirm opening hours, facilities and the date of the reported price. Prices are published when they change and may be delayed, so check the board when you arrive.
Compare your local options
Use our finder to compare reported petrol and diesel prices around your chosen area. It shows price differences and station information so you can decide which option suits you.
Written by UKFuelPrices.uk, using open data from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Last reviewed April 2026 · see our methodology.