EV ZoneOctober 2026 Edition · Published 4 November 2026
Brumble Fuel Price Index
The Brumble Fuel Price Index is a monthly measure of the average price of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts. It's built from daily snapshots of the prices forecourts report to the UK Government's Fuel Finder service.
This edition covers 5 days, from 27 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. From November 2026, each edition covers a full month.
The average UK price of petrol (E10) was 172.40p a litre from 27 to 31 October 2026, according to the Brumble Fuel Price Index. Diesel (B7) averaged 198.62p.
Key Figures
Petrol (E10)
172.40p per litre
7,175 forecourts reported a price
Petrol (E5)
189.74p per litre
5,092 forecourts reported a price
Diesel (B7)
198.62p per litre
6,927 forecourts reported a price
Premium Diesel
217.90p per litre
3,306 forecourts reported a price
Fill a 55 litre tank with petrol (E10): £94.82
Fill a 55 litre tank with diesel (B7): £109.24
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Results
Average Price
172.40p
Median Price
172.10p
Forecourts Reported a Price
7,175
Gap Against UK Average
This is the UK average
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Across the UK, forecourts charged an average of 172.40p a litre for petrol (E10) from 27 to 31 October 2026, according to the Brumble Fuel Price Index.
Prices Across Regions and Nations
| Region | Average | Forecourts |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 164.69p | 442 |
| North East | 170.68p | 291 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 171.14p | 613 |
| Wales | 172.18p | 417 |
| London | 172.61p | 479 |
| North West | 172.75p | 757 |
| South West | 173.08p | 675 |
| East of England | 173.12p | 685 |
| East Midlands | 173.21p | 514 |
| Scotland | 173.30p | 700 |
| West Midlands | 173.43p | 623 |
| South East | 174.30p | 975 |
Daily Average
| Date | Average | Forecourts |
|---|---|---|
| 27 October 2026 | 172.97p | 6,838 |
| 28 October 2026 | 172.69p | 6,940 |
| 29 October 2026 | 172.45p | 6,869 |
| 30 October 2026 | 172.09p | 6,910 |
| 31 October 2026 | 171.83p | 6,964 |
Local Areas
Cheapest 10
| Local Area | Forecourts | |
|---|---|---|
| Causeway Coast and Glens (Northern Ireland) | 163.79p | 56 |
| Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (Northern Ireland) | 164.11p | 79 |
| Mid Ulster (Northern Ireland) | 164.24p | 79 |
| Ards and North Down (Northern Ireland) | 164.35p | 41 |
| Antrim and Newtownabbey (Northern Ireland) | 164.39p | 44 |
| Belfast (Northern Ireland) | 164.80p | 56 |
| Newry, Mourne and Down (Northern Ireland) | 164.81p | 56 |
| Mid and East Antrim (Northern Ireland) | 165.05p | 39 |
| Lisburn and Castlereagh (Northern Ireland) | 165.35p | 39 |
| Fermanagh and Omagh (Northern Ireland) | 165.43p | 62 |
Most Expensive 10
| Local Area | Forecourts | |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford-on-Avon (West Midlands) | 178.51p | 27 |
| Isle of Wight (South East) | 178.81p | 15 |
| Cheshire East (North West) | 178.82p | 47 |
| Exeter (South West) | 179.25p | 12 |
| Chorley (North West) | 179.27p | 16 |
| Stroud (South West) | 179.98p | 19 |
| Na h-Eileanan Siar (Scotland) | 180.15p | 17 |
| Tandridge (South East) | 180.41p | 13 |
| Uttlesford (East of England) | 180.43p | 12 |
| West Berkshire (South East) | 182.24p | 23 |
Prices by Region
Average price of petrol (E10) by UK region and nation, cheapest first.
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<p>Source: <a href="https://brumble.co.uk/data/fuel-price-index">Brumble Fuel Price Index</a></p>| Region | Petrol (E10) | Petrol (E5) | Diesel (B7) | Premium Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands | 173.21p | 190.37p | 198.98p | 218.58p |
| East of England | 173.12p | 190.54p | 199.09p | 219.78p |
| London | 172.61p | 191.22p | 199.83p | 220.31p |
| North East | 170.68p | 187.87p | 198.05p | 216.51p |
| North West | 172.75p | 190.36p | 198.29p | 217.14p |
| South East | 174.30p | 192.89p | 200.30p | 220.94p |
| South West | 173.08p | 189.91p | 199.67p | 219.10p |
| West Midlands | 173.43p | 191.19p | 199.38p | 219.09p |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 171.14p | 188.67p | 198.20p | 216.57p |
| Wales | 172.18p | 189.35p | 198.28p | 216.27p |
| Scotland | 173.30p | 189.60p | 200.14p | 218.67p |
| Northern Ireland | 164.69p | 173.55p | 190.89p | 197.43p |
Supermarkets and Other Forecourts
| Group | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Asda | 170.31p | 195.63p |
| Sainsbury's | 170.55p | 196.31p |
| Tesco | 171.56p | 196.02p |
| Morrisons | 170.43p | 196.58p |
| Big Four Supermarkets | 170.81p | 196.13p |
| Non-Supermarkets | 172.83p | 199.29p |
Big four supermarkets were 2.03p a litre cheaper for petrol (E10) and 3.15p a litre cheaper for diesel (B7) than other forecourts.
Supermarket figures only include forecourts run under the supermarket's own brand.
Motorway Service Stations
Motorway service stations charged 20.05p a litre more for petrol (E10) and 18.65p more for diesel (B7) than other forecourts.
| Location | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Motorway | 192.04p | 216.87p |
| Other Forecourts | 171.99p | 198.21p |
Pump Prices
This chart shows average UK pump prices over the last two years, using the government's monthly averages.
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| Month | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | 133.96p | 139.13p |
| November 2024 | 134.81p | 140.47p |
| December 2024 | 136.29p | 142.61p |
| January 2025 | 137.11p | 144.12p |
| February 2025 | 139.15p | 146.42p |
| March 2025 | 137.50p | 144.83p |
| April 2025 | 134.55p | 141.69p |
| May 2025 | 132.39p | 139.05p |
| June 2025 | 131.89p | 138.49p |
| July 2025 | 133.87p | 141.38p |
| August 2025 | 134.23p | 142.18p |
| September 2025 | 133.98p | 141.84p |
| October 2025 | 134.67p | 142.77p |
| November 2025 | 135.04p | 143.82p |
| December 2025 | 136.34p | 145.72p |
| January 2026 | 133.24p | 142.48p |
| February 2026 | 131.60p | 141.12p |
| March 2026 | 140.21p | 158.67p |
| April 2026 | 156.86p | 189.99p |
| May 2026 | 157.45p | 187.14p |
| June 2026 | 155.30p | 176.44p |
| July 2026 | 152.19p | 167.59p |
| August 2026 | 161.42p | 181.98p |
| September 2026 | 169.50p | 192.55p |
| October 2026 | 174.70p | 199.53p |
What Makes Up the Price of Fuel
Most of what you pay for fuel is not the fuel itself. Fuel duty is a fixed 52.95p a litre on petrol and diesel. VAT is then added at 20% on top of the price including duty. Together, tax made up about 47% of the price of petrol (E10) from 27 to 31 October 2026.
The rest covers the crude oil, turning it into petrol or diesel at a refinery, storing and delivering it, and the retailer's margin. When oil prices change, it can take a few weeks for pump prices to follow.
Diesel usually costs more than petrol. It takes more work to refine, and Europe relies more on imported diesel, which can make supply tighter.
| Fuel | Pump Price | Fuel Duty | VAT | Oil, Refining, Delivery and Retailer Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (E10) | 172.40p | 52.95p (31%) | 28.73p (17%) | 90.72p (53%) |
| Diesel (B7) | 198.62p | 52.95p (27%) | 33.10p (17%) | 112.57p (57%) |
Cheapest and Most Expensive Areas in Each Region
Fuel prices can vary a lot between nearby areas. These figures show the local council area with the cheapest and the most expensive average price of petrol (E10) in each region and nation, and the gap between them.
East Midlands
- Cheapest:
- Erewash, 168.94p
- Most expensive:
- West Northamptonshire, 177.25p
- Gap:
- 8.31p
East of England
- Cheapest:
- Ipswich, 168.37p
- Most expensive:
- Uttlesford, 180.43p
- Gap:
- 12.06p
London
- Cheapest:
- Redbridge, 169.50p
- Most expensive:
- Westminster, 175.96p
- Gap:
- 6.46p
North East
- Cheapest:
- South Tyneside, 168.26p
- Most expensive:
- Gateshead, 174.20p
- Gap:
- 5.94p
North West
- Cheapest:
- Rossendale, 166.69p
- Most expensive:
- Chorley, 179.27p
- Gap:
- 12.58p
South East
- Cheapest:
- Thanet, 168.23p
- Most expensive:
- West Berkshire, 182.24p
- Gap:
- 14.01p
South West
- Cheapest:
- Gloucester, 167.48p
- Most expensive:
- Stroud, 179.98p
- Gap:
- 12.50p
West Midlands
- Cheapest:
- Stoke-on-Trent, 170.39p
- Most expensive:
- Stratford-on-Avon, 178.51p
- Gap:
- 8.12p
Yorkshire and The Humber
- Cheapest:
- Kirklees, 167.78p
- Most expensive:
- Calderdale, 174.82p
- Gap:
- 7.04p
Wales
- Cheapest:
- Caerphilly, 169.01p
- Most expensive:
- Denbighshire, 177.13p
- Gap:
- 8.12p
Scotland
- Cheapest:
- East Ayrshire, 167.87p
- Most expensive:
- Na h-Eileanan Siar, 180.15p
- Gap:
- 12.28p
Northern Ireland
- Cheapest:
- Causeway Coast and Glens, 163.79p
- Most expensive:
- Derry City and Strabane, 166.34p
- Gap:
- 2.55p
East Midlands
- Cheapest:
- Erewash, 194.32p
- Most expensive:
- Blaby, 203.03p
- Gap:
- 8.71p
East of England
- Cheapest:
- Ipswich, 194.00p
- Most expensive:
- Uttlesford, 205.74p
- Gap:
- 11.74p
London
- Cheapest:
- Newham, 197.24p
- Most expensive:
- Westminster, 203.42p
- Gap:
- 6.18p
North East
- Cheapest:
- Sunderland, 196.15p
- Most expensive:
- Gateshead, 201.37p
- Gap:
- 5.22p
North West
- Cheapest:
- Wigan, 195.12p
- Most expensive:
- Chorley, 204.95p
- Gap:
- 9.83p
South East
- Cheapest:
- Thanet, 195.00p
- Most expensive:
- West Berkshire, 205.98p
- Gap:
- 10.98p
South West
- Cheapest:
- Gloucester, 193.77p
- Most expensive:
- Stroud, 205.53p
- Gap:
- 11.76p
West Midlands
- Cheapest:
- Stoke-on-Trent, 196.15p
- Most expensive:
- North Warwickshire, 204.69p
- Gap:
- 8.54p
Yorkshire and The Humber
- Cheapest:
- York, 194.17p
- Most expensive:
- Rotherham, 201.18p
- Gap:
- 7.01p
Wales
- Cheapest:
- Pembrokeshire, 196.09p
- Most expensive:
- Monmouthshire, 201.07p
- Gap:
- 4.98p
Scotland
- Cheapest:
- East Ayrshire, 194.61p
- Most expensive:
- Na h-Eileanan Siar, 207.29p
- Gap:
- 12.68p
Northern Ireland
- Cheapest:
- Belfast, 188.46p
- Most expensive:
- Fermanagh and Omagh, 194.83p
- Gap:
- 6.37p
Areas need at least 10 forecourts to be included. Use the Explore the Data section to see every area in a region.
Brands
These are the average prices at fuel brands with at least 25 forecourts. Many forecourts carry a fuel company's brand but are run by a separate business that sets its own prices. A brand's average also depends on where its forecourts are, such as on motorways or in rural areas.
| Brand | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) | Forecourts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso | 172.50p | 199.59p | 1,446 |
| BP | 174.91p | 201.40p | 1,036 |
| Shell | 175.27p | 200.84p | 865 |
| Tesco | 171.56p | 196.02p | 516 |
| Texaco | 170.68p | 197.10p | 476 |
| Morrisons | 170.43p | 196.58p | 340 |
| Asda | 170.31p | 195.63p | 321 |
| Sainsbury's | 170.55p | 196.31p | 316 |
| Jet | 170.62p | 197.77p | 309 |
| Gulf | 172.35p | 199.37p | 293 |
| Valero | 171.29p | 199.03p | 188 |
| Murco | 172.32p | 198.09p | 162 |
| EG On The Move | 172.41p | 198.10p | 147 |
| Maxol | 165.29p | 190.79p | 94 |
| Asda Express | 172.34p | 198.25p | 83 |
| Pace | 172.76p | 199.76p | 52 |
| Solo | 164.43p | 191.68p | 51 |
| Circle K | 165.04p | 191.16p | 46 |
| Welcome Break | 197.01p | 217.04p | 40 |
| Essar | 172.57p | 198.42p | 33 |
| Go | 163.89p | 188.34p | 33 |
| TotalEnergies | 171.15p | 197.68p | 27 |
| Gleaner | 176.11p | 202.21p | 26 |
How Often Forecourts Update Their Prices
Forecourts are required to report price changes to the government's Fuel Finder service. Some forecourts had not reported a price change for over 30 days. Their price may not have changed, or it may not have been updated. To keep our averages reliable, we leave out prices that have not been updated for over 30 days.
Fewer forecourts reported petrol (E5) and premium diesel prices from 29 October. Around 2,200 prices had not been updated for more than 30 days, so we left them out, in line with our method. From that date, figures for these two fuels are based on fewer forecourts.
8.9% of forecourts had not updated the price of any fuel in over 30 days.
| Fuel | Not Updated in Over 30 Days |
|---|---|
| Petrol (E10) | 12.7% |
| Petrol (E5) | 33.4% |
| Diesel (B7) | 17.8% |
| Premium Diesel | 36.5% |
| Group | Not Updated in Over 30 Days |
|---|---|
| Big Four Supermarkets | 1.3% |
| Non-Supermarkets | 10.6% |
| Region | Not Updated in Over 30 Days |
|---|---|
| East Midlands | 10.1% |
| East of England | 7.2% |
| London | 4.4% |
| North East | 6.0% |
| North West | 8.5% |
| South East | 6.6% |
| South West | 11.7% |
| West Midlands | 10.1% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 7.6% |
| Wales | 12.7% |
| Scotland | 9.4% |
| Northern Ireland | 12.5% |
Brumble Fuel Price Index Methodology
- We use prices from the government's Fuel Finder service, which covers over 8,000 UK forecourts.
- We save a copy of every forecourt's prices each day at around midday.
- Monthly pump prices are the average of the government's weekly UK prices for the weeks that start in each month.
- For each day, we work out the average price of each fuel. The monthly figure is the average of those daily figures.
- We only count prices between 100p and 250p a litre that were updated in the 30 days before that day's copy was taken.
- Some large fuel retailers update their prices for petrol (E5) and premium diesel less often than for other fuels. These two figures are based on fewer forecourts and can change when those retailers send new prices.
- We leave out Costco forecourts, as you need to be a member to buy fuel there.
- Forecourt counts show how many different forecourts reported a valid price during the period.
- We place each forecourt in a region using its postcode.
- Figures based on fewer than 5 forecourts a day are not shown.
- Fuel duty and VAT come from the official rates. The rest of the price is what's left after taking those away.
- We check our averages against the government's weekly road fuel prices. From 27 to 31 October 2026, our averages were 1.67p lower for petrol (E10) and 0.60p lower for diesel (B7).
Methodology version: 1.0.
For Journalists
Ryan Hughes, founder of Brumble, said: "Fuel prices can vary a lot from one forecourt to the next, even in the same town. Checking prices before you fill up, and avoiding motorway services where you can, is one of the simplest ways to save money."
Notes to Editors
- The Brumble Fuel Price Index shows the average price of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts. This edition covers prices from 27 to 31 October 2026.
- We use the prices that forecourts report to the government's Fuel Finder service. We save a copy of every forecourt's prices each day, work out the average price of each fuel for that day, and then average the days. We only count prices that were updated in the last 30 days, and we leave out Costco forecourts, as you need to be a member to buy fuel there.
- 7,175 forecourts reported a price for petrol (E10) and 6,927 for diesel (B7), out of 8,124 forecourts in the Fuel Finder feed.
- Brumble's figures are free to use under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence (CC BY 4.0). The Fuel Finder data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- How to cite: Source: Brumble Fuel Price Index, October 2026 edition, published 4 November 2026, brumble.co.uk/data/fuel-price-index/2026-10
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Questions and Answers
Petrol (E10) averaged 172.40p a litre and diesel (B7) averaged 198.62p a litre from 27 to 31 October 2026, according to the Brumble Fuel Price Index. Prices at your local forecourt may be higher or lower.
At the average prices, filling a 55 litre tank cost about £94.82 with petrol (E10) and £109.24 with diesel (B7).
On average, the big four supermarkets charged 2.03p a litre less for petrol (E10) and 3.15p a litre less for diesel (B7) than other forecourts. Prices at single forecourts can still vary a lot.
Motorway service stations charged about 20.05p a litre more for petrol (E10) and 18.65p more for diesel (B7) than other forecourts, on average.
7,175 forecourts reported a price for petrol (E10) and 6,927 for diesel (B7). The prices come from the government's Fuel Finder service.
We save every forecourt's prices each day and work out the average price of each fuel for that day. The figure for the period is the average of those daily figures, using only prices updated in the last 30 days.
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Source: Brumble Fuel Price Index, October 2026 edition, published 4 November 2026, brumble.co.uk/data/fuel-price-index/2026-10
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Previous Editions
The first edition was published in October 2026. Older editions will be listed here.
Sources
- Fuel Finder, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Weekly road fuel prices, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Postcode directory, Office for National Statistics, Ordnance Survey, Royal Mail. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026.
- Fuel duty rates, HM Revenue and Customs. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Corrections
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