UK Regional Petrol Prices 🗺️
Compare average petrol and diesel prices across all 12 UK regions. See the North vs South price divide in real-time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is petrol cheaper in the North?
Lower land costs, lower average wages affecting overheads, and intense supermarket competition often make the North cheaper than the South.
Which region has the most expensive fuel?
The South East and London are consistently the most expensive due to higher operating costs and general cost of living.
Does Northern Ireland have different prices?
Yes. Northern Ireland is often cheaper than the UK average. It has a different distribution network and intense competition from Irish border stations.
How do you define the regions?
We use standard UK statistical regions (e.g., North West, West Midlands, South East) to group our data for fair comparison.
Why does Wales sometimes have lower prices?
Wales has several refineries (like Pembroke), reducing transport costs for local stations. This can depress prices in the immediate vicinity.
Is fuel cheaper in Scotland?
The Central Belt (Glasgow/Edinburgh) is competitive, but the Highlands are very expensive due to remote delivery costs.
Do prices vary within a region?
Yes, massively. A region is an average. Within the 'South East', a station in Oxford might be 10p cheaper than one in a rural village.
How often are regional averages updated?
Daily. We re-calculate the regional means every morning based on the latest price reports from the last 24 hours.
Why is the West Midlands often cheap?
Birmingham and surrounding areas have a very high density of Asda and Costco sites, which drags down the average for the whole region.
Does this data track heating oil?
No, this data is strictly for road fuels (Unleaded E10 and Diesel).
Are island prices included in regional data?
Yes. Currently, high prices on the Isle of Wight or Isle of Man are included in their respective regional buckets, which can slightly pull up the average.
How much does transport cost add to the price?
It varies, but delivering fuel to remote regions adds pence per litre. Regions near refining hubs (like the North West near Stanlow) save on this.
Do regional holidays affect prices?
Bank holidays can see demand spikes, but prices are generally sticky. Retailers don't usually hike prices just for a regional holiday.
Is it worth driving to another region?
Only if you live on the border. Driving 20 miles to save 2p/litre burns more fuel than you save. Stick to local 'Just Off' tips.
Why are motorway prices excluded from regional averages?
Including them would skew the data. We want to show what 'normal' people pay in daily life, not what trapped tourists pay.
What is the 'North-South Divide' in petrol?
It refers to the persistent gap (often 3-5p) between the cheaper North and expensive South, mirroring house prices and wages.
Does the government control regional prices?
No. Pricing is free market. The CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) monitors for collusion but does not set price caps.
How does local fuel duty relief work?
Some very remote areas (like Scottish Islands) get a 5p duty discount. This is factored into the final pump price we display.
Who is the cheapest retailer in the South?
Asda and Sainsbury's generally fight for the title, though independent stations in towns can occasionally beat them.
Can I download this regional data?
Currently this is for viewing on the Hub. We may offer APIs or CSVs in the future for researchers.