Petrol & diesel prices in Northern Ireland
Today's average fuel prices across 560 forecourts in Northern Ireland. Pump prices can change every 30 minutes, so this tells you the lie of the land. For the price right now at the stations near you, open Fuel Finder UK.
Source: UK Government CMA open fuel price data
These are today's averages. Prices move faster.
Fuel Finder UK shows every station's live price in Northern Ireland, sorted cheapest first, so you never pay more than you need to.
How Northern Ireland compares
Northern Ireland is the cheapest of 4 UK nations for petrol and the cheapest for diesel. The average petrol price in Northern Ireland has fallen 1.0p a litre since 2 October. Sainsbury's is the cheapest brand for petrol in Northern Ireland at 164.0p.
Prices by fuel grade in Northern Ireland
| Fuel | Stations reporting | Average | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded (E10) | 491 | 166.7p | -7.6p |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 221 | 175.9p | -16.3p |
| Diesel (B7) | 540 | 191.6p | -7.6p |
| Premium diesel | 117 | 198.0p | -20.4p |
7-day petrol price trend
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Prices by council area in Northern Ireland
Cheapest petrol first. Areas need at least 3 priced stations to be listed.
| Council area | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 165.9p | 188.8p |
| Causeway Coast and Glens | 165.9p | 191.4p |
| Ards and North Down | 166.0p | 190.7p |
| Antrim and Newtownabbey | 166.1p | 190.8p |
| Newry, Mourne and Down | 166.5p | 192.1p |
| Mid and East Antrim | 166.6p | 190.9p |
| Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | 166.9p | 191.3p |
| Lisburn and Castlereagh | 167.2p | 191.2p |
| Derry City and Strabane | 167.3p | 192.5p |
| Mid Ulster | 167.3p | 192.3p |
| Fermanagh and Omagh | 167.9p | 194.9p |
Average price by brand in Northern Ireland
Brands with at least 3 priced stations in Northern Ireland, cheapest petrol first.
| Brand | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 164.0p | 187.7p |
| Tesco | 164.0p | 188.2p |
| Asda | 165.0p | 190.4p |
| BP | 166.7p | 190.8p |
| Independent forecourts | 166.9p | 191.8p |
| Texaco | 166.9p | 192.0p |
| Applegreen | 171.0p | 198.0p |
Towns and cities in Northern Ireland
- Coleraine
- Derry
- Belfast
- Newry and Banbridge
- Dungannon
- Ballymena
- Craigavon
- Enniskillen
- Cookstown and Magherafelt
- Omagh and Strabane
Frequently asked questions
What is the average petrol price in Northern Ireland?
The average price of unleaded petrol (E10) in Northern Ireland is 166.7p per litre across 491 forecourts reporting a price, 7.6p cheaper than the UK average (174.3p).
What is the average diesel price in Northern Ireland?
Diesel (B7) averages 191.6p per litre in Northern Ireland, 7.6p cheaper than the UK average (199.2p). A 55-litre fill costs about £105.38.
Where is the cheapest petrol in Northern Ireland?
On today's averages, Belfast is the cheapest council area in Northern Ireland at 165.9p a litre and Fermanagh and Omagh the dearest at 167.9p. Prices differ more between individual stations than between areas, so check the stations near you.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Northern Ireland?
Sainsbury's has the lowest average petrol price in Northern Ireland today at 164.0p a litre, among brands with at least 3 priced stations here.
Where does this data come from?
From the official UK Government CMA open fuel price data, which forecourts can update every 30 minutes. This page is a once-a-day snapshot. The free Fuel Finder UK app shows the live price at every station.