Petrol & diesel prices in Scotland
Today's average fuel prices across 790 forecourts in Scotland. 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 Scotland, sorted cheapest first, so you never pay more than you need to.
How Scotland compares
Scotland is the dearest of 4 UK nations for petrol and the dearest for diesel. The average petrol price in Scotland has fallen 0.7p a litre since 2 October. Sainsbury's is the cheapest brand for petrol in Scotland at 171.7p.
Prices by fuel grade in Scotland
| Fuel | Stations reporting | Average | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded (E10) | 748 | 175.4p | +1.1p |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 537 | 192.5p | +0.3p |
| Diesel (B7) | 773 | 200.6p | +1.4p |
| Premium diesel | 305 | 219.0p | +0.6p |
7-day petrol price trend
176.1p
176.0p
176.0p
175.9p
175.7p
175.7p
175.4p
Prices by council area in Scotland
Cheapest petrol first. Areas need at least 3 priced stations to be listed.
| Council area | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| East Ayrshire | 171.0p | 195.0p |
| Scottish Borders | 171.5p | 198.3p |
| Clackmannanshire | 172.0p | 198.4p |
| South Ayrshire | 172.0p | 196.2p |
| Dundee City | 172.9p | 196.5p |
| Midlothian | 172.9p | 195.5p |
| Renfrewshire | 173.6p | 198.8p |
| City of Edinburgh | 173.7p | 196.4p |
| North Ayrshire | 173.8p | 199.8p |
| Glasgow City | 174.2p | 199.5p |
| Aberdeen City | 174.5p | 201.3p |
| East Lothian | 174.5p | 200.0p |
| East Dunbartonshire | 174.6p | 200.5p |
| Falkirk | 174.8p | 200.8p |
| Angus | 174.9p | 200.8p |
| Inverclyde | 174.9p | 200.2p |
| Moray | 174.9p | 200.7p |
| Dumfries and Galloway | 175.2p | 201.3p |
| North Lanarkshire | 175.3p | 199.9p |
| South Lanarkshire | 175.5p | 200.4p |
| Aberdeenshire | 175.6p | 200.1p |
| Fife | 175.6p | 200.0p |
| Perth and Kinross | 175.9p | 202.0p |
| East Renfrewshire | 176.1p | 201.1p |
| Shetland Islands | 176.4p | 202.1p |
| West Dunbartonshire | 176.5p | 202.7p |
| West Lothian | 176.5p | 201.4p |
| Stirling | 177.2p | 202.3p |
| Argyll and Bute | 178.7p | 204.3p |
| Orkney Islands | 178.9p | 202.4p |
| Highland | 179.1p | 204.1p |
| Na h-Eileanan Siar | 180.1p | 209.0p |
Average price by brand in Scotland
Brands with at least 3 priced stations in Scotland, cheapest petrol first.
| Brand | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 171.7p | 194.8p |
| Morrisons | 172.3p | 197.0p |
| Asda | 172.9p | 197.4p |
| Tesco | 173.2p | 197.6p |
| Jet | 173.6p | 198.9p |
| Esso | 175.3p | 200.9p |
| Gulf | 175.6p | 201.1p |
| Shell | 176.8p | 201.7p |
| BP | 176.9p | 201.8p |
| Independent forecourts | 177.2p | 202.9p |
Towns and cities in Scotland
- Ayr
- Kilmarnock and Irvine
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Dundee
- Aberdeen
- Dumfries
- Elgin
- Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy
- Falkirk and Stirling
- Motherwell and Airdrie
- Perth
- Shetland Islands
- Inverness
- Livingston
- Eilean Siar
Frequently asked questions
What is the average petrol price in Scotland?
The average price of unleaded petrol (E10) in Scotland is 175.4p per litre across 748 forecourts reporting a price, 1.1p pricier than the UK average (174.3p).
What is the average diesel price in Scotland?
Diesel (B7) averages 200.6p per litre in Scotland, 1.4p pricier than the UK average (199.2p). A 55-litre fill costs about £110.33.
Where is the cheapest petrol in Scotland?
On today's averages, East Ayrshire is the cheapest council area in Scotland at 171.0p a litre and Na h-Eileanan Siar the dearest at 180.1p. Prices differ more between individual stations than between areas, so check the stations near you.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Scotland?
Sainsbury's has the lowest average petrol price in Scotland today at 171.7p 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.