Daily price snapshot

Petrol & Diesel Prices in London

Today's snapshot of 512 forecourts in and around London. Pump prices can change every 30 minutes, so this tells you the lie of the land. For the price right now, and the cheapest pump near you, open Fuel Finder UK.

Snapshot · Averages updated 17 October 2026 Live prices in the app

Source: UK Government CMA open fuel price data

Avg Petrol (E10)
174.6p
about the same as the UK average
Avg Diesel (B7)
200.3p
1.1p pricier than the UK average
Stations Tracked
512
in and around London
Cheapest Right Now
000.0p
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These are today's averages. Prices move faster.

Forecourts can change prices every 30 minutes. Fuel Finder UK shows every station's live price, sorted cheapest first, so you never pay more than you need to.

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How London compares

Of the 134 UK towns and cities we track, London ranks 68th cheapest for petrol and 84th cheapest for diesel. The average petrol price has risen 1.9p a litre since 16 September. Nearby, Redbridge (7 miles away) averages 172.9p for petrol, 1.7p a litre less than London.

See every town ranked, the UK average price today and prices by brand.

7-day petrol price trend

10-11
175.2p
10-12
175.2p
10-13
175.2p
10-14
175.0p
10-15
174.8p
10-16
174.8p
10-17
174.7p

The snapshot shows the trend. The app shows where to fill up. Live prices, cheapest first, for every station in London.

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Average price by brand in London

Brands with at least two stations in London, cheapest petrol first.

BrandStationsPetrol (E10)Diesel (B7)
Morrisons9170.7p197.1p
Sainsbury's22170.9p197.0p
Jet22171.4p198.1p
Asda20171.7p197.6p
Tesco29171.9p196.8p
Independent45173.7p200.1p
Gulf6174.1p199.6p
Esso148174.7p200.5p
Texaco25175.0p200.9p
BP83175.8p201.3p
Shell102177.0p202.3p

Fuel brands in London

Esso (148)Shell (102)BP (83)Independent (45)Tesco (29)Texaco (25)Sainsbury's (22)Jet (22)Asda (20)Morrisons (9)Gulf (6)Murco (1)

Stations tracked in London

Every forecourt we track in London. Tap any station to see its live price in the app.

Fuel prices in towns near London

Frequently asked questions

Why are these prices a daily snapshot?

Fuel prices can change every 30 minutes, and the cheapest station at breakfast isn't always the cheapest by the school run. This page gives you a daily read on London: averages, the 7-day trend and how brands compare. For the live price at every station, sorted cheapest first, use the free Fuel Finder UK app.

What is the average petrol price in London?

The average petrol (E10) price across tracked stations in London is 174.6p per litre, about the same as the UK average. This is a snapshot average, not a live quote — prices vary by station and change throughout the day.

Is petrol cheaper in towns near London?

Yes. Of the nearby towns we track, Redbridge (7 miles away) has the lowest average petrol price at 172.9p, compared with 174.6p in London. Individual stations vary, so check live prices in the app before you travel.

Where does this data come from?

All prices are sourced from the official UK Government CMA open fuel price dataset, the same regulated feed used across the industry, which stations can update every 30 minutes. This page is a once-a-day snapshot of it; the app shows it live.

How do I see the exact price at a specific station?

Download the free Fuel Finder UK app for Android or iOS to see live, station-by-station prices, sorted by price or distance, with route planning and fill-cost estimates for your car.

Snapshot from 17 October 2026. Live prices in the app.Get the app