As fuel prices continue to soar in the UK due to concerns over potential impacts of the Iran conflict, a newly launched interactive map is providing detailed insights into average fuel prices per region, along with identifying the most cost-effective places for refueling nearby.
The price of crude oil surged to over $100 per barrel today amidst ongoing US and Israeli military actions against Iran, causing a ripple effect across global financial markets. Consequently, the average petrol price at UK gas stations has now peaked at 137p per liter, marking an increase of nearly 6p per liter since the conflict commenced nine days ago.
Experts caution that if crude oil prices remain elevated, British drivers should brace for further price hikes at the pump. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has highlighted the correlation between oil rates and fuel costs, indicating that sustained oil trading at $100 per barrel could push petrol prices to around 150p per liter, while a $120 per barrel oil price could result in UK petrol prices hitting approximately 170p per liter.
Fuel prices exhibit significant variations across different regions in the UK. Notably, Northern Ireland boasts notably lower prices compared to the national average, with Belfast’s average unleaded petrol cost standing at 125.8p per liter, nearly 10p less than the UK average.
On the contrary, areas like North Warwickshire, Maidstone, Breckland, and Brentwood are identified as the most expensive locations for refueling, with prices exceeding 141p per liter. However, within each of these regions, there are more budget-friendly filling stations offering rates closer to the national average.
To locate the average petrol price in your vicinity and discover the best refueling spot, utilize our interactive map. The data reveals that the most economical place in the United Kingdom to fill up with petrol is an ASDA garage in County Durham. Motorists can save up to £24 by refueling at this station compared to the priciest option available.
At the ASDA garage on South Church Road, County Durham, drivers are charged 127.7p per liter, translating to a total cost of £70 to fill up a standard 55-liter tank. Conversely, the most expensive filling station in the UK is an ASDA outlet on the M74 Southbound in South Lanarkshire, where standard petrol is priced at 171.9p per liter, requiring £95 to fill an average family car.
Diesel prices have surged at a faster pace than unleaded petrol, escalating by about 9p per liter since the onset of the Iran conflict on 28 February. For diesel vehicle owners, the most cost-effective refueling option is an ASDA garage in Kingswood, Hull, offering standard diesel at 134.9p per liter based on retailer-supplied prices.
The price figures referenced reflect the rates provided by retailers as of Monday, 9th March 2026, at 4:45 am.