As fuel prices continue to climb in the UK amid concerns over the impact of the ongoing Iran conflict, a new interactive map has been launched to display average prices per region and highlight the most cost-effective refueling spots nearby.
The price of crude oil surged above $100 per barrel today following sustained military actions by the US and Israeli forces against Iran, causing jitters in global markets. Consequently, the average cost of petrol at UK gas stations has now escalated to 137p per liter, marking an increase of nearly 6p per liter since the conflict’s inception nine days ago.
Analysts have cautioned that if crude oil prices remain high, British drivers can anticipate further price hikes. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has pointed out that a prolonged period of oil trading at $100 per barrel could push petrol prices to around 150p per liter, while hitting $120 per barrel would likely result in UK petrol prices of approximately 170p per liter.
Fuel prices vary significantly across the UK, with Northern Ireland offering notably lower prices than the national average. For instance, the average cost of unleaded petrol at forecourts in Belfast is nearly 10p less at 125.8p per liter.
In contrast, North Warwickshire, Maidstone, Breckland, and Brentwood are among the priciest areas for refueling, each having average prices exceeding 141p per liter. Nonetheless, cheaper filling stations can be found in these localities where prices are more in line with the national average.
To locate the average petrol price in your vicinity and identify the most economical refueling station, utilize our interactive map. The most budget-friendly place to refuel in the United Kingdom is an ASDA garage in County Durham, where drivers could save up to £24 compared to the priciest station.
At the ASDA garage on South Church Road in County Durham, motorists are charged 127.7p per liter, translating to a total cost of £70 to refill a standard 55-liter tank. Conversely, the most expensive filling station in the UK is an ASDA station on the M74 Southbound in South Lanarkshire, where standard petrol is priced at 171.9p per liter, requiring £95 to fill up an average family car.
Diesel prices have surged more rapidly than unleaded petrol, climbing by around 9p per liter since the start of the Iran conflict on February 28. For diesel vehicle owners, the most economical refueling spot is an ASDA garage in Kingswood, Hull, where standard diesel is priced at 134.9p per liter based on retailer data.
The prices mentioned reflect information provided by retailers as of Monday, March 9, 2026, at 4:45 am.