UK Petrol Prices Rise in Week to 9th May 2026
Published: 9 May 2026
UK Petrol Prices Rise in Week to 9th May 2026
UK drivers are paying more at the pump this week: the national average petrol price has risen by 0.5p/litre to 158.3p, based on live data from 4,238 stations. The national average only tells part of the story: drivers in Scotland are paying 5.7p more per litre for petrol than those in Northern Ireland.
UK Fuel Prices at a Glance
Petrol (E10)
- National average: 158.3p/litre (0.5p vs last week)
- Cheapest station nationally: 147.6p/litre
- Most expensive station nationally: 239.9p/litre
- Spread (cheapest to most expensive): 92.3p
- Stations included: 4,238 with prices confirmed in the last 5 days
Diesel (B7)
- National average: 187.1p/litre (−2.0p vs last week)
- Cheapest station nationally: 153.9p/litre
- Most expensive station nationally: 229.9p/litre
- Spread (cheapest to most expensive): 76.0p
- Stations included: 3,415 with prices confirmed in the last 5 days
Where are Drivers Paying the Most and Least?
Regional prices reveal significant differences in what UK drivers pay at the forecourt. Here are all regions ranked cheapest to most expensive for petrol this week:
| Region | Avg Petrol (E10) |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 154.9p |
| North East | 156.6p |
| Yorkshire | 157.0p |
| Wales | 157.6p |
| North West | 157.8p |
| West Midlands | 158.2p |
| South West | 158.4p |
| East Midlands | 158.7p |
| South East | 159.1p |
| East of England | 159.2p |
| London | 159.2p |
| Scotland | 160.6p |
Drivers in Scotland pay 5.7p/litre more than those in Northern Ireland. On a 50-litre fill-up, that is £2.85 per tank, and for someone filling up once a week, around £148 extra per year.
Diesel drivers face a similar regional divide:
| Region | Avg Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 177.8p |
| Wales | 186.3p |
| North East | 186.5p |
| Yorkshire | 187.0p |
| North West | 187.1p |
| West Midlands | 187.8p |
| East Midlands | 188.2p |
| Scotland | 188.2p |
| South West | 188.3p |
| East of England | 188.5p |
| London | 188.7p |
| South East | 189.0p |
Supermarkets vs. The Rest
Supermarket forecourts remain the go-to for value-conscious drivers. This week, the average supermarket petrol price is 154.6p/litre, 4.2p cheaper than the average non-supermarket station at 158.8p.
On a 50-litre fill that translates to a £2.09 saving at the supermarket pump.
For diesel, supermarkets offer an average saving of 3.3p/litre (184.9p vs 188.1p elsewhere).
Petrol (E10) Prices by Brand
Average petrol prices ranked cheapest first, for brands with at least 15 stations reporting:
| Brand | Avg Petrol (E10) | #Stations |
|---|---|---|
| ASDA | 153.6p | 90 |
| TESCO | 153.7p | 23 |
| SAINSBURY’S | 154.9p | 91 |
| MORRISONS | 155.0p | 257 |
| CIRCLE K | 155.1p | 20 |
| MAXOL | 155.2p | 36 |
| ASDA EXPRESS | 155.4p | 61 |
| EG ON THE MOVE | 156.2p | 143 |
| TEXACO | 157.0p | 250 |
| JET | 157.3p | 141 |
Is That Cheaper Station Actually Worth the Drive?
This is where WorthTheDrive differs from every other fuel price tracker. Knowing the cheapest price nearby is only half the story; you also need to know whether the cost of getting there wipes out your saving before you even reach the pump.
At this week’s national average petrol price of 158.3p/litre, here is the maximum round-trip worth making for a typical driver (50-litre tank, a quarter full, 40 MPG):
| Saving vs. your nearest station | Max distance worth driving |
|---|---|
| 1p/litre cheaper | 2.1 miles |
| 2p/litre cheaper | 4.2 miles |
| 3p/litre cheaper | 6.3 miles |
| 5p/litre cheaper | 10.4 miles |
| 10p/litre cheaper | 20.8 miles |
In other words, if you spot a station at 153.3p/litre (5p below the national average), it is worth driving up to 10.4 miles out of your way to get there. Any further and the fuel you burn on the drive costs more than you save.
Diesel drivers: at 187.1p/litre, a 5p/litre saving is worth driving up to 8.8 miles.
These thresholds shift every time prices move, which is why WorthTheDrive recalculates them live using real-time station prices. Enter your postcode at https://worththedrive.co.uk to see exactly which stations near you are genuinely worth the drive.
About This Data
All statistics in this report are calculated from 5,084 UK fuel stations (65% of the 7,820 open stations tracked by WorthTheDrive) with prices confirmed within the last 5 days. Stations with missing, invalid, stale, or out-of-range prices are excluded. Permanently and temporarily closed stations are excluded. Week-on-week comparisons use price changes recorded 7–14 days prior. Prices are sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder dataset.