Fuel Guides & Tips
Everything you need to know about fuel prices, types, and saving money at the pump.
UK Fuel Types Explained: E10, E5 Super and Diesel
What the E10, E5 and B7 labels mean, which grade your car needs, and how the three compare on price.
Read guide → Fuel TypesE10 vs E5 Super Unleaded: Is the Premium Worth It?
Standard 95 octane against 97+ octane super: who has to buy it, and what the premium costs per litre.
Read guide → Saving MoneyHow to Save on Fuel in the UK: What Actually Works
The brand spread, the Fuel Finder open-data scheme, the motorway premium, and the habits that cost nothing.
Read guide → Saving MoneyMotorway Fuel Prices: The Premium, Measured
What service stations charge against everywhere else in our data, and how to plan a long drive around it.
Read guide → Saving MoneyUK Fuel Loyalty Schemes: What Each One Gives You
Shell GO+ Rewards, BPme Rewards, Esso Nectar, Clubcard at Esso and Morrisons More — earning and redemption, from their own terms.
Read guide → BusinessFuel Cards and HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates Explained
How business fuel cards work, the current advisory rates per mile, and why the two are different things.
Read guide → RegionalFuel Prices in England: Regional Breakdown
Compare fuel prices across England — London, Manchester, Birmingham, regional differences, and supermarket fuel.
Read guide → RegionalFuel Prices in Scotland: Glasgow & Edinburgh
Compare fuel prices across Scotland — Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Highland premiums, and island surcharges.
Read guide → RegionalFuel Prices in Wales: Cardiff & Beyond
Compare fuel prices across Wales — Cardiff, Swansea, the M4 corridor, and rural Welsh pricing.
Read guide → RegionalFuel Prices in Northern Ireland: Belfast Guide
Compare fuel prices in Northern Ireland — Belfast, Derry, and cross-border pricing with the Republic of Ireland.
Read guide → CitiesFuel Prices in London: ULEZ, Zones & M25
London fuel prices: ULEZ impact, congestion charge, inner vs outer boroughs, M25 orbital stations.
Read guide → CitiesFuel Prices in Manchester: M60 & Clean Air Zone
Manchester fuel prices: M60 orbital, Trafford Park, Clean Air Zone and where to find the cheapest fuel.
Read guide → CitiesFuel Prices in Birmingham: Clean Air Zone & M6
Birmingham fuel prices: Clean Air Zone, M6/M42 corridors, Black Country competition.
Read guide → CitiesFuel Prices in Glasgow: M8, Supermarkets & Scotland
Glasgow fuel prices: M8 corridor, supermarket dominance, Scottish pricing vs England.
Read guide → CitiesFuel Prices in Leeds: M62 & Yorkshire
Leeds fuel prices: M62 corridor, Yorkshire competition, Bradford alternative stations.
Read guide → InternationalUK vs Europe Fuel Prices: How Much Could You Save?
Compare UK fuel prices with France, Spain, Luxembourg and more. Cross-Channel savings and holiday driving tips.
Read guide →Frequently Asked Questions About Our Guides
What topics do the fuel guides cover?
Our guides cover the UK fuel grades (E10, E5 super unleaded and diesel), practical ways to cut fuel costs, the motorway price premium, forecourt loyalty schemes, fuel cards and HMRC advisory fuel rates, plus regional and city-level price breakdowns across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Which country do these guides cover?
The United Kingdom. Prices are quoted in pence per litre, distances in miles, and the tax, labelling and loyalty scheme details refer to UK rules and UK forecourt brands.
How often are the guides updated?
We review and update our guides regularly to ensure the advice reflects current fuel market conditions, pricing trends, and available savings strategies.