UK fuel prices in April 2026
Petrol averaged 157.2p a litre in April 2026 and diesel 189.9p, with the daily highs and lows, brands and regions.
The month in brief
Petrol (E10) averaged 157.2p a litre in April 2026, and diesel (B7) averaged 189.9p.
Petrol rose 2.8p through the month, from 154.2p on 1 April to 157.0p on 30 April. Diesel rose 3.8p, from 184.9p on 1 April to 188.7p on 30 April.
Against March, petrol was 13.9p a litre dearer and diesel 26.5p dearer.
Daily UK averages from our price data, across about 6,700 forecourts a day with a petrol price.
The month in figures
| Fuel | Average | 1 Apr | 30 Apr | In the month | Highest | Lowest | Against March |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (E10) | 157.2p | 154.2p | 157.0p | up 2.8p | 158.2p on 14 Apr | 154.2p on 1 Apr | up 13.9p |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 173.6p | 170.6p | 173.6p | up 3.0p | 174.3p on 15 Apr | 170.6p on 1 Apr | up 13.0p |
| Diesel (B7) | 189.9p | 184.9p | 188.7p | up 3.8p | 191.7p on 13 Apr | 184.9p on 1 Apr | up 26.5p |
| Premium diesel | 207.2p | 200.9p | 207.6p | up 6.7p | 209.0p on 14 Apr | 200.9p on 1 Apr | up 24.3p |
Single forecourt prices ran from 123.9p to 196.9p a litre for petrol, and from 142.9p to 230.4p for diesel. Prices far from what the rest of the UK charged that day are left out.
Each fuel's daily UK average from our price data, averaged over the days of the month.
Petrol and diesel each day
The UK average price of petrol (E10) and diesel (B7) each day in April 2026, in pence a litre.
- Petrol was highest at 158.2p on 14 April, and lowest at 154.2p on 1 April.
- Diesel was highest at 191.7p on 13 April, and lowest at 184.9p on 1 April.
Daily UK averages from our price data: each forecourt's price in effect at the end of the day.
What a tank cost
At the month's averages, a 55-litre tank cost £86.46 with petrol and £104.45 with diesel.
That was £7.64 more than in March for petrol, and £14.58 more for diesel.
A gallon cost £7.15 for petrol and £8.63 for diesel, at 4.54609 litres a gallon.
Supermarkets and other forecourts
Supermarket petrol averaged 2.7p a litre less than petrol at the major brands in April, and supermarket diesel 2.9p less.
The petrol gap was widest at 3.1p on 30 April, and narrowest at 1.5p on 5 April.
The diesel gap was widest at 4.1p on 1 April, and narrowest at 0.9p on 4 April.
In March, the gap averaged 4.9p for petrol and 6.7p for diesel.
Supermarkets here are Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury's. The major brands are Esso, BP, Shell, Texaco and 6 more.
Daily brand averages from our price data, each group weighted by its forecourts, not counting motorway services.
Prices by brand
Costco had the cheapest petrol of these brands, at 150.2p. Highland Fuels had the dearest, at 159.8p.
Costco had the cheapest diesel of these brands, at 182.1p. Highland Fuels had the dearest, at 192.7p.
| Brand | Petrol (E10) | Against March | Diesel (B7) | Against March |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costco | 150.2p | up 17.4p | 182.1p | up 31.6p |
| Solo | 151.5p | up 10.8p | 184.4p | up 21.5p |
| Emo | 152.0p | up 11.2p | 182.9p | up 19.7p |
| Maxol | 152.1p | up 12.0p | 182.5p | up 21.9p |
| Circle K | 152.2p | up 11.9p | 183.2p | up 23.2p |
| Co-op | 154.4p | up 15.3p | 186.7p | up 29.5p |
| Tesco | 154.6p | up 15.5p | 187.3p | up 30.0p |
| Asda | 154.7p | up 14.5p | 187.6p | up 26.8p |
| Morrisons | 154.8p | up 15.5p | 187.9p | up 29.1p |
| Sainsbury's | 155.0p | up 16.0p | 187.7p | up 29.8p |
| TotalEnergies | 155.2p | up 13.8p | 188.4p | up 26.7p |
| Essar | 155.4p | up 14.8p | 187.3p | up 27.1p |
| EG On The Move | 155.8p | up 13.2p | 188.8p | up 25.6p |
| Texaco | 156.0p | up 13.3p | 188.6p | up 24.5p |
| JET | 156.0p | up 14.3p | 188.6p | up 27.0p |
| Murco | 156.0p | up 13.3p | 188.4p | up 25.9p |
| Valero | 156.5p | up 13.5p | 188.4p | up 25.5p |
| Gulf | 156.5p | up 13.8p | 189.5p | up 25.9p |
| Applegreen | 157.2p | up 11.0p | 188.5p | up 24.7p |
| Shell | 157.8p | up 11.9p | 191.4p | up 24.2p |
| Spar | 157.8p | up 11.3p | 189.0p | up 25.9p |
| Pace | 157.9p | up 15.5p | 190.8p | up 27.9p |
| Esso | 158.2p | up 14.9p | 191.6p | up 28.1p |
| BP | 158.4p | up 14.0p | 191.3p | up 25.9p |
| Gleaner | 159.3p | up 10.2p | 192.3p | up 23.6p |
| Highland Fuels | 159.8p | up 13.9p | 192.7p | up 26.5p |
Each brand's daily average from our price data, at its forecourts away from motorway services, averaged over the month.
Prices by region
Petrol was cheapest in Northern Ireland, at 152.1p, and dearest in the South East, at 158.4p.
Diesel was cheapest in Northern Ireland, at 183.3p, and dearest in Scotland, at 191.2p.
| Region | Petrol (E10) | Against UK | Diesel (B7) | Against UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 152.1p | −5.1p | 183.3p | −6.6p |
| Yorkshire | 156.3p | −0.9p | 189.5p | −0.4p |
| North East | 156.5p | −0.7p | 189.7p | −0.2p |
| Wales | 156.5p | −0.7p | 188.8p | −1.1p |
| North West | 157.0p | −0.2p | 189.7p | −0.2p |
| London | 157.6p | +0.4p | 190.7p | +0.8p |
| West Midlands | 157.6p | +0.4p | 190.1p | +0.2p |
| South West | 157.7p | +0.5p | 190.4p | +0.5p |
| East of England | 157.8p | +0.6p | 190.3p | +0.4p |
| East Midlands | 157.9p | +0.7p | 190.1p | +0.2p |
| Scotland | 158.3p | +1.1p | 191.2p | +1.3p |
| South East | 158.4p | +1.2p | 191.1p | +1.2p |
Regions follow postcodes, so a forecourt counts in the region its postcode is in. London is Greater London.
Each region's daily average from our price data, averaged over the month.
Gaps between fuels
Diesel cost 32.7p a litre more than petrol on average in April.
The gap was 12.6p wider than in March.
On average, super unleaded (E5) cost 16.4p more than petrol (E10), and premium diesel cost 17.3p more than standard diesel.
Worked out from the month's UK averages in our price data.
The last twelve months
| Month | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 157.2p | 189.9p |
| March 2026 | 143.3p | 163.4p |
Common questions about fuel prices in April
What was the average price of petrol in April 2026?
Petrol (E10) averaged 157.2p a litre in April 2026, from our daily UK averages. Super unleaded (E5) averaged 173.6p.
Did fuel prices go up or down in April 2026?
Petrol rose 2.8p through the month, from 154.2p on 1 April to 157.0p on 30 April. Diesel rose 3.8p through the month, from 184.9p on 1 April to 188.7p on 30 April. Against March, petrol was 13.9p a litre dearer and diesel 26.5p dearer.
What was the cheapest day to buy diesel in April 2026?
The UK average for diesel was lowest on 1 April, at 184.9p a litre. It was highest on 13 April, at 191.7p.
How we work it out, and how to cite it
Our figures come from the UK Government's Fuel Finder scheme, which we check every 15 minutes.
Each day's UK average is over every forecourt's price at the end of that day in our price data. We count prices reported in the last 30 days.
We leave out prices far from what the rest of the UK charged that day. The month's figure is the average of its daily figures.
To cite this report: Forecourt Prices, "UK fuel prices in April 2026", https://forecourtprices.co.uk/articles/uk-fuel-prices-april-2026