UK fuel prices in June 2026
Petrol averaged 154.9p a litre in June 2026 and diesel 174.9p, with the daily highs and lows, brands and regions.
The month in brief
Petrol (E10) averaged 154.9p a litre in June 2026, and diesel (B7) averaged 174.9p.
Petrol fell 8.0p through the month, from 158.9p on 1 June to 150.9p on 30 June. Diesel fell 16.6p, from 182.9p on 1 June to 166.3p on 30 June.
Against May, petrol was 3.3p a litre cheaper and diesel 11.2p cheaper.
Daily UK averages from our price data, across about 7,000 forecourts a day with a petrol price.
The month in figures
| Fuel | Average | 1 Jun | 30 Jun | In the month | Highest | Lowest | Against May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (E10) | 154.9p | 158.9p | 150.9p | down 8.0p | 158.9p on 1 Jun | 150.9p on 30 Jun | down 3.3p |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 172.1p | 175.7p | 169.0p | down 6.7p | 175.7p on 1 Jun | 169.0p on 30 Jun | down 2.8p |
| Diesel (B7) | 174.9p | 182.9p | 166.3p | down 16.6p | 182.9p on 1 Jun | 166.3p on 30 Jun | down 11.2p |
| Premium diesel | 194.7p | 201.1p | 187.1p | down 14.0p | 201.1p on 1 Jun | 187.1p on 30 Jun | down 10.1p |
Single forecourt prices ran from 128.9p to 197.9p a litre for petrol, and from 137.9p to 225.0p 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 June 2026, in pence a litre.
- Petrol was highest at 158.9p on 1 June, and lowest at 150.9p on 30 June.
- Diesel was highest at 182.9p on 1 June, and lowest at 166.3p on 30 June.
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 £85.20 with petrol and £96.20 with diesel.
That was £1.82 less than in May for petrol, and £6.16 less for diesel.
A gallon cost £7.04 for petrol and £7.95 for diesel, at 4.54609 litres a gallon.
Supermarkets and other forecourts
Supermarket petrol averaged 3.2p a litre less than petrol at the major brands in June, and supermarket diesel 4.7p less.
The petrol gap was widest at 3.8p on 22 June, and narrowest at 2.7p on 4 June.
The diesel gap was widest at 6.1p on 21 June, and narrowest at 3.1p on 4 June.
In May, the gap averaged 3.4p for petrol and 3.1p 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
Go had the cheapest petrol of these brands, at 146.0p. Gleaner had the dearest, at 160.8p.
Go had the cheapest diesel of these brands, at 162.8p. Gleaner had the dearest, at 181.1p.
| Brand | Petrol (E10) | Against May | Diesel (B7) | Against May |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go | 146.0p | down 4.2p | 162.8p | down 11.5p |
| Costco | 147.5p | down 3.6p | 166.7p | down 12.9p |
| Emo | 148.1p | down 7.7p | 163.1p | down 13.3p |
| Maxol | 148.7p | down 5.0p | 164.6p | down 10.8p |
| Solo | 148.9p | down 5.3p | 163.9p | down 11.4p |
| Circle K | 150.0p | down 6.1p | 165.4p | down 11.4p |
| Asda | 151.7p | down 2.9p | 171.6p | down 12.3p |
| Sainsbury's | 151.7p | down 3.5p | 171.0p | down 13.1p |
| Morrisons | 151.9p | down 3.6p | 170.6p | down 12.6p |
| Tesco | 152.6p | down 2.6p | 171.2p | down 12.6p |
| TotalEnergies | 153.0p | down 3.4p | 173.5p | down 11.7p |
| Applegreen | 153.2p | down 2.8p | 176.3p | down 8.8p |
| Co-op | 153.6p | down 1.7p | 174.8p | down 11.8p |
| EG On The Move | 153.7p | down 2.5p | 176.3p | down 11.5p |
| Valero | 153.8p | down 4.6p | 173.9p | down 11.7p |
| Texaco | 153.9p | down 3.5p | 174.1p | down 10.8p |
| JET | 154.1p | down 3.2p | 174.2p | down 11.1p |
| Essar | 154.8p | down 2.5p | 175.1p | down 9.8p |
| Spar | 154.8p | down 3.3p | 173.5p | down 10.9p |
| Murco | 155.4p | down 2.6p | 176.3p | down 10.0p |
| Esso | 155.5p | down 3.4p | 176.1p | down 11.7p |
| BP | 156.1p | down 3.4p | 176.6p | down 11.2p |
| Gulf | 156.2p | down 2.3p | 176.7p | down 9.9p |
| Shell | 156.2p | down 2.7p | 176.7p | down 10.7p |
| Pace | 158.3p | down 2.2p | 178.1p | down 9.0p |
| Highland Fuels | 159.3p | down 4.0p | 177.5p | down 10.0p |
| Gleaner | 160.8p | down 2.1p | 181.1p | down 8.4p |
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 148.8p, and dearest in Scotland, at 156.9p.
Diesel was cheapest in Northern Ireland, at 164.3p, and dearest in the South East, at 177.3p.
| Region | Petrol (E10) | Against UK | Diesel (B7) | Against UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 148.8p | −6.1p | 164.3p | −10.6p |
| Yorkshire | 153.4p | −1.5p | 174.2p | −0.7p |
| North East | 153.5p | −1.4p | 173.8p | −1.1p |
| North West | 154.1p | −0.8p | 174.8p | −0.1p |
| Wales | 154.6p | −0.3p | 174.0p | −0.9p |
| East Midlands | 154.8p | −0.1p | 175.0p | +0.1p |
| West Midlands | 154.8p | −0.1p | 175.6p | +0.7p |
| London | 155.8p | +0.9p | 176.0p | +1.1p |
| South West | 155.9p | +1.0p | 176.5p | +1.6p |
| East of England | 155.9p | +1.0p | 175.8p | +0.9p |
| South East | 156.5p | +1.6p | 177.3p | +2.4p |
| Scotland | 156.9p | +2.0p | 175.7p | +0.8p |
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 20.0p a litre more than petrol on average in June.
The gap was 7.9p narrower than in May.
On average, super unleaded (E5) cost 17.2p more than petrol (E10), and premium diesel cost 19.8p more than standard diesel.
Worked out from the month's UK averages in our price data.
What changed in June
On 1 June, HMRC's new advisory fuel rates for company cars began: 14p to 26p a mile for petrol, and 15p to 23p for diesel.[1] They had been 12p to 22p and 12p to 18p.[1]
The last twelve months
| Month | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 154.9p | 174.9p |
| May 2026 | 158.2p | 186.1p |
| April 2026 | 157.2p | 189.9p |
| March 2026 | 143.3p | 163.4p |
Common questions about fuel prices in June
What was the average price of petrol in June 2026?
Petrol (E10) averaged 154.9p a litre in June 2026, from our daily UK averages. Super unleaded (E5) averaged 172.1p.
Did fuel prices go up or down in June 2026?
Petrol fell 8.0p through the month, from 158.9p on 1 June to 150.9p on 30 June. Diesel fell 16.6p through the month, from 182.9p on 1 June to 166.3p on 30 June. Against May, petrol was 3.3p a litre cheaper and diesel 11.2p cheaper.
What was the cheapest day to buy diesel in June 2026?
The UK average for diesel was lowest on 30 June, at 166.3p a litre. It was highest on 1 June, at 182.9p.
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 June 2026", https://forecourtprices.co.uk/articles/uk-fuel-prices-june-2026
- GOV.UK (HMRC): Advisory fuel rates, checked 16 October 2026.